started 2 weeks ago - no weight loss
DailyGroomer
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Hello,
I started about 2 weeks ago. I also joined the gym and hired a personal trainer 2/wk and have went to the gym with my friend 1/week in addition. This past week I also started couch 2 5k 3/wk (days I don't go to the gym). I have also cut back my calories and cut down on my snacking drastically.
The 1st week I saw a 2 lb weight loss.. now I'm back up to where I started. Shouldn't going to the gym alone and exercising which I hadn't done in years, have me lose some weight on it's own? Not to mention the cut back in calories?
I ordered the portion containers today and hopefully that will help as well. I want to lose 25-30 lbs by my birthday (4/6).
It can't possibly be muscle gain already, could it?
Any suggestions or positive feedback would be appreciated. I don't want to get discouraged.
I started about 2 weeks ago. I also joined the gym and hired a personal trainer 2/wk and have went to the gym with my friend 1/week in addition. This past week I also started couch 2 5k 3/wk (days I don't go to the gym). I have also cut back my calories and cut down on my snacking drastically.
The 1st week I saw a 2 lb weight loss.. now I'm back up to where I started. Shouldn't going to the gym alone and exercising which I hadn't done in years, have me lose some weight on it's own? Not to mention the cut back in calories?
I ordered the portion containers today and hopefully that will help as well. I want to lose 25-30 lbs by my birthday (4/6).
It can't possibly be muscle gain already, could it?
Any suggestions or positive feedback would be appreciated. I don't want to get discouraged.
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Hi, you will be surprised how quickly you will produce muscle if you are new to resistance training. If your personal trainer has produced a workout/nutrition plan then he may be only looking at you losing 1-2lb per week as this is usually the recommended weight loss amount/week to try and ensure it is sustainable. Please also remember that if you cut back calories/macros too much and are exercising more thank normal, your body maybe shocked and go into a catabolic state, where you actually wont to be in an anabolic state. As fat is a great fuel source, if your body sees a big surge in activity and you don't replenish your protein/carbs correctly then it will hold on to this fat for fuel.
I am no personal trainer so I might be wrong here, but the above is my understanding? I would ask your personal trainer for advice.8 -
Water weight is the likely culprit. Water weight is temporary and can surge because of TOM/hormones, muscle fatigue, sodium and a number of other reasons. Keep going. GIving up has no positive outcome, afterall. Keep going and while you can weigh in as often as you want, compare the trend over time. Such as compare your starting weight to what you weigh 30 days later, and then 30 days after that.13
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I'm so glad you brought this issue up. What you wrote is almost exactly what I have been doing with the same results. I joined a gym the last week of Dec, signed up with a trainer, track my calories...as of today my weight is the same! I'm also trying to lose about 30 pounds and I'm trying not to get frustrated. I have a very physical job and when I'm at work I feel like I'm starving. Kevin's response about the body wanted to store fat for fuel kinda makes sense to me. Don't get discouraged...we got this!1
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StaciMarie1974 wrote: »Water weight is the likely culprit. Water weight is temporary and can surge because of TOM/hormones, muscle fatigue, sodium and a number of other reasons. Keep going. GIving up has no positive outcome, afterall. Keep going and while you can weigh in as often as you want, compare the trend over time. Such as compare your starting weight to what you weigh 30 days later, and then 30 days after that.
Oh don't worry, I won't be giving up..I just know that if I was seeing how results, it would push me harder. Unfortunately this is my TOM..and I feel horrible. Hopefully that has a lot to do with it. Good idea with the 30 day comparison3 -
marykat968 wrote: »I'm so glad you brought this issue up. What you wrote is almost exactly what I have been doing with the same results. I joined a gym the last week of Dec, signed up with a trainer, track my calories...as of today my weight is the same! I'm also trying to lose about 30 pounds and I'm trying not to get frustrated. I have a very physical job and when I'm at work I feel like I'm starving. Kevin's response about the body wanted to store fat for fuel kinda makes sense to me. Don't get discouraged...we got this!
It's frustrating, isn't it? I had that happen to me a few years ago when I was working out, I was eating too little. I'm positive that I'm eating enough now, likely too much. My portion sizes are way off. I have an office job so I smack far too much..but I am starving after a work out.
