Sorry - need to vent
deadgirl81
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Feel really down today, I stupidly weighed myself this morning (instead of promising I'd only do it on a Friday) only to find I've gained 5lbs back, even though I've been exercising, drinking plenty of water and trying to eat fairly healthy...And to top it all off, either I've shrunk my jeans in the wash, I'm gaining muscles in my thighs or they're just getting fatter coz my jeans are feeling a bit tighter round my thighs! Can't bloody win!!
Sorry to whinge on here, but (cue the violins) I don't like to talk to my few friends that I have about my weight loss as they're all either their ideal weight/size or underweight and I just generally don't like having to burden people with my issues - so, sorry random t'internet people, you're lumped with it instead (its easier to type and not see someone!!)
Sorry to whinge on here, but (cue the violins) I don't like to talk to my few friends that I have about my weight loss as they're all either their ideal weight/size or underweight and I just generally don't like having to burden people with my issues - so, sorry random t'internet people, you're lumped with it instead (its easier to type and not see someone!!)
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Ah that darned scale! When you say "eating fairly healthy" are you logging? If you have a record of eating fewer calories than you burn beieve me it WILL come off. I've had my ups and downs but it helped to visually see that I was hitting my calorie and exercise goals. You retain water when your muscles heal after exercise. And I'm sure those jeans shrunk, hon!0
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I jumped up a couple pounds at the end of the first week I started Jillian Michals. I have the same issue with my pants not fitting over my thighs. Pants that used to fit over them the week before. Same thing with some shirts, the upper arms are really tight. So frustrating! But my boyfriend told me he can feel and see the muscle definition change in my arms and shoulders when he gives me a backrub. I'm chalking it up to muscle gain and crossing my fingers that over time the new muscle will thin out as I lose body fat and get more tone.0
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Remember....muscle weighs more than fat!!!!! You can do this girl! Keep at it and strive to be healthy!0
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Remember....muscle weighs more than fat!!!!! You can do this girl! Keep at it and strive to be healthy!
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Healthy is the way to do it!! :-)0 -
Feel really down today, I stupidly weighed myself this morning (instead of promising I'd only do it on a Friday) only to find I've gained 5lbs back, even though I've been exercising, drinking plenty of water and trying to eat fairly healthy...And to top it all off, either I've shrunk my jeans in the wash, I'm gaining muscles in my thighs or they're just getting fatter coz my jeans are feeling a bit tighter round my thighs! Can't bloody win!!
Sorry to whinge on here, but (cue the violins) I don't like to talk to my few friends that I have about my weight loss as they're all either their ideal weight/size or underweight and I just generally don't like having to burden people with my issues - so, sorry random t'internet people, you're lumped with it instead (its easier to type and not see someone!!)
Chick!! Worry not, the scales are evil. My jeans are always smaller when out of the wash, so don't worry and wait till Friday I'm sure it'll be all good :-) xx0 -
As you're exercising, I would take down measurements also and keep checking them here and there. Often when the scales don't show you what you want to see, the measuring tape does!0
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Don't fret - I've lost over 5 pounds, yet all of my pants still fit tight in the thights and butt. Without measuring myself (which I should and will), I know I've lost inches in my waist - but not my hips. I lost weight in my face as well. As they say - you didn't gain the weight overnight and you won't take it off that way. Take it one day at a time.0
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Ah that darned scale! When you say "eating fairly healthy" are you logging? If you have a record of eating fewer calories than you burn beieve me it WILL come off. I've had my ups and downs but it helped to visually see that I was hitting my calorie and exercise goals. You retain water when your muscles heal after exercise. And I'm sure those jeans shrunk, hon!
I do log my foods, I'm even trying to cut some foods out (Bread mainly) to see if that helps at all, and I'm drinking at least 2 litres of water a day now -worse thing is the jeans I was wearing were my old big jeans, which doesnt fill me with confidence, so I don't even want to try the smaller ones I bought0 -
As you are exercising you are gaining muscle underneath your fat, I find muscle builds a lot faster than fat will burn off. (yeah) When I build muscle in my thighs as I 'm doing now my thighs look bigger than they were before because I still have a ways to go with getting rid of the fat ON TOP of that lovely muscle. It will take time. I was thinking just today that i can't wait for the day when i can wear loose fitting pants, look down and see flowing material, not clinging to fat. Someday this year, someday.0
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Don't be discouraged! All you can do is keep at it, keep eating healthy and being active. From your diary it looks like you are hitting your calorie goals and then some, maybe it is just that you were retaining water or something when you stepped on the scale.
