mrendaa1's Journal, 25 January 2016

First you have to remember that muscle weight more then fat, so any muscle gain will offset your weight loss some. Also weight fluctuates 3-5lbs any given day. Make sure to take a photo and body measurements so you can also see the inches lost, not just the weight. 

Define "working out" and i'll give you some information to help you understand... 

Maybe too few calories? Keeping your body guessing helps. Change excersise , eat slightly more or slightly fewer calories. Need a rest day too. If you continually lose weight when excersising you would eventually dissapear. That small loss after 2 weeks is your body in preserve mode I think. 

Hi Mrendaa1 - Just don't quit! When you start a new regime and begin building new muscle, the muscles will hold onto a little additional water. When we are sore, we have actually torn the tiny fibers that create the muscle and the body seeks to repair those tears, which is why you are holding onto more fluid. In the end, all of the tiny tears and repairs is what leads to the increase in muscle growth and size. You do need an "off" day though because your body is working really hard right now! Take care and best of luck :) 

THANKS EVERYONE- I'm def not going to quit - I think I'm more motivated than I ever been- going all the way!! my mental head game is so strong right now!!!  

I guess it depends on what you're doing with your exercise. Cardio? Strength building? Different types of exercise will affect what your body does with the food you eat, water you drink, etc. 

Basically what MattDeleo says: When you work out, you build muscle, especially when working with weights. When you build muscle, you will gain weight. Muscle weighs more than fat, so even if you're losing fat (which you will), you may gain weight. Not only does muscle weigh more than fat, but muscle will help to burn fat, so the more muscle you have, the faster your body will burn fat. If you really want to know what your results are, take measurements of your body parts: waist, upper arms, thighs, hips and chest. I'll bet if you would have measured your body when you started working out you'd see the results in inches lost, not necessarily weight lost. 

I was told 2.5 to 1. 1lb of fat equals 2.5lbs muscle. I'm not sure how correct that is. You might want to check your muscle density instead of actual weight. 

When I first started working out a few years ago, I gained 10 lbs the first month. It was disheartening but apparently that's how my body reacted - every body is different, don't be discouraged! I think I had exactly what LGibbs3 is talking about. Exercise does weird things to your body, luckily in the long term they are mostly good :) I would also not 100% trust the exercise calculators on this site; I've found it overestimates calories burned a little bit based on the activity trackers on my phone. Not much, but every little bit adds up. Use an activity tracker or heart rate monitor if you need more accurate readings.  

According to your diet calendar your carbs are running high. Drop your carbs and your weight will drop.  

Let me just say...Muscle does not weigh more than fat...period. It is more dense and occupies less space, but muscle does not weigh more than fat. As for rate of gain..you're looking at a potential muscle growth rate of 1 - 1.5% of total body weight per month, and that is only if lifting heavy enough weights to promote muscle hypertrophy. Measurements are always your best friend.... 

We all lose weight differently and, yes, do gain muscle before the weight comes off. 3 pounds in 2 weeks is GREAT! Keep up the good work. Exercise has other benefits such as release of endorphin which makes us feel great, better sleep. Weight Watchers is now encouraging members to look beyond the scale. How are your clothes fitting? All that to say, look beyond the scale and keep going. 

It's a marathon, not a sprint. Exercise is the single biggest thing you can do to promote longevity. Don't be discouraged and don't give up. 

Ideally...if you want to maximize your weigh-loss potential. You want to do a short 15-20min cardio session of High Intensity Interval (HIIT)...Elliptical is good...easy on the joints. This is followed by a 30-45 minute weight session. This is the piece where women struggle with as their is typically a false logic set in that low-weight and high reps is what is needed, when it really is not. 

I actually have to limit the amount of exercise I do or I'm starving all the time and get too bulky. I only allow myself 5 hours a week.  

Mrendaa give me 21 days "No Junk Food Challenge" 1. No biscuits or cookies 2. No cake, donuts, or muffins 3. No candy 4. No pastries 5. No chocolate 6. No white bread 6. No icecream 7. No fast food 8. No chips 9. No soda I have a 12 week walk challenge ends April 9th. I walk 1-3 hours daily. I had some amazing TLC products 1. laso tea 2. NutraBurst 3. Resolution. Laso Tea is Dex Tea to clean the body. NutraBurst, One tablespoon equal 10 salad. Resolution gives you a burst of energy. Please, respond if you are interested in the challenge. You will see results.  

Mrendaa I looked at you diet calendar if that are all the calories that you are eating, your body is going to go into fat storing mode. What you are loosing, is possibly muscle. From what I understand a woman should never go below 1200 calories per day. I would talk to a dietitian or a professional and get their opinion. 

Go here http://zstrengthfit.com/tools/calculator.html find your TDEE and eat about 300 calories below it (to begin). Also, here's a blog post on the 1,200 calorie myth. Only a small number of people only need 1200 calories. Almost everyone else needs more http://zstrengthfit.com/Blog/caloriemyth.html 

Go here http://zstrengthfit.com/tools/calculator.html find your TDEE and eat about 300 calories below it (to begin). Also, here's a blog post on the 1,200 calorie myth. Only a small number of people only need 1200 calories. Almost everyone else needs more http://zstrengthfit.com/Blog/caloriemyth.html 

@LisaMomon, so.... What you have described is low-carb... Detox drink..... There's no such thing, that's the job of your liver. @Tfish1...... Not quite