Havent lost yet :(

annaebs
annaebs Posts: 5
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Ive been sticking to the plan and exercising more then i ever have before and still havent lost any weight. When i look in the mirror I can see a difference but the scale is saying otherwise ... needless to say its pissing me off hahaha .. maybe from gaining muscle im not sure ?

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  • krisiepoo
    krisiepoo Posts: 710 Member
    Use body measurements instead of and in addition to the scale. Lots of time our bodies will hold onto water when we exercise which will show as a weight increase but our measurements and body fat %'s are getting smaller. Look for some NSV (non scale victories) too!
  • annaebs
    annaebs Posts: 5
    THanks that makes me feel much better! Im gonna go home n measure today! Its just nice to see when all your hard work is paying off so i think ill put away the scale and bust out the measuring tape haha
  • ClairBears84
    ClairBears84 Posts: 531 Member
    hey there! Rest Assure that muscle weighs more than fat! and if you can see the difference then its a good sign! I have only lost 6.5kg
    however i have lost 37.5cm! Stay strong and keep at it! x
  • historygirldd
    historygirldd Posts: 209 Member
    You said your body is changing. Forget the scale. I do weigh on mine, but that is not the sole source of information for my weightloss journey. I look at measurements, how clothing fits (a big one for me) and other NSVs like I ran further today than before etc.

    If your body is changing, it is working, just keep working it.
  • annaebs
    annaebs Posts: 5
    Thanks Clair!!!
  • abnerner
    abnerner Posts: 452 Member
    We put to much importance on that number! If you can see a difference and you feel good, than who cares about a number!!
  • rachellem86
    rachellem86 Posts: 62 Member
    I haven't lost any weight in 6 weeks, but I have lost several inches around my waist and hips. I weigh once a week, but I also measure once a week as well. Keep it up... once you build up some more lean mass, your body will become more efficient!
  • lindsy721
    lindsy721 Posts: 350 Member
    I agree with others - when weight-lifting is part of your routine, the scale is less reliable for monitoring changes. Use body fat % measurements (most gyms will do them for you for free), measure waist/hips/whatever with tape measure, and go by how your clothes fit.

    One pound of muscle is about 1/3 the *size* of one pound of fat.
  • meeka472
    meeka472 Posts: 283 Member
    If you can see the difference in the mirror and your measurements are going down then you are on the right track. It's just a matter of time 'till the scale reflects it...
  • Jodi_83
    Jodi_83 Posts: 44 Member
    Ive been sticking to the plan and exercising more then i ever have before and still havent lost any weight. When i look in the mirror I can see a difference but the scale is saying otherwise ... needless to say its pissing me off hahaha .. maybe from gaining muscle im not sure ?

    I am exactly the same!! :( it's very frustrating!! It's been almost 4 weeks of low calories and upping my exercise - and the scales aren't moving. Which makes it hard to stay motivated.

    Need to just stick to my tape measure and ignore the scales!
  • Erica27511
    Erica27511 Posts: 490 Member
    hey there! Rest Assure that muscle weighs more than fat!

    Muscle DOES NOT weigh more than fat. A pound is a pound is a pound.
  • krisiepoo
    krisiepoo Posts: 710 Member
    THanks that makes me feel much better! Im gonna go home n measure today! Its just nice to see when all your hard work is paying off so i think ill put away the scale and bust out the measuring tape haha

    YES! It's hard when we bust *kitten* and don't see ANY results but it really sounds like you've got results, just not the scale kind. :)
  • Iron_Maiden
    Iron_Maiden Posts: 326 Member
    I'm in the same situation (and have weight to LOSE in a major way!) however - I feel better! My jeans aren't as tight and I will NOT give up! It will happen. :happy:
  • Nelliebird1430
    Nelliebird1430 Posts: 108
    All depends on how long you've been doing it, and what exercises you've changed up. I started a boot camp a while back and lost NOTHING for over 2 months, and then I finally had a weight change... UP 2 LBS!! But it was muscle taking place of the fat because my measurements were still going down. I would suggest you try measuring yourself every week instead of weighing yourself for the first 3-4 months of a new plan. Don't give up!! Keep going and you'll see the changes happed!!
  • arielian
    arielian Posts: 200
    my clothes fit better and my measurements are getting smaller, the scale is still the same. I still call it success!
  • babesintow
    babesintow Posts: 59
    Sorry but I hate seeing the debate of a pound of fat vs. a pound of muscle. Yes, they weigh the same...but please follow up with a pound of fat takes up more space (pound of fat by volume is more than pound of muscle again by volume) than a pound of muscle. The saying is just a saying to simplify that concept.

    I worked out for about 6 months before I really saw a change on the scale. I wished I had taken more measurements so I would have had more to show for it when I needed a pick me up. I have reach that stage now where I have more muscle vs. fat and I am seeing changes weekly. Stick to it, changes will come. If you have a gym ask a trainer for help it is worth the money.

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