5 Weeks into Strong Lifts and No Results!

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  • vjohn04
    vjohn04 Posts: 2,276 Member
    Friend of mine has a great suggestion: hire an actual trainer. And once you do, pay him or her absolutely whatever they ask for, because I guarantee you they will be earning it.

    Oh I totally agree ^^
  • delicious_cocktail
    delicious_cocktail Posts: 5,797 Member
    I saw when you posted this before. You are doing something wrong. I won't bother trying to explain.

    But, incidentally, I think you're very attractive.
  • PikaKnight
    PikaKnight Posts: 34,971 Member
    Perhaps you should give BeachBody a try. They have a bunch of exercise videos and coaches that will probably work with you on your eating too. They also have forums you can ask questions on :flowerforyou:
  • theredfro
    theredfro Posts: 59 Member
    This thread is weird, man.
  • VixenInTraining
    VixenInTraining Posts: 80
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  • BusyRaeNOTBusty
    BusyRaeNOTBusty Posts: 7,166 Member
    I have taken the advice from people on here. Advice that i got from asking many many questions and sometimes more than once. I've done this consistantly for 5 weeks. Yes my cals are up and down the past week - ever hear of calorie cycling???? Im still at a deficit people!

    And ya Lorina! Thanks for that post! I do realize i got some results! I AM lifting heavier weights now! But the results im looking for is a flat belly and fat reduction so my *kitten* and thighs aren't so flabby. I havn't seen any results there. But again (on the bright side!) I am lifting heavier. Thanks for the post....

    Everyone else going on about my history and stuff. LOL. "shakes head"

    Ok, now that we understand the results you are looking for, 5 weeks is probably too soon to have a rock hard *kitten*, 6 pack abs and perfect thighs.

    These are the results I've wanted two. I also have not obtained them by being inconsistent with my eating and training. Going on 2 years now, not just 5 weeks. I am not surprised I have not obtained them.

    CONSISTENCY AND PATIENCE.
  • firstsip
    firstsip Posts: 8,399 Member
    I noticed you said you're trying to lose weight after your first pregnancy.

    Did your body change very rapidly in five weeks? Did your breasts sprout to their full increase, did your hips expand dramatically, and did your stomach cause you to only wear maternity pants in the first five weeks?

    No? It took longer?

    Growing a baby takes less concerted effort from you than lifting weights for six pack abs and a tight butt does. Five weeks and showing strength? You're progressing.

    Come back in another nine months and see if you've actually not had any "results" (remember--increase in strength IS a result, and lowered bf% often comes from your body needing to repair and maintain LBM). But make sure you're actually monitoring your food, actually practicing proper form, and increasing resistance to your body.
  • MstngSammy
    MstngSammy Posts: 436 Member
    Serious question...why are there some many blank (edited) responses? DOes OP do that or is everyone editing/deleting their own responses

    My guess is because OP wasn't receiving any replies to her questions, so someone bumped it with a "." to bring it back to the recent forum topics list...

    ...and then others followed...

    ...but that's just my best guess.



    The "." is because OP has apparently run this subject into the ground and not followed any advice and people are tiring of answering the same thing over and over. At least this is what I get from it (i've read the whole thread to this point)
  • MstngSammy
    MstngSammy Posts: 436 Member
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  • Lupercalia
    Lupercalia Posts: 1,857 Member
    Friend of mine has a great suggestion: hire an actual trainer. And once you do, pay him or her absolutely whatever they ask for, because I guarantee you they will be earning it.

    Yep. OP should really be paying someone to go in circles with her.
  • EvgeniZyntx
    EvgeniZyntx Posts: 24,208 Member
    nvrmnd.
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    This thread is weird, man.

    Yep!

    OP, 5 weeks isnt long enough... fat loss when you are already as a healthy weight is sloooooow... its vanity fat you are wanting to get rid of.... take monthly pictures for comparrison and just keep at it!
  • BarbaraCarr1981
    BarbaraCarr1981 Posts: 903 Member
    I have taken the advice from people on here. Advice that i got from asking many many questions and sometimes more than once. I've done this consistantly for 5 weeks. Yes my cals are up and down the past week - ever hear of calorie cycling???? Im still at a deficit people!

