Scale won't budge!!

Carmiel
Carmiel Posts: 19 Member
edited September 30 in Health and Weight Loss
I have been actively working out for almost 2 months, and watching what I eat/calories counting for about 3 weeks. During the 2 months I've only lost 2lbs!!!! It's very discouraging to get on the scale after working my butt off to continually see the same number on the scale. I need suggestions and advice to get the scale moving...I'm losing my motivation :(

Also, this is baby weight, and the weight is hanging out in my lower body (lower stomach, butt, and thighs).

SN:This is a cross post from the motivation board. After posting I realized that my topic was better suited for this board.

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  • Carmiel
    Carmiel Posts: 19 Member
    Bump...no advice? :ohwell:
  • GreenGettingLean
    GreenGettingLean Posts: 252 Member
    The best advice anyone can give is to stick with it! Also, try putting the scale away for a day and instead measuring yourself in inches or even just how you feel about yourself. Clothes getting a little baggy? Feeling more energized? Do you have more stamina during everyday activities such as climbing the stairs? Don't rely JUST on the scale, it can be very cruel! And if you have increased your workouts, it's very likely you've replaced some fat with muscle anyway, which would explain the apparent non-loss. Food-wise, watch your sodium and drink at least 64 oz of water per day - great for weight loss. Best of luck to you!!!
  • skinnyinnotime
    skinnyinnotime Posts: 4,078 Member
    I have been actively working out for almost 2 months, and watching what I eat/calories counting for about 3 weeks. During the 2 months I've only lost 2lbs!!!! It's very discouraging to get on the scale after working my butt off to continually see the same number on the scale. I need suggestions and advice to get the scale moving...I'm losing my motivation :(

    Also, this is baby weight, and the weight is hanging out in my lower body (lower stomach, butt, and thighs).

    SN:This is a cross post from the motivation board. After posting I realized that my topic was better suited for this board.

    At least you've lost 2 lbs, it's going in the right direction!

    What's your daily calories allowance? How much are you burning through exercise? How often do you work out and what sort of workouts are you doing?

    I recently lost all my babyweight, it is very hard to get rid of, especially if you're not overweight and in the healthy weight range.
  • DontThinkJustRun
    DontThinkJustRun Posts: 248 Member
    You're diary isn't viewable so without specifics about what you're eating, how much you're eating and how much you're exercising there is not a lot of advice to give other than keep it up. 2 lbs is 2 lbs, some people just lose slower than others and there is sometimes no ryme or reason to it.
  • Carmiel
    Carmiel Posts: 19 Member
    I have been actively working out for almost 2 months, and watching what I eat/calories counting for about 3 weeks. During the 2 months I've only lost 2lbs!!!! It's very discouraging to get on the scale after working my butt off to continually see the same number on the scale. I need suggestions and advice to get the scale moving...I'm losing my motivation :(

    Also, this is baby weight, and the weight is hanging out in my lower body (lower stomach, butt, and thighs).

    SN:This is a cross post from the motivation board. After posting I realized that my topic was better suited for this board.

    At least you've lost 2 lbs, it's going in the right direction!

    What's your daily calories allowance? How much are you burning through exercise? How often do you work out and what sort of workouts are you doing?

    I recently lost all my babyweight, it is very hard to get rid of, especially if you're not overweight and in the healthy weight range.


    My MFP daily cal allowance is 1390. I typically stay in the 1200-1300 range. I just did my measurements Monday to better gauge my progress. I work out 5-6 times burning an average of 400 cals per session. My workouts include zumba, elliptical, stationary bike, and strength training. I actually do look and feel lighter, I think that's why I get so disappointed when I get on the scale.
  • Carmiel
    Carmiel Posts: 19 Member
    You're diary isn't viewable so without specifics about what you're eating, how much you're eating and how much you're exercising there is not a lot of advice to give other than keep it up. 2 lbs is 2 lbs, some people just lose slower than others and there is sometimes no ryme or reason to it.


    Sorry. I'll make my dairy viewable. I'm eating b/n 1200-1300 cal per day, and working out 5-6 times per week. My BMI is 26.26, so technically I'm overweight. I only want to lose 15lbs which would put near my pre-pregnancy weight.
  • TK421NotAtPost
    TK421NotAtPost Posts: 512 Member
    When you first start working out, your muscles will hold onto water in response to their increased use. Some of your weight-loss might have been netted out by this water-weight.

    Also, right now you've targeted your protein levels to be 15% of total calories. I would consider increasing that a little bit.
  • Carmiel
    Carmiel Posts: 19 Member
    When you first start working out, your muscles will hold onto water in response to their increased use. Some of your weight-loss might have been netted out by this water-weight.

    Also, right now you've targeted your protein levels to be 15% of total calories. I would consider increasing that a little bit.

    Thanks! I didn't know you could change the percentages.
  • ambermichon
    ambermichon Posts: 404 Member
    STICK with it !!!!!! It will come. I worked out and "watched" what I ate for 2 years then joined MFP because I wasnt losing. After consistently tracking my food and exercise after about 6 weeks I dropped like 8 lbs overnight. Dont give up!
  • DontThinkJustRun
    DontThinkJustRun Posts: 248 Member
    Well...my biggest suggestion would be more veggies, less eating out and less processed foods. But if that's not your thing or that's not sustainable for you then I'd stick with what you're doing. Those last lbs are the hardest and it often just takes time and patience, although a cleaner diet would likely speed things along just in a drop in sodium alone.

    You may also want to increase to 1/2 lb loss for a few weeks to shake things up and then drop it back down.

    Good luck!
  • Carmiel
    Carmiel Posts: 19 Member
    STICK with it !!!!!! It will come. I worked out and "watched" what I ate for 2 years then joined MFP because I wasnt losing. After consistently tracking my food and exercise after about 6 weeks I dropped like 8 lbs overnight. Dont give up!

    Thanks for the encouragement! Over the next 2 weeks I plan to kick it into high gear. Wish me luck!
  • Carmiel
    Carmiel Posts: 19 Member
    Well...my biggest suggestion would be more veggies, less eating out and less processed foods. But if that's not your thing or that's not sustainable for you then I'd stick with what you're doing. Those last lbs are the hardest and it often just takes time and patience, although a cleaner diet would likely speed things along just in a drop in sodium alone.

    You may also want to increase to 1/2 lb loss for a few weeks to shake things up and then drop it back down.

    Good luck!

    Thanks for taking the time to leave addt'l feedback! I'm totally not against eating more veggies and foods prepared at home. I just have yet to find a way to prepare foods that won't perish while I'm on the go (full-time student who commutes 100 miles). I'm definitely going to change to 1/2 loss, and see if I see any changes. Thanks again!
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