[neek87]

Thank you all so much for the feedback. I appreciate it.

I'm hoping that it is water retention because of the exercising that I've introduced. I'm definitely not going to lower my calories. I do think I'll up my calories to 1500 on the 3 or 4 days I work out each week though. (I'm gonna love that increase!)

Yes it has been lovely losing three pounds a week these past almost three months. Everytime I would read posts on 3FC about people complaining about only losing 1lb a week, I was certain that they were doing something wrong. And now I haven't lost anything and I'm tremendously discouraged and disappointed and thinking I'm doing something wrong. But now I know this is a normal part of the weight loss process. I guess I just couldn't see it happening to me. Silly thought, I know.

JohnP, I am seriously thinking about Intermittent Fasting. I found a thread about it on 3FC and read all of your good input on IF. I'd like to do it because I'm not a breakfast person. I hate "wasting" calories on breakfast and would much rather eat a larger lunch/dinner. Still researching it, but am definitely gonna give it a try soon.

Again, thanks everyone!

[neek87]

By the weight, this has been my weight loss trend for the month (I started tracking it daily in the "20-somethings" weight loss forum):

SW: 197
GW: 187

8/1: 197
8/2: 197
8/3: 197
8/4: 196
8/5: 195 (Hmmm, let's see what the scale tells me tomorrow)
8/6: 195
8/7: 195
8/8: 194
8/9: 194
8/10: 193
8/11: No Weigh-in (TOM)
8/12: No Weigh-in (TOM)
8/13: No Weigh-in (TOM)
8/14: 191
8/15: 190 (Started exercising)
8/16: 190
8/17: 189
8/18: 189
8/19: 189
8/20: 188
8/21: 188
8/22: 188
8/23: 188 (Oh no, I think I'm plateauing. I typically lose 3ish pounds a week, and only lost 1lb. UGGHH!)
8/24: 188 :-(
8/25: 188
8/26:

[Arctic Mama]

I'd bet money that the training is just causing a bit of water retention, whenever we give our muscles a good working over we retain a bit of water in the form of glycogen as they heal.

Please give it a good three or even four weeks of continuing what you are doing now before deciding something needs changing. Our bodies aren't regulated by programming and cogs, we are organic and remarkably adaptable, and those marvelous physiological adaptations sometimes make the scale look a little confusing. Take measurements, pictures, and be patient. If after a few weeks of this you still aren't seeing any real losses, perhaps testing out an increase or decrease of calories might suffice. But generally I'd expect to see your body start and stop weight loss as a matter of course - that your losses have been linear thus far is actually quite unusual!

[mzKiki]

I'm really glad you posted this. I actually logged on with the intention of posting almost the identical thing! I usually exercise 3 days a week only for 30 mins. I recently started doing cardio 6 days a week alternating between 30 mins and 1 hour.
Since I upped the cardio I haven't seen a loss at all!! Although I do have pants that fit better. But come on!
2 days this week my bobybugg has indicated that i've had a calorie burn of almost 3,000 (I typically consume btwn 1500 & 1800). Maybe I'll drink more water, eat a little more on the days I do an hr and get rid of the scale!
I do take progress pics like John suggested and it is motivating. I suggest you try if you don't do it already.

[JohnP]

Originally Posted by neek87

JohnP, I am seriously thinking about Intermittent Fasting. I found a thread about it on 3FC and read all of your good input on IF. I'd like to do it because I'm not a breakfast person. I hate "wasting" calories on breakfast and would much rather eat a larger lunch/dinner. Still researching it, but am definitely gonna give it a try soon.

As far as I am concerned IF is a game changer. The only downside to IF is the intial period of adjustment which if you're not a natural breakfast eater will be extremely easy.

There is literally no downside to IF. Our bodies are well suited for going short periods without food.

Keep researching. If you find out something that concerns you or have any questions feel free to PM me or post over in the IF support thread.

An added benefit to IF. Weight loss for many people is more linear.

Regarding your current situation - as long as you feel good I wouldn't change anything. At your current weight you have plenty of energy onboard to compensate for the fairly large deficit you're creating.

Goodluck

[neek87]

Thanks JohnP. I actually started IF three days ago. Today was the toughest day, being that it is Saturday and I wasn't at work keeping myself busy enough to not think about food. I started getting hungry around 12ish, but I made it through to 3pm. I'll let you know if I have any questions about IF, thanks.

Still haven't lost any weight. It's getting really irritating, but I'll continue trying to push through.

[neek87]

mzKiki: Sorry to hear that the scale has refused to move for you too. It's frustrating isn't it?? I'm feeling especially disappointed today. I've worked so hard and the scale hasn't budged, nor do my clothes fit better. At least your pants fit more comfortable! My clothes still fit the exact same. Boo!

[jendiet]

I just recently enjoyed some linear weightloss, decided to turn it up a notch by running more, and weight loss stopped AND i gained. I agree with the swollen muscles. I also agree take pictures. I am going to do that before I give up. IT always motivates me.