stephanie1133

This! Patience!

Often times companies round up the total calories in a product to make it an even number like 110, or 245 rather than 123 (you get the idea). You will see it for yourself if you look at packages and do the math. Sooooo, the database goes off of what the packages says, therefore I would think that is where the discrepancy…

I wouldn't say naive, but perhaps in denial. A person can very easily undo an entire week's worth of deficit in a weekend! I suggest logging every single day, every single bite, and being honest with yourself. If you don't make changes, you won't see changes! Best of luck!

Like others said, lifting DOES burn calories. If it were ME, I'd cut a couple hundred calories and just keep doing the exercise you already are.

Doctors are stupid when it comes to stuff like this (IMO). LIFT and do cardio only if you have time. Chances are you are retaining lots of water from your new program, with perhaps a small amount of newbie muscle gain! SO YAY FOR YOU! Keep it up, those extra pounds will fall away and you will start looking leaner.…

Dang girl! Great job!

You look fantastic! Great job!

You SHOULD be proud! AMAZING! And inspiring! You are gorgeous!

Definitely this! I have experienced this myself! And ANY time I do a hard core workout I retain water, a couple pounds sometimes! Then it will come off in a big whoosh. The scale will catch up! If you feel good at this exercise level, I would not cut back. I think you are doing great!

Not weird at all actually. But you did state you didn't know your starting weight for sure, so you really don't know how much you've lost.

I suggest telling him how you feel. Maybe he has noticed but he's afraid if he comments that you will take it the wrong way. Or maybe since he sees you every day it's kind of gone over his head. Or maybe he's a total doucher, I don't know! Better to talk about it with him than to stew!

If your starting weight was a guess, then you don't really know how much you've lost pound wise. If you've lost inches, you've lost fat.

If it has calories, I count it.

This is a good idea! I am the opposite though, I can't stand going to bed full. If it were me I'd just tough it out and go to bed. BUT if you really need to eat, just plan for those calories!

I echo the posts suggesting upper body workouts. Strict diet. 9 pounds in 5 months, no problem. I was sidelined with in injury, a couple months back, for about 8 weeks -- still lost just the same amount as when I was working out because I adjusted my calories.

Totally agree! Those little things can add up quick, especially with calorie dense foods like cheese, nuts, etc. It can definitely be the difference between being in a deficit, and not! When people get stubborn about things like that and they aren't willing to change, chances are they won't be seeing a change either.

I'm 5'6", I notice them when I got into the 160s. It's funny how some places get boney and some places still have so much fat. I can see my ribs, but I'm nowhere close to seeing my hip bones!

I have had drinks throughout the entire time I've been losing weight. I've recently switched to Jack and Coke Zero, just for calorie minimization. I do have to make sure I'm not hungry when I drink though, otherwise I end up pigging out.

This exactly!

If you are truly in a deficit, you are not gaining FAT. The scale may be reflecting water weight, however. Weight loss doesn't happen in a linear fashion, patience and time are needed.

A person cannot gain fat in a calorie deficit, not possible. You do not have to eat your exercise calories back in order to lose weight. These are simple facts, not my opinions. A person may see the scale go up even though they are in a calorie deficit (water weight), but they have not gained fat. The argument of whether…

I've had something kind of similar happen, except it was extremely strong perfume which immediately triggered an asthma attack. I moved (after I went and took my inhaler). It's just not worth it to me go complain to staff, or to confront a total stranger.

Are you sore at all? If your calories are in check, it's most likely water retention. Very common. It will subside.

30 pounds is amazing! Great job! Hard to say about when you will see a difference. That is kind of different for everyone. If a person has quite a lot to lose, it may take longer! But I guaruntee you there is a difference in your body after a 30 pound loss. You see yourself every single day so it can be hard to see.…

If your husband mocks and ridicules you, there are bigger problems going on than just him being unsupportive of you diet! I think a sit down, serious talk, is in order.

Admittedly I haven't been at this for a year yet, but I do meet your weight requirement (just under 80 pounds lost). I lift 3 times a week; times vary -- usually around a half hour though. My cardio has become more sporadic as I've found it doesn't help with weight loss so much as it just aids in my overall health. Maybe 3…

All of my reasons are shallow. The healthy benefits are basically a happy side effect. All kidding aside, of course it's about health, but it has mainly been spurred by vanity.

I like this! Weight loss is much more about commitment than motivation. Motivation comes and goes over the weeks and months. You can't depend on motivation to get you through the rough patches you just have to commit and keep going.

I'm pretty sure if it is your own birthday that the cake and ice cream are actually calorie-free! Happy (late) birthday! :flowerforyou:

I've yet to come across anything reputable that indicates spot reducing is possible. Unfortuntaly your body takes the fat from where it likes; as far as I know anyway. Chances are, as you lose more fat and get leaner, you stomach will go down. I realize that doesn't really help you any, but I can commiserate! My stomach is…