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

a_new_dawn
a_new_dawn Posts: 517 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
(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
    great way to look at it. xx
  • stroken96
    stroken96 Posts: 436 Member
    bump
  • mariposa224
    mariposa224 Posts: 1,241 Member
    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: 245 Member
    Wow that is a great visual
  • Gloria415
    Gloria415 Posts: 30 Member
    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: 994 Member
    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
    great post x
  • Flossykirk
    Flossykirk Posts: 13 Member
    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
    "Like" button!
  • suzclark66
    suzclark66 Posts: 13 Member
    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
    LOVE THIS!!
  • YummyTpn
    YummyTpn Posts: 334 Member
    Wow, that really puts it into perspective, thank you for the great visual!
  • KatrinaG2012
    KatrinaG2012 Posts: 354 Member
    bump
  • btwestra
    btwestra Posts: 6
    thanks for the post...burn the fat!
  • kmkizziar
    kmkizziar Posts: 11
    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
    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: 1,797 Member
    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
    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
    I totally agree,the scale is your worst enemy.....measure yourself, let your clothes be the judge....:wink:
  • kurenaikumo
    kurenaikumo Posts: 271 Member
    That scale on the left makes me want to vomit....
  • LA_proud
    LA_proud Posts: 162 Member
    Thanks for the pix....like all others I needed that today!
  • mookirat
    mookirat Posts: 3
    Thank you, thats given me a bit more motivation as I've been working out like crazy for almost 6 weeks now, yet have only lost 1/2 a pound. Havent noticed much change to my body although my friends have said I'm looking like I've lost weight, I can't see it yet. Thankfully my fitness levels have improved which gives me the kick i need to continue.
  • Smackemdanno
    Smackemdanno Posts: 83 Member
    I have been busting hump for the past 5 weeks with weights and cardio, almost an hour a day with no weight loss. I read a post that said take a week off. I did and kept eating within my goal without exercise and the lifting and the weight is melting off. 2 lbs in 2 days. Granted is may be atrophied muscle a bit but it sure puts a smile on my face each morning I hop on the scale. I think I will do this until I hit another plateau and then pour on the cardio and weights again.
  • DMVButterfly
    DMVButterfly Posts: 169 Member
    i'm going through the same thing now. when i went through the same thing before, i just kept going and eventually the weight came off QUICKLY! you may want to consider playing with your calories (believe it or not, sometimes a day or two of increased calories - by 200 - 300 cals) and then going back to your regular calorie intake will move you out of a plataeu). also, consider changing up your exercise routine - if you now start with cardio and then do weight training - start with weight training and end with cardio. or if you work out for an 1 doing both, then do all cardio and no weight training for a couple of days to a week. you may have tried all of these things already, but these have helped me in the past.
  • DMVButterfly
    DMVButterfly Posts: 169 Member
    THANKS SO MUCH FOR THE PIC!
  • mcrowe1016
    mcrowe1016 Posts: 647 Member
    But which one weighs more??? ::wink wink::
  • GailEMac
    GailEMac Posts: 90 Member
    that's just the motivation I needed. Thanks xxx
  • LookatMeNow8405
    LookatMeNow8405 Posts: 7 Member
    GREAT EXAMPLE!! THANKS
  • slim_photographer
    slim_photographer Posts: 310 Member
    I hear this so much I start to accept it as a fact.
    + I like the way the FAT is reaching into the muscle mass ;)
  • FR89
    FR89 Posts: 186 Member
    That's a great way to look at it.. sometimes you have to see the full picture then the number on the scale... :ohwell:

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