Diet & excercise .. Still don't see any changes.

You expect two to three pounds off in five days? Be realistic! You need to have a deficit of 3500 calories to lose one pound. It's been five days; give it time.

I wouldn't worry about not seeing any changes yet. 5 days is not really long enough to notice any kind of difference unless you are really restricting your calories. Its all about calories in, calories out. I would just stick to your diet and probably incorporate more cardio. I bet you will see results within a month if not less... Best of luck.

Keep going. Consistency is key! Having realistic expectations is also very helpful. Expecting to lose 2-3lbs in a few days is just not realistic. The weight didn't go on in a few days, it won't come off in a few days.

donnaimmordino wrote: »

I'm new. Been on the diet 5 days! That's a record for me... Usually I blow it because my cravings are carbs and chocolate. Just keeping it real. I am using a fit bit too, reaching my steps if not over every day.
I thought I would get on the scale today and see at least 2-3 lbs off. But 0! Makes me want to eat a bag of popcorn

You only have a goal of 30 lbs to lose - that's really not that much. You should be expecting to lose about a pounds a week. Expecting to see multiple pounds falling off after only a few days is unrealistic. Remember that it takes a deficit of 3,500 calories to lose a pound of fat. If you are consistent with your eating and maintain a calorie deficit of 500 calories per day below your TDEE (which is what MFP will give you if you set your weight loss goal at 1 lb per week), you will lose the weight. Remember that weight loss is not linear. Sodium intake in your diet, muscle damage during exercise, and hormone fluctuations will all cause fluid retention in your body that will make your weight seem to go up and down on a daily basis, so don't weigh yourself every day, or even every other day.
for more helpful information, read the first post in this thread: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1235566-so-you-re-new-here

How many calories are you eating? Eating to few calories causes your metabolism to slow making it a lot harder to loose weight. Also you did not gain all that weight in a week. It is not going to come off in a week.

Jokersurv wrote: »

How many calories are you eating? Eating to few calories causes your metabolism to slow making it a lot harder to loose weight. Also you did not gain all that weight in a week. It is not going to come off in a week.

FIFY

Your scales might be wrong! lol. I have a love/hate relationship with my scales and the only time they would start to show numbers that made me feel happy was when I cut down on carbs and sugars and replaced with protein, veg and fats such as avocado. Still the same calorie allowance but with a different way of eating, that plus exercise. Please dont be discouraged. I bet you the reason why you havent seen any weight loss yet is because you are gaining muscle from all the exercise you've been doing

You cannot gain muscle while eating at a calorie deficit. Perhaps strengthen what you have, but that won't affect weight loss.

Patience. 5 days is nothing. Keep going and you'll see results.

donnaimmordino wrote: »

I'm new. Been on the diet 5 days! That's a record for me... Usually I blow it because my cravings are carbs and chocolate. Just keeping it real. I am using a fit bit too, reaching my steps if not over every day.
I thought I would get on the scale today and see at least 2-3 lbs off. But 0! Makes me want to eat a bag of popcorn

The problem is your expectations. Nothing will happen in 5 days. Set a realistic eating plan, one that you can follow without feeling deprived and starving. Set your goal to lose 0.5 to 1 lb per week. Yes, this little. Follow the plan for the next month, and see what happens. If still nothing, then you need to reevaluate what you are doing. Your profile shows 30 lbs to lose. If this is the total you need to lose, aim for a year, not a few weeks.

I'll echo the above posters - be patient.
This isn't an overnight process unfortunately and sometimes it can take a little bit of time for your body to understand what you're doing. Take some of the pressure off and don't weigh for another 5 days

Mmmm popcorn

5 days! It's nice to be optimistic, but let's be realistic as well.