I can't lose weight???

Question

I have been on and off the Weight Watchers program for years now.I used to do well at it but then I stopped going and gained even more weight.Now that I have joined again it has been eight weeks and I have had nothing but gains except for this week I lost eight ounces.I stay within the diet plan and I walk for an hour at least 5 times a week.I have been to my doctor and I don't have a thyroid problem.Others keep telling me that I am gaining muscle, but I don't think I am because even if I was not losing pounds I would be losing inches and that is not even happening. It is very frusterating and I feel like I have no support from the people I talk to.All I hear is how negative I am or that obviously this does not work for me and that I should try NutriSystem because they heard that it works.On the contrary I have heard that programs like this are bad because you are eating food that is pre-assigned to you and once you have lost and are off of the program you just gain it back.Any ideas!

Answer 1

"Others keep telling me that I am gaining muscle, but I don't think I am because even if I was not losing pounds I would be losing inches and that is not even happening."

You are right to question their advice. You don't gain muscle that fast. At best you can gain a small fraction of a pound of muscle each week. Plus, you should see some of your measurements (like your waist) decreasing.

"I have been on and off the Weight Watchers program for years now"

It sounds like you need to try something new. Your walks sound like a great start. Have you considered (and assuming you don't have medical problems) taking on a new cardio exercise that offers a greater challenge like running, biking, aerobics, etc.? Substitute two to three of your weekly walks with a new exercise similar to one of the above.

If you are at the end of your rope I would recommend creating a real "diet for dummies" for yourself. Learn about a dozen or more healthy meals that are easy to make and create a meal plan for the week with three to four choices for each meal (and snack). Change up your nutrition plan each week. Here is something that might help

http://totaltransformation.wordpress.com/2007/07/12/complete-blockheads-guide-to-eating-or-the-simplest-diet-ever/

Perhaps the most important thing is that you view this as a change in your lifestyle, not just a diet.

I hope this helps. Best wishes in your weight loss journey.

Answer 2

Maybe you should try something else. I have been on a low carb diet for 2 yrs now. I also go to the gym 4-5 times a week.
I have kept my weight at 120-122 lbs for the past 2 yrs. I eat regularly, and don't deprive myself. I drink alot of water and stay away from packaged food. I grill alot and eat plenty of salads. You should try it. It's not just a diet, it's a lifestyle. It works. I also don't drink soda, or beer. Once you learn about what certain food do, you'll change your eating habits! Diets don't work, but eating healthy does.

Answer 3

Weight loss isnt about fad diets. Its a lifestyle change. You dont have to starve yourself, or even deprive yourself. Just mainly eat smaller portions, and eat more fruits and vegetables. It is better to eat a small serving of something you crave, like ice cream, than to deprive yourself and end up bingeing. Also, regular exercise is good. Of course, it wont be overnight, but you'll have more chance of success keeping the weight off if it is a permanent change in your eating habits and lifestyle. I'm on this plan right now, and it has worked wonderfully so far!

Write me if you want! I'm willing to help!
God Bless You!

Answer 4

It's because you have trained your body to defeat your attempts. Our bodies are designed to withstand times of little food and when you're repeatedly dieting off and on, you've made your body think that you're going through hard times with some intermittent times of lots of food. So, the survival instinct kicks in to try and prevent weight loss. If you want to lose weight, I'd suggest more exercise with weights rather then just walking.

Answer 5

Take your measurements. Even though you have not lost pounds, you may have lost inches. I know, it sounds weird, but it happens. It happens to my mom all the time. The scale will actually show a gain, but her measurements show a loss.

The plus about WW is that they teach you different, better, eating habits. My friend did Nutrisystem and said the reason she lost weight was because she didn't want to eat the cr*p they sent her. (She called it dog food and said it was AWFUL.)

The other thing to do is to change it up a little. If you're eating the same thing every day, your body gets used to those calories and doesn't burn them as efficiently. The same thing goes for exercise - if you do the same thing over and over, it becomes less effective. If you go to the gym, use the bike instead of the treadmill. If you walk outside, add some stairs or hills if you can, or just change the surface - road instead of grass or vice versa.

Answer 6

Well you obviously need to try something else. That's why at the bottom of the screen on commercials it says 'RESULTS NOT TYPICAL'. It's not gonna work for everyone. You may need a bit more strict program

Answer 7

Do some research on PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome). Many women have it, and have never been diagnosed. I had it for 11 years before I switched my OB/GYN and she diagnosed me. I have been going to Curves for 7 months and although I have lost a couple of inches, my weight remains the same. It fluctuates by 1/2 - 1lb depending upon when I weigh. http://www.pcostrategies.org Will get you started.

Answer 8

isn't weight watchers the portion control diet? because i know that there is a diet that only focuses on portions but not healthy foods. maybe you aren't eating enough veggies and too many carbs. to learn about healthy eating habits, go to http://www.mypyramid.gov

Answer 9

Two of my coworkers have lost a lot of weight on "Body for Life"--it is a lot of smaller healthy meals with one day a week for cheating. Alternate weight-lifting with aerobic exercise. Even though I cheated with chocolate almost every day I was on it, I still lost 10 pounds. Pretty common sense, but works well.

Answer 10

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