I'm 18 days in and feeling disappointed..
samanthaannee2014
Posts: 20 Member
I know 18 days isn't enough to see great results but I really thought I would see more than a 5 pound drop and a three pound gain.. I have lost inches but being 5'1 and 180 pounds I thought I would see a significant weight loss considering I am always in range or lower than my caloric goal... Any tips?
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Are you weighing and measuring EVERYTHING you eat. It truly makes a difference. Drink your water. I am far from being an expert but I hope this little bit helps. Feel free to add me.
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Just keep at it. Are you exercising at all with the calorie counting?0
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Due to water, weight will normally fluctuate. Don't just rely on the scale as the "truth" to overall weight loss.
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It's been 18 days. Less than 3 weeks.0
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5 lbs is great for 3 weeks!0
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Yes I've been moderately working out 3-5 times per week, always drink my water, I do measure and count my food
In total I have lost 1.5 off my hips and 1.5 off my waist but if I'm noticing inches dropping shouldn't the weight be dropping too?
It's so discouraging... Thank god I hold my weight well0 -
Three pounds of water weight?0
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...?Yes I've been moderately working out 3-5 times per week, always drink my water, I do measure and count my food
In total I have lost 1.5 off my hips and 1.5 off my waist but if I'm noticing inches dropping shouldn't the weight be dropping too?
It's so discouraging... Thank god I hold my weight well
"Is it really worth it if I look better, but that damn scale tells me I'm not progressing fast enough?"0 -
Three pounds of water weight?
Yep, could be more with TOM.0 -
It's been 18 days. Less than 3 weeks.
^^^ This. Don't get impatient. You didn't gain it all in 18 days, so don't expect to lose it all in 18 days either. Work the program and let the program work for you.0 -
You didn't get to the weight you are unhappy with in 18 days.
You wont get to a weight you are happy with in 18 days.
Just keep going.
Then. Just keep going.0 -
This is weird I know but for me, I lost inches fast, then the weight is slower. Someone told me to limit sodium. They said maybe my body is slowly 'absorbing the excess skin'. I dunno, but you're doing great. Keep it up.
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You have a reasonable weight loss rate, don't worry about weight fluctuations, I usually gain 2 kg (4 lbs) before my period starts then drop them off the week after, so basically my weight loss cycle is 3 weeks not a whole month.
every person has her own physiological norm, just be efficient in counting your calories, and wait until a whole month passes so you observe your body's "pattern".0 -
In my 1st 18 days I had the same thing happening, except WITHOUT the loss. All gains from starting to exercise. If I had given up I wouldnt be here today 5 months later and down 33 pounds.
Time will pass anyway, weight will fluctuate, but if you are at eating at a deficit, you will lose. Just be patient.0 -
They said maybe my body is slowly 'absorbing the excess skin'. I dunno,
"Absorbing" skin? lol .. this is very odd explanation from your friends, since skin does't dissolve, it just shrinks because it is elastic.0 -
Hi I'm 5'2" I'm currently at 158 I lost just over 8 lbs in 35 days. I didn't put the weight on in a month and I'm not going to lose it in a month. Please be patient. The results will show themselves. I weigh myself only weekly and measure on the same day.Saturday morning I weigh and measure and as long as I see something I'm happy. Nothing happens over night and this isn't a sprint to get healthy it's a lifestyle change. Just keep at it. TOM water and environment part a big part of that nasty scale so if you have lost 3 inches total in 3 weeks then pat yourself on the back and congratulate yourself on staying with it. If it helps increase cardio to 5 days and try to get in weight training 2-3 says. You don't want muscle loss. Keep up the great work! Feel free to add me!0
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If you don't have a food scale, get one. Weigh all food for best accuracy.
If you don't have a scale that measures half pounds or better, get one. Weigh daily, right after waking and using the bathroom, but before eating, drinking, or doing any form of exercise. When/If you do cardio, make sure you weigh before and after. Whatever that difference is, drink it back in water.
If you don't have a body fat measurement device (calipers or bio-electrical impedance), get one. Check your stats once a week, in the morning, when you get up, right after doing your business, but before eating/drinking/exercising.
If you don't have a tape measure, get one. Once a month, take measurements of neck, bust, waist, hips, thigh, wrist, arms. That may be overkill, so pick the ones that suit you.
For your workouts, if you dont have a HRM, get one.