I would add you as a friend but I can't figure it out in the app lol0 -
I'd also suggest making sure you're counting your calories accurately. I think a lot of people are off by hundreds of calories per day. I recommend getting a scale and weighing in grams. It's far more accurate than measuring in cups. Also, really watch oils and butters - and extra tbsp of oil is 120 calories. If you've been exercising so much, it'll make you pretty hungry until you adjust. Make sure you have a filling post-workout snack all ready.3
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jenwil1999 wrote: »I'd also suggest making sure you're counting your calories accurately. I think a lot of people are off by hundreds of calories per day. I recommend getting a scale and weighing in grams. It's far more accurate than measuring in cups. Also, really watch oils and butters - and extra tbsp of oil is 120 calories. If you've been exercising so much, it'll make you pretty hungry until you adjust. Make sure you have a filling post-workout snack all ready.
I also use the heck out of the barcode scanner on the phone app when I log my food. That's a huge help0 -
jenwil1999 wrote: »I'd also suggest making sure you're counting your calories accurately. I think a lot of people are off by hundreds of calories per day. I recommend getting a scale and weighing in grams. It's far more accurate than measuring in cups. Also, really watch oils and butters - and extra tbsp of oil is 120 calories. If you've been exercising so much, it'll make you pretty hungry until you adjust. Make sure you have a filling post-workout snack all ready.
Thank you for the tips, normally after a workout during the week I will make eggs for dinner. They're easy, packed with protein and my 16 mo old loves them!
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marykat968 wrote: »
I also use the heck out of the barcode scanner on the phone app when I log my food. That's a huge help
I'm curious about this. In fairness, I haven't tried it very often - but my understanding is that the barcode is mostly for pre-packaged goods, like cereals. Is that right? I mostly buy fresh veggies and meats, I don't think it's much use for that, or am I mistaken?
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I would make sure I have all the nutrients my body needs particularly iron. I am not a vegetarian but my iron levels were very very low surprisingly. Iron doesnt build up in your system but needs continual "topping up". I was running a lot but feeling really wiped out and tired and not losing weight. I took a break , went to the doctor for health checks and took time to build up my system. Who knows but now I am losing again and feel a whole lot better. HTH1
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Accurate measurement of calories consumed, and calories burned through exercise is critical. If you can afford one of the popular monitors, get one, they don't cost a lot. My Polar was £60. If you do this and maintain a consistent calorie defecit your weight will begin to drop. There's no clever science to this, just simple logic. Be careful of self appointed 'experts' on here. I would read with interest the experience of other members but be guided by proper, professional advice, which you can research. Not suggesting you hire someone, most of us couldn't afford that
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It's frustrating but don't give up1
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LongaVitaSana wrote: »I would make sure I have all the nutrients my body needs particularly iron. I am not a vegetarian but my iron levels were very very low surprisingly. Iron doesnt build up in your system but needs continual "topping up". I was running a lot but feeling really wiped out and tired and not losing weight. I took a break , went to the doctor for health checks and took time to build up my system. Who knows but now I am losing again and feel a whole lot better. HTH
Unfortunately I went to the drs first because I thought maybe it was my thyroid. They tested my thyroid and did a full panel on all of my other levels. Everything came back normal
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It's only been two weeks. Give it time. Log everything. Like one of the other posters mentioned, the little things add up. 1tbs of olive oil, 1 "tbs" of peanut butter. One cookie here, half a donut there etc etc. If you actually weigh some of that snacking, you'd be surprised on how many calories you're actually consuming. PB is amazing but it's also the devil if you don't measure it correctly. I weighed out 2tbs of peanut butter which I believe was 28grams or along those lines. It looked like one normal 1tbs of peanut butter when I used to just "eye" it out. I couldn't imagine why I was never losing weight until that moment. Also, the barcode scanner is fantastic, but it's 100% accurate. Some codes don't scan in correctly so always double check and weigh everything!!! 30 lbs by April is a huge commitment so just track as accurately as you can. Don't get discouraged. You got this. But patience is key.
