Only lost 1 pound?!
Rajions
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I've been pushing myself to the limit doing INSANITY faithfully everyday. I managed to lose 10 pounds the first two weeks. I weighed myself today (every Saturday) and only lost 1 pound..
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Three and a half pounds a week! You are doing great!4
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I gained 2lbs while doing insanity....
You're down 11lbs over 3 weeks, there really is no big drama...3 -
TavistockToad wrote: »I gained 2lbs while doing insanity....
You're down 11lbs over 3 weeks, there really is no big drama...
I know.. I was just surprised that this week I only lost 1 pound. Kinda put me down a little bit because I'm trying to lose 90 pounds.0 -
Have you read any of of success stories here? They all take time and patience. Your big loss was probably mostly water weight and little fat loss. Keep going though, you'll get there!5
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Tiny_Dancer_in_Pink wrote: »Three and a half pounds a week! You are doing great!
I am proud of myself for that.1 -
TavistockToad wrote: »I gained 2lbs while doing insanity....
You're down 11lbs over 3 weeks, there really is no big drama...
I know.. I was just surprised that this week I only lost 1 pound. Kinda put me down a little bit because I'm trying to lose 90 pounds.
11lbs in 3 weeks is pretty steep... you should be aiming to lose 2lbs per week, any more can be unhealthy.3 -
That 10lb in the first week was probably mostly a lot of fluid, it is likely you became a bit dehydrated. This week your body is compensating.1
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tiptoethruthetulips wrote: »That 10lb in the first week was probably mostly a lot of fluid, it is likely you became a bit dehydrated. This week your body is compensating.
I know for sure I can't be dehydrated. I now drink only water, 4-7 bottles a day.0 -
TavistockToad wrote: »TavistockToad wrote: »I gained 2lbs while doing insanity....
You're down 11lbs over 3 weeks, there really is no big drama...
I know.. I was just surprised that this week I only lost 1 pound. Kinda put me down a little bit because I'm trying to lose 90 pounds.
11lbs in 3 weeks is pretty steep... you should be aiming to lose 2lbs per week, any more can be unhealthy.
I feel like if you are doing little to no exercise, then that rule applies. I went from doing absolutely nothing to doing Insanity.. I kinda expected that weight loss at my weight, plus I changed my eating habits.0 -
TavistockToad wrote: »TavistockToad wrote: »I gained 2lbs while doing insanity....
You're down 11lbs over 3 weeks, there really is no big drama...
I know.. I was just surprised that this week I only lost 1 pound. Kinda put me down a little bit because I'm trying to lose 90 pounds.
11lbs in 3 weeks is pretty steep... you should be aiming to lose 2lbs per week, any more can be unhealthy.
I feel like if you are doing little to no exercise, then that rule applies. I went from doing absolutely nothing to doing Insanity.. I kinda expected that weight loss at my weight, plus I changed my eating habits.
Why do you think that?
Your body can only metabolise a certain amount of fat per day, after water loss you're then on to muscle loss... exercise might help minimise that, but at the end of the day, losing more than 2lbs isn't healthy or sustainable.3 -
tiptoethruthetulips wrote: »That 10lb in the first week was probably mostly a lot of fluid, it is likely you became a bit dehydrated. This week your body is compensating.
I know for sure I can't be dehydrated. I now drink only water, 4-7 bottles a day.
The more water you drink (in reasonable limits) the less water your body holds on to. It basically thinks, "Cool I'm getting water all the time now. I can get rid of this extra I've been hanging on to."0 -
Fittreelol wrote: »tiptoethruthetulips wrote: »That 10lb in the first week was probably mostly a lot of fluid, it is likely you became a bit dehydrated. This week your body is compensating.
I know for sure I can't be dehydrated. I now drink only water, 4-7 bottles a day.
The more water you drink (in reasonable limits) the less water your body holds on to. It basically thinks, "Cool I'm getting water all the time now. I can get rid of this extra I've been hanging on to."
That's why I pee all day. Sorry tmi lol0 -
TavistockToad wrote: »TavistockToad wrote: »TavistockToad wrote: »I gained 2lbs while doing insanity....
You're down 11lbs over 3 weeks, there really is no big drama...
I know.. I was just surprised that this week I only lost 1 pound. Kinda put me down a little bit because I'm trying to lose 90 pounds.
11lbs in 3 weeks is pretty steep... you should be aiming to lose 2lbs per week, any more can be unhealthy.
I feel like if you are doing little to no exercise, then that rule applies. I went from doing absolutely nothing to doing Insanity.. I kinda expected that weight loss at my weight, plus I changed my eating habits.
