How come other people see results in one week?
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One Week? You shouldn't really be worried about one week! When I was 398 Pounds, I never even lost a pound until four weeks into my daily exercises. Now I'm 201. . Don't give up! Just keep working away ....You can achieve your goals!!!0
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It's normal to be a little heavier as you mature, nothing wrong with that. Instead of focusing on weight loss I'd recommend focusing on body composition. Do some strength training, eat at a VERY small deficit or at maintenance (since you're close to underweight) and eat a lot of protein to retain your muscle.
I'm REALLY not sure what strength training I should do. Body weight exercises you mean? Or with resistance? I can only workout at home with 5lbs dumbbells. Not sure if I should get heavier ones but 5lbs seem pretty ok to me because after a few reps, I can feel the burn already
) well with arm exercises tho.
Look into "You are Your Own Gym" and/or "Convict Conditioning"...these are both good body weight routines. You should be doing an actual routine to reap the most benefits...just willy nilly doing whatever isn't going to get you very far and 5 Lb dumbbells aren't going to do much at all; I bet your purse weighs more than that.
On that note...why does it seem like everyone on the planet has 5 Lb dumbbells? They're good for pretty much weighing paper down if it's windy.0 -
It's normal to be a little heavier as you mature, nothing wrong with that. Instead of focusing on weight loss I'd recommend focusing on body composition. Do some strength training, eat at a VERY small deficit or at maintenance (since you're close to underweight) and eat a lot of protein to retain your muscle.
I'm REALLY not sure what strength training I should do. Body weight exercises you mean? Or with resistance? I can only workout at home with 5lbs dumbbells. Not sure if I should get heavier ones but 5lbs seem pretty ok to me because after a few reps, I can feel the burn already) well with arm exercises tho.
Do you have access to a gym? If you do, get Starting Strength, Stronglifts, or New Rules of Lifting for Women. Read and follow the instructions.
If you don't, get You Are Your Own Gym-- it's body weight. The important thing is to get a program with progressive overload. You should be adding more resistance over time.
Is cardio only optional if I do that ^ ?0 -
It's normal to be a little heavier as you mature, nothing wrong with that. Instead of focusing on weight loss I'd recommend focusing on body composition. Do some strength training, eat at a VERY small deficit or at maintenance (since you're close to underweight) and eat a lot of protein to retain your muscle.
I'm REALLY not sure what strength training I should do. Body weight exercises you mean? Or with resistance? I can only workout at home with 5lbs dumbbells. Not sure if I should get heavier ones but 5lbs seem pretty ok to me because after a few reps, I can feel the burn already) well with arm exercises tho.
Look into "You are Your Own Gym" and/or "Convict Conditioning"...these are both good body weight routines. You should be doing an actual routine to reap the most benefits...just willy nilly doing whatever isn't going to get you very far and 5 Lb dumbbells aren't going to do much at all; I bet your purse weighs more than that.
On that note...why does it seem like everyone on the planet has 5 Lb dumbbells? They're good for pretty much weighing paper down if it's windy.
Do you think I should stop T25 or any cardio workout?0 -
It's normal to be a little heavier as you mature, nothing wrong with that. Instead of focusing on weight loss I'd recommend focusing on body composition. Do some strength training, eat at a VERY small deficit or at maintenance (since you're close to underweight) and eat a lot of protein to retain your muscle.
I'm REALLY not sure what strength training I should do. Body weight exercises you mean? Or with resistance? I can only workout at home with 5lbs dumbbells. Not sure if I should get heavier ones but 5lbs seem pretty ok to me because after a few reps, I can feel the burn already) well with arm exercises tho.
Look into "You are Your Own Gym" and/or "Convict Conditioning"...these are both good body weight routines. You should be doing an actual routine to reap the most benefits...just willy nilly doing whatever isn't going to get you very far and 5 Lb dumbbells aren't going to do much at all; I bet your purse weighs more than that.
On that note...why does it seem like everyone on the planet has 5 Lb dumbbells? They're good for pretty much weighing paper down if it's windy.
