Confused

PatienceMom3 · January 21, 2007

Hello I am new to to this site and have enjoyed reading many of the postings. I was banded in September at a starting weight of 263 lbs and have lost a total of 44 lbs. I started back at the gym right after Christmas. I am confused about the lack of weight loss after starting to work out. I work out about 4 times a week I am doing the elliptical for 30 minutes and the treadmill for another 30 minutes. I am averaging over 600 calories burned in the hour that I am there. I have lost NOTHING since going to the gym. Is anyone else experiencing this? My calorie intake is only around 1000-1200 calories a day. I teach first grade so I am very active during the day keeping up with the kids.

Thanks for any help you can give me.

dxeln · January 21, 2007

Are you losing inches? Have you noticed your clothes getting looser? Sometimes weight loss show as inches lost instead of pounds.

PatienceMom3 · January 21, 2007

Wow that was quick! They are getting a little looser but since I am still 219 lbs.! I thought the weight would come off as well as the inches. I am down 9 inches (in waist)since September but I am not sure how many since December. Are you or did you go through a similar slump?

Alexandra · January 21, 2007

Hi PatienceMom::

It's very common for exercise to actually slow down the loss of weight, while it speeds up metabolism and slenderizes at the same time. Muscle weighs more than fat, so as you trim down and get stronger, you probably won't see as quick a loss of pounds as you'd been used to. THIS IS OKAY!! It's one of the reasons we are all so fast to say that the scale lies, it's not your friend, and it's only ONE measure of a successful regimen. Overall as your metabolism and fitness level get better, you'll find it much easier to lose weight and keep weight off in the future. But it's not an overnight process.

Congratulations on your great weight loss to date, and keep it up at the gym!! And be sure to stay well-hydrated, drinking even more Water than you had been. Exercise takes a lot out of you.

juliegeraci · January 21, 2007

Way to go working out. That is the most difficult part. You are definitely building more muscles. I would bet you are losing a ton of inches. That is great. Best of luck.

dxeln · January 22, 2007

I haven't been banded yet. I go to a seminar on March 8. Can't wait. Reading all these posts and seeing the before/after photos really gives me hope.

Thanks,

Dixie

talexrn · January 22, 2007

Oh, Patiencemom,

You Are Doing So Great With Your Weightloss. Honestly, Sometimes Cardio Exercise, Doing Alot Like You're Doing Can Actually Slow Down Your Metabolism To The Point Where U Don't Lose Like You Would Like. Also,just Consider The Amount Of Calories That You Are Taking In. Most Of Them Is Being Used Up By The Exercise Youre Doing. One Last Point, Maybe You Should Think About Doing Say 30-40 Mins Of Cardio. Each Time And Incorparating Some Strength Training Say 3-4 Days Per Week. The Strentgh Training Will Not Cause Bulk, It Helps With The Weight Loss And Will Give You A Nice Physique, Lighter Weights Definitely At First.