    And ya Lorina! Thanks for that post! I do realize i got some results! I AM lifting heavier weights now! But the results im looking for is a flat belly and fat reduction so my *kitten* and thighs aren't so flabby. I havn't seen any results there. But again (on the bright side!) I am lifting heavier. Thanks for the post....

    Everyone else going on about my history and stuff. LOL. "shakes head"

    I'm sick and bored, so I'll bite.

    1) How much weight are you moving in each of the lifts? How much were you moving 5 weeks ago? I started with 45lbs and now im 120lb deadlifts, 65lb squats - had to deload - no squat rack & i do front bars so its really hard to lift the weight off the floor and up to my shoulders. Bench press is 60lbs on a machine - i don't have a bench so... and OHP is 50lbs.

    2) What is your weight right now? What was your weight 5 weeks ago? My weight now is 150lbs, 5 weeks ago 150-155lb depending on what time of day.

    3) What is your average calorie intake over the past 5 weeks? prob 1700cals a day. I usually calorie cycle though. have really low days, moderate and like 1 high day.

    4) Describe your routine, in detail, including off days, cardio, and general daily activity level.
    M W F STrong Lifts, Badminton Tuesday night, walk, jog or elipitical once a week. Office job with few hours waitressing on side.

    Right. What about questions 1-3? Do you actually want help or not?
    LOL, the answers were written in right after the question. It was only answer #4 that got "misplaced" out of the quoted area.... Just look a little closer.
  • BarbaraCarr1981
    BarbaraCarr1981 Posts: 903 Member
    I don't give a hoot who is sick and tired of my questions and i DID take the advice from the people after all the questions. I took the advice and have been DOING it for the last 5 weeks. And I AM consistent with lifting and I AM consistent with my eating - how consistent can u be while calorie cycling???

    Anyways, since I took the advice and followed it for 5 weeks I really thought I would see something more but now ive figured out that getting stronger is really progress then this is gonna be what keeps me going "ya! I got stronger in the last 5 weeks" "Im gonna keep going to see if fat loss will happen cuz that's all i really want...."
  • Lupercalia
    Lupercalia Posts: 1,857 Member
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  • cleotherio
    cleotherio Posts: 712 Member
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  • sapphireblue11
    sapphireblue11 Posts: 2
    Are you getting enough protein daily? You can find protein calculators online. Here's a link for one: http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/caltp.htm (copy, paste in your browser). I think you'll be surprise by how much protein you need to build and define muscle mass. Muscle can only be built with protein.
  • BarbaraCarr1981
    BarbaraCarr1981 Posts: 903 Member
    Are you getting enough protein daily? You can find protein calculators online. Here's a link for one: http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/caltp.htm (copy, paste in your browser). I think you'll be surprise by how much protein you need to build and define muscle mass. Muscle can only be built with protein.

    I used the calculator u suggested and it worked out to 102g protein. I usually eat a little more than that per day so im good. thanks!
  • Mia_RagazzaTosta
    Mia_RagazzaTosta Posts: 4,885 Member
    I don't give a hoot who is sick and tired of my questions and i DID take the advice from the people after all the questions. I took the advice and have been DOING it for the last 5 weeks. And I AM consistent with lifting and I AM consistent with my eating - how consistent can u be while calorie cycling???

    Anyways, since I took the advice and followed it for 5 weeks I really thought I would see something more but now ive figured out that getting stronger is really progress then this is gonna be what keeps me going "ya! I got stronger in the last 5 weeks" "Im gonna keep going to see if fat loss will happen cuz that's all i really want...."

    It was about 3 months before I noticed any change in the way my body looked. And even then, there were only very, very small changes.

    Why are you calorie cycling?
  • chrisdavey
    chrisdavey Posts: 9,834 Member
    haven't seen any mention of change in measurements? It's highly likely that despite being the same weigh (ish) you will actually get smaller if you are eating around maintenance (or small deficit) and lifting heavy as a beginner.

