Hi all! I'm new here and I joined because i'm starting to get REALLY frustrated in my weight loss process!
I've been exercising at least 4 times a week for about 45 minutes, making sure to burn at least 350 calories a workout. I also calorie count (via LiveStrong.com's My Plate) and eat about 1300-1400 calories a day. My weight wasnt budging and was anywhere from 175-180 on any given day. SOOO frustrated! So I got serious and started doing at least 60 minutes of cardio (mostly elliptical and running on the treadmill) 5 days a week (making sure to burn AT LEAST 500 calories a workout) and eating less, not letting myself eat more than about 1200-1250 calories a day.
Last week, I went from 178 to 174 as of last Friday. This past Monday, I weighed in again and was at 172. I was satisfied that working out more and eating less was actually starting to pay off. I started the week off motivated and hit the gym even harder!
But then, I weighed myself this morning and the scale read 177lbs.
How could I have gained 5 pounds in just days when I've been burning tons of calories and watching what I eat like a hawk?
I FEEL as if I am the healthiest i've ever been. I cook all organic, clean food: tons of organic veggies and fruits, lean protein, whole grains. I exercise religiously and when I can't find the time to exercise, I make sure to cut back on my calorie intake. My family and husband say that I look great and when I look in the mirror, I can see my body looking leaner and firmer...but the scale will NOT budge.
I'm getting so frustrated and, honestly, really really depressed about it. I'm 30 years old. I would like to start having children soon but before I do, I would like to be at my ideal weight (145-150) and I feel as though I work so hard, but the scale just WILL NOT stay below 175.
HELP!