Maybe someone can tell me what i'm doing wrong....

dajc23 Posted: Apr 03, 2008 10:06 AM

Maybe someone can tell me what i'm doing wrong....

I've been going to the gym, hardcore, for almost 2 weeks. I'm eating as healthy as I possibly can (and i'm eating enough)

My clothes are really loose, everyone can tell i'm losing weight. However, THE SCALE HASNT MOVED. I'm the SAME EXACT weight I was when I started this whole 'i'm on a mission to lose weight'

Any ideas? suggestions?

Toucan311 Posted: Apr 03, 2008 10:06 AM

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DON'T WEIGH! Just measure.

bluekat16 Posted: Apr 03, 2008 10:07 AM

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Posted by Mimacat

DON'T WEIGH! Just measure.

Agree 100%

GiantsBride Posted: Apr 03, 2008 10:07 AM

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Could be you are building muscle!

missliss Posted: Apr 03, 2008 10:07 AM

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Muscle weighs more than fat.

Don't worry about the number, it's meaningless.....if you're clothes are looser that's all that matters. Keep it up!!!

madseason Posted: Apr 03, 2008 10:07 AM

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We go over this in WW all the time....

Your body and the scale have to catch up - its happening bc your clothes are getting big, but the muscles are swelling and being worked, and theres water to consider..

Be patient and look forward to it like christmas or halloween or something - and itll show up! I promise!

teenigrrl Posted: Apr 03, 2008 10:07 AM

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Posted by Mimacat

DON'T WEIGH! Just measure.

exactly!!!! sometimes it takes longer for the scale to move. the true way to tell if you're losing is my how your clothes fit. take your measurements once a month, that's the best indicator of your progress. the # on the scale will eventually follow.

awgg822 Posted: Apr 03, 2008 10:08 AM

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You really can't go by the scale... when you work out, you gain muscle. It's all about how you look/feel. Your body may change shape (for the better!!!) but you may maintain the same weight for a while.

Keep it up. As long as you feel/see the results, who cares about the # on the scale anyways.

dajc23 Posted: Apr 03, 2008 10:08 AM

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Posted by Mimacat

DON'T WEIGH! Just measure.

Thats what I want to do. but I cant help myself. It was the first time I went on a scale in 2 weeks. When i saw the same exact number, i was confused

msrn82 Posted: Apr 03, 2008 10:08 AM

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Maybe your gaining muscle mass. Muscle weighs more. Don't go by the scale, go by how your clothes fit you. Your probably more toned in addition to weight loss.

Bride908 Posted: Apr 03, 2008 10:08 AM

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as long as your clothes are loose and you are noticeably losing weight...thats what counts. It is possible you are gaining muscle?

cmjd Posted: Apr 03, 2008 10:08 AM

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Posted by bluekat16

Posted by Mimacat

DON'T WEIGH! Just measure.

Agree 100%

Totally true! Your probably losing inches and gaining muscle.

jjk1007 Posted: Apr 03, 2008 10:08 AM

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The scale can be very deceiving! I agree with the other girls...MEASURE.

Sounds like you're doing really well though! Keep it up!

dajc23 Posted: Apr 03, 2008 10:09 AM

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Ok thanks girls..
I'll just be happy that the clothes (and my body) are looking better

yelley77 Posted: Apr 03, 2008 10:09 AM

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because you are gaining muscle and loosing inches, my love!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Toucan311 Posted: Apr 03, 2008 10:10 AM

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Posted by dajc23

Ok thanks girls..
I'll just be happy that the clothes (and my body) are looking better

Thats awesome! You should totally keep a log of things. FH goes to a trainer, and when they compared all of his measurements after 6 weeks it was like I'm so jealous that I dont have that sort of info to compare! So def. keep track of how many inches you're losing!

MrsHtobe Posted: Apr 03, 2008 10:11 AM

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Posted by yelley77

because you are gaining muscle and loosing inches, my love!!!!!!!!!!!!!

exactly!

Eventually the scale will catch up

If other people are starting to notice, you must be well on your way!

dajc23 Posted: Apr 03, 2008 10:12 AM

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Posted by Mimacat

Posted by dajc23

Ok thanks girls..
I'll just be happy that the clothes (and my body) are looking better

Thats awesome! You should totally keep a log of things. FH goes to a trainer, and when they compared all of his measurements after 6 weeks it was like I'm so jealous that I dont have that sort of info to compare! So def. keep track of how many inches you're losing!

thats a good idea. I'll have to get something to measure myself with. I used to go to Curves, so they did all that for me. As boring as it was there, I lost SO MUCH..
now i go to Lucille Roberts and work out like a crazy person