If Little Losses & Slight Gains are Discouraging...

Michelynn · 02-13-2012, 06:40 PM

Here is a little summary that might help you see the big picture.

# of weeks in which I...
Lost 5 or more pounds: 2
Lost 4-4.9 pounds: 0
Lost 3-3.9 pounds: 4
Lost 2-2.9 pounds: 6
Lost 1-1.9 pounds: 5
Lost less than 1 pound: 1
Gained overall (.2-1.0): 4
Gained water: 10
Lost water: 11

In 22 weeks, I have lost 43.8 pounds -- 8.8 water, 31.8 fat! Those "little" numbers add up!!

Don't set your expectations too high and get discouraged if you don't see the number you were hoping for. This program works, but it's not going to be a linear equation. You will have fluctuations, and you will see a downward trend over time.

And if you're not taking measurements, start doing so now. Sometimes you will have a gain or small loss and then measure and see that you're making progress.

It's a marathon -- not a series of sprints!!

Bre94 · 02-14-2012, 05:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Michelynn

Here is a little summary that might help you see the big picture.

# of weeks in which I...
Lost 5 or more pounds: 2
Lost 4-4.9 pounds: 0
Lost 3-3.9 pounds: 4
Lost 2-2.9 pounds: 6
Lost 1-1.9 pounds: 5
Lost less than 1 pound: 1
Gained overall (.2-1.0): 4
Gained water: 10
Lost water: 11

In 22 weeks, I have lost 43.8 pounds -- 8.8 water, 31.8 fat! Those "little" numbers add up!!

Don't set your expectations too high and get discouraged if you don't see the number you were hoping for. This program works, but it's not going to be a linear equation. You will have fluctuations, and you will see a downward trend over time.

And if you're not taking measurements, start doing so now. Sometimes you will have a gain or small loss and then measure and see that you're making progress.

It's a marathon -- not a series of sprints!!

Michelynn

, that was well said and so true. I'm in this for the long haul. I didn't gain it overnight and I don't expect to lose it overnight.

Bre

Mare :) · 02-14-2012, 05:52 PM

Your so right!!!! Last week was .5 lbs. This week almost 4. First day of week 7 and i have lost 19 lbs. Went from 54 lbs of fat to 31!!! That's amazing!!! Lost 4 inches off my waist. Its hard for me because I do up to 40 min of cardio EVERYDAY!!!! ( I may skip tomorro because it's my husbands b day lol). I am fighting a good fight and thought it would come off faster.... ESP with become a gym rat again but really 19 lbs in 7 weeks is pretty outstanding !

Great post btw

DD80 · 02-15-2012, 08:05 AM

Thank you for the post! It shows that up/down trends in weight loss are perfectly normal! It is encouraging!

relsomrr · 02-16-2012, 04:21 PM

Thank You for sharing this.....I'm getting discouraged.

jaimemmc · 02-16-2012, 06:45 PM

I just started last week. Thanks for your post, I think it helps to keeps my expectations realistic! So well put! :-)

02-13-2012, 06:40 PM	#1
Michelynn Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 183 Gallery: Michelynn Stats: 215/157/150 WOE: Medi Weightloss Start Date: 9/6/11	If Little Losses & Slight Gains are Discouraging... Here is a little summary that might help you see the big picture. # of weeks in which I... Lost 5 or more pounds: 2 Lost 4-4.9 pounds: 0 Lost 3-3.9 pounds: 4 Lost 2-2.9 pounds: 6 Lost 1-1.9 pounds: 5 Lost less than 1 pound: 1 Gained overall (.2-1.0): 4 Gained water: 10 Lost water: 11 In 22 weeks, I have lost 43.8 pounds -- 8.8 water, 31.8 fat! Those "little" numbers add up!! Don't set your expectations too high and get discouraged if you don't see the number you were hoping for. This program works, but it's not going to be a linear equation. You will have fluctuations, and you will see a downward trend over time. And if you're not taking measurements, start doing so now. Sometimes you will have a gain or small loss and then measure and see that you're making progress. It's a marathon -- not a series of sprints!! __________________ Inches lost: Bust -8.75 Waist -11.75 Abdomen -15.5 Hips -10

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02-14-2012, 05:52 PM	#3
Mare :) Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 96 Gallery: Mare :) Stats: 186/148/140 WOE: Medi Weight Loss Center Start Date: January 1 2012	Your so right!!!! Last week was .5 lbs. This week almost 4. First day of week 7 and i have lost 19 lbs. Went from 54 lbs of fat to 31!!! That's amazing!!! Lost 4 inches off my waist. Its hard for me because I do up to 40 min of cardio EVERYDAY!!!! ( I may skip tomorro because it's my husbands b day lol). I am fighting a good fight and thought it would come off faster.... ESP with become a gym rat again but really 19 lbs in 7 weeks is pretty outstanding ! Great post btw

02-15-2012, 08:05 AM	#4
DD80 Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Desert Southwest Posts: 1,164 Gallery: DD80 Stats: 188/165.0/145 5'10" WOE: Zoneish, Organic, GrassFed Start Date: 1/10/12 Medi, 2/9/12 First UD, 1/1/13 New Plan	Thank you for the post! It shows that up/down trends in weight loss are perfectly normal! It is encouraging!

02-16-2012, 04:21 PM	#5
relsomrr Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: East Texas Posts: 11 Gallery: relsomrr Stats: 317/306/250 1st goal WOE: Medi Start Date: 1/17/2012	Thank You for sharing this.....I'm getting discouraged.

02-16-2012, 06:45 PM	#6
jaimemmc Junior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: MA Posts: 7 Gallery: jaimemmc Stats: 199/199/140 WOE: medi weightloss Start Date: February 11,2012	I just started last week. Thanks for your post, I think it helps to keeps my expectations realistic! So well put! :-)