I've been trying to lose weight all summer and just in the past week lost 1 1/2 pounds, so you're not alone. Actually I've been on this journey for 2 years and have lost less than 15 pounds. There can be a lot of reasons, like medication that causes weight gain, thinking that you eat less than you really eat, weight gain from muscle mass (rather than fat, which weighs less).
Here's a few things that have helped me, though.
- logging EVERYTHING I eat in Fitbit's log. When I stopped doing this I gained weight back. Pay attention to things that come in a bag, because its hard to estimate how many you actually eat. When in doubt, overestimate how many you think you ate.
- participating in challenges with other Fitbit people. I find that extremely motivating and I've made some good friends
- posting in some of the weight loss community groups, and reading others tips and downfalls
- ask your Dr. if any meds could be making it hard to lose
- measure yourself once a month. As long as my measurements are getting smaller, I'm happy, even if my weight isn't going down
- lift weights or do other workouts. When I tried walking more and not going to my gym it didn't work for me. I started doing weight workouts at least twice a week and after a few weeks I dropped some,
- weigh every day and use a weekly average. so many things can cause temporary weight gain - water retention, your period, wearing heavier clothes...
Good luck, and don't give up!
F, 53, 5'9", PA
