Need some encouragement! please help!

you don't need to weigh in everyday, i weigh myself once a week, you can do it as often as you are comfortable :flowerforyou:

Don't be so concerned with the number on the scale. Take measurements. Also, weighing in too often can be very discouraging. It's best to do it once every week so, first thing in the morning. My weight fluctuates so much day to day that I was driving myself nuts. I actually don't even own a scale anymore. I've only lost about 6 lbs since I started this last month, but my jeans keep getting baggier Hope that helps :drinker:

My doctor told me to make sure to eat 5 servings of fruits AND 5 servings of vegetables a day. It seems daunting but if you focus on that, you won't be tempted to eat other foods. Just remember, you're going to a long term weight loss, not a quick fix- it's going to take time and be difficult. But nothing worth having ever comes easy!

Gooc luck!

Hey there. When I increase my workouts (especially when I start training for a marathon again) I incorporate soooo much more strength training for my muscles. The first month I always "gain" 3 pounds but my inches on my body always decrease. Around month 2 I notice the weight drop. Stick with it... your body is adjusting to the workouts and change in lifestyle.

Hi TheWay,

Like yourself, i started my diet about a week ago. And I can tell you that weighing yourself everyday will only discourage you. I think we should check once a week like they suggest. Also, if you are exercising so much, you do not have to worry about your weigh as muscles weigh 6 times more than fat so you are getting leaner even though the pounds aren't dropping.

Remember to just hang in there. Don't give up.

ok here's some- even the most aggressive amount our site advises is 2 lbs /week. and in just a couple days, you aleady got there.

give yourself some credit- 2 lbs already is GREAT.

if the scale doesn't encourage you, weigh less often. but understand you are already doing awesome!!!!!!!!so BUCK UP!!!

Legs and behind will fall off on your house stairs.

I did one hour of up and down my house stairs slow mind you resting every up and every down, the 1st month, I only did 18 days of it and quit just stayed with calorie count and morning walk.

The next month a friend told me my diet is fab as my view from behind makes me a new person, my behind and upper legs shrunk just from 18 days of stairs.

I picked it back up, and now months later my legs are slim my behind bony little to work on, on the inside, thighs but into thigh highs now with no over hang on top and no roll down.

I did in house as I looked at myself as too fat to do it in a gym, here to find they are free and work.
Now i add bridges and large hills to my walk 3 times a week, and my house stairs I do daily.
My behind looks great as the pounds fell off, and the firmness came in with ease and comfort.
When I hit plateaus of inches not moving I change the routine, add arm weights to housework, add a brick to my water pack, something to add to the regular workout change it up so the body never knows what we are doing.
I don't weigh in but once a month, I do tape measure weekly, inches don't lie (nether does squeem suit the little so in so)
Stick with it, your worth a healthy happy life.

TTG

Think better faster and I will simply be better all around.

TTG