52 and 2/1/2 weeks in and only lost 1lb

Dlann wrote: »

I'm 52. I started last January 2.. Keep doing what you are doing.. Trudge on. It will work. I lost 25 lbs and 3-4 clothes sizes.. Weight wasn't gained in a few weeks the best weight loss is slowly taking it off!

Diann, How long did it take you to get the 25 pounds off? And how long before you lost your first few? Ive been doing this (religiously!) for 3 weeks and nada, nothing, zip. I have about 25 to loose as well.

You're eating more than you think, you're burning less than you think........eat less and move more

You are doing great and you *will* see results, but it is totally normal to expect a lot of water retention especially when starting up a new exercise routine. I gained 5-7lb the first time I started working out with Jillian Michaels DVDs - did not see inches drop the first three weeks, felt stronger/more fit but also felt puffy and my clothes fit worse if anything during those weeks. Near the end of the first month I started seeing the kind of results that motivated me to start in the first place. Since 2014 I've dropped 3 dress sizes overall, very very slowly and with ups and downs along the way. I'm 47. You got this.

I am 58 and have hypothyroidism and it will certainly affect your ability to lose weight. You can do it but you have to be patient. If you continue to have trouble losing consider having your doctor do done blood work.

I notice that when I restart working out I often don't see much results at first. I do notice that when my protein intake is increased my results increase. And the same goes for water. So maybe pay attention to the amount of protein you are eating if you are logging all your food.

And remember, a body in motion will look like a body in motion. If you put in the effort and push the body it will change whether it be the number on the scale, muscle definition, or feeling stronger. Keep it up and the results will follow.

I'd eat more calories of the healthful variety.
Some things I eat: flax seed in smoothies which has the good fat.
Olive oil salad dressings and the salad to go with it.
Boiled eggs, at least two a day.
Noni juice in smoothies. You require little and it has high fiber.
Whey protein which can flavour the smoothies without sugar and bring up the protein at the same time.
Chicken taco.
Soy chocolate pudding.
And then, do your research and find out more about good fats.
I have found that if you eat the good fats and up your proteins and lower your carbs that you end up making your body satisfied. You're never hungry. Once you start eating all of this stuff. weight comes off as you're satisfied and not pursuing empty calories or sugars and carbs.

Progress!!!! I haven"t weighed myself this week, but I do take measurements several times a week. This morning I measured, and I have finally lost 1/2 inch at my waist, another 1/2 inch at my hips, and about 1/4 inch at my upper thigh. Tomorrow I will weigh myself, but I'm just so happy I finally see some progress!!