For all the "get" stuff above, I recognize money is always tight for everyone. From a priority standpoint, I'd recommend a food scale ($10-20), then the BF measure ($30-40 for bio impedance, while cheap calipers are about $5), then an HRM (varies dramatically depending on passive/active, and if paired with other devices. if you run/bike/swim, I'd recommend a garmin)
Realize that TOM affects bloating / water weight and will temporarily add weight for a few days. This goes away on its own. If you weigh daily, you'll see this and know that you can safely ignore it.
Realize that increased strength will have you weighing more, while getting smaller. This is actually desirable. This is where having a body fat scale comes in handy as a secondary measure. Muscle is more preferred then fat because your body can eat muscle to repair itself if you get injured. It can't really do the same with fat.
Realize that losses take time. Gains didn't happen over night, so don't expect immediate losses either. Besides, if you lose weight too fast, and don't properly hydrate, there's a higher likelihood of having excess skin hanging around, which isn't nearly as attractive in the nude as being obese.
Good luck.0 -
I've started over-estimating calories and underestimating exercise. FINALLY seeing some actual improvement (and then I go on vacation). Keep at it.0
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Three pounds of water weight?
Yep, could be more with TOM.
Yep - shark week I gain around 5 pounds. Then it drops right back off. Don't sweat it.
You're doing just fine. Keep eating well, staying active.0 -
3 lbs of water weight - EASY! There are days when I drink all the fluids and but hardly visit the loo. Then there are days when I see the potty side of every building. 8 cups of water is 64 oz. Way more than you really need in a day.0
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Three pounds of water weight?
My weight can fluctuate that much in a DAY. Sometimes more!0 -
Three pounds of water weight?
Yep, could be more with TOM.
It is so weird to hear a guy say this. I thought that was grounds for having to surrender your Man Card.
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Yup, 3-4lb flux over night sometimes. Its frustrating as all get out, but it will drop back down. Sometimes if I WAY over do the sodium, I'll feel so bloated and swollen, and see a significant gain on the scale. 1-2lbs per WEEK is normal. 5lbs in 3 weeks is amazing! I've been at this for month and am just now seeing a 5lb loss. There is no magic cure, the weight is not going to fall off, be proud you've lost 3 inches overall.0
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It's a slow process. 5 pounds in less than 3 weeks is great! And if you've lost inches too you're doing well. Hang in there and keep at it.0
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Fat loss is a grind. Trust your deficit. Focus on losing the next pound only. They will add up. It will take time.0
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Be patient.
And...be patient.
Oh and also...be patient.
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Three pounds of water weight?
I always gain at least 4 pounds of water at that TOM. And yeah I think some people on here have said their weight fluctuates daily as much as 7-10 pounds. Weigh again next week and you might have lost more than you think.
But 3 pounds in 3 weeks is good loss, so you're actually doing well.0 -
If you don't have a food scale, get one. Weigh all food for best accuracy.
If you don't have a scale that measures half pounds or better, get one. Weigh daily, right after waking and using the bathroom, but before eating, drinking, or doing any form of exercise. When/If you do cardio, make sure you weigh before and after. Whatever that difference is, drink it back in water.
If you don't have a body fat measurement device (calipers or bio-electrical impedance), get one. Check your stats once a week, in the morning, when you get up, right after doing your business, but before eating/drinking/exercising.
If you don't have a tape measure, get one. Once a month, take measurements of neck, bust, waist, hips, thigh, wrist, arms. That may be overkill, so pick the ones that suit you.
For your workouts, if you dont have a HRM, get one.
For all the "get" stuff above, I recognize money is always tight for everyone. From a priority standpoint, I'd recommend a food scale ($10-20), then the BF measure ($30-40 for bio impedance, while cheap calipers are about $5), then an HRM (varies dramatically depending on passive/active, and if paired with other devices. if you run/bike/swim, I'd recommend a garmin)
Realize that TOM affects bloating / water weight and will temporarily add weight for a few days. This goes away on its own. If you weigh daily, you'll see this and know that you can safely ignore it.
Realize that increased strength will have you weighing more, while getting smaller. This is actually desirable. This is where having a body fat scale comes in handy as a secondary measure. Muscle is more preferred then fat because your body can eat muscle to repair itself if you get injured. It can't really do the same with fat.
Realize that losses take time. Gains didn't happen over night, so don't expect immediate losses either. Besides, if you lose weight too fast, and don't properly hydrate, there's a higher likelihood of having excess skin hanging around, which isn't nearly as attractive in the nude as being obese.
Good luck.
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Give it more time. 5 lbs in 18 days is fantastic. You may also want to lower your expectations.
Weigh your food with a food scale.
And read http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1080242-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants0
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