Workout but no weight loss?

Does anyone notice that when they first start working out they do not see a change in the scale? Everytime I start working out, I do not drop pounds, which frustrates me to the point that I don't want to do it. I am finally losing and NOT working out. Has anyone had this happen? What did you do to get past it? Please help!

OMG yes. This is exactly what I'm going through right now. I have been doing all different exercises, walking, running, lifting weights, exercise DVDs, etc. NOTHING. I think I gained muscle mass perhaps? As another poster said to me, just keep going and it will shift. Although I have not "lost" this week, my clothes do feel better, which is also important.

I only weigh myself on Wednesdays for this exact reason. I get very discouraged if I don't see results and so I have been keeping the scale in the upstairs bathroom, I have to remember I am not just doing this for my weight (hopefully loss) but I am also doing this for my health and for my kids.

Hang in there hunne!

Well, my scale seems to keep going up no matter what I do, but I really think it's muscle because I'm eating right and working out. I'll take muscle anyday. Everyone's right. Stop worrying about the numbers. If you know you look good but you see the numbers going up then it has to be muscle.

Hi, I just posted a similar topic. I am going through the same thing, but mentally I have to keep telling myself that I am doing the right things and that's all that matters. This is a lifestyle change and exercising is an essential piece. I've decided to start taking my measurements and spending less time on the scale. For example, I gained 3 lbs despite working out and eating right...however, I all my clothes are getting baggy and this morning I was able to pull a pair of jeans off my hips without unbuttoning them. Just last week, I couldn't do that. So, I know my efforts are paying off, just not on the scale...which I know is VERY frustrating.

Don't go by just scales. Take measurements and pictures and you will see the progress. Since Jan I've lost 7 lbs which doesn't sound like much but I've gone from being able to wear loose 38 pants I'm now in 34s, inches down everywhere and I LOOK thinner where I need to and thicker where I need to.

Throw that scale away, it's not at all an accurate measure...especially if you've just started working out. Honestly, I've stopped looking at mine since I've been doing P90X. When you are gaining muscle the scale is not your friend...lol!

Here's one of my favorite articles that explain weight gain at the start of a new program. Check it out and see if it may explain what is going on....let me know if you have any other questions

https://www.turbokick.com/wblog/?p=709

Generally speaking, your body composition make-up is changing. What does that mean? Well, you are made up of bones, blood, muscle, fat, etc. You are changing the fat and muscle that are in your body. Muscle weighs more than fat given two equal measurements, e.g. 1 cup. So, 1 cup of fat would weigh less than 1 cup of muscle. When you begin to exercise, you muscles begin to grow and the fat is used. You end up changing your body composition with more muscle and less fat. During the initial start up period, you may not see a change in weight or you may even gain a few pounds. This is because your metabolism hasn't really caught up with your new physical demands. After a few weeks, you will see the pounds (fat pounds) begin to come off. The best way to see if your dieting/exercise progam is working, is to measure yourself with tape. You may not be losing weight, however you may be changing your body composition.

I'm having the same issue. The scale seems to be going up even though I'm lifting 3x a week and doing cardio at least 4x a week.