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weight loss has stopped since starting weight lifting

LorieJ35
LorieJ35 Posts: 16 Member
edited November 2024 in Social Groups
So I was losing at a consistent slow pace until I started weight lifting 2 weeks ago. I've had no loss since starting. Is this normal? Any tips or suggestions? I really need to drop more pounds before a work required physical that I have scheduled. Wondering if I should take a break from weights for a bit and then get back to it.

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  • ngaliyin
    ngaliyin Posts: 71 Member
    From my experience, it's normal to stall or gain after starting weight training due to water retention. This usually lasts 2 to 6 weeks. If after that time you keep stalling or gaining, it might be you're not eating enough. Also be sure your protein is set on MFP to about 30% or 0.8 times your body weight. Please make sure you're eating enough to fuel your workouts. All the best - you got this :smiley:
  • LorieJ35
    LorieJ35 Posts: 16 Member
    Thanks, I'm checking my protein consumption right away!
  • moonfruity
    moonfruity Posts: 43 Member
    It took me two months to see progress in my weight, like real progress =21 lbs gone. It will come though. I had to switch to eating paleo.
  • LorieJ35
    LorieJ35 Posts: 16 Member
    Good to hear! I would be very happy with those kind of results. You are doing awesome.
  • doccnm
    doccnm Posts: 21 Member
    Hi Lorie when you begin to lift weights you can gain weight as muscle weighs more than fat. If you are not eating more this may be the case. I have been lifting for a few years and had to make peace with the scale. It helps to take measurements (bust, waist, hips & thighs) and follow progress of inches lost. If you are losing inches but not pounds that's a good thing! Keep it up...the more muscle you have the more calories you burn after you work out.
  • sweetmandygreeneyez
    sweetmandygreeneyez Posts: 14 Member
    Measurements work better for me although I have to admit once I started lifting my weight went up and my waist measurements. I came to the conclusion I wasn't incorporating enough cardio into my routine (I basically had eliminated my cardio except for the 10 minutes of HIIT warmup I begin with). My body needs a balance of both so play with it, everyone's different. Your body will show you what it needs.
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