why am i not losing?
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mitzhogue
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okay, so i've been at or under my calories for a week now, walking every day.. but instead of losing my 1 pound, i've gained 2..... what's going on here?
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Body may be adjusting... muscles building to accommodate walking routine, etc.
Don't fret, stay with it and make sure you consume at least 1200 calories a day to stay above "starving".
Good luck and God speed~!0 -
1) your very first week isn't really a good basis to judge. it didn't take a week to put on the weight, it won't take a week to take it off.
2) 2lbs is a minor fluctuation that could be a result of water, your time of the month, or any number of things. you'll find a lot of folks here don't really pay too much attention to that small of a weight loss/gain.
3) since your diary is closed, I can't tell but my guess is you either are eating too little or you don't have the appropriate calorie deficit built into your plan or you aren't working out enough or you are eating the wrong foods. Or combination of all of those.0 -
How much under have you been?
Have you been missing hidden calories or not burning as much as you think you are?
It can be water weight.
How often do you weigh yourself?0 -
every other day...0
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Water retention.0
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i messed up on saturday... and i know that usually doesn't show until a couple days after.. so maybe that's what it is. it must be the exercise though, because i can lose weight when i just cut calories... i dunno. i feel better.. that's a good thing.0
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:explode: so many undereaters
what is your cal range, how much are you consuming.
you probably arent eating enough... im losing at 1900.... use this http://scoobysworkshop.com/accurate-calorie-calculator/0 -
okay, so i've been at or under my calories for a week now, walking every day.. but instead of losing my 1 pound, i've gained 2..... what's going on here?
What's your calorie limit?0 -
I'd like to know too....Im up 5 pounds. Ive been exercising everyday and staying within my calories. Its very frustrating! ive worked to hard for the scale to go the other way0
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To really be able to help you have to provide alot more info and opening diary would be a big help!
But in lieu of that......
Min calories is 1200 net, that's after exercise...
8 cups of water
Limit sodium, fat and simple carbs - junk food and fast food
Increase Protein, fiber and complex carbs
Increase exercise Frequency, Itensity and Time as often as you can...
Be patient and take measurements, don't just rely on the scale.
Best of luck!!!0 -
give yourself a MONTH if healthy eating, and work outs. THEN step on the scale, or, see how loose your pants are fitting0
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You may not be eating enough calories. I try to eat at least 1500/day, even on days I don't excercise. Drink at least 8 cups of water/day, and make sure you're eating enough calories.0
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okay, so i've been at or under my calories for a week now, walking every day.. but instead of losing my 1 pound, i've gained 2..... what's going on here?
Also, I had to tweak my input to find my zone. Just don't get discouraged.
Make sure your exercise burn rates and activity levels are right, Give it a few months, then let's see where you are.
It's not a race, but just keep punching - never say die!0 -
Quite often I have noticed I will gain right before i lose. My stomach will be bloated. And all of a sudden it goes down ( weight and bloating).0
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It can be many things
Water weight
Not measuring correctly your food
Under eating+ over training
Constipated
Normal fluctuations0 -
Remember muscle weighs more than fat, so if you're gaining weight it could be muscle. Take your measurements and record them once a week. If you don't lose weight but lose inches it will be encouraging.0
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bump0
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Only weigh monthly. Instead measure weekly and log. My scale did not move for two months but I was losing and half inch or an inch a week. The scale can be a demotivating because it does not tell the whole story.0
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you migt not be eating enough calories, I would check out this group, there is a lot of good information
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/3817-eat-more-to-weigh-less0 -
unlocked... looking back.. maybe i haven't done as well as i thought i did.. it's still progress though0
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