WHAT IS THE DEAL???, this is getting frustrating!

[punkeemunkee'smom]

I just got on the scale and I have only dropped 3-4 pounds in 2 weeks I know that is not too bad but I still have sooooooo far to go and I have been working out EVERYDAY!!! I have been doing at least 2 mile workouts and toneing. WHY AM I NOT LOSING WEIGHT FASTER? Bill says he can see a huge difference and just told me how much I look like I've lost BUT my clothes really don't even fit that differently. What am I doing wrong-anyone know?

ETA~ I have been keeping my calorie intake to around 1200-1350...Did not want anyone to be thinking-DUH stop pigging out

This post has been edited by punkeemunkee'smom on May 3 2006, 12:21 PM

[moped]

Water water water and more water

[TANNER'S MOM]

Well I think you need to go try some new clothes on and they fit differently! You know shopping cures all!

But I bet you can tell. I can tell in your face in the few pics I have seen. Remember my pics.. It was the last 20lbs before u could tell a difference. I sometimes can't ever tell a difference. I won't be long until we are mailign each other clothes to try.. and those PEOPLE at your post office better not loose them either..lol

You also might be losing inches..

Weigh only once a week..same time every day.. and after you pee!

[TLCDad]

Also you might be loosing more fat but also gaining muscle so that could explain the small amount "weight" lost. If people notice that is the important thing. We too have been working out alot lately and although a few pounds may be off the on the scale, I have noticed changes in my face and muscle tone, especially in my legs. Belly is finally going down too

[coasterqueen]

Well I think the majority of people lose quite a bit in the beginning, the first week or two and then after that it slows down. IMO the more you lose at one time the less likely it is to stay off. Or at least it is for me. I notice when I lose too much at once that my body regulates itself the next week or two and then I'm bummed because I went from a huge loss to a barely a loss at all if that.

You probably are gaining muscle if you are working out that much.

For instance, I have cheated on food lately, but I've worked out religiously and I've gained 2 pounds in the past two weeks. B U T my clothes are fitting MUCH looser than normal, so I'm losing something - just not on the scale .

Hang in there. Don't give up.

[My3LilMonkeys]

Maybe you are not eating enough for how much you are exercising. The more you exercise, the more you need to eat to keep your body out of starvation mode.

[Maddie&EthansMom]

It sounds like you are doing everything right. How is your workout routine going? Is it getting easier? Maybe you need to push yourself harder. Are you being 'too good' on your diet? Eating a fattening meal might give your metabolism a boost. But eat the good fats.

3-4 pounds in 2 weeks is awesome! Really, the closer you get to your goal, the less you will lose. Keep up the good work!!

[holley79]

There could also be a muscel gain there. Don't discount that. If you are working out just keep tha tin mind when you weight in.