Why do you think that?
Your body can only metabolise a certain amount of fat per day, after water loss you're then on to muscle loss... exercise might help minimise that, but at the end of the day, losing more than 2lbs isn't healthy or sustainable.
Please understand this. Not sure of your weight, but the rule applies whether or not you are exercising. Fast weight loss is either unsustainable (you'll give up and gain it back) or will start to cannibalize things other than fat. That leads to a serious loss of muscle, loss of hair, brittle nails etc.
Now if you are severely obese, you can lose more for a bit, but really, 2 lbs max is the safest.3 -
TavistockToad wrote: »I gained 2lbs while doing insanity....
You're down 11lbs over 3 weeks, there really is no big drama...
I know.. I was just surprised that this week I only lost 1 pound. Kinda put me down a little bit because I'm trying to lose 90 pounds.
The first pounds usually come off faster as you are losing water weight. Afterwards, losing a pound a week (on average) is considered good. Some weeks you will lose more and some less. Remember that a pound is 3500 calories. Over 7 days, that's a 500 calorie deficit per day. May be easy for some but that was not always easy for me. Also, women have to contend with a monthly fluctuating hormone cycle and that also can affect weight loss.
In any case, don't let it get you down. The scale is only one measure of weight loss, and quite frankly people depend too much on the number. The key is patience, accurate logging and being active and you will see results. Good luck!4 -
TavistockToad wrote: »TavistockToad wrote: »I gained 2lbs while doing insanity....
You're down 11lbs over 3 weeks, there really is no big drama...
I know.. I was just surprised that this week I only lost 1 pound. Kinda put me down a little bit because I'm trying to lose 90 pounds.
11lbs in 3 weeks is pretty steep... you should be aiming to lose 2lbs per week, any more can be unhealthy.
I feel like if you are doing little to no exercise, then that rule applies. I went from doing absolutely nothing to doing Insanity.. I kinda expected that weight loss at my weight, plus I changed my eating habits.
That's not the way it works. You tend to lose a bunch of water weight at first and then it levels out, exactly as you are seeing. Consistent loss of 1-2lbs per week is great, expecting more will lead to disappointment.3 -
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Weight loss is not linear. It was impossible to lose 20lbs of pure fat in 2 weeks. That would mean you were in a defect of over 4500 calories a day. Weight loss is always fast the first few weeks because of water weight, shock to system, and just less food in general. Take the average over 3-4 weeks at a time. I used to lose a few lbs one week then nothing for 3 weeks then whoosh. You can't expect every week to have 10lb loses. 1lb is fantastic!2
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I know.. I was just surprised that this week I only lost 1 pound.
i can see that if the first few weeks set you up with the expectation of 5 pounds a week. also if (reading between the lines here) you've been 'pushing' yourself to a point that feels unsustainable for a much longer haul than you thought it was going to be.
but all the stuff others have said. it's hard to recalibrate your expectations, but another way to look at it is: the fast water loss at first doesn't really 'count' in a way. it masks what your body is doing with fat. now that you're suddenly only a pound down, you have more reliable confirmation that you really are starting to work your way through the fat.
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canadianlbs wrote: »I know.. I was just surprised that this week I only lost 1 pound.
i can see that if the first few weeks set you up with the expectation of 5 pounds a week. also if (reading between the lines here) you've been 'pushing' yourself to a point that feels unsustainable for a much longer haul than you thought it was going to be.
but all the stuff others have said. it's hard to recalibrate your expectations, but another way to look at it is: the fast water loss at first doesn't really 'count' in a way. it masks what your body is doing with fat. now that you're suddenly only a pound down, you have more reliable confirmation that you really are starting to work your way through the fat.
That makes sense. I've been caught up in the hype of trying to lose 20 pounds this month like others have on YouTube. I know it's a little excessive to lose that much weight in that amount of time.. I just thought it was doable. Thanks for your comment.1 -
canadianlbs wrote: »I know.. I was just surprised that this week I only lost 1 pound.
i can see that if the first few weeks set you up with the expectation of 5 pounds a week. also if (reading between the lines here) you've been 'pushing' yourself to a point that feels unsustainable for a much longer haul than you thought it was going to be.
but all the stuff others have said. it's hard to recalibrate your expectations, but another way to look at it is: the fast water loss at first doesn't really 'count' in a way. it masks what your body is doing with fat. now that you're suddenly only a pound down, you have more reliable confirmation that you really are starting to work your way through the fat.