http://www.self.com/fooddiet/blogs/nutritiondata/2010/08/weight-fluctuations-how-much-i.html
"A weight fluctuation of three to five pounds over the course of a day is completely normal and doesn't suggest that you've gained weight."0 -
Ignore the scale. Your weight can fluctuate hugely on a day to day basis. It's related to hydration, bowel contents, a full bladder, menstruation cycle, etc. You're not in this for the day to day variations, but for the long haul. Stick with your plan. Eat well, exercise, drink plenty of water and enjoy the benefits of healthy living. It sounds like you're doing great!0
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I know exactly how you feel, so much so that I've had to get my partner to hide the scale, lol.
Now I'm only allowed it on a Monday morning for a couple of minutes.
I'm still obsessed in my head, but at least I'm not weighing every day & getting depressed.
Of course ask me on Monday........I'll probably be down in the dumps. Again!0 -
I know how you feel. I have been working out and still my clothes don't fit well. It's frustrating, but you have to be patient. Muscle does weigh more than fat so we have to keep that in mind too. Try taking your measurements. Losing inches is sometimes more important than losing weight; I say that I know I'm fretting about all the weight I'm not losing. Try adding more fruits and veggies to your diet or adding something new to your workouts. Maybe your body is craving something new. I know mine is begging me to try Zumba or some other kind of dance workout.
I know you can continue your goals- regardless of what the scale says. It might be frustrating and depressing at times, but you can achieve your goals and fit into your clothes. Another thing to keep in mind too is I'm finding that while I'm out hunting for jeans none of the sizes I have at home fit in the store. I think they are "shrinking" the sizes in stores, but that's just me.
Keep up the amazing work and know that you are beautiful and amazing for coming so far. ^___^0 -
You said you've been drinking tons of water and that will adjust your scale a bit. Dont let it get you down because you're trying to take care of your body and be healthy!!0
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Don't take a single measurement too hard, you need to look at them as trends over a longer period of time. I personally vary in weight greatly daily. Even discounting the fact that most scales are not only inaccurate but somewhat inconsistent, how hydrated you are and how much food is sitting in your digestive system is going to affect that.
For example, after my run two days ago I weighed 177 in the morning, but the yesterday I was at 181.5, and then today I was at 179.5.
And don't think about your weight as much as how you look. If you think you are looking better, who cares what the scale says?0 -
My suggestion would be to back down on the sugar, and add more veggies...0
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Ignore the scale. Your weight can fluctuate hugely on a day to day basis. It's related to hydration, bowel contents, a full bladder, menstruation cycle, etc. You're not in this for the day to day variations, but for the long haul. Stick with your plan. Eat well, exercise, drink plenty of water and enjoy the benefits of healthy living. It sounds like you're doing great!
Beat me to it!
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Took a look at your diary....
You are not eating enough, and your metabolism is no doubt stifled.
You need to eat to goal, and that includes eating back your exercise calories.
MFP has calculated our total calories required each day WITHOUT exercise to lose 1lb per week.
And after we log in our exercises, our calorie limit goes up.
Why?
Because it's telling us to eat our exercise calories.
Large deficits are unhealthy, because while you will lose weight, what's the quality of the weight loss?
In many cases you'll lose lean body mass - MUSCLE - which LOWERS your metabolic rate, making weight loss harder.
Then you have to lower calories even more to compensate, and the cycle continues.
Be smart.
Exercise well both cardio and resistance, and eat back the calories.
The exercise will RAISE your metabolism and burn more fat at rest.0 -
Ignore the scale. Your weight can fluctuate hugely on a day to day basis. It's related to hydration, bowel contents, a full bladder, menstruation cycle, etc. You're not in this for the day to day variations, but for the long haul. Stick with your plan. Eat well, exercise, drink plenty of water and enjoy the benefits of healthy living. It sounds like you're doing great!
