Have not lost a lb in over a week

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  • desika8787
    desika8787 Posts: 99 Member
    Don't let these numbers discourage you... There have been weeks I haven't lost one single lbs (I even gained some) but I lost inches - especially as a woman depending on your hormonal cycle the body fluit/water retention is different... :smile:
  • MrsKila
    MrsKila Posts: 320 Member
    desika8787 wrote: »
    Don't let these numbers discourage you... There have been weeks I haven't lost one single lbs (I even gained some) but I lost inches - especially as a woman depending on your hormonal cycle the body fluit/water retention is different... :smile:

    so how long do you typically stall for?
  • MrsKila
    MrsKila Posts: 320 Member
    Happy to have an update
  • Ewok31
    Ewok31 Posts: 45 Member
    open your diary
  • CharlieBeansmomTracey
    CharlieBeansmomTracey Posts: 7,682 Member
    everyone is different and will lose weight differently as well. for me I can go months without losing anything and then a month or two later Im 5 lbs lighter. some people lose weight slower than others. just do your workouts(dont kill yourself doing them either) and make sure you weigh all your food. measure your waist,hips,thighs,legs. you can measure your arms if you want to as well. I know when I dont see the scale move more often than not I have lost inches.

    I weight lift as well and it has helped me to lose inches and fat. you may gain a little muscle weightlifting at a caloric deficit but it wont be much.(trust me Ive been doing it over 2 years so far). You also wont get bulky like a man because we women dont have the amount of testosterone a man has to build the bulky muscle. stick with 3-4 days of lifting and the rest cardio.make sure you at least take one day off to let your muscles repair themselves. also when weight lifting your body will retain water as well to help your muscles repair themselves so that could be part of the issue.watch sodium intake,that can make you retain water if you eat too much.
  • drbcru
    drbcru Posts: 85 Member
    I've been playing w/the same 3 lbs for over 2 weeks - I feel like the old nursery ryhme - off again, on again, gone again Flanagan. And I admit after the 1st week of being really "good" about everything and not loosing, but gaining I vegged that weekend. I didn't eat, but I didn't exercise. Then Sunday nite at 9:30 I thought about it, was supposed to log in on the 100 mile challenge and got mad at myself; I got up and did 40 mins of walking/dancing. And was proud I did that. Even if I don't lose a pound, adding the water and dedicating at least 30 mins to walking is improving my health. Eating the right foods in the right amount. Sure we all want to be skinnier but if you don't have health, skinny doesn't do you any good. So my goal is to be healthier, which includes the proper foods, water and exercise to get that way and the rest will follow (fingers crossed). Not going to let the scale send me into a slump if my other numbers look good.
  • MrsKila
    MrsKila Posts: 320 Member
    Ewok31 wrote: »
    open your diary

    I lost 1 lb. Today. That didn't show in my post for some reason
  • MrsKila
    MrsKila Posts: 320 Member
    Ewok31 wrote: »
    open your diary

    its open. I lost one pound today I'm not sure why they didn't show up on my other Podt but I'm very happy about it
  • Cortneyrenee04
    Cortneyrenee04 Posts: 1,117 Member
    I'm thinking it's your cycle since you're 21 days in. You may see a higher number on the scale this week, then lose a few pounds when it's over.
  • ktekc
    ktekc Posts: 879 Member
    I always gain about 3-5 lbs about 2 days before i start my period and by the last day it is all gone.
  • MrsKila
    MrsKila Posts: 320 Member
    ktekc wrote: »
    I always gain about 3-5 lbs about 2 days before i start my period and by the last day it is all gone.

    the frustrating part was that I had ended my time of the month a couple of days before this Hault in my weight loss even started
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 48,990 Member
    Weight loss is not linear. One could do the same exact thing week to week and all results will differ one way or another.

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  • CoachK17
    CoachK17 Posts: 268 Member
    You are replacing fat with muscle mass. If you are working out a lot, it's natural for you to gain GOOD weight. Stay off the scale and judge your progress by how your clothes fit.
  • arditarose
    arditarose Posts: 15,573 Member
    CoachK17 wrote: »
    You are replacing fat with muscle mass. If you are working out a lot, it's natural for you to gain GOOD weight. Stay off the scale and judge your progress by how your clothes fit.

    No
  • MrsKila
    MrsKila Posts: 320 Member
    joeporta wrote: »
    Do you drink?

