struggling

[jake1970]

hi just wanted to share with someone , i over endulged at xmas on legal stuff just more and i went from 98kg up to 101kg -102kg and now finding it so hard to get back down ,granted the first 2 weeks of jan were not good for getting to the gym cause of weather in uk and opening times but ive been back at it for 2 weeks now and my eating went back to exactly what i was eating before xmas so i thought the weight would drop too but it hasnt, should i keep just doing what i am ie eating the same and the same training as before xmas or drop down the rungs ? what do you think

[Georgiana]

Re: struggling

If you did lose weight the way you were eating before, then there's no reason to "drop down the rungs".

And no... the pounds gained after two "bad" weeks usually won't vanish overnight.

[Aways2Go]

Re: struggling

I blew up the scales way out of proportion to the limited number of treat items I had at the holidays over a few days, and I went right back to exactly what I was doing right before Christmas. I think I gained even for a day or two after I went back to my old habits. But it did fall off by mid-month, although in large drops and not little by little. I was starting to get a little concerned there before it began falling back off, but I just stuck with it.

That said, I'm sure everyone is different. But if it was working for you in December, I don't see any reason it wouldn't work in January.

[Whatsername]

Re: struggling

In the book, Dr. A says if you get off track and are struggling to get cravings under control, to drop back to induction for a few days.

I did that after the holidays and it helped. Back to OWL now. I had to get my cravings under control and dropping a few pounds motivated me too. I eased my way back to OWL and was still losing and I am back in control.

Personally, I couldn't get my cravings under control while I was still eating fruit, high rung veggies, etc. I had to get "strict" again and stop the bad habits.

Good luck!

Jane

[warmsummerfall]

Re: struggling

The exact same thing is happening to me. I also did not do so well over over the holidays bad choice for me. I was down to 191 then went up to 201 or 202. Then a week ago back down to 193. I started working out at the gym and I swear I am now 198? I am very distraught. I am trying to change my ticker but at this rate I will be changing it daily. When I started the weight training I gained 5 pounds in 3 days? I also went back to induction. Very frustrating.

[Aways2Go]

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WSF - don't sweat gaining a few pounds when you add exercise. As I understand, this is extremely common (happened to me, too, about 3 pounds worth) and is water weight as your muscles hold extra water while they repair (grow) from the exercise they have just endured. I'm sure this will level itself out if you continue to exercise regularly, plus you will be doing your body so many favors that I should think a small handful of pounds of extra water is worth the many other benefits.

[warmsummerfall]

Re: struggling

Thanks for the response, Yes it is worth the benefits to my body...I hope I see results soon. I was so sore I had to crawl up the stairs..lol

[LilliStarr]

Re: struggling

Warmsummerfall, Aways2Go is absolutely right! Your muscles are retaining water from you beginning a new workout program. It should only take a couple weeks for that water to release, and for you to see at least a small drop on the scale. Take measurements because most times, even if the scale is saying one thing, a tape measure or even your clothes will be saying something different! The following is from Sparkpeople.com. I hope it helps you. Just stick with it!

I just started exercising to lose weight, but I've gained weight. Why did this happen?

It's true that many people either gain a little weight or don't see any change on the scale for as long as 4-6 weeks after making a significant change in their level of exercise. This is often explained as "gaining muscle while losing fat" but that isn't quite accurate. This extra weight is usually water.

When you start doing more exercise, your body begins storing more fuel in your muscle cells, where it can be used easily and quickly to fuel your workouts. The process of converting glucose (carbohydrates) into fuel that your muscles actually store and use (glycogen) requires three molecules of water for every molecule of glucose. As your muscles are building up glycogen stores, your body has to retain extra water for this purpose. That's what causes most of the initial weight gain or lack of weight loss. This is a good thing—not something to worry about.

However, despite what the scale says, you are actually losing fat during this time. The extra water retention will stop once your body has adjusted to its new activity level. At that point, the scale should start moving down. You'll end up with less fat, and muscles that can handle a larger amount of work.

Written by Dean Anderson, Certified Personal Trainer
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[warmsummerfall]

Re: struggling

Lillistarr, thank you so much for your post. That is good to hear. I will keep working at it.