    Just a reminder, if you are losing weight you are in deficit. If you are maintaining weight, you are at maintenance. If you are gaining weight, you are in surplus. Objectively look at your logging for the last 5 weeks and see where you need to adjust if you wish to lose weight. (eat less or move more)
  • BarbaraCarr1981
    BarbaraCarr1981 Posts: 903 Member
    I don't give a hoot who is sick and tired of my questions and i DID take the advice from the people after all the questions. I took the advice and have been DOING it for the last 5 weeks. And I AM consistent with lifting and I AM consistent with my eating - how consistent can u be while calorie cycling???

    Anyways, since I took the advice and followed it for 5 weeks I really thought I would see something more but now ive figured out that getting stronger is really progress then this is gonna be what keeps me going "ya! I got stronger in the last 5 weeks" "Im gonna keep going to see if fat loss will happen cuz that's all i really want...."

    It was about 3 months before I noticed any change in the way my body looked. And even then, there were only very, very small changes.

    Why are you calorie cycling?

    Calorie cycling helps to not go over weekly calorie intake.
  • BusyRaeNOTBusty
    BusyRaeNOTBusty Posts: 7,166 Member
    Well I'm not sure what to tell you. If you are SURE you are being very accurate with your logging and measuring, then maybe you should trying not doing the calorie cycling. Or try to lower you goal by about 100-200 calories a day. I saw a lot of days with lower protein and higher carbs, being diabetic you might have more success with lower carbs (if you medication allows for it).

    The lack of fat loss is a function of diet, not your lifting program.
  • BarbaraCarr1981
    BarbaraCarr1981 Posts: 903 Member
    Well I'm not sure what to tell you. If you are SURE you are being very accurate with your logging and measuring, then maybe you should trying not doing the calorie cycling. Or try to lower you goal by about 100-200 calories a day. I saw a lot of days with lower protein and higher carbs, being diabetic you might have more success with lower carbs (if you medication allows for it).

    The lack of fat loss is a function of diet, not your lifting program.

    U are right! i haven't done the calorie cycle for that long though so im gonna give it a bit longer but as for the carbies, yes i will cut back by on my higher cals days, cals will come from other things instead. Big fat bbq steak mmmmmmmm
  • kiykiy79
    kiykiy79 Posts: 177
    I have been doing SL since April and have seen gains in both strength and muscle which was my ultimate goal. I have been questioning myself as to how long I was going to do the program. I LOVE it and feel I can do it until infinity, but I know my body will get immune to it and the gains will decline. Note - I have had a few deloads and switched the program up here and there to continue to be effective.

    I suscribe to Elliot Hulse Youtube channel and this video helped me decide where to go with SL... I think this might help you out as well. I ENCOURAGE you to check it out...

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K1b7ejKOb5g

    Good luck!!!
  • mantium999
    mantium999 Posts: 1,490 Member
    I'll bite. In the past 7 days, according to your diary, you consumed 11,844 calories. If your TDEE is 2034, as your profile states, than TDEE calories are 14,238. Your deficit is 2394 for one week. General rule of thumb, 3500 calories in deficit will lose approx 1 pound. So theoretically speaking, you should have lost 0.684 pounds over the past week. I challenge anyone here to state they can visually see a 2/3 pound weight loss in the mirror (since you don't provide accurate weights or measurements I can only assume you are going off of visuals).

    1. Be consistent with your caloric intake. You are still trying to understand the basics of TDEE, deficits, and how your body responds. Why are you complicating things with calorie cycling? My guess is you keep blowing your target so you have to eat less the next day to "compensate". Or are you cycling deliberately?

    2. Patience patience patience. 5 weeks is nothing.

    3. Weigh, or preferably measure, yourself regularly. Otherwise how can you possibly know if you are making progress.
  • BarbaraCarr1981
    BarbaraCarr1981 Posts: 903 Member
    I'll bite. In the past 7 days, according to your diary, you consumed 11,844 calories. If your TDEE is 2034, as your profile states, than TDEE calories are 14,238. Your deficit is 2394 for one week. General rule of thumb, 3500 calories in deficit will lose approx 1 pound. So theoretically speaking, you should have lost 0.684 pounds over the past week. I challenge anyone here to state they can visually see a 2/3 pound weight loss in the mirror (since you don't provide accurate weights or measurements I can only assume you are going off of visuals).

    1. Be consistent with your caloric intake. You are still trying to understand the basics of TDEE, deficits, and how your body responds. Why are you complicating things with calorie cycling? My guess is you keep blowing your target so you have to eat less the next day to "compensate". Or are you cycling deliberately?

