Stayed the same

Nicky05
Nicky05 Posts: 10 Member
edited November 24 in Health and Weight Loss
I have been doing mfp for 4 weeks now.
The first week I lost 8lbs! The second week I out two of those back on. And this week I've stayed the same.
I weigh out my food. Never go over my calorie allowance and excercise 3x a week for at least 40 minutes.
On my first week I didn't eat back any of my excercise calories. Second week I did. And last week I ate back 50% of them.
What am I supposed to be doing and what am I doing wrong.
Please help. I feel like giving up:(

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  • Faithful_Chosen
    Faithful_Chosen Posts: 401 Member
    Oh dear Lord it has only been four weeks! Mostly you have been shifting around water weight. Keep doing what you are doing and settle in for the long haul. It's a marathon, not a sprint and if you expect the pounds to come flying off... well... I am sad to inform you that's not how it works. Just stick with it. Good luck!
  • Nicky05
    Nicky05 Posts: 10 Member
    I know it's not easy. Just feeling a bit dispondent that's all. I've stuck to it religiously and haven't seen results for the last two weeks. I'm obviously being a bit impatient. I'll sit tight and carry on
  • queenliz99
    queenliz99 Posts: 15,317 Member
    Faithful_Chosen wrote: »
    Oh dear Lord it has only been four weeks! Mostly you have been shifting around water weight. Keep doing what you are doing and settle in for the long haul. It's a marathon, not a sprint and if you expect the pounds to come flying off... well... I am sad to inform you that's not how it works. Just stick with it. Good luck!

    and your goal is only 8 pounds. The closer you are to your goal weight the slower it comes off. Patience, you've got this!!
  • Nicky05
    Nicky05 Posts: 10 Member
    :) Thankyou
  • queenliz99
    queenliz99 Posts: 15,317 Member
    http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/113609/relatively-light-people-trying-to-get-leaner/p1
  • Nicky05
    Nicky05 Posts: 10 Member
    queenliz99 wrote: »
    http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/113609/relatively-light-people-trying-to-get-leaner/p1

    Wow. What an interesting read. I never knew that stuff. Thankyou so much. Feel better already. Onwards and upwards B)
  • queenliz99
    queenliz99 Posts: 15,317 Member
    Nicky05 wrote: »
    queenliz99 wrote: »
    http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/113609/relatively-light-people-trying-to-get-leaner/p1

    Wow. What an interesting read. I never knew that stuff. Thankyou so much. Feel better already. Onwards and upwards B)

    Best wishes :)
  • PinkPixiexox
    PinkPixiexox Posts: 4,142 Member
    These things happen :]
    You've stayed the same this week - you're still as wonderful as you were last week, so congratulations and keep up the good work!
  • dawniemate
    dawniemate Posts: 395 Member
    Patience is the key! !!!! Keep logging. ..Most people on hear have stalled after a while ..you are only a few weeks in...come on you can do this. .keep on rocking ☺
  • dawniemate
    dawniemate Posts: 395 Member
    * here* stupid phone lol makes me look illiterate
  • slideaway1
    slideaway1 Posts: 1,006 Member
    Even though the weight on the scale might have stalled you are probably still making little victories without even knowing it such as loosing inches in places. Let the mirror be a guide to your progress along with indicators like how your clothes fit and energy levels etc. You are moving in the right direction. Just be patient and try to enjoy the journey. Good luck.
  • Nicky05
    Nicky05 Posts: 10 Member
    Thankyou so much for all your replies. They've made me feel much more positive. :)
  • vivelajackie
    vivelajackie Posts: 321 Member
    I was in the same weight range for MONTHS, and that was mostly my fault quite honestly. Still, with that being said you can't let a little delay discourage you. It's gonna be okay. :)
  • scrdofbugs
    scrdofbugs Posts: 37 Member
    Faithful_Chosen wrote: »
    Oh dear Lord it has only been four weeks! Mostly you have been shifting around water weight. Keep doing what you are doing and settle in for the long haul. It's a marathon, not a sprint and if you expect the pounds to come flying off... well... I am sad to inform you that's not how it works. Just stick with it. Good luck!

    This so spoke to me because I am also going through the same issues. I needed to hear this.
  • Liftng4Lis
    Liftng4Lis Posts: 15,151 Member
    Keep doing what you're doing and it will come.
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