Im deflated today

slither
slither Posts: 8
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I have been so pumped up and ready to do this weight loss thing and for the last three weeks I have sticking to my diet and doing power walks almost everyday till I hurt so bad I want to cry, been doing some sit ups and no sweets or junk food...I got on my scale today and just want to cry...it says I gained 2 pounds...and no inches lost....I know longer feel excited about this...:sad: what am I doing wrong?

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  • StephyA86
    StephyA86 Posts: 68 Member
    You will have ups and downs! Are you eating your calorie limits? Make sure not to dip below what MFP recommends...your body NEEDS nutrition! Also, it could be a variety of things..you could be gaining muscle (which is GOOD), you could be retaining water...etc etc. Just keep at it. Remember, you are so much healthier doing all the right things than giving up and sitting on the couch eating ice cream...no matter what the scale says! :)
  • CattOfTheGarage
    CattOfTheGarage Posts: 2,745 Member
    Yes, it sucks when the scale doesn't move, but weight loss is a strange, tortuous road. Keep at it, keep the faith! As the poster above says, you're healthier like this, even when the scale isn't moving. For some reason my inches haven't moved for a few weeks, but the scale has; at times, neither change.

    You're in this for the long game. Stick to your guns.
  • grdad
    grdad Posts: 26 Member
    Keep up the walking. After taking 4-5 hour long jogs a week for over a month, I didn't lose any weight. However, my legs looked so much better! It's about how you look and feel not the number on the scale.
  • tgmichelleee
    tgmichelleee Posts: 144 Member
    Keep going love!!!!
    So I don't know anything about your diet or lifestyle other than what you wrote, but as someone mentioned t's probably water retention. So when you start exercising, what happens is that your muscles need more glycogen. But for every gram of glycogen stored, there's about 3-4 grams of water stored with it. So you're doing nothing wrong! Just be sure to watch your sodium intake and eat healthy carbs and keep doing what you're doing!
    You'll probably end up losing like 5 lbs in a week soon due to the woosh effect ;)
    Just keep going don't be discouraged!
  • slither
    slither Posts: 8
    the only thing I don't do is eat the extra calories they allow me when I do my power walking...I thought if I didn't use them that I would surely lose weight...
  • slither
    slither Posts: 8
    thank you everyone...I am feeling better....at least I stopped crying ...:)
  • ruffnstuff
    ruffnstuff Posts: 400 Member
    Your profile says you have lost 217 lbs. Is that accurate? If so, holy sh1t...that's amazing!! And it clearly shows that you know how to endure the long haul weight loss. Just keep going.
  • joolywooly33
    joolywooly33 Posts: 421 Member
    Awwwwww... keep your chin up! I have been fluctuating around the same weight since December, but I feel stronger and look better. The scales are not your friend and they only tell part of the story. Keep doing what you are doing and put your scales away for a month. Take all your measurements and notice how you look and how your clothes feel - you are doing great, stick with it!
  • Sunshine2plus2
    Sunshine2plus2 Posts: 1,492 Member
    Hello and welcome! Good luck~ Dont give up, slow and steady wins the race!
  • scubasuenc
    scubasuenc Posts: 626 Member
    Make sure you are being as accurate as possible logging your foods. Weigh all solids and use measuring cups and spoons for liquids. If you know you are eating under your calorie goal, then that gives you the confidence to ride out these frustrations.

    Body weight can change as much as 5lbs in a single day due to variations in water. Hormonal changes can also influence weight lost. Most women tend to retain water at one point in their cycle or another.

    Weight loss isn't linear. Some weeks you will eat a deficit and lose less than the deficit predicts. Other weeks you will eat the same deficit and lose more than the deficit predicts. I prefer to focus more on the behaviors - accurately logging food and exercise. I know if those two things are done, the weight will come off.
  • Gray_Sare
    Gray_Sare Posts: 21
    Just keep pushing! You could be retaining water or any number of reasons! I fluctuate 2-3 pounds every morning. Double check your numbers (calories in, calories out, bmr, etc) and keep up with your exercise. Switching up your routine could help too :)
  • slither
    slither Posts: 8
    No....I don't know how to change that...I haven't lost any weight yet
  • slither
    slither Posts: 8
    I just changed my settings...it shows no weight loss..
  • nomad1000
    nomad1000 Posts: 206 Member
    If you open your diary, you may get some better feedback. But without that info

    Are you weighing all your food and measuring all your liquids?
    What is your weight loss per week set at? Do you need to change it up or down for a few weeks to see if that make a difference?
    Are you taking measurements?
    Are you weighing yourself at the same time with the same type of clothes?
    Are you eating high sodium foods that may cause water bloat?

    There are numerous posts on here about people who don't lose for weeks and then, boom, a 3 lb loss (or whatever it may be).

    Don't get discouraged. This weight loss thing is a process and sometimes that process is a bit bumpy.
  • KayBallin
    KayBallin Posts: 111 Member
    Don't lose hope! Please keep going. You could be retaining water!! When changing your diet and exercise habits, it sometimes "shocks" your body.
  • sqabhobho
    sqabhobho Posts: 7
    That sounds just like my life right now. Nothing seems to shift on the scale and I just want to curl up and weep but don't give up. I won't if you don't.
  • must_deflate
    must_deflate Posts: 183 Member
    I wish I was ! Deflated, that is. :bigsmile:

    Keep at it. You could be gaining muscle while losing fat.

