Help?

willybob15
willybob15 Posts: 8
edited September 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
I have been dieting and been at the gym quite regularly now for the last 3 weeks. Problem is I am not seeing any weight loss, I am quite a big lad so it's not as though I'm only needing to lose a couple pounds. What am I doing wrong according to the iPhone app I should be consuming 1790 cals of which I m doing and doing reg exercise but nothing is moving can anyone help or guide me in the right direction?

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  • missy1970eb
    missy1970eb Posts: 1,209 Member
    hi, have u lost any inches or noticed ur clothes feel any different?:smile:
  • MsLisaB
    MsLisaB Posts: 256
    It can take a while for your body to adapt to your lifestyle change and start dropping the fat. I know it can be a bit discouraging when you see all these posts from people who have lost X pounds in the first week but hang in there and I'm sure you'll start to see changes.

    One question for you though, are you eating the calories you earn from exercise? If not, try eating them and see if that helps. Also, what is your sodium intake like? Too much sodium can result in water retention and therefore increased weight. Make sure you limit sodium and drink lots of water to overcome the water retention. It will also help to stop you feeling hungry.
  • willybob15
    willybob15 Posts: 8
    Have noticed a slight difference in my fitment of trousers, but nothing weight wise I assumed it was just down to bloating
  • peachletcream
    peachletcream Posts: 27
    i was making a really stupid mistake when i started, was eating the ones i took off : / lol

    but yeah drink loads of water?
  • willybob15
    willybob15 Posts: 8
    No I am generally eating what I burn off at the gym however I am also doing a lot of weight exercises so cannot really know what I'm burning. Also I'm only having less than have my sodium intake and drinking at least 2 litres of water a day. The only thing re calories is I'm eating healthy but to get to my calories a day goal I feel as though I'm having to over eat.
  • willybob15
    willybob15 Posts: 8
    Although I was always told weight training helped lose weight as the more muscle you build the more calories you burn
  • Mayor_West
    Mayor_West Posts: 246 Member
    Forget the scale- measure yourself instead. If I had a buck for every thread on these boards about how the scale is the be-all, end-all of one's success or failure, I could have retired yesterday.
  • willybob15
    willybob15 Posts: 8
    So you'd say measure yourself rather than weighing do to muscle heavier than fat when weight training
  • bizco
    bizco Posts: 1,949 Member
    I would double-check your settings to make sure your lifestyle/activity is accurate (sedentary, light active, etc.). Do not include your workouts in this setting, log those in MFP separately and eat most of your exercise calories.

    Do use a food scale and measuring cups to make sure you're entering your food/liquids correctly? Most people do not accurately judge portion-sizes.

    Are you using a heart rate monitor to accurately input your exercise burn?
    Since you are working out, drink at least 11 cups of water every day.

    If you made your food diary public we might be able to provide more helpful tips.
    Good luck.
  • Mayor_West
    Mayor_West Posts: 246 Member
    I'm saying that the scale is not the best indicator of your success or failure, especially after changing your nutritional and exercise habits. Measuring yourself, especially around the waist is a better indicator. There are no quick fixes and you most likely won't see the results you want right away, but that is no reason to get discouraged or revert back to your old ways. Keep at it and the results will come- just give it some time.
  • willybob15
    willybob15 Posts: 8
    I would like to know know what they mean by light, sedentry, etc
  • willybob15
    willybob15 Posts: 8
    I am in no means saying I'm giving in done that so many times, however it's nice to have a pat on back in losing weight
  • willybob15
    willybob15 Posts: 8
    Diary going public ! Not yet. I be heard people losing weight etc say stay away from carbs there bad, however all top sportsman swear by them jacket potato here pasta there. What's the general opinion?
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