I AM NOT LOSING WEIGHT UGHHHHH

So I just posted a frustrated post for the same reason. Then I decided to step on and off the scale 4 times. I found out it is completely crazy because it went up and down by 4 lbs pretty much every time haha. So perhaps instead of weighing you and I need to get use to measuring instead.

I'm frustrated also. The only time I can weigh myself is when I'm at the gym (middle of the day) so I can't get accurate readings (possibly buying a scale this weekend if I have the money). But I have completely changed my diet and exercise anywhere from 4-6 days a week.

must be the day for these posts...I posted one too. Said I gained 2 lbs since yesterday (weighed right when I got up)...then I weighted myself again a little while ago (about the time I did yesterday) and am actually down. It's SO frustrating since I've been busting my butt at the gym....not noticing any change in the way my clothes fit either. But I'm not giving up....I will get to where I want to be even if it takes me forever...lol Hoping not that long though...lol Don't give up...keep going, it will come off!!!!

It's frustrating, I know it first hand. You just have to remember this is not a race. You want the weight to come off, I understand that (so do I, SO SO bad). Try reminding yourself that this isn't a destination thing, it's a forever thing. To maintain your weight, you will also be working out and eating right - so it doesn't matter WHEN the weight comes off, just that it DOES come off. A week is great, but when you think about forever, this is just the beginning. So, keep up the GREAT work, and it WILL come off. Just don't give up, and you will see results

It will happen, no stress.

CARDIO - up your workout with cardiovascular exercise by 15 minutes more than you're doing. It takes time for your body to adjust to a regimen, especially if you are doing weight training, because some can be fluid retention. DON'T GIVE UP!

Journal everything you eat today and see if there's more going in your mouth than you thought there was, and up your cardio.

Hope that helps. Don't get discouraged!

I HAVE BEEN WORKING OUT AND EATING PRETTY GOOD FOR THE LAST WEEK AND NOT A SINGLE POUND DROPPED ! WTF
MUSCLE MASS SHMUSSLE MAASS I AM SOOOOO FRUSTRATED

OPEN YOUR FOOD DIARY- NO ONE CAN TELL WHAT IF ANYTHING IS HOLDING YOU BACK UNLESS WE CAN SEE WHAT YOU ARE EATING/BURNING.

Also- 1 week won't have you lose much of anything. 1, maybe 2lbs tops. Chillax. You got a long way to go- and it will be longer if you mega freak every time you go 1 week without a loss.

^^What she said.

i know it sucks but 1 week is nothing. it takes 6 weeks to see results and believe me, i have the same problem. ive been doing this for a year and lost a total of 8 pds..just gained back 3. i work out an dtry to eat ok and ive been stuck at the same weight and loosing nothing for months and months

I would comment with a suggestion, but your diary is not visible to non-friends. I'll add you and see what's going on.

One thing to remember... Its takes a woman 6 weeks to get use to a workout routine and start loosing weight. It sucks I know!! My husband and go pee and loose 3 pounds. Me.. Ill pee and gain weight! Just keep your head up and know that if you stick to it, it will happen!!

Don't you want to change up your routine after that long so your body doesn't get used to it.


On Topic: I have been having issues since the beginning(Oct 24th). I have 2 months where I lost 1/2 pound and 2 months where I lost 2 1/2 pounds. I have Feb-March where I lost 6 1/2 pounds all b/c I changed gyms. I'm at 12lbs in just under 6 months where at lot of people have lost that in ONE month or a FEW weeks. Maybe its b/c I could only stand to lose about 40lbs, maybe its b/c I only really have belly fat (everywhere else you can barely pinch fat), maybe its type 1 diabetic. Who knows I just figure slow and steady and at my year on MFP I should be down 40lbs. The slower you lose the less chance of having excess skin hanging to tighten up.

I have done everything from changing my goals, workout routine, zig zag calories, cheat day, extra healthy. Just keep trucking along. It takes longer to lose if you have a small amount ~50lbs or less.