    No. No alcohol
  • MrsKila
    MrsKila Posts: 320 Member
    CoachK17 wrote: »
    You are replacing fat with muscle mass. If you are working out a lot, it's natural for you to gain GOOD weight. Stay off the scale and judge your progress by how your clothes fit.

    my pants to fit looser. But I am still confused about the muscle mass thing. Some people say you are gaining muscle mess some people say you cannot gain muscle mass if you decrease your calories I'm not sure what to believe at this point I need to do some research.
  • 999tigger
    999tigger Posts: 5,235 Member
    Maybe just get some perspective and have realistic expectations. As pointed out it isnt linear. You fluctuate naturally by up to 4lbs a day. I wouldnt become interested unless is 3+ weeks that there had been no movement but it depends on the deficit you think you are running. Most people regard a serious stall at 6+ weeks and no movement.

    Ardita gave you loads of good sensible advice.
  • cecily0112
    cecily0112 Posts: 8 Member
    edited January 2015
    Well I weighed last week and had gained almost 2lbs I was so upset but it was what it was, I had pushed harder in the gym and everything. 3 days later my monthly friend came and I understood. I went to the gym 2 instead of 3 days but, I did a lot of walking I hit my fitbit 10,000 steps 3 days straight. My monthly friend ended and I re-weighed good news is I didn't gain any weight bad news I didn't lose either. However weight is a secondary goal for me. I want to be healthy and I want my clothes to fit a certain way. I have had to buy smaller clothes for work and play 3 times in the last year, that has never happen until now and I'm almost due a new shopping trip. Although I love it this losing weight Stuff it can wreak havoc on the wallet but how mad can you get at buying smaller clothes. (I'll get over it) I do lift weights, not real heavy, some parts of my body need different attention then others, I'm not bulking, I'm firming since I'm trying to lose body mass(fat). The scale for me is just to see what else is happening. I have energy to spare, my food is no where near perfect but better then it used to be and I'm getting better with it, health wise all my number are good ie, cholesterol, sugar etc... Damn that scale, when your not thinking about that scale and your just working out and your sweating and you feel good and you just surprised yourself again with what your body can do, how do you feel? Get addicted to that feeling, go for that feeling, focus on feeling your best and pushing yourself the rest of it will fall into place.
  • KatySW658
    KatySW658 Posts: 24
    jimmy0911 wrote: »
    Hello. I've been eating my goal calories, salads and low cars for 21 days straight today. I work out 4 to 5 times a week and I have not lost 1 lb this week. I've been working so hard to stay focused. But when the scale doesn't move I get discouraged like I'm waisting my time

    Hi, I know that feeling. In the first week of trying this out, I lost 4lb, in like 1 week I have put 2lb back on and felt crap. Iv read a lot of these discussions and it helps knowing that others are going through the same thing but also knowing they have kept at it and lost the weight.

    I spent yesterday feeling sorry for myself and today went for a long walk in the cold and spent an hour preparing food for next week. Keep going and try to also look at your other measurements...like waist and hip measurements, you might have lots inches rather than lbs!
    Xxx
  • sheldonklein
    sheldonklein Posts: 854 Member
    Weight loss is not linear, Exhibit A: My weight changes for the past 10 days -- +2, -1.6, -.5, -1.2, +.7, -.2, +1.2, -.2, 0, -1.6. There is no change in my CICO that explains any of it. You can't sweat short term noise.
  • malika67
    malika67 Posts: 1 Member
    This blog is so encouraging. I'm trying not to beat myself up for gaining 3pounds...but it's tough as I don't know how that is possible. I am 10 pounds from my goal...and I'm out of sorts. I was sick recently...on steroids...and have recently been diagnosed with asthma. I eat about 1200 calories...but consumed quite a few vodka tonics this weekend.....Any thoughts...
  • AttyVette
    AttyVette Posts: 6 Member
    jimmy0911 wrote: »
    Hello. I've been eating my goal calories, salads and low cars for 21 days straight today. I work out 4 to 5 times a week and I have not lost 1 lb this week. I've been working so hard to stay focused. But when the scale doesn't move I get discouraged like I'm waisting my time

    That happens.. keep on track as watching the scale can be discouraging -- you are in it to win it concerning your weight loss goals
  • Ellaskat
    Ellaskat Posts: 386 Member
    jimmy0911 wrote: »
    You are right. But when you have about 25lbs to loose results keep you going. I decided that I'm not gonna give up. That was decided when I started. Just wandering how people get through these stages. Mathematically speaking I should at least loose a lb. A week. Just venting right now
    I take lots of measurements in addition to weight; waist, hips, each thigh, calves, biceps, chest and underboobs. I usually notice on weeks when I haven't dropped weight, it's likely I've lost inches. Lost inches usually means muscle gain. Maybe if you start tracking this too you'll see some tangible results, even if the scale doesn't move.

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