What Happened????
swissmiss1952
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I started with MYP two weeks ago today.... I ate exactly the 1200 recommended calories, water and 5 days of exercise. The first week, I lost 5.5 lbs. Today, the second week weigh in, I had put on 2 lbs. What happened? I did not change a thing, I have been very diligent. It was quite disappointing.
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More then likely you have gained due to muscle growth, muscle weighs more then fat. Don't get discouraged, stick with it, you will see results! Good job!0
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More then likely you have gained due to muscle growth, muscle weighs more then fat. Don't get discouraged, stick with it, you will see results! Good job!
This is incorrect. You did not gain 2 lbs of muscle in 1 week.
Most likely the large loss you saw the first week was mostly water weight. And it's normal for weight to fluctuate that way, especially when exercising.
As for overall advice, 1200 calories seems like quite a low calorie goal and is usually not very sustainable in the long-term. I would consider setting your MFP goal to lose 1 lb per week if you haven't already done so. This will allow you to eat more to fuel your workouts and get all of the nutrients your body needs to function. Also, eat back your exercise calories, especially if you choose to stay at 1200 calories per day.0 -
More then likely you have gained due to muscle growth, muscle weighs more then fat. Don't get discouraged, stick with it, you will see results! Good job!
This is incorrect. You did not gain 2 lbs of muscle in 1 week.
Most likely the large loss you saw the first week was mostly water weight. And it's normal for weight to fluctuate that way, especially when exercising.
As for overall advice, 1200 calories seems like quite a low calorie goal and is usually not very sustainable in the long-term. I would consider setting your MFP goal to lose 1 lb per week if you haven't already done so. This will allow you to eat more to fuel your workouts and get all of the nutrients your body needs to function. Also, eat back your exercise calories, especially if you choose to stay at 1200 calories per day.
This is good advice.0 -
Did you weigh yourself at the same time, wearing the same clothes each time? Your weight fluctuates during the day .
Damn...if my husband could gain 2 lbs of muscle in one week ( or even two) he would be thrilled!0 -
Yes, I did weigh myself at the same time. I am not giving up, and will see what next week brings. I did up my water intake, and I did not know about eating back your exercise calories. I will try that for sure. Thanks......0
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Did you weigh yourself at the same time, wearing the same clothes each time? Your weight fluctuates during the day .
Damn...if my husband could gain 2 lbs of muscle in one week ( or even two) he would be thrilled!
Anyone would be, because it's impossible!
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More then likely you have gained due to muscle growth, muscle weighs more then fat. Don't get discouraged, stick with it, you will see results! Good job!
This is incorrect. You did not gain 2 lbs of muscle in 1 week.
Most likely the large loss you saw the first week was mostly water weight. And it's normal for weight to fluctuate that way, especially when exercising.
As for overall advice, 1200 calories seems like quite a low calorie goal and is usually not very sustainable in the long-term. I would consider setting your MFP goal to lose 1 lb per week if you haven't already done so. This will allow you to eat more to fuel your workouts and get all of the nutrients your body needs to function. Also, eat back your exercise calories, especially if you choose to stay at 1200 calories per day.
This is good advice.
I agree. This is very good advice.0 -
I concur. :drinker:More then likely you have gained due to muscle growth, muscle weighs more then fat. Don't get discouraged, stick with it, you will see results! Good job!
This is incorrect. You did not gain 2 lbs of muscle in 1 week.
Most likely the large loss you saw the first week was mostly water weight. And it's normal for weight to fluctuate that way, especially when exercising.
As for overall advice, 1200 calories seems like quite a low calorie goal and is usually not very sustainable in the long-term. I would consider setting your MFP goal to lose 1 lb per week if you haven't already done so. This will allow you to eat more to fuel your workouts and get all of the nutrients your body needs to function. Also, eat back your exercise calories, especially if you choose to stay at 1200 calories per day.
This is good advice.
I agree. This is very good advice.0 -
Muscle retains water as it heals. I gained weight after I started working out.0
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Your body is also adjusting to changes and some people may actually see a slight gain initially as your body adjusts to the new changes. Remember, its also about living healthier and better. Keep it up!0
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I drank 16 ounces of water and gained a pound of muscle right after.0
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awesome advice. and muscle does not weight more then fat. weight is weight. it's all the same. i'm guessing you gained weight from water weight, you should try relaxing in a sauna. lol0
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I started with MYP two weeks ago today.... I ate exactly the 1200 recommended calories, water and 5 days of exercise. The first week, I lost 5.5 lbs. Today, the second week weigh in, I had put on 2 lbs. What happened? I did not change a thing, I have been very diligent. It was quite disappointing.
It's just water weight.
It happens to us all. Just stick with it!0 -
More then likely you have gained due to muscle growth, muscle weighs more then fat. Don't get discouraged, stick with it, you will see results! Good job!
This is incorrect. You did not gain 2 lbs of muscle in 1 week.
Most likely the large loss you saw the first week was mostly water weight. And it's normal for weight to fluctuate that way, especially when exercising.
As for overall advice, 1200 calories seems like quite a low calorie goal and is usually not very sustainable in the long-term. I would consider setting your MFP goal to lose 1 lb per week if you haven't already done so. This will allow you to eat more to fuel your workouts and get all of the nutrients your body needs to function. Also, eat back your exercise calories, especially if you choose to stay at 1200 calories per day.
This! ---It happens all the time. That's why when I start a new program, I wait at least two weeks to weigh in. The second week is usually disappointing. Next week should be better and weight loss should happen at a lower but steadier weight...Just watch sodium intake.
