Grrr what's going on.

michelle_cranston
michelle_cranston Posts: 5 Member
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I have started mfp on Sunday and weighed in at 168.9. My diet used to be carb heavy and low protein so I have focused on switching it this week to stay within my macros. I get 1400Cals and eat roughly 1350. Today I have looked on the scales and I'm 169. :s

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  • kommodevaran
    kommodevaran Posts: 17,890 Member
    Your weight isn't a number, but a range. Weight fluctuates from day to day, often by 2-4 pounds in the course of a few days. You need at least a month of regular, consistent weigh-ins to be able to see any discernible difference.
  • paperpudding
    paperpudding Posts: 9,279 Member
    A tenth of a pound is totally insignificant

    If you do this right, you will lose weight over a period of time - but every single weigh-in will not be a lower number than the previous one - it doesn't work that way.
  • michelle_cranston
    michelle_cranston Posts: 5 Member
    Thanks guys. I will be sticking with it I'm just inpatient.
  • socioseguro
    socioseguro Posts: 1,679 Member
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  • Skyblueyellow
    Skyblueyellow Posts: 225 Member
    You're only up slightly, which could be related to several things. Did you start a new exercise program and therefore your body might be holding onto extra water for muscle repair? Is it that time of the month? Are you accurately weighing and logging foods?

    Just stick with it. I have weeks where I stay the same or barely lose and then I have weeks where I post fairly large (as in, 2.5 lb) losses.

    Keep your chin up! Keep accurately logging and weighing foods and you will see a difference--that difference might not translate into numbers you can see on the scale so it's a good idea to also take measurements and note how you feel about your body. On the weeks where I stay the same or post a very small loss (like .2 lb when my goal is 1.5 lb/week) I try to remember how much easier physical activity is for me. When I started I could barely do 5 minutes on the elliptical going around 3.5 mph without feeling very fatigued. Now I go between 5-6 mph and feel great though the first 25 minutes. Though I've only lost 15 lbs, the difference in my ability to be active is huge. Find what motivates you!
  • courtneyfabulous
    courtneyfabulous Posts: 1,863 Member
    Never compare your weight today with your weight yesterday- or even last week- you will drive yourself insane!

    Instead compare today's weight to your weight exactly 1 month ago, this will help adjust for our monthly hormonal fluctuations.

    Also give it more time, and try to hit your calorie goal- the deficit is included already, no need to eat 50 calories less.

    You need to be patient with weight loss it takes time and consistency- that is all.

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