Over Three Weeks & NO Progress...:(

working out 5-6 times a week is gonna build muscle, remember muscle is heavier than fat. Try measuring instead of weighing.

Muscle does not weigh more that fat, a lb of fat is a lb of muscle, muscle takes up less space than fat. I would suggest making your diary public so people can help you, hard to say, when we have no idea what you are eating.

Muscle does not take up less space than fat. A cubic inch of muscle = a cubic inch of fat.

Pardon me, a lb of muscle takes up less space in your body than a lb of fat.

Weight – So many things can affect weight, because of this it shouldn’t be the only way you track your progress. Things to keep in mind:
:drinker: Always use the same scale – Different scales can show different weights. You will get the most accurate number for tracking when using the same scale.
:drinker: Don’t move the scale – Carpet, uneven flooring, different types of flooring…can all affect the weight on the scale. So when you weigh, you want it to be approximately the same spot for the most accurate number for tracking.
:drinker: 3500 calories – To gain 1lb of fat you need to be over maintenance by 3500 calories.
:drinker: Muscle Repair – Muscles will hold onto water to repair, because of this it is not uncommon to see a gain for a little while after a workout. This weight comes right back off when they are done repairing.
:drinker: Sodium – Can cause you to retain water. This can also be amplified if you don’t drink enough to flush it out of your system. This is also another reason for temporary weight gain.
:drinker: Water – Not drinking enough water can actually cause you to retain water. Recommended amount is 8 cups or 64oz. I drink 64 oz to 128 oz of water a day. It doesn’t have to be plain water either. I like to flavor mine with crystal light or tea.
:drinker: Time of day – Your weight can fluctuate throughout the day. So for the most accurate tracking, you want to weigh at around the same time.
:drinker: Frequency – This is up to you, but if small fluctuations bother you than only weigh once a week or less.
:drinker: Lightest Weight – Will be naked, first thing in the morning, after using the bathroom
:drinker: Multiple times a Day – Don’t Do It. As I said before, your weight will fluctuate throughout the day. What you eat, what you’re wearing, ect will all affect weight.
:drinker: Clothes – If you weigh with clothing on, keep in mind that the scale will show your weight plus the weight of your clothes. (Jeans are heavy)
:drinker: TOM - A lot of women will retain water around their TOM, but its just temporary and will go away.

working out 5-6 times a week is gonna build muscle, remember muscle is heavier than fat. Try measuring instead of weighing.

Hey hun,

First remember it didn't take three weeks to gain the weight. It takes time don't give up continue what you are doing and throw the scale away its the devil lol..... taking measurements is better, you maybe losing inches instead and also I peaked at your diary and you may need to watch your sodium intake. Slow and permanently gone is better than fast and temporary gone. Its a lifestyle change that will take a little while. You can and will do it!!!

How sure are you that you're calculating food properly? Do you weigh it on a food scale? That really helps.

Also, are you remembering to add in all the little calories throughout the day? Things like creamer in coffee, ketchup, etc.? Those little amounts can really add up.

What am I doing WRONG? I work out 5-6 days a week (kids' schedules sometimes throws me off, but not a lot) including Combat, running/walking and a weight lifting class. I calculate all my food properly, I take vitamins, I drink my water, laid off the heavy snacking, I mean I'm human, but nothing outrageous to keep me from losing not one single pound in over 3 weeks Ugh! This is why people get frustrated and give up!

I looked at your diary and would suggest you use the Keto Calculator (on line) and reset your diet parameters. the things you 're doing that I avoid include:
- carb count over 100 grams per day, take to 50 or less if you can but certainly under 100.
- diet includes fruit juices, grains, fruit,
- lots of sodium some days.

change your MFP to count fiber (drop sugar). since sugar is a carb anyway you don't need to count both. measure your net grams of carbs, (carbs minus fiber grams) and keep under 50 per day. avoid bread, grain, starchy vegetables, sugar, liquor, etc.

try that for a couple of weeks. the carbs are causing you to retain water. drop the carbs and you'll lose some of the water. I'm not a big worrier over salt but 2500 grams of sodium should be enough. you might want to watch that one.

bug me if you don't see progress in a week. thanks. good luck I'll look at the diary again and see what I see. but no bread, no fruit, no juice, no sugar,, no rice. cut the carbs.