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So I have a question that I was hoping you all could help me with. I'm pretty sure I know the answer, but some reassurance would be nice. I lost 20lbs from Nov 2012-Aug 2013. I've since put it all back on, which I hate (but life happens), and I've been trying to get ot back off. I'm on my third week of LiveFit and my second week of eating better. I will admit that I get impatient for results but am actively trying to work on that. Onto my question...is it normal to completely stall on weight loss when you start lifting? I know people talk about water retention (which I get), and muscle growth (which doesnt happen that quickly in women) but I come to a complete stall and don't lose any more weight; this is usually the reason why I stop lifting. I love doing it, but I want to lose weight, and weight lifting doesn't seem to do that for me. My measurements haven't changed, but I know it's still too early to expect that. I feel good about myself in yoga pants and workout clothes and when I'm working out, but when it comes to work clothes and the scale I just get upset. I know the scale shouldn't be my happiness factor, but I'm 5'3" and 160lbs...I'm 20lbs from a healthy BMI, my fat percentage is too high...I want to lift weights, but I also want to get smaller. I guess I'm just nervous I'm going to ignore the scale for a month, to allow my body to adjust to lifting weights, and then have another month wasted. What do you all suggest? I already put the scale away and have decided to try my hardest to not look at it for at least 2 more weeks. That will give me 1 month into LiveFit and I'm hoping I have something to show for it. I've tried New Rules of Lifting for Women (didnt finish it) and I felt like, picture comparison wise, my body responded well to that. Do you all think there's a different plan I should try? Or should I stick with LiveFit? I'm just now starting into Week 3 today. I also wanted to note that I eat about 1600-1800 cals/day and get in the 60-70s range for protein daily.