Question about scale

Hi, I am about a month into cutting some weight and immediately I noticed I lost way more weight than expected. I dropped about 5 pounds in the first week which I believe most of that to be water weight. The second week I dropped about 2.5 pounds which I think more accurately reflects how much fat I lost. I have been sticking to my calories, training, and cardio. This week I can feel that my body was working it to the point where I knew I needed a rest day because my muscles felt so tired and my energy was low too. I did 6 days of strength training and hiking. So naturally I expected my weekly weigh in to be awesome since I put so much work in. Today I stepped on the scale and only lost about one pound. I gotta admit I'm letting it get to my head. I honestly dont think there is anyway I only lost one pound because I tracked every calorie and worked my body to the bone. I burn about 3500 a day when I exercise and eat 2200 a day. I also weighed myself at the same time in the morning as usual after I use the restroom. Did my weight loss progress slow down and I need to shrink calorie consumption or is there a bunch of water weight in me in glycogen?? This was actually the first week I thought to myself mid-diet "am I going too extreme" because I felt so tired and I dont want this to be unsustainable. So to not get the results I expected on a week like this has my mentality confused

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NSV. Didn’t even realize how strong I got

I’ve been on this weight loss journey for 10 months. I’ve dropped 65 pounds but am still obese. I used to do a ton of cardio but I’ve hit that wall. So I’ve decided to stop looking at the scale. I weigh and log my food, drink my water, do cardio one day a week and do a 2/2 split lifting weights (4 days a week)

Yesterday I hit the grocery and got lazy. I have to park at the bottom of a hill and 6 steps and didn’t want to make multiple trips. The problem was I had two very heavy bags (15 and 18 pounds - yes I weighed them later) a six pack of soda and a 45 pound bottle of water for the water cooler. 3 months ago I asked my husband to bring that one bottle in. But I picked it all up, climbed the hill and stairs without even breaking stride and got in my house.

It was only after putting it down that I realized what I had done. Now I totally understand women who lift. There is nothing like seeing how strong you’ve gotten.

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For those that need some tough love...

I wanted to make a post to motivate some people on this subreddit, and give you some tough love that hopefully helps you realize that weight loss is a long term lifestyle choice and it's hard. Do your homework, commit to a routine, and deal with it. No one feels sorry for you but you.

I often read posts that say things like:

"I just cant count calories, it doesn't work/its hard/it is confusing"

"I don't understand why I'm gaining weight even though I'm in a calorie deficit"

"I don't want to workout, I don't have the motivation"

etc...

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No matter your age, sex, religion, or color, your body works the same as everyone else:

YOUR CALORIES IN HAVE TO BE LESS THAN YOUR CALORIES OUT (barring extraneous health conditions like a thyroid condition).

That's it. That's the secret....

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No, you're not special because you "eat 1200 calories and are still gaining weight". You are not counting correctly and you need fewer calories. Take the time to calculate your BMR, TDEE, and macronutrients. See #2 of my old post.

No, you're not stupid because you have trouble understanding calorie and macronutrient counting. I had a hard time, too...it's not necessarily intuitive stuff, I bet you have no idea what 8oz looks like. But the difference between you and me, is that I took the time to learn and understand it. And when you do, it will help you make better healthier choices.

No, you don't have to workout to lose weight...but it's a whole lot easier to lose weight if you do. In fact, you can eat more if you workout. Maybe you're miserable because your 1200 calories/day and Netflix binge leaves you empty inside (literally). Maybe if you worked out you could have 2000 calories/day, feel and look stronger, and still have time to binge watch your shows.

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I don't even know you, but I believe you are capable of losing weight. I don't think YOU believe you're capable of losing weight. Look yourself in the mirror next time you doubts get in the way of a healthy choice. The face staring back is the one responsible for failing or succeeding.

Be an adult, take care of yourself, and commit. I know you can do this.

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With love,

Harry

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Tantrum Tuesday - The Day to Rant!

I Rant, Therefore I Am

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Well bla-de-da-da! What's making your blood boil? What's under your skin? What's making you see red? What's up in your craw? Let's hear your weight loss related rants!

The rant post is a /u/bladedada production.

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Please consider saving your next rant for this weekly thread every Tuesday.

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Does the bodyweight eventually redistribute?

I’m 6’4” went from 198 to 171 currently. I’m small framed. I’ve noticed that my breast tissue has reduced a bit, but otherwise I still noticeably have boobs, and a lot of fat on my tummy and hips. I am supposedly a healthy weight but still look unhealthy/kinda chubby despite the diet and exercise.

Does it take time for this to redistribute? Or what am I doing wrong/how can I tone up my physique not withstanding the weight loss part?

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Plateau happening mid weightloss journey after losing 100lb. Still have to lose another 100lb

Female 24. Ive lost a little more than 100lb so far and I still need to lose another 100 to hit my goal weight. Realistically speaking its like 125lb.

I have been in a long plateau of almost 3-4 weeks now and its making me lose my mind. I have been measuring my body and there has been zero progress in losing inches too. So its not like im losing fat but not weight.

I currently eat 1750 calories and weight 291 as of today. Man once I hit the 290s my weight loss basically went to hell.

I track all my calories and use a scale for everything. I dont eat after 7pm. I dont drink alcohol. I focus on lower carbs and high protein with moderate fat. I dont do cheat meals or cheat days because I see it as ruining progress. I did have one cheat day for my birthday but immediately got back on track.

I workout 4 times a week with weights and cardio. Any session lasts about 1 hour.

I have been observing my progress through my journey many times to know its not "period" issues.

I do have pcos which could maybe play a part but I wouldn't know. I do know I retain water like crazy but I have been trying to take turmeric pills to help with the water weight and inflammation. But what confuses me is "how the hell did I lose 100lb if I hold water weight like this?"

SO idk. Any advise? Im not one to cut my calories lower than my current because Im already eating too low for my weight. I have been interested in reverse dieting but im terrified to gain weight. My mental health depends on losing weight. Ive notice myself wanting to quit the weight loss journey more than normal these past few weeks due to zero progress and rise in frustration.

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How do you approach a All you can eat Buffet dinner?

Hey everyone,

It has been a month since CICO and weight loss journey. Lost 13lbs as of now. However, I have to attend a get together party which is hosted at a All you can eat Buffet place (Barbeque nation). Any tips on how to approach this?

I am new to IF and have tried max of 16 hour fasts for a few days. Fasts over 24hs are something I am trying to avoid at this point of time. Is there something else I can do? I am sure, I am going to exceed by daily intake (1600 cals) easily in that meal. Maybe even upto 2000+.

Suggestions welcome.

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