Dozens of newcomers flood into gyms in their neighborhood every year around January 1st to begin their new lease on life and finally lose the extra weight they’ve been meaning to lose for years. Over the next 4-6 weeks, the cardio machines and group ex classes are packed, until it slowly dies back down to the gym regulars nearing the beginning of March. Out of every 100 people who sign up for a gym membership, only about 3 continue to go consistently one year later. The first three months of starting a new program are the most difficult to stay engaged. My belief is that most people get discouraged shortly after starting, because they are not seeing the results they were hoping for at all. If you have ever gained weight after starting an exercise program, you are not alone. Most people gain weight when they begin exercising before they lose weight. Not only is this discouraging, but it leads many to believe that something is inherently wrong with them, and that they will never be able to shed the pounds. I want you to know that there is nothing wrong with you, and there are several reasons as to why you’re not losing weight when you exercise.