losing weight, gaining pudge ?

makeachange22
makeachange22 Posts: 151
edited September 26 in Success Stories
so as i have been losing weight , and taking progress photos of which i will not post. it seems to me i lose on the scale, and my pant size is shrinking, but my thighs and my calves, and my stomache is just staying ! and it's really discouraging . i lose weight on the scale, but the pudge is staying if you know what im saying ? anyone have a reason ... i do my cardio, and i do lose weight . but not really shrink :(

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  • JenaePavlak
    JenaePavlak Posts: 350 Member
    That is all very natural! It all depends on your individual body, but it will come off eventually!! just gotta keep going at it. Your body is preprogrammed to store fat in certain area, and that's the last places you will lose it.. Keep up with the cardio workouts!
  • Marll
    Marll Posts: 904 Member
    I've seen this happen before when people are taking in too much low fat food and carbohydrates combined with low calories and cardio exercise. You are likely loosing musle mass, hence the drop on the scale but the "fluffy" fat cells are staying right where they are.

    I've switched over to a low carbohydrate diet with some exercise and I'm seeing the exactly opposite. Nearly each day my clothes are fitting looser and looser, and I look quite a bit skinnier where I have fat but the scale is not dropping much at all.
  • jillcwhite
    jillcwhite Posts: 181 Member
    When I start losing weight it's always in areas that dont bother me as much like breasts. My stomach is always the last to see results. I think everyones body shows results differently.
  • Sassy_Cass
    Sassy_Cass Posts: 408 Member
    Hey - generally it looks more "pudgey" when you initially start losing the weight because the slightly stretched skin is no longer as full of fat. Rest assured you are losing and as you start toning (and you can tone doing cardio) you will notice more dramatic improvements.

    When I find helps is using measurements - you are not likely to see the changes but when you measure them they are there!

    Keep at it
  • vwbug86
    vwbug86 Posts: 283 Member
    Work in some strength training to build muscle. You might be actually losing muscle mass by doing too much cardio and no strength training.
  • amymrls
    amymrls Posts: 1,673 Member
    I lost over 100 lbs and didn't really notice anything for the longest time. Start taking inches. You are loosing them it just seemes where you want to lose first you lose last. Don't be to hard on yourself. Just work one day at a time. It takes time to put on the weight and it takes time for the weight to come off. Be proud of yourself for what yu have done so far. Each day is a new day losing anything is a step forward from where you started. Congrats on what you have done so far! Go you!
  • michelegrayson
    michelegrayson Posts: 157
    I agree wtih vwbug and Marli. You might consider putting some muscle on those lean bones:>) and start feeding your body a lot of lean protein and less carbs and see that changest hings for you. It has worked for me and while the loss on the scale has slowed down I'm ok with that because my body is starting to take on a little muscle, my butt/hips have shrunk 4-5 inches and all my summer clothes fit me once again. Yay! I've been doing P90X but I think any kind of weight training will get you there.

    Best of luck and don't be discouraged. You are heading in the right direction!
  • makeachange22
    makeachange22 Posts: 151
    so when you guys say less carbs this means less breads yes ? because i only on average have around 6 servings of bread a day i count them . is that too much ? and it's basically all weight watchers bread so it's healthy . so up my protein? i have 4 oz on average a day as well. and i do turbo jam whenever i can
  • srp2011
    srp2011 Posts: 1,829 Member
    You are definitely not getting enough protein - try doubling your protein and cutting the breads down by half.
  • makeachange22
    makeachange22 Posts: 151
    kay thank you, and to everyone else who has mentioned this . i think i will ! and see how it goes
  • ColoradoRobin
    ColoradoRobin Posts: 510 Member
    You can reset your protein and carb goals in MFP if you want. I think the default numbers are short on protein. I changed mine to a 35 : 35 : 30 ratio of carbs, protein, and fat. I don't always meet that goal, but it's something to aim for.
  • Dawntodusk
    Dawntodusk Posts: 262 Member
    so when you guys say less carbs this means less breads yes ? because i only on average have around 6 servings of bread a day i count them . is that too much ? and it's basically all weight watchers bread so it's healthy . so up my protein? i have 4 oz on average a day as well. and i do turbo jam whenever i can

    As a comparison, I have 2-3 servings of bread a day, and at LEAST 4 oz of protein every meal. You definitely need more protein, and you should definitely include weight training in your exercise routine. Good luck!
  • justahorsen
    justahorsen Posts: 234
    You can reset your protein and carb goals in MFP if you want. I think the default numbers are short on protein. I changed mine to a 35 : 35 : 30 ratio of carbs, protein, and fat. I don't always meet that goal, but it's something to aim for.

    how do I change my ratio of carbs,etc. like you did.....I can't find it....
  • michelegrayson
    michelegrayson Posts: 157
    I try and eat 100-125 grams of protein a day and I try not to eat more than 1 serving a bread a day (whole wheat!) and then 1 serving of either brown rice, quinoa, or whole wheat pasta. Goos Carbs are in veggies, etc but its the processed carbs that can add the weight if you are not careful.

    Good luck!
  • makeachange22
    makeachange22 Posts: 151
    i eat 6 servings of bread a day on the weight watchers plan, my mom said it worked for her . so i think i'll maybe cut it down too 5 if possible, and up my protein by an ounze.
  • Marll
    Marll Posts: 904 Member
    I for example don't take in any breads or grains, only fat, protein and vegtables. I'm down 3 belt notches and about 10.5lbs in 3 weeks, but my clothes are fitting even baggier than those numbers let on, and I am seeing muscle definition again.

    Take the time to watch the video below and you'll get a better idea of what lower carbs means. Not to dig on Weight Watchers, but I have a buddy that was loosing about 0.2lbs a week on Weight Watchers to 20lbs in 5 weeks on a more low carb/paleo diet.

    http://www.hulu.com/watch/196879/fat-head
  • makeachange22
    makeachange22 Posts: 151
    weight watchers works better for women then men :) i find . i have taken your advice guys cutting down the breads to atleast 4 servings a day or less i was a t 6 ! we will see how this goes, also we bought whole wheat everything for our grains :D!
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