I'm losing weight, but not inches!

aliruberto
aliruberto Posts: 16 Member
edited September 22 in Introduce Yourself
Hi. I'm concerned because I have dont this for a few weeks and I measured my thighs when I started (my main goal is to have them no touch) and I lost about five pounds, but not inches! I know I won't lose four inches over night, but haven't even lost a millimeter! I am not only dieting and sticking it strictly, but I do cardio three to four times a week which includes a treadmill or elliptical (20 minutes per session). I also do weight training on all muscle groups (an I allow a day of rest for these muscle groups). I feel a bit thinner, and I see a few results. I also understand that I may have lost more than four pounds of fat but as I'm losing fat and gaining muscle which makes me "lose weight" slower. I'm okay with that. I just want to lose INCHES!


Sorry, I'd delete this post but I can't. Only because I accidentally posted this in the wrong section. oops

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  • sjaudio
    sjaudio Posts: 52
    Don't worry, just give yourself some more time. You've lost at least five pounds of fat so far (possibly more, if you've put on some muscle). You're body is going to take away from the stored fat from just about where ever it wants to. For me, my legs are the first thing that tone up, and my gut is the last to go. Other people, it's the reverse. If you're really worried about fat loss as opposed to muscle gain, try upping your cardio. I started off doing 30 minutes (five times a week), now I'm up to 60 (also five times a week) and the pounds are just dropping off.

    Also, don't think of putting on muscle as losing weight slower. The more muscle you have, the more calories you'll burn.

    Good luck.
  • Ely82010
    Ely82010 Posts: 1,998 Member
    We loose inches last in the places that we put the inches (and weight) first.

    For us ladies is mostly the hips and thights. It also took me along time to see results in those areas. Even now with a total of 9 lbs and 8 inches total loss, I wish that my thights could be thinner. We can't totally change our makeup and genetics.

    Don't get discourage, you will see results sooner than later. This is a journey, so look at the big picture. Congratulations on your achievements and keep up the good work. Mainly exercise and good eating habits.

    :flowerforyou:
  • buinickas
    buinickas Posts: 1
    i just finished a tough bootcamp for 3 weeks and i only lost 5lbs and a few inches but for $4oo. and 5;20 am 5 days a week i was looking for a mircle. i feel better but still disapointed !
  • superhippiechik
    superhippiechik Posts: 1,044 Member
    You are replacing fat with muscle. Good Job!!!
  • sjaudio
    sjaudio Posts: 52
    Just remember how many years of bad habits it took you to get here. You can't erase all of that in just a few weeks. Just keep plowing ahead, you'll get there soon enough.
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