    A few things that help me (a lot):
    1. Low-ish carbs (cut out bread and rice and such) , especially in the morning.
    2. Don't eat snacks in the evening after dinner.
    3. Drink a lot of water
    4. Drink tea instead of coffee
    5. Avoid alcohol :frown: Or minimize it, anyway. Yes, sad but true, it helps. I think drinking helps the body hold onto fat.
  • Pirate_chick
    Pirate_chick Posts: 1,216 Member
    Don't fret!! It could be anything from water retention too much sodium, to pms. I stalled for about two weeks. This is a TEMPORARY set back. Stick to your guns, keep walking, make sure you're weighing and measuring EVERYTHING you put in your mouth. Stick to whole fresh foods, Drink at least 10 glasses of water to flush your system. You can do this!
  • DamePiglet
    DamePiglet Posts: 3,730 Member
    It's not all going to happen overnight.
    Two pounds could be water weight.

    I haven't entirely cut out sweets, treats, whatever...
    I try to eat what I like in moderation (also plenty of nutrient-dense things) because I'm not punishing myself for gaining weight, I'm trying to lose some body fat and to do that, we need to be in a calorie deficit.

    Edit: changed to body fat because.
  • Msmith1992
    Msmith1992 Posts: 2 Member
    When I was losing my weight for the first time, the scale only showed my progress once a month. I would workout and obey the 10 eating rules and no result. But when I did it for four weeks, that 4th week was the trick. I lost weight. Keep your chin up. Make sure you are not eating too few calories, Need to stay above the 1200 per day to make sure your body does not go into starvation mode.
  • verptwerp
    verptwerp Posts: 3,659 Member
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    Take a deep breath & stop stressing ....... keep on moving ...... make healthy choices at each meal ......

    Things will change for the better :drinker:
  • whovian67
    whovian67 Posts: 608 Member
    Gaining muscle
  • LVCeltGirl
    LVCeltGirl Posts: 473
    the only thing I don't do is eat the extra calories they allow me when I do my power walking...I thought if I didn't use them that I would surely lose weight...

    If you're not doing this on TDEE numbers, then you need to eat back at least 1/2 your exercise calories or you're doing yourself a disservice. It's the idea of "eat more to lose weight". You need to give your body enough fuel for the process and when you net too low then you're not giving your body enough fuel to do what it needs to do.

    Also, eat things you want to eat for the rest of your life. Except for the current issues with my body and inability to handle fast food, fatty foods, fried foods, and soda without pain, I subscribe to the 80/20 rule. I eat well 80% of the time, and 20% of the time I don't.

    The last thing to keep in mind is that weight loss isn't linear. You're going to have days, perhaps weeks where you don't lose and sometimes you might even gain. There are reasons behind it, water retention is usually the culprit but sometimes it's just what your body is going to do that day. The overall result is weight loss if you're doing what's right for you.
  • dawncrew
    dawncrew Posts: 1
    Stay strong! This is a marathon, not a sprint. We have all been there, some of are there with you. I recently went through a similar thing, INCREASED my calories and started losing weight. Don't starve yourself. Your body is strong and survival instincts will kick in. Be grateful for that and focus on enjoying your walks and the freedom of movement.
  • babydaisy81
    babydaisy81 Posts: 218 Member
    I feel like I don't budge on the scale either, I think I can remain the same weight eating muffins on the couch or working out eating only veggies, but think of how much healthier your insides are too! One day at a time! We are all here to cheer you on.
  • JaysWays
    JaysWays Posts: 77 Member
    You should be proud of yourself. Throw your scale away! Or put it up somewhere only weigh yourself once a month. The scale takes so much out of someone its crazy. I use to weigh myself everyday and get so upset. I then educated myself, and realized you can look so good and actually gain more because muscle weighs more than fat. I am 5ft use to weigh in the 140s now I weigh 125-130 and I look like I weigh probably around 115. Alot of people are shocked when I tell them I weigh right around 130. So please do your mind a favor and put that scale away. Keep doing what your doing.If you know your pushing yourself to your limit keep going! You can do it! Need more advice or anything just message me good luck to you!
  • 2199216
    2199216 Posts: 15 Member
    I'm with you I was feeling so lost as it appears that I can't lose any weight. i keep falling back lose and fall back. However I decided that I can lose the weight and I am really trying not to fall back again but if I do I am trying not to beat myself up. I think since I started I have lost 1 pound but I am convinced that I can lose the weight so I am not giving up. I agree with the person that said don't get on the scale so much maybe once a month that scale becomes addicting to. Keep pushing forward you are not alone
  • slither
    slither Posts: 8
    I wont give up...I am going to push harder... and I potty all day so I don't think Im retaining water...but I did notice my sodium intake is a lot...and I think I went over the daily allowance at times...I need to rethink everything an I do weigh and measure everything ...but my drs office said I probably have slow metabolism and it might start coming off all of a sudden...Im hoping...

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