No weight loss-- why?

[Misty_eyes 79]

I don't understand??? I am losing inches, top size 2xl down to large, pants 20 down to 14. Shoes 8 down to 7. Been working out 4-5 times/week zumba or insanity, running 2miles/day, eating 800-900 calories, drinking fluids and Protein, using MfP. Weigh loss 30lbs is the same since 1st month post-op? What am I doing wrong? Surgery Jan 16. Weight 200 and now still 170. I know I am smaller, and all my clothes are so big now, but why is the scale not moving??? Help! I exert a lot of effort in eating healthy and exercising, but am feelin really lost and disappointed now.

[Takingcontrol 467]

Sounds like although you are burning fat, you are building muscle...which weighs more then fat! That's a good thing, muscle helps you burn fat! The scale will catch up...just keep going & don't get frustrated!

[ShrinkyDinkMe22 376]

You're doing great! And I believe you should keep doing what you're doing!

Muscle does not weigh more than fat but it takes up less space. A pound of muscle is MUCH smaller and denser than a pound of fat. A pound is a pound. You could definitely be replacing muscle for fat which is why the scale is not moving.

[ShrinkyDinkMe22 376]

Keep up the good work!

[Takingcontrol 467]

ShrinkyDinkMe22 is right, a lb is a lb...what I meant was in comparison to size! Your replacing bulky fat with lean muscle...which is prob why you are getting smaller, but weigh the same.

[Misty_eyes 79]

You're doing great! And I believe you should keep doing what you're doing!

Muscle does not weigh more than fat but it takes up less space. A pound of muscle is MUCH smaller and denser than a pound of fat. A pound is a pound. You could definitely be replacing muscle for fat which is why the scale is not moving.

Oh my goodness! This picture helped me understand, I really hope this is the case because I don't even know what else to do. Thanks for explaining and the encouragement!!!

[Misty_eyes 79]

Keep up the good work!

Thanks so much... It makes me feel better and hopeful!

[Misty_eyes 79]

ShrinkyDinkMe22 is right' date=' a lb is a lb...what I meant was in comparison to size! Your replacing bulky fat with lean muscle...which is prob why you are getting smaller, but weigh the same.[/quote']

Thanks! Will just keep doing what I am doing! I don't think I can eat any less. I did that before and I am always tired and fatigued. I am happy that I can be active now and do all the things which I can't do before. Will just have to stay positive.

[caitiebug 26]

See if your gym has a body composition scale. The one at my gym told me how much my bones and organs weigh (so never going to be smaller than that) it also tells you how much fat and muscle you have and how many calories you burn not doing anything lol. Hope it helps

[Jenlanning30 9]

Keep up the work .