Why You're Not Seeing Progress The Real Reason You Can't Lose Weight
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Date: 2022-04-14
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Kaugummiqueen
I was 110kg at my heaviest when I started to lose weight. First I made it completely with diet. I suffered from binge eating for 14 years (I'm turning 29 in September) and started my journey in February 2019. I've lost around 30kg so far and incorporated exercise (yoga and hiit workouts) 3 months ago. My goal weight is something between 70 and 75kg, but somehow I can't seem to leave the -80ies kg- section. I'm sitting on that plateau and my weight doesn't go down, no matter what I do. I noticed that my body still has changed since I've started to exercise (for example, for the first time in my live I have strong, lean, quite muscular arms. But I'm lying when I say that the stagnation in my weight is kinda demotivating. STILL, I'm not gaining, I keep going. I do my workout, I eat healthy, reduced my portion sizes a little bit, and stopped weighing myself for a few weeks now, just to not see the frustrating 80 to 85kg (my usual fluctuation for a few months. I'm not giving up. I have one pair of shorts I had bought 3 months ago (in Large, most brands, Large is totally fine (I'm a bit more bottom heavy, thick hips, thighs and big butt) and Large is the biggest size this brand offers) I was barely able to get the shorts over my butt, not to mention that I wasn't able to Button up the shorts. By now, I'm still not able to button it up, but I get it way more easier over my bum than 3 months ago. So I take it as a sign that it's working. Slowly, but still. I hope that by the end of summer (I live in Europe, summer is around the corner, I'll be able to wear these shorts.
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I was 110kg at my heaviest when I started to lose weight. First I made it completely with diet. I suffered from binge eating for 14 years (I'm turning 29 in September) and started my journey in February 2019. I've lost around 30kg so far and incorporated exercise (yoga and hiit workouts) 3 months ago. My goal weight is something between 70 and 75kg, but somehow I can't seem to leave the -80ies kg- section. I'm sitting on that plateau and my weight doesn't go down, no matter what I do. I noticed that my body still has changed since I've started to exercise (for example, for the first time in my live I have strong, lean, quite muscular arms. But I'm lying when I say that the stagnation in my weight is kinda demotivating. STILL, I'm not gaining, I keep going. I do my workout, I eat healthy, reduced my portion sizes a little bit, and stopped weighing myself for a few weeks now, just to not see the frustrating 80 to 85kg (my usual fluctuation for a few months. I'm not giving up. I have one pair of shorts I had bought 3 months ago (in Large, most brands, Large is totally fine (I'm a bit more bottom heavy, thick hips, thighs and big butt) and Large is the biggest size this brand offers) I was barely able to get the shorts over my butt, not to mention that I wasn't able to Button up the shorts. By now, I'm still not able to button it up, but I get it way more easier over my bum than 3 months ago. So I take it as a sign that it's working. Slowly, but still. I hope that by the end of summer (I live in Europe, summer is around the corner, I'll be able to wear these shorts.
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Valeaves
Regarding the question -why do we weigh ourselves- and your statement that it doesn-t say anything about your health: it kinda does, actually, as does the BMI. I-m a medical student and I recently learned that the BMI and the range that counts as -normal- is indeed important (although many people say it-s unreliable etc) because it shows the mark from which on you may experience illnesses and a shorter lifespan because of ) your weight. So the information the BMI provides are actually valuable to doctors and also should be to every other person. On the other hand, it has a lot do to with statistics, so it doesn-t have to be 100% accurate for one single person. I just wanted to point out that this stuff does actually matter to people in the medical field and this is why doctors weigh their patients the more you weigh, the more your likelihood of certain illnesses increases, and this also counts for people having so much muscle that they-re overweight.
Just wanted to add this: ) fantastic video as always!
