In need of encouragement

nicolemarie1980
nicolemarie1980 Posts: 3
edited November 12 in Health and Weight Loss
So I have been counting calories for 25 days and have changed my lifestyle for 30. Feeling a little discouraged other then the initial 12 pound I lost in the first 10 days I haven't lost anything scale wise . I haven't been over really on my macros and I have changed the way I eat 100% and work out 4 times a week . My clothes do feel different it's just discouraging when I step on the scale . Anyone else feel this way ? Maybe we can encourage each other feel free to add me !

Replies

  • Liftng4Lis
    Liftng4Lis Posts: 15,151 Member
    You lost 12 pounds in 25 days, WTG! Walk AWAY from the scale woman!
  • Spreyton22K
    Spreyton22K Posts: 323 Member
    Liftng4Lis wrote: »
    You lost 12 pounds in 25 days, WTG! Walk AWAY from the scale woman!

    ^^ This....Wow what a phenomenal start.....Weight loss isn't linear and losing weight at that rate even if you have a lot to lose is unlikely to continue. Mostly the highest weekly loss MFP suggests is 2 lbs per week so you are well in front of the eight ball.

    Put your stats into MFP if you already haven't, eat well, weigh everything, keep up with your fitness goals. Take lots of progress photos and measurements.....these will help you know that you are on the right track even if the scale is being a B!tch to you..... before you know it you will be posting in the Success stories.

    Have a good look around MFP, read as much as you can and get perhaps get a group of like minded supportive friends on here who have had success losing, maintaining, similar fitness goals etc. Be patient.....patience and consistency will help you when motivation wanes and the scales don't move.

    Welcome and all the best.

  • nicolemarie1980
    nicolemarie1980 Posts: 3
    Thank you !! And your both right I have accomplished a good amount of lose this month and I just need to keep going !!
  • TalisiaRoss
    TalisiaRoss Posts: 1
    Stay motivated because you are already ahead of many. I need to lose 8 pounds in order to feel like I'm on a journey. I motivate you, you motivate me.
  • Liftin4food
    Liftin4food Posts: 175 Member
    You got a huge initial loss. Your body is still playing catch up! It'll get there!

    Awesome job on the 12lb!
  • arditarose
    arditarose Posts: 15,573 Member
    No. I would not feel discouraged if I lost 12 pounds in 10 days and then did not lose anything for a month.
  • Victoriamrs
    Victoriamrs Posts: 99 Member
    Congrats on your weight loss that is fantastic well done you. I would suggest getting a measuring tape and taking a note of your measurements. Sometimes when there is no drop on the scale you will see it in your measurements which can help keep you motivated. When I started this the scale didn't budge for a couple of months, it was only the change in my clothes and the measurements that kept me going, I just hoped that the scale would show it eventually thankfully it did.

    Good luck and congrats again :smiley:
  • MissFitAfrica
    MissFitAfrica Posts: 34 Member
    12 lbs is a lot of weight!! Great job. I went through the same thing you are going through. I lost a bunch of weight and then for weeks the scale wouldn't move. Then one day woosh I dropped all this weight in what seemed like over night! It was on that day that I decided me and the scale weren't friends. I literally would be depressed on days it didn't move! I now weigh once a month. It helps a lot! Hide that scale girly!!
  • nicolemarie1980
    nicolemarie1980 Posts: 3
    Thank you all , I have now taken my scale and put it a way . I have taken my measurements and am trying a new outlook on this journey . I know we all have days where we feel this way and I'm greatful for the MFP Community for helping me get through mine . I wish you all the best on your journey !!

    Stay strong !!
  • DrWhoIsYerDad
    DrWhoIsYerDad Posts: 263 Member
    Keep working it you are off to a good start. The weight loss slows down after the initial few weeks, that how it has been for me.
  • shaleeny88
    shaleeny88 Posts: 29
    Fight the temptation to weigh yourself everyday and only do it once a week instead. Also weigh yourself in the morning before eating/drinking anything because a glass of water/milk can easily add 4lbs to your weight
  • jgnatca
    jgnatca Posts: 14,464 Member
    MissFitAfrica wrote: »
    12 lbs is a lot of weight!! Great job. I went through the same thing you are going through. I lost a bunch of weight and then for weeks the scale wouldn't move. Then one day woosh I dropped all this weight in what seemed like over night! It was on that day that I decided me and the scale weren't friends. I literally would be depressed on days it didn't move! I now weigh once a month. It helps a lot! Hide that scale girly!!
    Me too!
This discussion has been closed.

Categories