PS, if you want some veterans to give you advice on here, you might want to open up your diary to the public so some can give you pointers on what might be the issues.4 -
You said it's TOM. If you're truly at a calorie deficit, that's your culprit. I can go up 8lbs the week of my cycle.4
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http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10084670/it-is-unlikely-that-you-will-lose-weight-consistently-i-e-weight-loss-is-not-linear
I often think the system should be set up so that this automatically posts to every thread 3 -
Trust the process I was in your shoes 200 days ago frustrated and I posted here. Needless to say it all changed for the better don't get caught up in the lbs lost it will happen feel free to add me and see the journey best of workouts.1
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its been over 3 weeks and i don't exercise don't drink water and was always at a calorie deficit, I logged every piece of food I logged from the search list and double checked it on the package! I did not lose a ounce! go figure I am ready to give up but at least I did not gain!2
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igottapee333 wrote: »its been over 3 weeks and i don't exercise don't drink water and was always at a calorie deficit, I logged every piece of food I logged from the search list and double checked it on the package! I did not lose a ounce! go figure I am ready to give up but at least I did not gain!
I always read that it was important to drink a lot of water when trying to lose weight. I am trying to up my water intake. Don't give up yet!0 -
LifeLongFoodLvr wrote: »DailyGroomer wrote: »igottapee333 wrote: »its been over 3 weeks and i don't exercise don't drink water and was always at a calorie deficit, I logged every piece of food I logged from the search list and double checked it on the package! I did not lose a ounce! go figure I am ready to give up but at least I did not gain!
I always read that it was important to drink a lot of water when trying to lose weight. I am trying to up my water intake. Don't give up yet!
That's wrong. You don't need to drink a lot of water to try and lose weight.
I'm sorry but I think you are wrong in this case. Drinking water helps to keep you hydrated and some "hunger pains" may actually be "thirst pains", being hydrated also helps keep you regular in respects to the bathroom and flushing toxins.
What makes you think this is wrong?0 -
LifeLongFoodLvr wrote: »kevinmurray4 wrote: »Hi, you will be surprised how quickly you will produce muscle if you are new to resistance training. If your personal trainer has produced a workout/nutrition plan then he may be only looking at you losing 1-2lb per week as this is usually the recommended weight loss amount/week to try and ensure it is sustainable. Please also remember that if you cut back calories/macros too much and are exercising more thank normal, your body maybe shocked and go into a catabolic state, where you actually wont to be in an anabolic state. As fat is a great fuel source, if your body sees a big surge in activity and you don't replenish your protein/carbs correctly then it will hold on to this fat for fuel.
I am no personal trainer so I might be wrong here, but the above is my understanding? I would ask your personal trainer for advice.
No to everything in this post. OP, please ignore all of this.
I have heard all of this before and believe Kevin is right.0 -
LifeLongFoodLvr wrote: »DailyGroomer wrote: »LifeLongFoodLvr wrote: »kevinmurray4 wrote: »Hi, you will be surprised how quickly you will produce muscle if you are new to resistance training. If your personal trainer has produced a workout/nutrition plan then he may be only looking at you losing 1-2lb per week as this is usually the recommended weight loss amount/week to try and ensure it is sustainable. Please also remember that if you cut back calories/macros too much and are exercising more thank normal, your body maybe shocked and go into a catabolic state, where you actually wont to be in an anabolic state. As fat is a great fuel source, if your body sees a big surge in activity and you don't replenish your protein/carbs correctly then it will hold on to this fat for fuel.
I am no personal trainer so I might be wrong here, but the above is my understanding? I would ask your personal trainer for advice.
No to everything in this post. OP, please ignore all of this.
I have heard all of this before and believe Kevin is right.
No, Kevin isn't right but can believe woo if you want. Was gonna send youa friend request...
Why do you think the information he provided is not right?0 -
LifeLongFoodLvr wrote: »DailyGroomer wrote: »LifeLongFoodLvr wrote: »DailyGroomer wrote: »igottapee333 wrote: »its been over 3 weeks and i don't exercise don't drink water and was always at a calorie deficit, I logged every piece of food I logged from the search list and double checked it on the package! I did not lose a ounce! go figure I am ready to give up but at least I did not gain!
I always read that it was important to drink a lot of water when trying to lose weight. I am trying to up my water intake. Don't give up yet!
That's wrong. You don't need to drink a lot of water to try and lose weight.
I'm sorry but I think you are wrong in this case. Drinking water helps to keep you hydrated and some "hunger pains" may actually be "thirst pains", being hydrated also helps keep you regular in respects to the bathroom and flushing toxins.
What makes you think this is wrong?
Um...First, there are no toxins you need to flush out of your body. The 8 glasses of water a day is basically not right. You can be hydrated from your food and all drinks, not just water. Also, I drink when I'm thirsty and I'm fine. I go by the color of my urine... pale yellow to clear... and I'm fine and I may drink 32 oz a water a day.