That makes sense. I've been caught up in the hype of trying to lose 20 pounds this month like others have on YouTube. I know it's a little excessive to lose that much weight in that amount of time.. I just thought it was doable. Thanks for your comment.
We tell people over and over and over and over that what you see on YouTube or Instagram or The Biggest Loser is not going to happen in real life. Unfortunately a good number of people don't believe it until they live it. One day you will tell a poster the same thing.5 -
canadianlbs wrote: »I know.. I was just surprised that this week I only lost 1 pound.
i can see that if the first few weeks set you up with the expectation of 5 pounds a week. also if (reading between the lines here) you've been 'pushing' yourself to a point that feels unsustainable for a much longer haul than you thought it was going to be.
but all the stuff others have said. it's hard to recalibrate your expectations, but another way to look at it is: the fast water loss at first doesn't really 'count' in a way. it masks what your body is doing with fat. now that you're suddenly only a pound down, you have more reliable confirmation that you really are starting to work your way through the fat.
That makes sense. I've been caught up in the hype of trying to lose 20 pounds this month like others have on YouTube. I know it's a little excessive to lose that much weight in that amount of time.. I just thought it was doable. Thanks for your comment.
We tell people over and over and over and over that what you see on YouTube or Instagram or The Biggest Loser is not going to happen in real life. Unfortunately a good number of people don't believe it until they live it. One day you will tell a poster the same thing.
It's starting to make more sense now. I'm a very impatient person and I was trying to lose 90 pounds in less than a year, but I will just have to be patient. I think I can accept 1-2 pounds a week now that I'm more knowledgeable. I will definitely start weighing myself every two weeks instead of every week and start strength training. I think that will help.3 -
Sounds like a good plan! Enjoy the process!1
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canadianlbs wrote: »I know.. I was just surprised that this week I only lost 1 pound.
i can see that if the first few weeks set you up with the expectation of 5 pounds a week. also if (reading between the lines here) you've been 'pushing' yourself to a point that feels unsustainable for a much longer haul than you thought it was going to be.
but all the stuff others have said. it's hard to recalibrate your expectations, but another way to look at it is: the fast water loss at first doesn't really 'count' in a way. it masks what your body is doing with fat. now that you're suddenly only a pound down, you have more reliable confirmation that you really are starting to work your way through the fat.
That makes sense. I've been caught up in the hype of trying to lose 20 pounds this month like others have on YouTube. I know it's a little excessive to lose that much weight in that amount of time.. I just thought it was doable. Thanks for your comment.
We tell people over and over and over and over that what you see on YouTube or Instagram or The Biggest Loser is not going to happen in real life. Unfortunately a good number of people don't believe it until they live it. One day you will tell a poster the same thing.
It's starting to make more sense now. I'm a very impatient person and I was trying to lose 90 pounds in less than a year, but I will just have to be patient. I think I can accept 1-2 pounds a week now that I'm more knowledgeable. I will definitely start weighing myself every two weeks instead of every week and start strength training. I think that will help.
Weekly weigh in is hardly unreasonable, just expect some up and down due to salt, TOM, etc. Most of your weight loss will come from controlling your 'calories in', make sure you are weighing daily there.1 -
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Believe me, i feel the same way as you (as i need ultimately lose about 100 lb total) I was getting frustrated with how little I lost after watching calories(with macros), drinking a lot of water, and working out like a fiend.
The insanity program is quite a lot of work, and builds quite some muscle tone so I wouldn't be suprised your muscles are developing. You should seriously make sure to keep track of your measuring and even track your military body fat % too. I swear i was wondering why i wasn't dropping for a month now, but then come to find my measurements are quite different. It sucks considering we both have a bit of way to go, but we can do this! This will only help our metabolism get better at burning for the long run
edit: if you want you can try this: http://www.fat2fittools.com/tools/mbf/ (military body fat tool) and keep track of your lean body mass and pounds of fat- to see how they change2 -
Believe me, i feel the same way as you (as i need ultimately lose about 100 lb total) I was getting frustrated with how little I lost after watching calories(with macros), drinking a lot of water, and working out like a fiend.
The insanity program is quite a lot of work, and builds quite some muscle tone so I wouldn't be suprised your muscles are developing. You should seriously make sure to keep track of your measuring and even track your military body fat % too. I swear i was wondering why i wasn't dropping for a month now, but then come to find my measurements are quite different. It sucks considering we both have a bit of way to go, but we can do this! This will only help our metabolism get better at burning for the long run
edit: if you want you can try this: http://www.fat2fittools.com/tools/mbf/ (military body fat tool) and keep track of your lean body mass and pounds of fat- to see how they change
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