Week one and no pounds lost

being a woman, where you are in your monthy hormonal cycle plays a big part as well. Something else to consider when you don't see expected losses.

williammuney wrote: »

1800 is too high

You should net 1400 and eat back your exercise calories

Thank me later

With all due respect, OP never stated her height or starting weight, or how much per week she's trying to lose. It's hard to determine how much one should or shouldn't be eating if you don't know someone's starting point. Right now I could be consuming around 2,000 calories at my weight and still lose 0.5 lb/week. If she has more to lose and is pacing herself, 1,800 could be just right.

But yeah, give it some time. Make sure you're accurately weighing everything and try to be patient. I know water retention is a killer for me regarding motivation, but I ALWAYS have that "fake plateau" after changing up my exercise regimen or around that time of the month. It's like clockwork. I am able to recognize it now so it doesn't discourage me, but you could definitely be holding onto some water if you only JUST started all of these changes.

Hang in there!

Only one week--be patient! BTW--how tall are you, how much do you weigh, what is your goal?

dmariet116 wrote: »

Try cutting your carbs. That is usually helpful not only to flush out excess water weight but to jump start the fat burning process also. And definitely drink your water! Good luck!

Waaaaah no dont.

There's no need to cut out carbs. Seriously. Think of the first month as practice and the learning curve, it takes time to get used to all the logging rules and how to be sure you're actually only eating 1800. Get yourself a quality food scale and make absolutely sure that's all you're eating. You could be over eating by enough to stop weight loss.

Also, yes new exercise could absolutely cause enough water retention to hide any weight loss. It's just too early to tell. I am going to begin cautioning everyone against using the scale too much. Put it away for the month. Be SURE to only eat 1800 (by weighing all food, and using the proper entries in the database, which can take a few extra minutes when you're just starting but it's worth it). Take measurements this week, and check them again in a month when you weigh in. I can guarantee if you set MFP up correctly and you weigh your food you will see the change you want.

But before you get those changes you have to build up the good habits that will help you get there. Focusing on those good habits versus results will help you build confidence in yourself and your ability to do this. Suggestions to begin weight lifting (or even just body weight things, push ups squats lunges and planks need no equipment) you will see more physical changes in your body and shape beyond simply weighing less.

Getting caught up in a lack of results after a week isn't helpful. Let go of results and get to learning about what foods help you feel the most satisfied while still meeting your calorie goal. You can do this but it's about more than just a diet, you have to change so much and you can't do it all in a week. Give yourself the gift of patience. It will work.

williammuney wrote: »

1800 is too high

You should net 1400 and eat back your exercise calories

Thank me later

What? Why? Without any information except she's been at this for a week? No.

OP, this isn't a sprint, this is cross country. You're in it for the long haul. Some weeks you'll see a 2lbs loss, some 0.4lbs loss and some weeks you'll see a 0.8lb gain. It's all part of the process. As long as you see an overall downward trend that's all that matters. As a woman also as you cycle, menstruate and so forth you'll see this reflect on the scale as well. No need to freak out, give it time stick with this.

krflurry2016 wrote: »

Hello, I'm new to my fitness pal.
I'm supposed to be eating 1800 calories a day, which I am.
I'm also exercising on the treadmill at my local gym for 30 minutes at 3.0 miles an hour with an incline
I cut out sodas and junk.
After one week being a heavier person, I expected to lose a few pounds, but stepped on the scale and I was still the same weight.
I'm very discouraged. Please help

It's only been a week. Keep doing what you're doing (logging your food, exercising, making good food choices) and you will soon see the results.

My scales never shifted for 1 month, you know all them newbie losses you hear about? I never had them.

williammuney wrote: »

1800 is too high

You should net 1400 and eat back your exercise calories

Thank me later

how tall are you? and what is your weight?

Definitely don't get discouraged. It's completely normal. I'm on my second go around using MFP and a calorie deficit diet. And both times I've done it, I've lost nothing in the first week. I think in the first week, you are turning your body into the fat-burning machine it will become. It is becoming accustomed to the changes in diet and exercise. In essence, you are shocking the Hell out of it. Come the second week, your body starts saying, "Oh, I get it. This is what we are doing now." And it begins to shed pounds. Like I said, same thing happened to me. Lost nothing the first week, in the 4 weeks that followed, 12lbs. Stick with it and good luck!