Have a nice day, everyone ---
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Regarding the question -why do we weigh ourselves- and your statement that it doesn-t say anything about your health: it kinda does, actually, as does the BMI. I-m a medical student and I recently learned that the BMI and the range that counts as -normal- is indeed important (although many people say it-s unreliable etc) because it shows the mark from which on you may experience illnesses and a shorter lifespan because of ) your weight. So the information the BMI provides are actually valuable to doctors and also should be to every other person. On the other hand, it has a lot do to with statistics, so it doesn-t have to be 100% accurate for one single person. I just wanted to point out that this stuff does actually matter to people in the medical field and this is why doctors weigh their patients the more you weigh, the more your likelihood of certain illnesses increases, and this also counts for people having so much muscle that they-re overweight.
Just wanted to add this: ) fantastic video as always!
Have a nice day, everyone ---
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Romina
I loved this. I started working out about 8 weeks ago. Before I began I was trying really hard not to focus on my overweight and love myself no matter what. But at some point it dawned on me: Am I really loving myself if I'm not doing my best to take care of my physical health too? I hate working out, I'm not going to lie, I feel like I'm going to die every single time, but I stopped seeing it as a chore and now see it as a way of showing myself some love. I love the feeling after the workout and I am seeing progress. I do weight myself once a week, but before standing on the scale I tell myself that it is just a number, and remind myself of all the progress I have seen during the week. I'm enjoying the calisthenics workouts! But I make sure I do different things during the week so I don't get bored. Thank you for your videos! -
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I loved this. I started working out about 8 weeks ago. Before I began I was trying really hard not to focus on my overweight and love myself no matter what. But at some point it dawned on me: Am I really loving myself if I'm not doing my best to take care of my physical health too? I hate working out, I'm not going to lie, I feel like I'm going to die every single time, but I stopped seeing it as a chore and now see it as a way of showing myself some love. I love the feeling after the workout and I am seeing progress. I do weight myself once a week, but before standing on the scale I tell myself that it is just a number, and remind myself of all the progress I have seen during the week. I'm enjoying the calisthenics workouts! But I make sure I do different things during the week so I don't get bored. Thank you for your videos! -
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Dragon
Thanks for the content! I absolutely agreed with what Lucy said in this video. But I don't think the daily weigh-in should be completely abandoned because it can serve as a direct and simple reference for us. And I also think people need to change the mindset when they weight themselves in. I don't think it is the scale's fault, it is how people view these numbers. If we can educate ourselves more about the weight fluctuation and focus on the weekly trends instead of daily changes, the daily weigh-in could be a helpful tool for us to have a better sense regarding whether or not we are on track-
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Thanks for the content! I absolutely agreed with what Lucy said in this video. But I don't think the daily weigh-in should be completely abandoned because it can serve as a direct and simple reference for us. And I also think people need to change the mindset when they weight themselves in. I don't think it is the scale's fault, it is how people view these numbers. If we can educate ourselves more about the weight fluctuation and focus on the weekly trends instead of daily changes, the daily weigh-in could be a helpful tool for us to have a better sense regarding whether or not we are on track-
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Alberto
so many people think to feel happy you need to lose weight. did you know you can look phisically better but weight more muscle weight more then fat. like lucy take mesurament no scale yourself. Also if to lose weight you have to starve do you feel happy? like lucy say loosing weight it is more about changing life stile. why you need move more to be happy? having a bit of cardio it is good to people you love playing with kids or patner for example. movement it is happiness. spend time all day in front of tv bring only to brain death. cheers guys
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so many people think to feel happy you need to lose weight. did you know you can look phisically better but weight more muscle weight more then fat. like lucy take mesurament no scale yourself. Also if to lose weight you have to starve do you feel happy? like lucy say loosing weight it is more about changing life stile. why you need move more to be happy? having a bit of cardio it is good to people you love playing with kids or patner for example. movement it is happiness. spend time all day in front of tv bring only to brain death. cheers guys
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MKay
I-m one of those clients you speak about here. After 1 week I sent u that message of -I gained centimeters instead of losing them, I feel so bummed-. and 3 weeks later I had lost a total of 5kg within a month and saw a big change on my photos. Listen to what Lucy says here, she is absolutely right about everything!
