Frustrated

SuperMoosh
SuperMoosh Posts: 13 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
Hey! I have been dieting and exercising for two month now and unfortunately I have seen no movement on the scale but people are telling me that I have lost a bit of weight. I bought some new holiday clothes in size 8 last week instead of 10 so I would defiantly say I am between sizes now which is making me feel better about the fact I am still a long way from my goal. I am just confused and getting annoyed because I was aiming to loose 1 stone but I am still where I started 2 months ago and its frustrating considering how much effort I am putting in. I really want to get my BMI down from the higher end of healthy weight and 1 stone would get me right into the middle region.

My diet consists of 1200-1350 calories that include - Chicken, turkey, tinned tuna, fresh fish, tomatoes, cucumber, onion, lettuce, low fat cheese, eggs, apple, strawberry, melon, raspberry's, nuts, milk, porridge, cereal, fat free greek yogurt, rice, cereal bar (as a snack treat) etc I am basically eating clean....... oh and if I have done a strength workout I usually have a protein shake

My weekly exercises include - Metafit class, insanity boot camp, spinning class, zumba, circuits, 2x strength training and 2/3 swimming sessions a week.

I am 21 years old
I am 5ft
and I weigh 125lb


So please any tips or alterations you think I could make to my fitness regime would be very appreciated! Or any good exercises or diets that worked for you that you could maybe pass on then I would be very greatful!

Hope everyone is well!

Replies

  • mschicagocubs
    mschicagocubs Posts: 774 Member
    I don't think you should worry about the scale since you are a decent weight.

    Up your calories and start weight lifting to get a better looking body.
  • Greenrun99
    Greenrun99 Posts: 2,065 Member
    Food Scale? Your picture doesn't make it seem like you have much to lose... and you could use more protein.
  • gerla_k
    gerla_k Posts: 495 Member
    you're size 8? To me you look more like size 4. :) Maybe i need glasses lol
  • SuperMoosh
    SuperMoosh Posts: 13 Member
    Food Scale? Your picture doesn't make it seem like you have much to lose... and you could use more protein.

    What do you mean food scale? I do measure out my portions although I was thinking of getting an electronic scale because I sometimes find the measurement's hard to read
  • SuperMoosh
    SuperMoosh Posts: 13 Member
    you're size 8? To me you look more like size 4. :) Maybe i need glasses lol

    I am talking UK sizes
  • mclgo
    mclgo Posts: 147 Member
    The scale is a liar. Go by how your clothes fit and feel.
    Google the article "Why the scale lies"
  • laurawiggs74
    laurawiggs74 Posts: 25 Member
    So, the scale isn't budging because you don't have any weight to lose. I second the suggestion to add in weight lifting to shape and tone, but when you don't have fat to lose, your body can only shrink due to muscle loss. An arbitrary number on a scale or a clothing label is not a good reason to become unhealthy!!
  • theJTfitness
    theJTfitness Posts: 142 Member
    I would definitely recommend an electronic food scale. Before I had mine I was probably off on my calories by 300-400 a day.
  • SuperMoosh
    SuperMoosh Posts: 13 Member
    I would definitely recommend an electronic food scale. Before I had mind I was probably off on my calories by 300-400 a day.

    Oh God that's a scary thought! This is probably where I am going I will have to buy one this week, thanks!
  • Eric_DeCastro
    Eric_DeCastro Posts: 767 Member
    I just bought this one

    http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002IR6OP8/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
  • lindsey1979
    lindsey1979 Posts: 2,395 Member
    You look to be a good size, without much fat to lose. So, if anything, perhaps a little body recomp, which could actually cause you to weight more.

    At the point you're at, I'd ignore the scale and go by what you look like and feel.

    For a good example of how much body weight can differ given muscle mass, check this story out -- she is the same size at 117 lbs, 132 lbs and 141 lbs -- though you can see a lot more muscle at the higher weights (and in my mind, looks much better). And she's an awesome inspiration about how we all should be lifting heavy:

    http://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/2011/07/21/meet-staci-your-new-powerlifting-super-hero/

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