I'm starting to get discouraged :(

Read the link in my signature "HOW TO BUST THROUGH A PLEATEAU" she explains that there are three key factors to losing weight , diet cardio and weight lifting, If one is out of balance with the other two then you will stall your weight loss.

I would say that you are probably burning too many calories and are not eating enough back, or you are eating all your burned calories back, but that number is still a tad low.

Check it out.

The last thing I would say is that with working out that much there is definately, WITHOUT a doubt going to be water retention in your muscles until they heal, have you concidered cuttingback your exercise to 5 days or maybe even 4 days to give your body more time to recover? if you don't let your body rest it will actually cause a deterioration of your muscle. Don't know the exact science behind it but its there.

I agree with the above, and also, you didnt gain all this weight in 2 weeks, it isnt going to come off as fast, and even SLOWER.

you must be patient, and not give up. Keep the mind set that this is a healthy change for life, not just to see the lbs drop on the scale. keep at it, and you will see the changes.

It took me a year, a YEAR to lose 30 lbs.

you CAN do it

Read the link in my signature "HOW TO BUST THROUGH A PLEATEAU" she explains that there are three key factors to losing weight , diet cardio and weight lifting, If one is out of balance with the other two then you will stall your weight loss.

Agreed, read that link. I have it bookmarked for when I need a mental pick me up. Also to add with recovery, you need to drink more water and eat more protein in addition to having rest days.

Sounds like you're doing everything the right way. You didn't gain the weight and inches over night, or in 17 days, and you're not going to lose it in 17 days. My recommendation would be to take your body measurements. Neck, arms, bust, stomach, hips, thighs and calves, and then 15-30 days later take them again. Our bodies will lose inches before much, if any, weight starts to come off.

I have been actively working out and eating healthy since mid-May and it took me until the end of June to really start to see the weight fall off. However, I've lost over 10 inches all over and that, to me, offsets the lack of weight lost. Don't let the scale dictate your success. Keep working at it and I guarantee the weight will start to come off.

It may be beneficial to you to make your diary public, or at least viewable to your friends, so we can lend other suggestions. My diary is open to my friends so feel free to take a look and chat with me if you have any questions.

I am right there with ya. Been working out 5-6 days a week. Doing both cardio and weights. Eating right, mostly fruits and veggies. At one point I was down three pounds, then right back up. WTF.

The only reason I'm not completely discouraged is that I *know* that I'm living a healthier lifestyle and that feels good. And this isn't about getting to my goal weight as quickly as possible. It's about getting there eventually and staying there because by the time I'm there it'll just be easy because it's a lifestyle.

First of all, you're doing a fantastic job! Pat yourself on the back for that! People lose weight at different rates. Sometimes it takes the body awhile to catch up to it's new routine. It's been 17 days! I've been doing this for 3 months and have only lost 8 lbs...which keeps fluctuating, by the way. But I realize it's a variation of water weight, gaining muscle (I strength train), building better bone density, etc. I didn't put on all this weight in 3 months, so it's not going to shred like crazy in 3 months either. I'm in this for the long haul....to change my lifestyle. It's a battle and I don't always win, but I'm human and still want to enjoy the foods I love. I'm constantly learning, educating myself and reading others blogs. It will take time. Trust me, I hate not seeing the number go down on the scale here lately, but I know at some point it will. Plus, I'm continually noticing differences in my body...good differences. Not to mention all the compliments I continue to receive. You'll only be the "fat girl" if you allow yourself to be. Know what you want and stick to it. This is for YOU. It's the best thing you can do for youself. Keep your head up and keep pushing through. We all here at MFP have faith that you can do it!

Hey, you are doing GREAT! I get being discouraged, but keep it up! You are doing way better than I am in the work out department.

YOU
CAN
DO
THIS!

I am glad you posted rather than get so discouraged you gave up. Last month I got stuck too. I just decided to change something and it broke the plateau. Hope it is broken for at least a couple of weeks LOL.

I have heard many things to break a plateau - most of them involve making some change. Either changing your exercises which is sounds like you are doing - changing your eating - like three days of protein. I don't know what works - but giving up definitely doesn't work. We are not doomed to being the fat girls. I weigh more than you so most of what I want to say is don't give up.

You are being better to yourself - there have to be some good things you can focus on. One of the first things I noticed is that I could carry my niece up the stairs without getting winded. Focus on the changes you do see. Write those here. And most of all - keep posting. Finding a group that is going through the same things you are is a blessing. So what good changes to you see?

In school I read that it takes at least 12 weeks for your body to even start making the visual changes we work so hard to acheive, but once you get there, it will be awesome- and stay that way as long as you continually challenge your body. The first bit of weight you lose is also water weight. good luck! don't get discouraged!

Your not doing anything wrong! You just through yourself if feet first, Good Job! now the body just needs a few weeks to adjust.


Just remember, the number on the scale does not tell the whole story. I teach "Feel the Fat" While in the shower, feel the fat, feel the texture, it is firm, is it jelloy, over time you will feel the density of fat changing regardless of what the scale says.

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