The Scales Not Moving!

i don't have any wisdom for you, just empathy! I've been doing this for 65 days today. I recently even gained 2 pounds. I work out 7 days a week and stay within my calories each day. I too don't understand when i see people dropping so much weight. What i do know is there is no way we can continue to do this without having results at some point. Sounds like you are doing a great job, just keep it up. Friend me if you want. We can be slow losers together:)

Me too.. I lost 2 pounds in the month of May. UGH! Have you taken measurements? Someone suggested that to me a few days ago- even though the weight isn't changing, your body probably is. I've noticed that some of my clothes are fitting differently, so something is going on even if the scales aren't telling the whole story. Hang in there!

maybe we should start a slow losers group!

Same boat here. If it doesn't stop soon, I'm ordering a pizza and eating the whole effing thing by myself. =\

I know that I'm gaining muscle, but my clothes aren't fitting as differently as they should be for as hard as I'm working and watching.

you're working out a lot, and sometimes that makes the scale do funny things, especially if you're using weights now.

DEFINITELY measure!! sometimes i might have lost an inch from on my butt when nothing shows up on the scale

my scale was crawling ALL last month, but i raised my calories by about 400, and the weight started coming off again, so make sure you're eating enough too!!

when the scale is not being my friend, i make sure i drink tons of water throughout the day, try to get extra servings of fresh fruits, raw veggies, and fish instead of red meat.

good luck!! and i hope you see a change in the scale soon!!!

don't forget to measure!!!

Are you eating back your exercise calories?? I had the same problem as you until I started eating back what I burn during exercise, and that's when I started losing. It sounds weird that eating more could help you lose weight, it worked for me )

Lisa

I'm having the same problem. I work out 5 days a week for an hour with weights and cardio. No inches lost either. I was doing better before I started being coinscience of what I eat and exercising. Very frustrating for me.

It can be exceptionally frustrating, especially when you are being so good. I started this with my sister in law a few weeks ago and the scales have not moved one little bit, but I know the measurements have changed slightly, so it is something to hang onto. I know that my body probably doesn't know what to do with itself. It's refusing to budge, as it thinks I maybe sending it on a crazy fad diet again, but it really is something to know that you are being healthy and don't give up. Your body will catch up eventually when it realises you are being healthy for life and not just for the few odd weeks.

Try tweaking a few things and definitely make sure you are keeping up with your calories. Don't necessarily eat back all your calories burnt, but definitely make sure you aren't dipping below 1200 - 1500. Up your water and try to play with foods to see what has an affect.

I know this week I am cutting out caffeine, refind sugar and over processed carbs, but not eliminating them all together, as I am now cycling 20 miles a day to and from work, so need to make sure my body has something to work off of.

I'm defintely a slow loser so add me if you want some company for the ride.

glad to hear im not on my own with the slow movers but im determined to stick with it every pound gone makes all the difference! iv heard muscle weighs more than fat so maybe thats why the scales arent moving? i find the best way to tell if youre loosing anything is in your clothes if theyre gettin looser then something is workin! keep up the good work and best of luck!