BDW Biggest Loser ~ Season 8

Ok girls... I'm starting to feel like my efforts are wasted. I've been working out 5-7 days a week for 4 weeks (an hour each day)... I've only lost 3-4 pounds. From last week I am the same! UGH! I've been restricting my calories to under 1500. It seems like a huge change compared to my lifestyle before... I would think I should be dropping weight a little faster. I'm not giving up by any means but it's just getting frustrating. What is working for people?

Ok trying again for a 3rd time. Dang computer.

I've been working out for 4 weeks - usually 6 days a week (1 day of strength training and the rest cardio). i'm only down 4 pounds... while I AM happy to be down... I just feel like I should be down more... the weight is just barely coming off and in fact this week i'm the same weight as last. I've been eating about 1500 calories or less... which is a big change from where I was before I started this plan. Any ideas what my problem is? What is working for everyone else?

Swankster - don't get discouraged! It's probably a smaller loss because you are gaining muscle in the process, which is a GOOD thing! The more muscle you have, the more calories your body is going to burn at rest.

I agree with Kathy - if you are going to the gym for an hour 6 days a week then you are def building muscle! If you want, you could keep track of inches too - it may be a better way for you to look at it? Keep up the amazing job!

Well I was down just a few ounces this week. But I guess considering I cheated a bit when FI's parents stayed with us last weekend that isn't too bad, could have been worse.

Down a pound

I can say I am loving the way Im feeling with each workout. I forgot how great it feels to get stronger!

Coke....soda is my BIGGEST weakness. Ive tried to do those 100 calorie cans, and sometimes it works. I just get so sick of drinking water all the time. Ive tried a few ways, but anyway suggestions on how to kick this habit. I shouldnt be drinking my calories!

I loveee coke! I don't get to drink it anymore though. I will have a coke zero from time to time though.

good job so far this week everyone! I'm down a pound from last week, so that's amazing for me since I don't usually lose that much per week!

Mel - I only drink pop once per week....I actually find that I am so used to drinking water all the time that pop and stuff usually tastes too sweet now and it turns me off lol. I am strange!