Day 5... Getting nowhere :/

You won't see results in 5 days, and if you do, they're unhealthy results! weight loss that is sustainable and healthy will take a while. Hang in there! Also, the scale is the worst measurement of improvement. My scale hasn't budged in two weeks, but I have seen real improvement in that time. Go by how you feel, not by what that stupid scale says!

blowingbubbles5513 wrote: »

I have been making a real effort here to change how I eat, and how I spend my free time, and to no avail. I can not seem to budge the scale at all... I am quickly losing any type of will power and motivation that I started out with here!

To be honest, 5 days is a very short period of time. Like some of people commenting with SUPPORTIVE feedback (not the *kitten* about pasta), you need to have a little more patience. As for what you're going through right now, try to think of it as your "first plateau". Because this isn't the first time it's happened. And it definitely won't be the last. - 5 days - and no results at all? This is a great initial challenge within the big battle to obtain your ultimate goal.

Right now, this is a challenge of "will power". How bad to you really want to succeed?

You have already taken the first step by downloading the app, logging your meals and exercises, and taking part in this "SUPPORTIVE" community. So, I think it's fair to say that you want to succeed pretty bad. As it was said before, "... have more patience". And you will get through this.

However, you (just like many of us) are just going to have to dig a little more deeper. Keep strong and focused. The results will come, I promise.

- DJ

P.S.
I just started 3 weeks ago. A loss of 7lbs in the first 2 weeks. Now, on a deadlock plateau in this 3rd week.

But I refuse to let this get to me. I know it's just a matter of time.

Keep up the good work girl. And every time you feel temptation, focus on how hard you've worked so far. Will that two second indulgence be worth the last week/month/year of will power, hard work and dedication?? Also, remember to drink water. Sounds dumb, but a lot of times we eat when we are bored, or just dehydrated. Drink water, wait 15 min and if you're still hungry, eat...healthy. Use smaller plates, to help with portion sizes.

I can't beleive somebody flagged the OP on this?

TommyBoy_ wrote: »

When I first started exercising intensely and eating right I saw no changes for 2 weeks (actually my weight went up slightly). Keep doing what you're doing as your body will take time to adjust. If you've started exercising your body will be retaining water to protect and repair muscles that you haven't previously used to this extent.

I agree with this.

OP...5 days is nothing. I don't say that to be harsh/rude. I promise.

I started in March 2013 at 262 lb. It wasn't magical. I was down 3-4 lb in 30 days. But when that continues, you wind up being successful. By the 1 year mark I had lost 70 lb and now 90 lb on this site.

Honestly most of the people I know both on MFP and in real life, who have STAYED at their goal weight and/or continued losing steadily, had an average rate or even much slower than average loss. Sure there are wild success stories of the person who lost 50 lb in 2 months and kept it off. There's less glamour I guess in losing 100 lb over 2-3 years.

Patience. Sign on for the LONG TERM. You don't even have to make super drastic changes all at once, either. You're receiving a lot of good advice here.

And what if I don't like sticky sauce, hmm?


OP, like others have said, it took more than 5 days to put on the weight. It will take more than 5 days for it to come off. Slow and steady wins the race around here.

Dude! Give it a week at LEAST. I know you want to see it gone now. Just keep at it and the weight loss fairy will come (this is how I picture it, similar to tooth fairy).

Feel free to message me anytime you need to vent. Your body is changing whether the scale or tape measure shows it! 5 days is so soon to see any kind of results but don't let the lack of "instant gratification" trick your mind into thinking you can't do this.. because you CAN.
Imagine yourself feeling amazing, a new you.
Set goals for yourself! I do mini-goals.. baby steps. I treat myself to something every time Iose 10 pounds.. my second goal is right around the corner!
You were strong enough to make the change, to start your journey.. that is the hardest part! You are well on your way to positive change. Keep your head up and keep moving forward. Soon enough, you will be boasting about your first goal being met!

obscuremusicreference wrote: »

I'm glad to be reassured that weight going up in the beginning is normal. I knew I'd gain from muscle, but I didn't realize that cutting my calories way down wouldn't make up for that weight at all.

Best of luck to you, OP, and I hope you stick with it!

You don't gain muscle in a calorie deficit; it's actually water retention when you begin a new exercise routine.

DJ_1977 wrote: »

blowingbubbles5513 wrote: »

I have been making a real effort here to change how I eat, and how I spend my free time, and to no avail. I can not seem to budge the scale at all... I am quickly losing any type of will power and motivation that I started out with here!

To be honest, 5 days is a very short period of time. Like some of people commenting with SUPPORTIVE feedback (not the *kitten* about pasta), you need to have a little more patience. As for what you're going through right now, try to think of it as your "first plateau". Because this isn't the first time it's happened. And it definitely won't be the last. - 5 days - and no results at all? This is a great initial challenge within the big battle to obtain your ultimate goal.

Right now, this is a challenge of "will power". How bad to you really want to succeed?

You have already taken the first step by downloading the app, logging your meals and exercises, and taking part in this "SUPPORTIVE" community. So, I think it's fair to say that you want to succeed pretty bad. As it was said before, "... have more patience". And you will get through this.

However, you (just like many of us) are just going to have to dig a little more deeper. Keep strong and focused. The results will come, I promise.

- DJ

P.S.
I just started 3 weeks ago. A loss of 7lbs in the first 2 weeks. Now, on a deadlock plateau in this 3rd week.

But I refuse to let this get to me. I know it's just a matter of time.

THIS! Positivity. Surround yourself with it. Everyone has plateaus and everyone gets deadlocked at a weight.. ugh.. almost 3 weeks for me recently and it was KILLER. I kept pushing and moving and making smart choices.. the plateau is behind me.
Also, keep up the good work, DJ! Your post made me smile. There aren't enough people on here helping.. someone always has something to say to bring others down.. it is so amazing to hear good, honest, kind people commenting (cheers to those above as well!)