If you do a google search there are about 4 million search results that pop up with experts stating this.0 -
Don't give up. It does not always show on the scale. Look at how your clothes will fit differently. Look at how your eating habits change for the better. Look for the small things. They add up and make a difference. Be consistent and continue to eat healthy and exercise. It will show on the scale.
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the slower it takes to lose.....the longer it stays off6
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LifeLongFoodLvr wrote: »DailyGroomer wrote: »LifeLongFoodLvr wrote: »DailyGroomer wrote: »LifeLongFoodLvr wrote: »DailyGroomer wrote: »igottapee333 wrote: »its been over 3 weeks and i don't exercise don't drink water and was always at a calorie deficit, I logged every piece of food I logged from the search list and double checked it on the package! I did not lose a ounce! go figure I am ready to give up but at least I did not gain!
I always read that it was important to drink a lot of water when trying to lose weight. I am trying to up my water intake. Don't give up yet!
That's wrong. You don't need to drink a lot of water to try and lose weight.
I'm sorry but I think you are wrong in this case. Drinking water helps to keep you hydrated and some "hunger pains" may actually be "thirst pains", being hydrated also helps keep you regular in respects to the bathroom and flushing toxins.
What makes you think this is wrong?
Um...First, there are no toxins you need to flush out of your body. The 8 glasses of water a day is basically not right. You can be hydrated from your food and all drinks, not just water. Also, I drink when I'm thirsty and I'm fine. I go by the color of my urine... pale yellow to clear... and I'm fine and I may drink 32 oz a water a day.
If you do a google search there are about 4 million search results that pop up with experts stating this.
Lol...OK. you believe what you want and I'll be quiet. Obviously I don't know what I'm talking about.
I'm not saying you're not right, it may work for you. I'm just stating that the things that you are naysaying are all general knowledge to most people but you are saying they're not true. If you feel that they are not true, that is fine but can you provide reason's why you think that? You have just been replying to other people's comments and saying they are wrong with no explanation as to why you think that.0 -
DailyGroomer wrote: »LifeLongFoodLvr wrote: »kevinmurray4 wrote: »Hi, you will be surprised how quickly you will produce muscle if you are new to resistance training. If your personal trainer has produced a workout/nutrition plan then he may be only looking at you losing 1-2lb per week as this is usually the recommended weight loss amount/week to try and ensure it is sustainable. Please also remember that if you cut back calories/macros too much and are exercising more thank normal, your body maybe shocked and go into a catabolic state, where you actually wont to be in an anabolic state. As fat is a great fuel source, if your body sees a big surge in activity and you don't replenish your protein/carbs correctly then it will hold on to this fat for fuel.
I am no personal trainer so I might be wrong here, but the above is my understanding? I would ask your personal trainer for advice.
No to everything in this post. OP, please ignore all of this.
I have heard all of this before and believe Kevin is right.
It's wrong because you can't gain muscle that fast. Especially women. A woman, if she works really hard and is very dedicated and her diet is on point, might gain 10 pounds of muscle in a year. Kevin is right in that there are what are called "newbie gains" in that if you are overweight and haven't worked out and are just starting to workout your muscle gain will be faster than most at first but definitely not that much in 2 weeks. Two pounds of muscle in that time frame is nearly impossible.
Your muscles can retain fluid after a workout which might attribute to a slight gain in weight, especially if you weigh after a workout.
Also, if you are in a caloric deficit you won't gain muscle. It takes a calorie surplus to build muscle. Working out will help you from losing the muscle mass you currently have but you won't be gaining muscle while in a deficit.4 -
kkeller011 wrote: »Don't give up. It does not always show on the scale. Look at how your clothes will fit differently. Look at how your eating habits change for the better. Look for the small things. They add up and make a difference. Be consistent and continue to eat healthy and exercise. It will show on the scale.
Thank you.. that is true to. I am trying to be more patient with results.1 -
Nysportsred wrote: »the slower it takes to lose.....the longer it stays off
That is probably true as well. I will keep this in mind
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1) no you don't have to drink "a lot" of water; need enough to keep you hydrated.
2) simple math: calories expended > calories ingested = weight loss
3) TOM- is a valid excuse for small weight gain due to bloating; is not valid excuse to eat more and workout less;
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