saltqueen99

Losing 9 lbs in one week is extremely unhealthy but it also depends on how much you needed to lose. Whatever it is, it will slow down soon because your body always adapts. And since these things are never sustainable, when you do stop, the weight will come back on that much more quickly. I know the despair that you are…

It has to do with your muscle mass. But you should weigh less two days after you work out. And be sure to rest a bit the day after you work out. Walking is good every day, but you need to give your muscles a rest between workouts. If you work out every day, use different muscle groups. Good luck.

It took me 9 months to lose 11 pounds on 1200 calories and 3 weeks to gain 6 back. That was a year ago and I have lost 3 pounds in the past year. I work out almost every day, watch what I eat even when I am not counting, weigh, measure and log when I am and still not losing. I am over 60 and wonder if that is contributing.…

I am the same height so I know how hard it is for our weight loss to show. Unfortunately our weight gain shows all too easily. The water is good. Do try to measure or at least try on something that you haven't worn in a while and see if it is looser. You could also be overexercising. It is possible. It is actually called…

I'll listen and encourage. I admire your goals and applaud your willingness to try something new.

I feel your pain. As a long term exerciser, I have to really crank it up to get any results. I have been on MFP since October and just past the 10 pound mark. I have a friend who does it and she has lost 40. I am short and thick and have dense muscles. IT IS HARD. But I refused to quit and did eventually lose some weight.…

I wear a pedometer watch most of the day and those do add up. When I am doing specific exercise programs like weight lifting or yoga, I take it off which makes those calories separate. My daily walking goal is 5 miles minimum. Some days are harder to achieve than others but consistency counts.

The doctor is mistaken. I, too, am big-boned. My sister has little bird bones and could wear a size 5 ring until she got obese. She is 5 inches taller than me. I have been wearing a size 6 ring since high school. I am short and squat. Five pounds is a dress size for me Yet no matter how heavy or thin I got, I still wear a…

Stretching after the workout helps. It gets your muscles attuned to the new you. Hot bath in Epsom salts is also great.

I'm in the same boat. I am frustrated but I refuse to give up. I have lost some weight so it is going down instead of up. And my belly fat is SLOWLY going away. Everyone keeps telling me to be patient, It will start going away soon. I hope they are right. I had gained five pounds since Jan while actively trying to lose it.…

I have the same issue. Have been at this for 12 days and lost a total of 1.4 pounds. I have been down more but come right back up. However, weighing every day keeps me focused and shows the changes. Are your clothes looser? That means more muscle, less fat. And muscle weighs more. As long as you aren't getting on th scale…

Shucks, I have been busting my chops trying to lose ten pounds for so long, I now need to lose 20. I am 5'1" and weight 160 lbs and the government tells me I am obese. I fixed a salad for lunch yesterday and ended up with nearly 700 calories because I had DRESSING. I do feel your pain and the frustration. I have only been…

I have given up a thousand times over the years and the weight just crept higher. It is a marathon, not a sprint. I am still waiting to find out why 6 oz of M& M's will put 2 pounds on my belly. It always takes longer to remove weight than put in on and sometimes you look worse in spots while you are losing than when you…

I want to look down and see my feet without having to lean forward. My belly sticks out as though I was 7 months pregnant.