I guess everyone needs to start somewhere. She is feeling the burn after a few reps with 5Lb's, so will have to build up as she gains strength.0 -
I'm the same height as you and through my teens I weighed 99lbs. Then one year my body decided I needed more fat reserves, I went from a B cup to a C cup and went up to 115lb in 12 months. I stayed at that weight until I was 40 (with the exception of pregnancy of course). Its weird the way we develop in bursts, that could be what is happening to you.
If I was you - well I was you - I wouldn't use scales. Eat healthy, exercise, ensure you have enough energy to do everything that you want to do and you are not unhealthy. I didn't get any weight related problems until I reached 125lbs at the age of 43 and had to lose weight to regain my health, this was caused by mental health issues, medication and overeating.
Listen to your body, eat when you are hungry and stop when you are full. Eat the right foods and you have a good start to a healthy life. I really don't think a calorie controlled diet is good for you at this point, sure measure calorific intake if you wish but some days under and some days over is fine and normal. Sometimes we are hungrier than others so trying to keep the intake to the same everyday is not learning to listen to what your body needs.0 -
It's normal to be a little heavier as you mature, nothing wrong with that. Instead of focusing on weight loss I'd recommend focusing on body composition. Do some strength training, eat at a VERY small deficit or at maintenance (since you're close to underweight) and eat a lot of protein to retain your muscle.
I'm REALLY not sure what strength training I should do. Body weight exercises you mean? Or with resistance? I can only workout at home with 5lbs dumbbells. Not sure if I should get heavier ones but 5lbs seem pretty ok to me because after a few reps, I can feel the burn already) well with arm exercises tho.
Do you have access to a gym? If you do, get Starting Strength, Stronglifts, or New Rules of Lifting for Women. Read and follow the instructions.
If you don't, get You Are Your Own Gym-- it's body weight. The important thing is to get a program with progressive overload. You should be adding more resistance over time.
Is cardio only optional if I do that ^ ?
Cardio is optional. It's good for overall health and fitness.0 -
I am glad this question was asked, because I have been working my butt off for a week, running, jogging, walking, playing sport & only eating my 1200 calories and all I see is the scales going up. I find it very disheartening that this is happening, but I guess because I too have only a few lbs to lose, it will take time.
Does anybody have any suggestions as to perhaps what I am doing wrong, that the scales are going up instead of down.0 -
i have found that Jillian Michaels has a lot of videos on YouTube. Many of witch include cardio and strength training. Circuit training is great for that. My aim is to get to where u r now. i have been there most of my life and the last few yrs had some changes that i didn't keep in check. I know at the size u are currently you don't have much to lose. If u feel ur to "flabby" do some core exercises and see where u land in a month. It does take time to get to your optimum size but the scale isn't the best way to know if u are there. Good luck0
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It's normal to be a little heavier as you mature, nothing wrong with that. Instead of focusing on weight loss I'd recommend focusing on body composition. Do some strength training, eat at a VERY small deficit or at maintenance (since you're close to underweight) and eat a lot of protein to retain your muscle.
I'm REALLY not sure what strength training I should do. Body weight exercises you mean? Or with resistance? I can only workout at home with 5lbs dumbbells. Not sure if I should get heavier ones but 5lbs seem pretty ok to me because after a few reps, I can feel the burn already) well with arm exercises tho.
Look into "You are Your Own Gym" and/or "Convict Conditioning"...these are both good body weight routines. You should be doing an actual routine to reap the most benefits...just willy nilly doing whatever isn't going to get you very far and 5 Lb dumbbells aren't going to do much at all; I bet your purse weighs more than that.
On that note...why does it seem like everyone on the planet has 5 Lb dumbbells? They're good for pretty much weighing paper down if it's windy.
Do you think I should stop T25 or any cardio workout?
cardio is weight lifting for your heart and lungs. I do cardio and I lift. I'm not really familiar with T25...but if you are doing some real resistance training you will need to give your muscles some recovery time...that's where the magic happens where resistance training is concerned.
A good, well rounded fitness routine is going to have elements of both cardiovascular fitness and resistance training. You just need to make sure you are adequately fueling your body for the activity that you are doing. The more activity you do, the greater your body's calorie requirements.0 -
Hey,
I'm 5'2 and 117 pounds. I feel your frustration and I am experiencing the same thing. I am also not comfortable at this weight and would like to drop a few pounds back to what I was a few years ago. I am just going to keep trying...btw I have a thyroid problem and type 1 diabetes which may be stalling me.