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check your sodium intake and lower it to below 1500 per day, watch weight drop!0
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I drank 16 ounces of water and gained a pound of muscle right after.
I just went to the bathroom, and lost .6 pounds of muscle.0 -
I drank 16 ounces of water and gained a pound of muscle right after.
I just went to the bathroom, and lost .6 pounds of muscle.
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Yes that advice is very reasonable sounding. Alo if you are about to stat
r your time of the month that can change things too due to excess water retaining and such. Keep going you will break through it.0 -
I have read if you don't eat enough your body goes into starvation mode maybe that is what happened?0
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I started the same, as in eating 1200 a day. Then soon found that once I increased my calories by 100 or 200 a day, not only did the scale start moving, but I felt sooo much better. Did you take your measurements? You'll lose a ton of inches faster than you'll go down on the scale. Stay with it, and vary your food and exercise to keep your body guessing.
Good luck!! you can do it!!0 -
More then likely you have gained due to muscle growth, muscle weighs more then fat. Don't get discouraged, stick with it, you will see results! Good job!
Muscle does not weigh more than fat, a pound is a pound is a pound. This has become one of my biggest pet peeves.0 -
I started the same, as in eating 1200 a day. Then soon found that once I increased my calories by 100 or 200 a day, not only did the scale start moving, but I felt sooo much better. Did you take your measurements? You'll lose a ton of inches faster than you'll go down on the scale. Stay with it, and vary your food and exercise to keep your body guessing.
Good luck!! you can do it!!
THIS!!! And this isn't a race, you may not lose every week. Remind yourself of the changes that you have made. Measure all, invest in a food scale.0 -
Muscle weighs more than fat, by volume.More then likely you have gained due to muscle growth, muscle weighs more then fat. Don't get discouraged, stick with it, you will see results! Good job!
Muscle does not weigh more than fat, a pound is a pound is a pound. This has become one of my biggest pet peeves.
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Well... muscle weighs more than fat per volume, it's denser tissue. But yes, a pound is a pound is a pound. And while you will not have gained two pounds of muscle in a week, your muscles - and other tissues - very well may be hanging onto 2 pounds of water. Watch your overall trend and don't sweat quick losses OR gains of 2 - 3 pounds. I have a body composition monitor and using a table I set up, I see how many actual pounds (not just %) fat and skeletal muscle it thinks I have, and then the remaining pounds of "other" weight - and THAT number fluctuates regularly between 61 and more than 64 pounds, depending on time of the month, if I've been drinking alcohol or eating salty food, etc. So focus on how good you feel, not on the number on the scale, and TAKE YOUR MEASUREMENTS - losing inches is phenomenally motivating and far more important than pounds with regard to giving you a picture of actual fat loss. I would also recommend setting your calorie intake to a pound-a-week loss for your goal, in case you haven't already. YOu do NOT want to be "under" a 2-pound-a-week food deficit, but it's fine to be under the former, and fine not to "eat back" exercise calories at that level (unless you have burned more than about 500 in a session, in which case getting an extra 150 - 200 cal snack is a really good idea)0
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If I ate my exercise cals back it wouldn't help as I have around 40lbs to lose. I'll do that when I have 10lbs to lose so I guess it depends on the amount of weight you would like to change as to how you deal with the exercise calories.
The type of food you eat is a major factor, not all weeks contain the same sort of 1200 cals. For example, I've had a week of birthdays and cakes and BBQ's and all the stuff that goes with that. My calories have been the same but the food very different and I've been happy to stay the same this week. Next week, I will probably drop 2lb with a combination of not so much bread and salt and not so much cake! Take note of the types of foods you are eating and see if they have an impact. 0 -
Well, feel like I just got chewed a new one, I suppose I misspoke or did not go into detail, guess I should have. It is probably just water retention, not muscle gain. But still don't get discouraged, just keep up the good work, hopefully the scale will be nicer next week. Good luck to you.0
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There is no shame in learning better information. I have read this thread three times and cannot find an instance of you getting "chewed a new one." Pointing out incorrect information is good for everyone. Expressing a pet peeve is less useful to the community, but still not a personal slight to you.Well, feel like I just got chewed a new one, I suppose I misspoke or did not go into detail, guess I should have.
You seem to be genuinely encouraging people. And you have lost over 100 pounds! You are doing something (probably many things) right. Don't take online disagreement personally. Keep posting. Your input is needed.0 -
just keep up with the plan and continue your workouts.. things go up and down sometimes .. theres been times i stepped on the scale and it was five lbs up ..yikes!!! i didnt get freaked out but did pay attention more to what i was doing in a day with food and activity ect .. it always came back off0
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There is no shame in learning better information. I have read this thread three times and cannot find an instance of you getting "chewed a new one." Pointing out incorrect information is good for everyone. Expressing a pet peeve is less useful to the community, but still not a personal slight to you.Well, feel like I just got chewed a new one, I suppose I misspoke or did not go into detail, guess I should have.
You seem to be genuinely encouraging people. And you have lost over 100 pounds! You are doing something (probably many things) right. Don't take online disagreement personally. Keep posting. Your input is needed.
I agree with Kenneth. I don't think anyone meant to make you feel bad. I know I certainly didn't.0 -
More then likely you have gained due to muscle growth, muscle weighs more then fat. Don't get discouraged, stick with it, you will see results! Good job!
Muscle does not weigh more than fat, a pound is a pound is a pound. This has become one of my biggest pet peeves.
And bricks do not weigh more than feathers. A pound is a pound is a pound. Stupid argument. Per volume Muscle DOES weigh more than fat. But people shouldn't have to add in the caveat "per volume" just to ensure people don't get thier knickers in a knot!0
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