Not losing weight

Blakes_mum629
Blakes_mum629 Posts: 3 Member
edited November 2024 in Motivation and Support
Hey all. I know I shouldn’t be focusing on the scale, but here I am. I have been working out consistently for approximately 8 weeks (30-45 mins of cardio followed by 30-45 minutes of weight lifting/strength training) and I haven’t lost a single pound. I have been eating healthy (high protein/low carb) and everything. I know I’ve probably gained some muscle but after this long: how come I’m not losing weight? It’s discouraging and my husband has already lost 20 lbs so he’s not the best to ask. Thanks for your thoughts.

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  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    Have you been weighing and logging your food and eating in a deficit?
  • TerranandKaylynsmommy
    TerranandKaylynsmommy Posts: 321 Member
    TavistockToad wrote: »
    Have you been weighing and logging your food and eating in a deficit?

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  • 88olds
    88olds Posts: 4,545 Member
    Gotta eat in a calorie deficit. Exercise is overrated as a weight loss strategy.
  • talpaengi
    talpaengi Posts: 28 Member
    An additional thing to look at: have you been tracking your measurements? It's possible to lose inches without losing weight.
  • kommodevaran
    kommodevaran Posts: 17,890 Member
    If your goal is weightloss, you have to monitor your weight, no worry.
    Exercise is good for you, but it's not a particularly effective tool for weightloss.
    A healthy diet is good for you, but not what results in weightloss.
    If you eat low carb, you're supposed to eat high fat (not high protein).
    Women don't gain that much muscle in such a short time without really being dedicated.
    People who are successful in things, are the right people to ask for advice on that subject, in my opinion.

    To lose weight, you need a consistent calorie deficit. If you log your food intake correctly, and hit the target MFP gave you at startup, you will lose weight.
  • Blakes_mum629
    Blakes_mum629 Posts: 3 Member
    Yeah, I’ve just started logging my food intake. I didn’t initially because when I used to, I’d forget. this app obviously helps. Do you all count calories or macros? I myself am not a fan of counting calories, but I’m just wondering what works for you. Thanks for all the advice! I truly appreciate it.
  • mortuseon_
    mortuseon_ Posts: 257 Member
    I count both, but if you stick to certain macros they will add up to an equivalent calorie intake, as protein and carbs are ~4kcal/gram and fat is ~9kcal/gram. So you could work out macros appropriate for your TDEE calories minus a deficit (lots of online calculators do that for you alongside calories) and then just stick to those. Does that make sense?
  • Blakes_mum629
    Blakes_mum629 Posts: 3 Member
    That does. Thank you!
  • 100_PROOF_
    100_PROOF_ Posts: 1,168 Member
    If you aren't losing, your not creating a calorie deficit.
    It makes no difference for weight loss if your low carb or not. Calories are what matters for weight loss. Low carb doesn't automatically mean weight loss.
    If you want to lose, create a calorie deficit.
  • LifeWithPie
    LifeWithPie Posts: 552 Member
    Blakes_mum629 wrote: »
    Yeah, I’ve just started logging my food intake. I didn’t initially because when I used to, I’d forget. this app obviously helps. Do you all count calories or macros? I myself am not a fan of counting calories, but I’m just wondering what works for you. Thanks for all the advice! I truly appreciate it.

  • LifeWithPie
    LifeWithPie Posts: 552 Member
    Counting calories
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