catherine852020 Member

I’m a regular walker, so I’m not sure it would build that much muscle. I’m back to workouts and counting calories, although I’m finding myself to be ravenous! I’m also approaching my mid 30s and I’m not overweight for my height so maybe these are factors. It’s just so frustrating I’ve never moved as much in my life, and I…

I stopped all exercise (apart from walking) and watched my food intake and lost 3lbs! Missing exercise though, so I’m back on it. I might throw my scales out.

I’ve put a new battery in my scales and I’ve lost a pound and a half, so at least that’s something. But still, a long way to go, here’s to measuring everything that passes my lips!

I have been lifting weights, but I know it’s not muscle, my body feels exactly the same.

Thanks for your comments. It’s not possible as a female to put on as much muscle as the scale is saying, also I would have hoped after a month my body might look a tiny bit different. Maybe it’s my age, and my metabolism is slowing down. I’ll try and keep going, it’s very hard not to just give up though. :(

Coming up to nearly a week since I posted this. I’ve been controlling calories more, and trying to be strict. I went on the scales this morning, and I’ve put on another pound. I decided to measure myself instead, according to Fitbit I clocked 10 hours of exercise last week, including walking, circuit training and yoga.…

Thanks so much for this! ,Stress levels: Increased stress = water retention and with water retention comes a spike in scale weight. Sleep: Poor sleep can also increase stress levels = water retention = weight increase on the scale’ I’ve been so stressed today because my cat had to go to the vet, she’s fine. Also haven been…

You are all so right, I will really track my food accurately this week and see if it makes a difference. I think it’s because I know for a fact I, eating less (especially as we are restricted with what we can buy) compared to a few months ago, yet the weight gain is higher. Thanks for your input. :)

I’m going to really watch my food this week and see if it makes a difference. I just don’t understand the big jump, if it was 1 or 2lbs maybe. I just normally feel a bit better round the middle at this point, even if I’ve had a few treats. I feel exactly the same, apart from the fact I can do a couple of extra moves.…

To a certain extent, but not religiously due to the stress of everything going on. But I’m certainly not eating more.