Read comments left for the OP who is the same weight. You have no weight to lose.
Lol. Sure they do. 5 to 10 would put them at optimum, IMO. America has a very distorted sense of what is healthy and ideal. We're kind of messed up, in that regard. We're a fat people in the eyes of the world.
Seriously? Are you looking at a different profile pic than the rest of us?0 -
I am glad this question was asked, because I have been working my butt off for a week, running, jogging, walking, playing sport & only eating my 1200 calories and all I see is the scales going up. I find it very disheartening that this is happening, but I guess because I too have only a few lbs to lose, it will take time.
Does anybody have any suggestions as to perhaps what I am doing wrong, that the scales are going up instead of down.
If you've recently introduced new exercise and/or increased intensity of exercise, your muscles will retain more fluids for repair. Those fluids are surprisingly heavy. I drop a good 5 Lbs of fluid weight when I take a rest week and put it right back on when I start back up. It is not fat and it is not anything anyone can see visually...it'e just water.0 -
I am glad this question was asked, because I have been working my butt off for a week, running, jogging, walking, playing sport & only eating my 1200 calories and all I see is the scales going up. I find it very disheartening that this is happening, but I guess because I too have only a few lbs to lose, it will take time.
Does anybody have any suggestions as to perhaps what I am doing wrong, that the scales are going up instead of down.
You're likely retaining water from all of that exercise. You should consider eating more though-- are you eating back your exercise calories?
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1080242-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants0 -
I did the entire Alpha, Beta and Gamma phase, then did the Pure Strength Gamma calender of T25 too.
I lost around 6 inches, and about 2.5 lbs.
I've not done the program for a month or so. Last time I popped in one of the Alpha DVDs that got easy by the time I got to Gamma, it had become really hard. Proof that I improved my stamina, and that there is always room for improvement.
I feel more toned still 2 months post T25. It's not a worthless program. That stamina and endurance training is very beneficial.0 -
I am glad this question was asked, because I have been working my butt off for a week, running, jogging, walking, playing sport & only eating my 1200 calories and all I see is the scales going up. I find it very disheartening that this is happening, but I guess because I too have only a few lbs to lose, it will take time.
Does anybody have any suggestions as to perhaps what I am doing wrong, that the scales are going up instead of down.
i have learned that i don't want to eat ALL my NET cals. If you are working out like that and you eat all the cals back then all you are doing is maintaining. Also one week isn't long enough for your body to adjust to what you are doing. Give it time and find your caloric sweet spot and you will start seeing results.0 -
I am glad this question was asked, because I have been working my butt off for a week, running, jogging, walking, playing sport & only eating my 1200 calories and all I see is the scales going up. I find it very disheartening that this is happening, but I guess because I too have only a few lbs to lose, it will take time.
Does anybody have any suggestions as to perhaps what I am doing wrong, that the scales are going up instead of down.
are you eating back your exercise calories?? 1200 calories seems really low, and with all that exercise, you probably need to eat MORE to lose.0 -
Yes I am eating back all my exercise calories, I usually only burn about 300 - 400 calories a day at most, so I am definately eating back those calories. My Fitness Pal calculated me as needing 1200 calories, most days I don't eat the 1200, but occasionally I go over by 50 or so.
Very Frustrating0 -
Yes I am eating back all my exercise calories, I usually only burn about 300 - 400 calories a day at most, so I am definately eating back those calories. My Fitness Pal calculated me as needing 1200 calories, most days I don't eat the 1200, but occasionally I go over by 50 or so.
Very Frustrating0 -
I have only just started exercising because I have 11 weeks to get off the few lbs I want to lose. I am exercising 30mins a day either walking at a very fast pace, or slow jogging and play sport 3hrs a day for 2 days a week.0
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I am glad this question was asked, because I have been working my butt off for a week, running, jogging, walking, playing sport & only eating my 1200 calories and all I see is the scales going up. I find it very disheartening that this is happening, but I guess because I too have only a few lbs to lose, it will take time.