I can say this because I have been dieting since I was 12, thats 24 years ) of crash diet / gym / programs / pills. NOTHING worked. Now with Lucy this is the first time in my life I feel confident about my body and journey!
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I-m one of those clients you speak about here. After 1 week I sent u that message of -I gained centimeters instead of losing them, I feel so bummed-. and 3 weeks later I had lost a total of 5kg within a month and saw a big change on my photos. Listen to what Lucy says here, she is absolutely right about everything!
I can say this because I have been dieting since I was 12, thats 24 years ) of crash diet / gym / programs / pills. NOTHING worked. Now with Lucy this is the first time in my life I feel confident about my body and journey!
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Oksana
Lucy, thank you so much for motivating me to keep going. I am exactly at a point that you were describing, not seeing the numbers drop, but feeling that my clothes fit better. So, I was starting to get demotivated to keep going. (Why do those numbers matter so much)But your video is so spot on, that it encouraged me to keep going. I really appreciate that you tackle the less obvious issues that people struggle with during the weight loss, the psychological aspect of it. So much of it is in our minds. Thank you again!
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Lucy, thank you so much for motivating me to keep going. I am exactly at a point that you were describing, not seeing the numbers drop, but feeling that my clothes fit better. So, I was starting to get demotivated to keep going. (Why do those numbers matter so much)But your video is so spot on, that it encouraged me to keep going. I really appreciate that you tackle the less obvious issues that people struggle with during the weight loss, the psychological aspect of it. So much of it is in our minds. Thank you again!
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Dominique
I've found plexus helps me alot of people don't realize how much gut health plays a part in all of this. I have tried everything! This is finally sustainable along with the videos you post and making it fun is such a key factor. I've found that listening to upbeat worship music and doing a free style work out is best for me. No figure on the screen reminding me of how fat I am I do this as an emotional spiritual and physical journey. And I'm finally getting the results I've been trying so hard to accomplish
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I've found plexus helps me alot of people don't realize how much gut health plays a part in all of this. I have tried everything! This is finally sustainable along with the videos you post and making it fun is such a key factor. I've found that listening to upbeat worship music and doing a free style work out is best for me. No figure on the screen reminding me of how fat I am I do this as an emotional spiritual and physical journey. And I'm finally getting the results I've been trying so hard to accomplish
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ShawnMHowell
Thank you. I really needed to hear this. I just got through telling my husband that I was so frustrated that I had gained a pound this week even though I had increased my strength training, was eating more nutritious foods, and increased cardio. I-ve been trying to lose weight for 3 weeks now to lower my cholesterol and BMI. Thanks for encouraging me to stick with it and not expect results for 12-14 weeks. This is my first video I-ve watched of yours. -
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Thank you. I really needed to hear this. I just got through telling my husband that I was so frustrated that I had gained a pound this week even though I had increased my strength training, was eating more nutritious foods, and increased cardio. I-ve been trying to lose weight for 3 weeks now to lower my cholesterol and BMI. Thanks for encouraging me to stick with it and not expect results for 12-14 weeks. This is my first video I-ve watched of yours. -
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Faby
This video is SO HELPFUL in so many ways, everybody that is in a lose weight journey should watch. I want to lose around 30 pounds and I just started a month ago and I just lost 6 pounds, and I was feeling that I could do it more. And yes, Im already another person, I feel better, I dont have back pain anymore and I'm more happy, but I was always looking into my scale, and not happy with the results. Thanks Lucy for opening my eyes!
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This video is SO HELPFUL in so many ways, everybody that is in a lose weight journey should watch. I want to lose around 30 pounds and I just started a month ago and I just lost 6 pounds, and I was feeling that I could do it more. And yes, Im already another person, I feel better, I dont have back pain anymore and I'm more happy, but I was always looking into my scale, and not happy with the results. Thanks Lucy for opening my eyes!
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