Stalled

tarheelboy
tarheelboy Posts: 74 Member
edited November 2024 in Motivation and Support
I started my journey January 1st and have lost 12 pounds. I have not lost an ounce in 2 weeks. My shoulders and arms have shrunk and my chest has narrowed. From my ribcage up I look like a 10 year old boy. But the gut is still hanging in there. I've been lifting weights and staying in a deficit. WTF do I do now? The gut must go!!!!! Any suggestions on kick-starting things back into gear?

Replies

  • malibu927
    malibu927 Posts: 17,562 Member
    It's only been two weeks, weight loss is not linear. And be patient. It can take months for you to see results. You didn't put it on that quickly, right?
  • jemhh
    jemhh Posts: 14,261 Member
    I wrote about this here . But basically, seeing stops and starts with weightloss is completely normal, as is seeing the weight come off faster in some areas than others. Most men have their stomach/gut as their spot where it comes off last. The only thing you can do is stick to your plan and forge ahead.
  • ndj1979
    ndj1979 Posts: 29,136 Member
    two weeks is not that long….

    do you own a food scale and weigh all solid foods?
  • tarheelboy
    tarheelboy Posts: 74 Member
    Actually Malibu927 I put weight on very quickly. I am an overeater. Food that I love I destroy. I could gain the 12 pounds I lost in about 3 weeks. I don't own a food scale but I have considered getting one.
    I have also noticed my weight fluctuates about 1 to 3 pounds from day to day. I have been weighing every ay and averaging it out.
  • riffraff2112
    riffraff2112 Posts: 1,756 Member
    edited February 2015
    just be patient. two weeks is nothing. Keep doing what you are doing and you will see more loses.
    I am the opposite, my stomach goes first, then my face....finally my bum, and legs. Other than that we have the same ability to gain weight real fast!
    Good luck, add me if you wanna share in your journey
  • tarheelboy
    tarheelboy Posts: 74 Member
    jemhh wrote: »
    I wrote about this here . But basically, seeing stops and starts with weightloss is completely normal, as is seeing the weight come off faster in some areas than others. Most men have their stomach/gut as their spot where it comes off last. The only thing you can do is stick to your plan and forge ahead.

    I just read your thread. Good info.

  • kareneastwood865
    kareneastwood865 Posts: 132 Member
    It stinks, doesn't it? Just remember that this is a process. I am to the point now where I only weigh in once a month. I've lost more inches than I ever thought I would. That is my motivation. Find a combo of exercises that you love and everything will fall into place.
  • Pipsg1rl
    Pipsg1rl Posts: 1,414 Member
    You are lifting and trying to stay under your calories? You may want to reconsider that.
    I agree, the plateaus do happen, but don't be discouraged! Sounds like maybe some tweaks to diet are in order.
  • tarheelboy
    tarheelboy Posts: 74 Member
    edited February 2015
    Yea. Keeping my calorie intake at a deficit while lifting heavy should help me maintain muscle and ensure that most of the weight lost is body fat.
This discussion has been closed.

Categories