Does anybody have any suggestions as to perhaps what I am doing wrong, that the scales are going up instead of down.
You're likely retaining water from all of that exercise. You should consider eating more though-- are you eating back your exercise calories?
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1080242-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants
Yes I am eating back my calories, at most I use between 300 - 400 calories a day and I am on a 1200 calorie eating plan, so unless I only eat 400 calories a day, which is impossible, I guess I am always going to eat back my calories0 -
I am glad this question was asked, because I have been working my butt off for a week, running, jogging, walking, playing sport & only eating my 1200 calories and all I see is the scales going up. I find it very disheartening that this is happening, but I guess because I too have only a few lbs to lose, it will take time.
Does anybody have any suggestions as to perhaps what I am doing wrong, that the scales are going up instead of down.
are you eating back your exercise calories?? 1200 calories seems really low, and with all that exercise, you probably need to eat MORE to lose.
Yes I am eating back all my exercise calories, I usually only burn about 300 - 400 calories a day at most, so I am definately eating back those calories. My Fitness Pal calculated me as needing 1200 calories, most days I don't eat the 1200, but occasionally I go over by 50 or so.
Very Frustrating0 -
I am glad this question was asked, because I have been working my butt off for a week, running, jogging, walking, playing sport & only eating my 1200 calories and all I see is the scales going up. I find it very disheartening that this is happening, but I guess because I too have only a few lbs to lose, it will take time.
Does anybody have any suggestions as to perhaps what I am doing wrong, that the scales are going up instead of down.
You're likely retaining water from all of that exercise. You should consider eating more though-- are you eating back your exercise calories?
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1080242-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants
Yes I am eating back my calories, at most I use between 300 - 400 calories a day and I am on a 1200 calorie eating plan, so unless I only eat 400 calories a day, which is impossible, I guess I am always going to eat back my calories
I'm confused by your wording-- maybe because it's so late and my brain is fuzzy. Do you mean you are eating 1200 calories plus 300-400 more when you exercise? That's how the site is designed so if you're doing that, then great! From your edit though it looks like you're eating 1200 or less and then burning off 300-400. If that's the case, read this:
http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/fat-loss/why-big-caloric-deficits-and-lots-of-activity-can-hurt-fat-loss.html
At any rate, if you're logging accurately with a food scale but you just started exercise it's almost certainly fluid retention, which you just have to wait out.0 -
I am glad this question was asked, because I have been working my butt off for a week, running, jogging, walking, playing sport & only eating my 1200 calories and all I see is the scales going up. I find it very disheartening that this is happening, but I guess because I too have only a few lbs to lose, it will take time.
Does anybody have any suggestions as to perhaps what I am doing wrong, that the scales are going up instead of down.
You're likely retaining water from all of that exercise. You should consider eating more though-- are you eating back your exercise calories?
Yes I am eating back all my exercise calories, I usually only burn about 300 - 400 calories a day at most, so I am definately eating back those calories. My Fitness Pal calculated me as needing 1200 calories, most days I don't eat the 1200, but occasionally I go over by 50 or so.
Very Frustrating
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1080242-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants0 -
I'm 5'2 and I would KILL, and I mean KILL to be 115. You're at a healthy weight. You simply do not have the fat stores necessary to constitute huge amounts of weight loss. Or even small/medium/large. I wouldn't shoot for more than .5 lbs a week, because an aggressive calorie goal isn't what you need.
If you're looking to have more definition with your body, look into body recomposition instead of a calorie deficit.
Totally agree0 -
I am glad this question was asked, because I have been working my butt off for a week, running, jogging, walking, playing sport & only eating my 1200 calories and all I see is the scales going up. I find it very disheartening that this is happening, but I guess because I too have only a few lbs to lose, it will take time.
Does anybody have any suggestions as to perhaps what I am doing wrong, that the scales are going up instead of down.
You're likely retaining water from all of that exercise. You should consider eating more though-- are you eating back your exercise calories?
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1080242-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants
Yes I am eating back my calories, at most I use between 300 - 400 calories a day and I am on a 1200 calorie eating plan, so unless I only eat 400 calories a day, which is impossible, I guess I am always going to eat back my calories
I'm confused by your wording-- maybe because it's so late and my brain is fuzzy. Do you mean you are eating 1200 calories plus 300-400 more when you exercise?