    2. Patience patience patience. 5 weeks is nothing.

    3. Weigh, or preferably measure, yourself regularly. Otherwise how can you possibly know if you are making progress.

    Thanks for this post! As for my TDEE, ya it says on my profile 2048 but i think it's really supposed to be around 2200 because ive done the research on TDEE and my level of activities. BUT some days are slower than others and dah dah dah..... so im unsure. Either way, im confident that im at a deficit at the end of the week. And yes sometimes i calorie cycle cuz i blew it the day before but for the most part it's so i can save up for a cheat day. Like thanksgiving dinner this weekend!!! Yum!
  • Mia_RagazzaTosta
    Mia_RagazzaTosta Posts: 4,885 Member
    I'll bite. In the past 7 days, according to your diary, you consumed 11,844 calories. If your TDEE is 2034, as your profile states, than TDEE calories are 14,238. Your deficit is 2394 for one week. General rule of thumb, 3500 calories in deficit will lose approx 1 pound. So theoretically speaking, you should have lost 0.684 pounds over the past week. I challenge anyone here to state they can visually see a 2/3 pound weight loss in the mirror (since you don't provide accurate weights or measurements I can only assume you are going off of visuals).

    1. Be consistent with your caloric intake. You are still trying to understand the basics of TDEE, deficits, and how your body responds. Why are you complicating things with calorie cycling? My guess is you keep blowing your target so you have to eat less the next day to "compensate". Or are you cycling deliberately?

    2. Patience patience patience. 5 weeks is nothing.

    3. Weigh, or preferably measure, yourself regularly. Otherwise how can you possibly know if you are making progress.

    Thanks for this post! As for my TDEE, ya it says on my profile 2048 but i think it's really supposed to be around 2200 because ive done the research on TDEE and my level of activities. BUT some days are slower than others and dah dah dah..... so im unsure. Either way, im confident that im at a deficit at the end of the week. And yes sometimes i calorie cycle cuz i blew it the day before but for the most part it's so i can save up for a cheat day. Like thanksgiving dinner this weekend!!! Yum!

    You can research your TDEE on whatever website using whatever calculator you want, but your body knows its actual TDEE and, if you are eating near or above it, you won't lose anything.
  • BarbaraCarr1981
    BarbaraCarr1981 Posts: 903 Member
    I'll bite. In the past 7 days, according to your diary, you consumed 11,844 calories. If your TDEE is 2034, as your profile states, than TDEE calories are 14,238. Your deficit is 2394 for one week. General rule of thumb, 3500 calories in deficit will lose approx 1 pound. So theoretically speaking, you should have lost 0.684 pounds over the past week. I challenge anyone here to state they can visually see a 2/3 pound weight loss in the mirror (since you don't provide accurate weights or measurements I can only assume you are going off of visuals).

    1. Be consistent with your caloric intake. You are still trying to understand the basics of TDEE, deficits, and how your body responds. Why are you complicating things with calorie cycling? My guess is you keep blowing your target so you have to eat less the next day to "compensate". Or are you cycling deliberately?

    2. Patience patience patience. 5 weeks is nothing.

    3. Weigh, or preferably measure, yourself regularly. Otherwise how can you possibly know if you are making progress.

    Thanks for this post! As for my TDEE, ya it says on my profile 2048 but i think it's really supposed to be around 2200 because ive done the research on TDEE and my level of activities. BUT some days are slower than others and dah dah dah..... so im unsure. Either way, im confident that im at a deficit at the end of the week. And yes sometimes i calorie cycle cuz i blew it the day before but for the most part it's so i can save up for a cheat day. Like thanksgiving dinner this weekend!!! Yum!

    You can research your TDEE on whatever website using whatever calculator you want, but your body knows its actual TDEE and, if you are eating near or above it, you won't lose anything.

    Yes! We can only guestimate and figure it out ourselves with trial and error and if something changes in our lives, then we are back to square one to figure TDEE out all over again. Yippee!
  • chrisdavey
    chrisdavey Posts: 9,834 Member
    so you know that you haven't lost weight over the last 5 weeks. Take your average cals/day and that is your TDEE.

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