I have 1. Changed my diet to include fruits & veggies instead of ice cream & french fries, have eaten a salad with vinaigrette dressing and almonds instead of croutons everyday, had a lean meat, & a healthy carb at every meal, 2. I have worked out for an ENTIRE week, even after work...elliptical and/or pilates for 20-40 minutes. Why is it that I have put on weight rather than lost? If it's muscle tone I say bull because the changing of my diet should have been enough to loose at least a pound or 2 in a week. So frustrating...any ideas?
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Well, I know the body starts out wanting to hold onto weight. Mine takes about two weeks to reliquish it, then I lose like 5 all of the sudden. Also, counting calories sucks bit butts, but has helped me.
I was doing sooo good tell DH decided it would be fun to start bringing home deserts from work. GRRR
Make sure you are drinking water too. Also, if it's only been a week you need to keep at it. I am NOT a patient person! Although, losing weight is just something you need to be paitent and persistant with. It sounds like you are doing great though and have an awesome plan!
I am going to weight and measuer myself once a week on the same day and right after I wake up (and after going potty). I can't do this until I find my scale though. Me moved almost 5 months ago and I still haven't found it!
An entire week? Give yourself a break! Track your calories on a site like Sparkpeople to make sure you're not overdoing it even on your new healthier diet. Too many calories (regardless of source) + not enough exercise = weight gain.
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Just want to throw this out there -- I refuse to weigh myself for the first 2 weeks of a new diet/workout. It only serves to disappoint and discourage me.
Instead, I enjoy the feeling of taking responsibility for my own health-- regardless of how much weight I lose initially. Because the weight *will* go away with time