Discouraged

Hi, one week is probably too fast to see results.
Make sure you are logging your food, and do it as accurately as possible, so you get proper nutrition.
Have faith in yourself!

Hi,
Firstly, good for you Insanity is hardcore. Are you taking measurements and photos? A week is a very short time to be discouraged for not seeing results, if you have just upped your regime then your muscles will be storing water for repair so your weight may not show a drop.
You can easily lose 16lbs by May but you will need to focus on good nutrition as well as exercise. Try to keep your diet free from processed foods where possible and YES do cook from scratch, you will need to weigh all ingredients and it is time consuming but that way you know what you're eating and not getting all the sodium and nasties from processed foods.
You have to commit and ask yourself what you want to achieve.
Your fitness and body composition will improve massively regardless of the number on the scales if you continue with insanity so I would say, keep going, keep logging and keep measuring and taking photos!!
Good luck.
Jules

I am trying to lose 16 pounds by my wedding the end of May. I am doing the Insanity workouts. I am starting my second week. I have not seen any results. I have terribly low selfesteem and feel terrible about myself. I am trying to watch my portion size and watch what I eat. I lost 30 pounds on Weight watchers 2 years ago. But thats to expensive for me to go back. Will insanity help me? If not to lose weight just to tone up? I never worked out before this last week so I feel I should be seeing some sort of results but I'm not. My bridesmaids are all size 4 and I am an 8. I feel disgusting and ugly.

I have started to eat the Special K products. and things that say "protien" on them. Is this bad? I like to eat things were I know the exact nutrition vs making a dinner from scratch where I dont know how many calories, carbs, weight watchers points. Is this what is hindering me?

Thanks

So in 10 weeks you want to be 16lbs lighter...should have started 22 weeks ago. 1/2lb weight loss is healthy for 16lbs...
You lose weight by a calorie deficet...exercise can give you that deficet but if you eat too much exercise will do nothing.
Insanity will help you create a deficet and help you lose inches as long as you eat your maintenance or below.

As for special K protien stuff eh...eat cheese, yogurt, meat, eggs etc for that...

Now if at a size 8 you feel ugly and disgusting you really need to re-evaluate your inner voice...I mean I am a size 7 so I guess in your eyes I am disgusting and ugly....I mean think about it...there are lots of women here who would love to be in your size...

i gained 2lbs while doing insanity... but i lost fat... keep away from the scales while you're doing it!

you should have picked some fat bridesmaids to make you look better!

^^^ lol

You're expecting too much if you expect to see results after one week. Also, you have to weigh/measure/track your food and eat at a calorie deficit.

i gained 2lbs while doing insanity... but i lost fat... keep away from the scales while you're doing it!

you should have picked some fat bridesmaids to make you look better!

I will also add I saw zero physical results in the first 5 weeks of that program. Cardiovascularly I was the fittest I'd ever been, but nada on the weight or measurements front. Just stick with it and listen the rest of the good advice you're getting.

I feel seeing so much self-hatred. Maybe that's what you should focus on losing. :ohwell: Please feel better soon. :flowerforyou:

Hello
I'm not trying to be mean, but I think your looking at this wrong in some aspects. first of all, it's probably going to take more then a week to see any results for most. It actually took me many many weeks to see anything. But if you look at it like a lifestyle change, rather then just another diet, then a time frame shouldn't matter. You didn't become over weight over night, so can't expect to be slim, over night. It takes time and work. You can eat foods made from scratch, as the databank will help you figure what calories are in each foods.

Are you tracking your food??? Special K items are ok occasionally but not the greatest nutritionally. A lot of people would love to be a size 8 so you probably won't get much pity. Why not try to like your body and lose weight the right way.

All I can say is that I'm really sorry you feel that way about yourself. You first need to work in your self-perception rather than getting on a smaller size, because weight loss is not going to make you happy or fix all your issues. If you feel this way about yourself you can be a size 0 but you will still find flaws in your body.

DO NOT BE DISCOURAGED! If you have low self-esteem, I suggest you work on this. A size eight is tiny in my eyes. Just because your bridesmaids are size four means nothing. Everyone is unique and different in their own way and have different body types. You may be stressing since your wedding is coming up and trying to lose 16 pounds is another added stress. Your putting entirely to much pressure on yourself. Right now should be a time of excitement and happiness for you.

I'm not trying to be nasty by saying this, but I feel you should really work on your self-esteem. I don't quite understand how you can get married to someone when you are putting yourself down. Are you marrying this man because he makes you feel better about yourself? If that is the case...this isn't good. You need to love yourself unconditionally first and foremost. Therapy is a good suggestion that was listed in this thread.

Sixteen pounds is nothing compared to what many of us need to lose on MFP. If you are working out continue to do this and don't expect results immediately. The workouts will help with the stress and nerves of the upcoming wedding-plus you will look fabulous in you wedding gown. Don't use the scales as what defines you. If you are still carrying the 16 pounds and have worked out hard, on your wedding day you will be toned and muscular. The 16 pounds could be muscle.

If the low self-esteem is coming from an outside source then you need to get rid of that source. No negativity in your life is what is needed. Think positive and you will see changes in your mind, body and soul.

You don't need weight watcher's or any of the other programs that are similar to it. Learn to track your calories here on MFP and you will be doing so much better. Learn to cook your own food and log it. The Special K could help when you are rushed for time and need to eat; however, I wouldn't make this a habit. You do have a lot on your plate right now and I think your focus should be on your attitude. Learn to love yourself.

Good luck to you.