Frustrated

[diedie 64]

Ok.so im almost 16 weeks out i go to the gym 4-5 times a week. Eat less than 1000 calories . And the scale actually went up 5 pounds. I dont get it i have accepted im a slow loser but this is really messing with me. For the last 2 weeks i have added hiking on the weekends to me routine. Im sore and i deffinately feel my work outs yet im not getting the results. Sorry just needed to vent. Oh and ive lost 48 pounds total including preop.

[LibbyLou 59]

Are you measurements changing? Muscle weighs more than fat and it seems like you are doing enough to be adding muscle.

Just wondering. I saw it happen alot when I owned a Curves franchise.

[Jessi_Rae 21]

It could be muscle since your sore and the scale went up. I know that when I start working out, I tend to gain weight but lose inches( Stupid body builds muscle easy), so that might be it. If your hitting the weights, maybe try just cardio??

[kimmy*custis 276]

It has to be muscle weight since it weighs lots more than fat! I hear ya, I have been at the same weight for 3 weeks then I drop 2 lbs...I know it is slowing since I am close to goal but really?

[diedie 64]

I need to take measurements . I just get so jealous of people dropping the weight super fast and no exersizing. I know not to compare to anyone else but its just hard. Not going to give up heading ti the gym for some cardio tonight . If i keep on the scale should eventually move ?? Right?

[diedie 64]

Oh i must mention im nowhere near goal i have at least 75 more pounds to loose

[It's all new 453]

I just recently added hiking to my six day per week/one hour per day gym routine as well and... Stalled! Sounds like a similar story. The hikes have been quite intense and to add it to the other exercise I thought it would kick up the weight loss. Boy was I wrong! But I'm still having a great time hiking and being more active, and I'm sure my body will adapt and go back to losing. Hang in there!