Riddle me this..A weight loss question...

AppleMomma · December 2009

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?

Mrslove78 · December 2009

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

speak-ez · December 2009

Do you measure? If not I'd highly suggest you do that. I measure/weigh on the same day every month. When I lost weight a few years ago in the first month I only lost 3 lbs (yes, in an entire month) but I lost several inches.

JJWillis3 · December 2009

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!

megann831 · December 2009

1st of all, you've only been at it for a week or two. I agree you should be counting calories, having a lean meat and carb at every meal might by a bit much. Also, cardio is what sheds lbs and weights are what develops muscle, so I'd up the time on the elliptical and add some strength training a few days a week, pilates are great for toning, but if you have too much fat over your muscles, you won't see much change

wheelenl · December 2009

If you don't usually exercise, the extra calories you are burning could be making you quite hungry, and you may be eating as much as before, calorie wise, even if it's better stuff. You should track what you are eating.

Roxyroodle · December 2009

its water you retain it for the first week or so

cfitz16 · December 2009

I would watch how much you are restricting calories if you are really only eating what you say you are eating. If you restrict too much, your body thinks that you are startinv and you won't lose weight. You might want to try Weight Watchers or something similiar to be sure you are eating enough and lose weight sensibly.

GRKaters · December 2009

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.

lulumialu · December 2009

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

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