Has anyone explained to you that it can be hard to see results in the first few months of any weight loss program?  The reason it may seem that you aren't losing weight, and could be putting more weight on is because of the fact that muscle is heavier than fat.

If you are eating a healthy diet and attending a gym to get fit and toned, then it is more than likely you are shedding the fat and putting on muscle.  When we work out, our bodies convert fat to muscle, and muscle is heavier than fat.

When undergoing any weight loss program, it is a good idea to keep a chart of your progress.  On this, you should record your weight, your body mass index and fat to muscle ratios.  You may need to consult a doctor to find out how to measure those things. 

Many people believe that it is the weight only that is a measure of their weight loss sucess.  That is incorrect.  Body Mass Index (BMI) and fat-muscle ratios are what should be used as a measure of your success.

I lost weight easy after first was 35 then but with my second 3 years laters things were harder. I have just discovered the Leptin diet and it is working. My main suggestion is to ever eat after dinner (evening meal) and to eat more at breakfast and lunch than at tea time. Sleep is also important in loosing weight believe it or not. Try to finish your last meal of the day at least 3 hours before bed

I was 17 When i gave birth to my son and through the pregnancy i gained about 25 kilos

i lost the weight straight away and was back to my pre baby weight in about a month

But i did struggle getting my stomach flat again

i found the best thing for that was crunches

they helped me and hopefull this advice will help you

xx

TashyVanity

GEE I WENT UP TO 126 KGS WHEN I WAS PREGNANT. WITH MY SECOND CHILD THEN I HAD MY THIRD AND STAYED AROUND 105 KGS. BUT I ,LOST 30 KGS ALL BY MYSELF.. I WALKED 3 TIMES A DAY I ATE 5 SMALL MEALS NEVER SKIP BREAKFAST AND HAVE A CAN DO ATTIUDE...  WHEN YOU LOOSE 1 KG AND THEN SAY TO YOURSELF THATS NOT MUCH WELL I NO I DID, THINK OF IT LIKE THIS . 1 KG IS A KG OF POTATOES, NEXT TIME YOU GO SHOPPING HAVE A REALLY GOOD LOOK AND FEEL OF THE BAG OF POTATOES AND IT IS A LOT OF WEIGHT JUST ONE LIITLE KILOGRAM DOES A LOT FOR MY SELF ESTEEM...  BUT HEY YOU PROBALY HAVE LOST WEIGHT BUT ITS DOENT SEEM LIKE MUCH...BUT KEEP GOING AND YOU WILL SUCEED ... P.S DONT WORRY ABOUT THE GYM , SAVE YA MONEY.

I wouldnt worry too much, 14 weeks isnt long. It will come off eventually if you continue what you are doing. Remember to drink lots of water. Its good that youve cut down on sugar and fat. You could try eating half as much carbs (ie breads, potatoes, pasta etc) as you are currently eating and eating more fruit and vegies. Also hot spices speed up your metabolism, as does putting ice in your water. When you work out on a machine, personal trainers say it burns more fat if you alternate the pace, so instead of just going at the same pace, do it in intervals with faster ones.

I was told the older you are and the more children you have, the harder it is to lose the weight. Swimming is really good for exercising and toning and id also keep walking. I had my baby 4months ago, and just by walking everyday and exercising ive just come back to my pre pregnancy weight. I had put 25kgs on, but i havnt lost the weight where i would have liked too.

I know its expensive but maybe a personal trainer, they can tell you exactly what excersises to do and for which part of your body. Also its only been 14 weeks.