Fed up of working out hard but not seeing any weight loss?

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a_new_dawn
a_new_dawn Posts: 517 Member
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(taken from mfp/fb)

"I read posts from people getting discouraged about working out, eating right, but not seeing the scale budge. The scale can be deceiving if you are actively exercising. Your muscles are getting stronger, you are getting trimmer, but the actual "weight" stays the same. This is why! Muscle is denser than fat. Don't get discouraged! You ARE making progress!"

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  • CrazyGraciegirl
    CrazyGraciegirl Posts: 227
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    great way to look at it. xx
  • stroken96
    stroken96 Posts: 436 Member
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    bump
  • mariposa224
    mariposa224 Posts: 1,269 Member
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    Right! Don't get discouraged over a number on a scale, especially when you can see/feel your body changing! Take pictures and measurements!!!!!!
  • scorpiorlr
    scorpiorlr Posts: 341 Member
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    Wow that is a great visual
  • Gloria415
    Gloria415 Posts: 30 Member
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    Thanks for the pix. I really needed that today. I am one of the many people getting discouraged because I don't see the numbers drop but after this pix I don't really care as long as I start shrinking..LOL! Thanks.
  • juicemoogan
    juicemoogan Posts: 999 Member
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    When in doubt... Measure yourself!!

    You would be surprised if the scale hasn't moved but the inches are coming off.. you are doing things right!! :)
  • mummma
    mummma Posts: 402 Member
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    great post x
  • Flossykirk
    Flossykirk Posts: 13 Member
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    I needed this. My numbers don't move very quickly but I am still shrinking! Measuring is the only way I can see progress the past 3 months!!
    Thanks for the reminder!!
  • SlinkyNewMe
    SlinkyNewMe Posts: 213 Member
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    "Like" button!
  • suzclark66
    suzclark66 Posts: 13 Member
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    Wow! I needed that one! People keep telling me I look smaller and I keep telling them I've actually been gaining weight! Thanks for putting it in perspective for me! There have been times I wanted to give up because of it!
  • BeingWiser
    BeingWiser Posts: 65
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    LOVE THIS!!
  • YummyTpn
    YummyTpn Posts: 339 Member
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    Wow, that really puts it into perspective, thank you for the great visual!
  • KatrinaG2012
    KatrinaG2012 Posts: 359 Member
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    bump
  • btwestra
    btwestra Posts: 6
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    thanks for the post...burn the fat!
  • kmkizziar
    kmkizziar Posts: 11
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    So what do you do if you are working hard, consistantly coming in under your calorie goal but still not seeing a difference, scale, mirror or inches? This is what I find discouraging...
    :sad:
  • Gwenski
    Gwenski Posts: 348 Member
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    Thank you, Thank you, Thank you! Finally, a visual to help explain that fat takes up more space than muscle of the same weight... which is what people mean when they incorrectly say "muscle weighs more than fat"
  • leomom72
    leomom72 Posts: 1,798 Member
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    yep..my numbers have been staying the same, and with that, i get annoyed..i wish i had actively measured my inches, but i didnt, but all i know is i can fit into a size 6/8 pant..its true, this pic:drinker:
  • tinam76
    tinam76 Posts: 59 Member
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    i needed to see this today because it was my weigh in day i am only 2 weeks in first week 5 pound loss today 2 pounds going to buy measuring tape. thanks
  • Charisse1011
    Charisse1011 Posts: 84 Member
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    I totally agree,the scale is your worst enemy.....measure yourself, let your clothes be the judge....:wink:
  • kurenaikumo
    kurenaikumo Posts: 271 Member
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    That scale on the left makes me want to vomit....

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