Scale not moving, but I feel thinner....how is that poss?

Hi!

So I've only been doing this for a few days, but I find it soo easy to stick to it. I think thats because I'm eating more food than before....as I was only at maybe 700 cals  a day, I didn't even realize I was eating so little.

Anyways...I'm now up to 1200 cals a day, and while the scale hasn't moved and I'm still at 207lbs I FEEL thinner....How is this possible if I haven't lost any weight on the scale???

have you been exercising? if you build muscle, it weighs more than fat... so that could be it

I don't know how it is possible other than muscle is heavier than fat! Don't worry about the scale right now. . .just keep up the good work!!! You will see results soon!!!!

Yes, I do 45 minutes on my eliptical machine and walk for 30 minutes every day...although I do walk slowly because of my disability...so i don't think I burn many cals with that...

Great job with the walking and eliptical. One thing I found helps is to make sure that you vary the aerobic workouts ...  to do a couple of high intensity minutes followed by less intense. I understand that that may be a challenge for you. I have a machine that works arms and legs, which helps. You can actually rev up your metabolism by doing so for about 20 minutes a day. Rather than burning fat on the machine, you burn more at rest by having pushed the intensity. It works and is better for heart health than the long slow and steady workout approach. Add a light routine with 5 - 10lb and weights and you will be happy with the results. The right kind of weight training can really get the heart pumping as well. Just because weight loss stalls out is no reason to be discouraged. We are made up of a complex set of systems. Keep at it at a pace that is good for you and good luck!

It's not uncommon to feel "thinner" once you start exercising after a long hiatus.

The fact of the matter is you simply feel better and have more energy.  Endorphins and Opiods are being release during exercise, your motor skills have likely improved and it may be easier for you to perform normal everyday tasks that have been tiresome or unpleasant in the past.  People tend to translate this improvement in the way they feel, mobility and articulation as feeling thinner.

It's great that you are experiencing this feeling.  It's an excellent motivator and is a real-time example of the benefits of exercise; even if it doesn't seem like you're doing very much.   Always remember, ANY exercise is better than NO exercise.

Keep up the good work!