Disapointing first week

annmarie_148
annmarie_148 Posts: 8
edited October 7 in Health and Weight Loss
Iv had a disapointing first week although i had a few naughty items i still managed to keep 300 cals under my weekly target im guttered that i only lost 0.7lb :yawn: i also went spinning and did two, hour long sessions on the wii fit guttered.com hopefully this week will be my week.
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  • astepp01
    astepp01 Posts: 4
    Don't give up! :) You can do it!
  • annmarie_148
    annmarie_148 Posts: 8
    Thanks i hope so :)
  • SoliQ
    SoliQ Posts: 158 Member
    First rule for me PATIENCE !! Don't give up it!!!!:flowerforyou:
  • Jo120522
    Jo120522 Posts: 44 Member
    Stick with it as i had a very slow first few weeks and i am still here since July! I think that slow and steady is better as it tends to stay off but i totally understand how you feel as i felt like this when i was going through this.

    Best of luck and i hope that things start going in the right direction for you
  • LastPyro
    LastPyro Posts: 7 Member
    https://www.facebook.com/BodyRock.Tv :)
  • annmarie_148
    annmarie_148 Posts: 8
    Thanks all for the support
  • billsica
    billsica Posts: 4,741 Member
    Congrats on the 0.7 lbs.

    You could just have water weight, or a whole ton of whatevers.
  • cheshirequeen
    cheshirequeen Posts: 1,324 Member
    dont worry. i had 25 pounds to lose and it seemed like forever, it took 6 months. I have been maintaining now for 8 months. you can do this.:flowerforyou:
  • grapenutSF
    grapenutSF Posts: 648 Member
    Settle in for the long haul, Sista. Try to suspend judgment for a while and just learn what works for you.
  • amymeenieminymo
    amymeenieminymo Posts: 2,394 Member
    Hang in there....often times when starting a new exercise regime, your muscles tent to retain water to repair themselves as they are not used to being worked.
  • chopsewyee
    chopsewyee Posts: 2
    Keep pushing through! When I first started working out about 3 weeks ago, I heard over and over again that it takes a good 10-15 solid 30-45 minute work outs and really watching your food intake to notice a slight change. It may be a little discouraging now (I'm in the same boat) but after a good month you should see a noticable change :) Keep it up!! I wish you the best!
  • Strobins05
    Strobins05 Posts: 716
    You are just getting started so time will tell shortly! Love your attitude of excitement regarding this journey, ALWAYS keep that! Make it great!
  • amaried621
    amaried621 Posts: 260 Member
    It's tough, just give your body time to adjust to the eating better and exercising. Losing weight slowly is better than losing it faster. Just keep doing what you are doing and be patient. The fact that you are down 0.7lbs is great because it is a loss. We all want to drop the weight fast but that isn't realistic and sometimes not healthy. I don't know what you are eating but if you are consuming a lot of sugar you may want to eat less of that, and sodium too. Keep an eye on more things than just your calories.
  • hiker282
    hiker282 Posts: 983 Member
    Hope you're taking measurements. I didn't lose any weight this past week, but over the course of the last two weeks, I have lost over 1/2 an inch from around my middle, increased my calf and bicep size, and lost little bits here and there. Don't make this all about the scale, but about getting leaner, eating better, and feeling better.
  • LorinaLynn
    LorinaLynn Posts: 13,247 Member
    With about 30# to go, an average between .5 and 1 pound a week is perfect. You're right on target. Hold your head up and be proud!
  • annmarie_148
    annmarie_148 Posts: 8
    Thanks
  • vgarza2
    vgarza2 Posts: 9 Member
    Stick with it. Don't get discouraged. :flowerforyou:
  • annmarie_148
    annmarie_148 Posts: 8
    I never before i started but i have taken them down today so hopefully i see a difference in the future thanks
  • yoshi91610
    yoshi91610 Posts: 177 Member
    there is a saying that "it didn't come on overnight and it won't leave overnight" And it's true. 0.7 pounds is a great start! Healthy weightloss is what's going to make a difference in the end. Great job really, and keep it up, it will add up to a fantastic loss!
  • littlebuddy84
    littlebuddy84 Posts: 995 Member
    Don't give up u'll do it, it just takes time.
  • SabrinaAbney
    SabrinaAbney Posts: 22
    You really should have all the calories MFP has set up for you. Your body will think you are starving a will store fat.. Learned this one myself.
  • suavequeen
    suavequeen Posts: 273 Member
    Success is achieved and maintained by those who try-and keep trying... Guess what? You are that person who will succeed..
  • annmarie_148
    annmarie_148 Posts: 8
    Thank you everyone for your advise and support
  • MinnieInMaine
    MinnieInMaine Posts: 6,400 Member
    With about 30# to go, an average between .5 and 1 pound a week is perfect. You're right on target. Hold your head up and be proud!

    THIS!!

    And no more negative talk! A loss is a loss!!
    That said, water weight is a major factor on the scale. Make sure you're tracking your sodium and getting plenty of fluids, especially on your active and high sodium intake days. Time of the month is a factor. Also adding or increasing exercise can cause water gain as well - the muscles will retain fluid as part of their healing process. Once you've been doing this for a week or two, that should balance out but keep it in mind for any time you increase your activity or have a changing (like adding strength training or starting to run). Basically any time your muscles are sore, they're retaining water.
  • TerresaJ
    TerresaJ Posts: 187 Member
    Give your body time to adjust. Keep it up!!!!! You won't be sorry!!!! :)
  • flabulous4
    flabulous4 Posts: 599 Member
    Don't just listen to the scale. Take your measurements and see how your clothes feel. I've had plateaus of a few weeks with no weight loss but have lost inches from waist and hips.
  • MaximalLife
    MaximalLife Posts: 2,447 Member
    Iv had a disapointing first week although i had a few naughty items i still managed to keep 300 cals under my weekly target im guttered that i only lost 0.7lb :yawn: i also went spinning and did two, hour long sessions on the wii fit guttered.com hopefully this week will be my week.
    Actually, that's good.
    What were you expecting? By this time next year you'll be down over 36 lbs.
    That's close to your goal.

    And because you lost the weight cleanly, most of the loss will be fat.
    Stay with it and think long term.
  • Alexabarocas
    Alexabarocas Posts: 41
    Like it's been said, patience is always key. It takes time for your body to adjust to everything you're doing. And if you keep it up, you'll certainly see results! Remember to keep your water intake up! That also plays a huge factor.
    Be proud that you're even trying, most people don't even get to that step.
  • ANeWcRe8N
    ANeWcRe8N Posts: 1,180 Member
    dont give up.. any loss is better than a gain.:wink:
  • ChristineDiet
    ChristineDiet Posts: 719 Member
    Be happy that you lost something, if you had been 'naughty' you could have gained. congrats on the loss. x
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