Hold up at 5lbs -_-

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SmallBodyBigHeart
SmallBodyBigHeart Posts: 112
edited December 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
So far, on my healthy lifestyle journey I’ve lost 5lbs! Well for the past 2 weeks I’ve been noticing that the scale has not moved…uh oh 0_0. I’ve tried the whole “pig out one day, go back healthy the next day” trick….but that didn’t work. I did change my workout and I change my calorie goal, so I guess patience is the key. I’ve rather be maintain than gaining. But the real question is; why the heck did I stop losing weight after dropping 5lbs….10lbs I understand, but 5lbs I don’t understand.

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  • PinkEarthMama
    PinkEarthMama Posts: 987 Member
    It is hard to say without a peek at your diary.

    Are you getting enough fiber & water?
    Is it approaching that time of the month?
    Are you portioning correctly & logging accurately?
    Are you getting enough sleep?
    Are you eating the right kind of calories?
    Are you eating ENOUGH?

    Two weeks isn't a very long time. You might try measuring yourself right now, and then again in a few weeks.
  • SmallBodyBigHeart
    SmallBodyBigHeart Posts: 112
    Yes to all of those questions execept the one about getting enough sleep....I'm lucky if I get 5hrs....
  • imthelobster
    imthelobster Posts: 179 Member
    How much do you have to lose?
  • imthelobster
    imthelobster Posts: 179 Member
    Two weeks isn't a very long time. You might try measuring yourself right now, and then again in a few weeks.

    Also, this.
  • grubb1019
    grubb1019 Posts: 371 Member
    If you are working out in addition to eating healthier then you may be building muscle. I would focus more on measurements than what the scale is saying. I was stuck at -6 lbs for a couple weeks, but I had a loss of 1 inch around my waist and hips.
  • SmallBodyBigHeart
    SmallBodyBigHeart Posts: 112
    I've taken meaurements and im still the same
  • SmallBodyBigHeart
    SmallBodyBigHeart Posts: 112
    How much do you have to lose?
    15lbs
  • imthelobster
    imthelobster Posts: 179 Member
    Once you get down to the last little bit, it's going to go slower. Make sure your MFP is set to .5lbs/week, and that you really are eating enough. Without being able to see your diary, it's tough to say for sure.
  • SmallBodyBigHeart
    SmallBodyBigHeart Posts: 112
    Once you get down to the last little bit, it's going to go slower. Make sure your MFP is set to .5lbs/week, and that you really are eating enough. Without being able to see your diary, it's tough to say for sure.
    I only track once a week because at the beginning of the week I plan what I'm going to eat everyday.
  • PinkEarthMama
    PinkEarthMama Posts: 987 Member
    Two weeks really isn't long enough to be concerned about..... Keep it up and it will come off1
  • SmallBodyBigHeart
    SmallBodyBigHeart Posts: 112
    Two weeks really isn't long enough to be concerned about..... Keep it up and it will come off1
    Will do. :D
  • mmapags
    mmapags Posts: 8,932 Member
    Once you get down to the last little bit, it's going to go slower. Make sure your MFP is set to .5lbs/week, and that you really are eating enough. Without being able to see your diary, it's tough to say for sure.
    I only track once a week because at the beginning of the week I plan what I'm going to eat everyday.

    You don't have much to lose. It will come off slowly.
  • hailzp
    hailzp Posts: 903 Member
    Two weeks isn't enough time. Try not to worry too much about the scale. Just keep doing what you are doing and it will come off! Patience!
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