At any rate, if you're logging accurately but you just started exercise it's almost certainly fluid retention, which you just have to wait out.
Sorry I'm new to all this exercise thing and the MFP, I am eating my 1200 calories which is inclusive of the 300 -4000 -
Hey,
I'm 5'2 and 117 pounds. I feel your frustration and I am experiencing the same thing. I am also not comfortable at this weight and would like to drop a few pounds back to what I was a few years ago. I am just going to keep trying...btw I have a thyroid problem and type 1 diabetes which may be stalling me.
Read comments left for the OP who is the same weight. You have no weight to lose.
Lol. Sure they do. 5 to 10 would put them at optimum, IMO. America has a very distorted sense of what is healthy and ideal. We're kind of messed up, in that regard. We're a fat people in the eyes of the world.
:huh: ... no, the world thinks Americans are fat, because you have like 60 odd % of people who are overweight or obese. You are not actually alone in those obesity statistics, but people in the US tend to not look much outside their country and if they do, it's only to their immediate neighbours. The rest of the world is eating too much too.0 -
I am glad this question was asked, because I have been working my butt off for a week, running, jogging, walking, playing sport & only eating my 1200 calories and all I see is the scales going up. I find it very disheartening that this is happening, but I guess because I too have only a few lbs to lose, it will take time.
Does anybody have any suggestions as to perhaps what I am doing wrong, that the scales are going up instead of down.
You're likely retaining water from all of that exercise. You should consider eating more though-- are you eating back your exercise calories?
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1080242-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants
Yes I am eating back my calories, at most I use between 300 - 400 calories a day and I am on a 1200 calorie eating plan, so unless I only eat 400 calories a day, which is impossible, I guess I am always going to eat back my calories
I'm confused by your wording-- maybe because it's so late and my brain is fuzzy. Do you mean you are eating 1200 calories plus 300-400 more when you exercise?
At any rate, if you're logging accurately but you just started exercise it's almost certainly fluid retention, which you just have to wait out.
Sorry I'm new to all this exercise thing and the MFP, I am eating my 1200 calories which is inclusive of the 300 -400
In that case, eat more. You should be eating your 1200, PLUS whatever you burn off through exercise, so as to keep your deficit reasonable. Read the link I posted above. I'm putting it at the bottom of this post as well.
If you're using MFP's calorie burn estimate it may not be correct, so many people eat back half to start. Also make sure you're weighing your food with a food scale to ensure that you're eating the number of calories you think you are eating.
http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/fat-loss/why-big-caloric-deficits-and-lots-of-activity-can-hurt-fat-loss.html0 -
for people who don't workout and diet the a week of dieting and workout will be noticeable0
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That means you're only getting 800-900 calories a day to sustain your body's vital functions. You should be eating at least 1500-1600 a day if you're doing 300-400 worth of exercise.I am glad this question was asked, because I have been working my butt off for a week, running, jogging, walking, playing sport & only eating my 1200 calories and all I see is the scales going up. I find it very disheartening that this is happening, but I guess because I too have only a few lbs to lose, it will take time.
Does anybody have any suggestions as to perhaps what I am doing wrong, that the scales are going up instead of down.
You're likely retaining water from all of that exercise. You should consider eating more though-- are you eating back your exercise calories?
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1080242-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants
Yes I am eating back my calories, at most I use between 300 - 400 calories a day and I am on a 1200 calorie eating plan, so unless I only eat 400 calories a day, which is impossible, I guess I am always going to eat back my calories
I'm confused by your wording-- maybe because it's so late and my brain is fuzzy. Do you mean you are eating 1200 calories plus 300-400 more when you exercise?
At any rate, if you're logging accurately but you just started exercise it's almost certainly fluid retention, which you just have to wait out.
Sorry I'm new to all this exercise thing and the MFP, I am eating my 1200 calories which is inclusive of the 300 -4000 -
1. It looks like you don't have very much weight to lose. The closer you get to your goal weight, the longer it will (generally) take for the lbs to come off.
2. Everybody is different.0
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