Hey how much are you all exercising? I have been excercising alot lately and the weight is coming of slower then when I wasn't.:( I am not frustrated because I know it is better for to excercise but I wonder if I am over doing it?

What does your workout schedule look like? If you are weight training it could just be that you are gaining muscle.

Muscle is denser than fat, so it takes up less space. You can lose a pound of fat, gain a pound of muscle (although gaining a large amount of muscle takes a good deal of time) and be smaller, even though you weigh the same amount.

I do a cardio exercise like running, stair stepping, or bike for 30 minutes and then weights for 15 minutes following.

Well then you probably aren't gaining an amount of muscle that would cause your weight loss to slow.

You might have just hit your first plateau. Your body adjusts to the increased activity and to the activities you do. Instead of working out more you should put some thought into modifying your workouts.

Maybe more weights? Or increase the weight you currently lift. For cardio, you might think of switching up for a while- maybe try tae bo, or the elliptical trainer, or a step class.

I'll try that....
Thanks for the advice

well I totally blew all my points last night...crazy shuffle...had a lot of beer.

I have to get back on track today. Hopefully I didn't put on too much weight.

You also might need to adjust the intensity of your workout. As far as weights go, I wouldn't necessarily increase the weight you're doing, I'd increase the reps. (If you were doing 3 reps at 10 lbs do 4 reps at 10 lbs instead of 3 at 15 lbs. . .)

And switching up your activity is a good suggestion, too. Vary your workout so your body doesn't get used to what you're doing and get "bored."

That's kind of a waste of time. The myth that low-weight high reps prevents you from getting bulky is just a myth. Most women are genetically just not capable of developing musculature like men, our bodies dont produce enough testosterone by a long shot. Nor will low-weight high reps do things like lengthen muscles (nor will Pilates, against all advertising claims) because the only thing that does that is surgery.

Lift a weight heavy enough that at a certain number of reps you can no longer lift it with good form. When you can accomplish that, lift a heavier weight. Saves time.

I am sure you will be fine. Last time you thought you blew it you did fine. Just remember that

Well, I liked adding a rep before I added weight, even if it does waste time! The fact is, you're doing weight training, and that's good. Do it however is most comfortable for you (in the proper form, of course!)

Last night, I signed up for a two week free trial with the website's e-tools. I am only using it to figure out the points values of some food and the recipe builder for point values on recipes. I also get some information though e-tools! However, I am debating whether to cancel it or keep it after the two week trial period ends!

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I did WW last year....still am a lifetime member. Lost 30 lbs in about 6 months, and have kept it off for another 6. I still go weigh in every month, like they advise, because to me, there is nothing more motivating than knowing I'm going to have to step on that scale and have someone else see my weight. I tried to do WW on my own, but it never stuck. This time, we have an awesome leader who has so many great tips, so the meetings are definitely worth it. Good luck Lady Pi Phi, and remember, even if you blow it one day, you just start again the next. :)

Okay, I am really going to have to start again tomorrow.

I broke down. I haven't been counting points all week. I've tried, but it all went to hell because of shuffle.

I broke down again just now and went to McDonalds. Okay, tonight it's healthy food, and we start counting the points again tomorrow.

I just hope I don't put on a tone of weight. I don't want to get too discouraged.

Are you going to the meetings? My cousin didn't think the e-tools was that beneficial because a lot of what was on e-tools she could get out of the meetings. Who knows though? I have an Excel spreadsheet that will do the recipte builder and the points values for you. Pm me if you want them.

Its ok. Yesterday I just bombed out. I did not feel good and I ate everything. Cake, ice cream, cookies, soda, I even had Wendys!! I had so much junk. I felt it today and I am back on track.

We all fall sometimes.

My poor tummy.