Agreed....stick to your plan and do not waiver in the face of minor bumps....0 -
The scale can be really evil for motivation and confidence. Use the scale as a guide, maybe you want to track your body fat percentage more than your weight. I'm getting close to my goal weight and the last measurement I did I found that I didn't lose much fat at all but my body fat percentage had gone down a few percent. Don't get discouraged that the scale was up and just remember that your body may be retaining water or something from the previous night and if you weigh yourself tomorrow morning it might be a few pounds lighter! Fight the urge to weigh yourself more than your once a week (or however often). It can be a motivation killer.0
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Ignore the scale. Your weight can fluctuate hugely on a day to day basis. It's related to hydration, bowel contents, a full bladder, menstruation cycle, etc. You're not in this for the day to day variations, but for the long haul. Stick with your plan. Eat well, exercise, drink plenty of water and enjoy the benefits of healthy living. It sounds like you're doing great!
^^^^^ This is so true. If you are going to give in to the scale, make sure you keep in mind what is going on with your body, especially at certain times of the month due to hormones. Also, like he said, keep bowel content and hydration in mind. Keep up the good work and don't get discouraged.0 -
I took a quick look at your diary & just a couple things I would recommend: try eating back your exercise calories. Many people have had great success doing that. Also, approximately 300 calories a day are drinks (empty calories). Try cutting back on those drinks & incorporate healthier food that will sustain you longer.
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YOU made my day!! I did the same thing last night and I've been bugged all day by the numbers. You did a big workout, you've got extra fluid in your muscles, you've got more muscle than before. There's tons of things that you've got more of than when you started.. EXCEPT FAT Cells!
Keep the faith, it will all come together!0 -
I took a peak at your diary and I think you should eat a bit more and make those extra calories healthy proteins and veggies. Your net calories seems way low to me. Your body will retain water if it isn't getting enough fuel.0
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I went 3 weeks without loosing anything.. and then boom! I dropped 4 lbs in one night...and it started coming off regularly after that.....When the trash pick up comes to your house to get the trash, you be waiting out there and slam these scales in the back of that truck girl! Hang a measuring tape on the back of the bathroom door....then go to Walmart once a month to weigh in..lol0
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^^^^^^^^Ignore the scale. Your weight can fluctuate hugely on a day to day basis. It's related to hydration, bowel contents, a full bladder, menstruation cycle, etc. You're not in this for the day to day variations, but for the long haul. Stick with your plan. Eat well, exercise, drink plenty of water and enjoy the benefits of healthy living. It sounds like you're doing great!
Agreed....stick to your plan and do not waiver in the face of minor bumps....
NOT THIS!
No, you need to change your plan or your ship will sink.
Some days you eat junk, and some days you eat less than 1000 calories.
No offense, but your plan is a program to err.
Starvation diets don't work.
Why?
Because if your calorie deficit is too great you can easily suffer from
loss of muscle mass (slows down your metabolism) and impaired general progress.
You have to find what is right for you but you also need to remember that your body
is a machine and without the right type and amount of fuel there could be problems
either with loss of muscle, loss of energy, less weight loss/plateaus, etc.
Stick with the MFP recommendations.
Break this cycle by going into settings to Update diet/fitness profile.
Set your goals for 1 lb weight loss per week.
NO MORE!
And eat lean meats, low fat dairy, nuts, whole grains, fresh fruits and veggies.
Do both cardio and resistance exercise.
AND EAT BACK YOUR EXERCISE CALORIES!
Remember, this is not a race, and you can reach your goals if you stick to a good plan as recommended on this site.
You have many people here ready to lend support, answer qustions and discuss any challenges.
You can do this.
All Is Possible!0 -
Stick to your plan,your clearly doing the right things as your having a lot of success along the way. A lot of thing's change in between weigh in's,whic is why it is best to not keep jumping on the scales all the time. Besides we are still a while away from Friday. Keep at it and stay positive.0
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My weight can fluctuate as much as 5lbs from one day to the next depending on several things (time of day, water retention, bowel movements, etc.). You want a long-term downward trend. Up on a single weigh in isn't a big deal, you'll typically see that fall off the next time.
Listen to what people are saying about your diet. You have to fuel the fire or it goes out. Our bodies were built to equalize and stay where they are. You have to gradually work your body down. There are no short cuts.
Stick with it! You'll get there.0 -
It's likely just water. Even if you drink a lot of water and eat low sodium, you will still sometimes retain water. Just stick with the plan and it will come off eventually.0
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Weight definitely fluctuates and it does not mean you gained five pounds of fat back!0
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