Frustrated with 30ds :-(

springmom

Well, more with myself. ?I've been kicking my butt working out, every day, even when I was sore. ?I can see a HUGE difference in my endurance and am about to move up to level 2.?

This morning, dh said, "Wow! ?You really look like you've lost some weight!" ?so I hopped on the scale after he left. ?I've GAINED 2 lbs! ?Ugh.?

I know this is my fault. ?I haven't worked out in FOREVER, so I just had it in my head that as soon as I started working out hard, the weight would come off easily. ? I was really hoping for a lb or 2 the first week :-( ?Maybe I'll do better in level 2. ?Sorry this was long and pointless, I just wanted to vent.?

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susan1017

Muscle weighs more than fat so you can loose fat and look better and still gain a bit.

I would be very proud that you are working so hard and try not to make is so much about the number :-)

springmom

Thanks :-) ?That's why I've been keeping away from the scale. ?I hope I see a difference by the end of the 30 days! ?I'm going to track on Sparkpeople, too (I've been slacking on that) and see if that helps. ?Thanks again!

mikeandmonica

I'm the SAME way. We joined the gym and we've been working out literally almost every day (we've maybe missed 5 days this month total), and I was thrilled thinking I was losing weight because DH commented on it, and my clothes are looser. I get on the scale - NOPE. I'm up a couple of pounds. I REALLY wish I would have measured myself (thighs, arms, waist) to see the difference in actual numbers so that I have some motivation! BUT - I was told that I'll probably gain muscle for a while and then after that levels off, the fat will come off and my weight will go down. I'm hoping so anyway.

G_Hoping

I gained the first time I tried 30DS too.  I think its because I wasn't watching my diet. 

This time I am following 90% (I wish I was following 100% )  a low fat diet (Pritikin)..and so far I am down 3lbs! 

springmom

I have noticed DH is eating a LOT more, so maybe I am, too I just am not paying attention :-) ?My clothes don't seem any baggier, but I didn't measure myself. ?And it's only been a WEEK. ?Ok, pity party over. ?Tracking my food and hope to see some difference this week. ?Thanks ladies!

MelandJeff

Mine should be arriving in the mail today or tomorrow. I cant wait to start, and you always fluctuate a few pounds so maybe you are retaining water or something, give it until the 30 days- dont weigh yourself again for 3 more weeks.