Three weeks in and no weight loss

Well if you have been working out hard then it is entirely possible that you've been replacing fat with muscle (which by the way; muscle is much heavier) one way that i would suggest for noticing a difference is take your measurments asap and then keep on doing like you've been doing. In a week and a half or two weeks go take those measurements again. Even ifyou're not seeing a difference on the scale you may see a differences in your inches.
Hope that helps, and good luck!

This is also my third week at the gym, ove been going everyday Mon-Fri, but I still dont see any loose lbs, im also interested in the answers you get. Dont give up!

Most are familiar with the old, "eat more calories than you burn," mantra; but it's hard to nail down where that point is sometimes. It is true that exercise can build muscle at the same time it is burning fat which can lead to a stagnant number on the scale. Advice that I am coming to like to give is to make sure that you are measuring more than just your weight. You can pick up a measuring tape at any craft store or even Wal-Mart for a few dollars and can keep track of your fat loss by that means too. Personally, I have been hovering around the same weight for the last two months, but the measurements are going down so I know my work isn't all in vain. I highly recommend this to you as well as the scale can be a **tch when it feels so inclined.

I have requested you as a friend so that I can see your food diary. Figuring out your vitals and activity level can go a long way to figure out if you might actually be eating too much or too little for effective weight loss.

Cheers!

Three weeks of exercise will not add muscle weight (unless you go hardcore like body builders do). You could be retaining water from sore/worked out muscles, however. On another note- exercise only accounts for 10-20% of weight loss. The majority of weight loss comes from caloric intake. Many people lose all of their weight without ever exercising. I am not saying working out should not be done or that it has no benefits because it has several, some of which include increased energy, toning, increased strength, and cardiovascular health, just to name a few. What I am saying is if you did not stay within your calorie goal then that could explain why the scale is not moving.

Exactly what she said.

What is your workout routine? I would suggest trying to get at least one hour of cardio a day if you want to jump start weight loss. I also have found for me at least, that they give me a little too much credit (in terms of calories) for exercise, so I try not to really eat all the "extra" I aquired. Good luck!

Hang in thier it will happen if you keep it up and eat right.

I know how you feel! I think sometimes though you can just tell in the clothes you are wearing (ie feeling looser?) and also losing inches on hips, stomach, arms, etc.. dont give up!! x

Don't get down. I have heard that working out with weights, gives you more muscle mass than before. And, muscle weighs more than fat, so if you are building muscle, you won't see the scale move down. Maybe you can start out a little lighter on the weights, so you tone your body before you build muscle.

BAD ADVICE! First off, you won't build noticeable muscle mass in 3 weeks. Building muscle is a GOOD THING. The more lean muscle you have, the more it increases your metabolism and therefore burns more calories, even while you're sitting in front of the TV.

I have found for me, when I spent an hour at the gym on strength training I gained weight. So what I have had to do is switch my workout to 1 hour on the treadmill and a half hour on strenght training. This has helped the scale start going down again. Just try different workout styles until you find the right combination for you! Everyone has to find the best way for them, just don't give up.

Hey.. I've been going to spinning literally every day and then doing resistence stuff. I guess the food I ate at Xmas means I've just been exercising to eat what I want and thus staying the same?

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Exactly. :bigsmile:

Don't get down. I have heard that working out with weights, gives you more muscle mass than before. And, muscle weighs more than fat, so if you are building muscle, you won't see the scale move down. Maybe you can start out a little lighter on the weights, so you tone your body before you build muscle.

BAD ADVICE! First off, you won't build noticeable muscle mass in 3 weeks. Building muscle is a GOOD THING. The more lean muscle you have, the more it increases your metabolism and therefore burns more calories, even while you're sitting in front of the TV.

Oh my so agree that was really bad advise. Please dont be concerned about bulking up. It would take alot of weightlifting and training for an extended period for you to bulk up. building muscle is a good thing maybe even more important for women than for men.

Muscle does not weigh more than fat. 5lbs is 5lbs. Fat takes up more space than fat thus a 150 lb person with 19% body fat will look smaller than a 150 lb person with 35% body fat.

Exactly Muscle is more dense and compact then fat.

I am a full time worker with two small children...I too find that if I hit the gym hard...I don't lose weight. But I discovered running...LOVE IT. Been doing it for over a year now and just ran my first half marathon in November. It seems to take off the weight better for me anyways. Hang in there...the bottom line is you are eating healthy and exercising...it will come off eventually.

Agree that counting calories has more to do with weight loss. I lost 46 pounds without ever going to a gym. Definitely not suggesting that you shouldn't go to the gym. I wish I could. But, I do live a somewhat active lifestyle however having a 2 year old and just try to move more when I can, but REALLY try to stay under calories. Works for me!