help ! I'm getting so discouraged

I lose inches before I ever see the weight come off. Try measuring your arms, legs, thighs, etc and then remeasure once every two weeks.

Keep going!! You know you can and you know you deserve this! The weight will come off and surprise you when it does. Be sure to weight at the same time of day, when you weigh. Watch the sodium!! Keep your chin up and your legs moving! You can do thi!!

Don't be discouraged so quickly. It takes time. The body is a complex machine. It is so easy to want things to happen immediately in this day and age of instant gratification. Be in this for the long haul and you will experience the ups an downs of the process knowing that there are supposed to be ups and downs! Weight loss, healthy living, lifestyle change is a marathon, not a race. You will need to try a variety of different strategies throughout your journey and the past 7 days is just the beginning! Stick with it. Stick with MFP and gain the mindset of a marathoner! (I am one so I can say that:flowerforyou: )
Risa

Don't be discouraged. It will take time to get the metabolism increase that you desire, but don't quit. Every day that you push through is another day closer to your goal. I'd also recommend doing some research on the right kind of foods to be eating that help your body metabolize and burn fat. There are a lot of misleading labels and ads out there.

Also, drink lots and lots of water.

Hope this helps.

Hi
when you walk the treadmill try walking to the point just before running and try to stay of for 30 minutes without holding onto the siderails. Also watch your nutririon - here are some good foods to eat that will help you burn fat.
Quina, millet, brown rice, frest fruit and vege., avacados, raw nuts, whole eggs and egg whites, lean steak and lean chicken. Good luck and visit my site on my profile page and check out shakeology - I use it once a day for a meal replacement!

Weight training w/cardio and eating right has worked for me. I am 40 and female. I had the same problem until I got a personal trainer. He says that diet is key. I've been eating a very natural high protein diet. Plenty of grilled, steamed or baked fish, chicken and lean beef, whole grains, lots of veggies, some fruit, skim milk and low fat dairy products. Stay away from processed foods and refined sugar.

I weight train 4 days a week and I do cardio 5-6 days a week...just 1 hr a day on the treadmill, elliptical or jump rope (or combined to get the hour). I've lost 55 lbs...but have added muscle which weighs more than fat and burns more calories. The more muscle you put on the more fat and calories you'll burn. Even though 55 lbs doesn't sound like a lot....I am trimmer and more firm than I've ever been.

I hope this helps you a little. You can do it.

DON'T GIVE UP YOU CAN DO THIS!!! I know it gets frustrating not seeing results, that is what has always made me "quit"! I made a promise to myself that this is my year, you can borrow that promise! We can do this!!!! Small steps works wonders! I am wanting to go on a trip to Florida with a group of friends in September and I am going to be at least 50lbs smaller by then, that is a big motivator! Find something that you really really want and reward yourself! DON'T GIVE UP! We're all here for you! Keep the faith!

Seven days for me also with no weight loss but I was told today that our muscles might be holding extra water right now cuz we just got back to using them. I was advised to give it a couple more weeks.