why have i stayed the same?

[crisgal]

i've just had my third weigh in and have stayed the same1 I'm absolutely gutted! I truly satyed to the ww plan so why haven't i lost? Admittedly, i had a big loss last week, is that why?
Maybe i should weigh once a fortnight?!

[crisgal]

sorry about the rubbish typing, i'm using one hand!

[rowanwitch]

you answered it yourself you had a big loss last week....you may have a good loss next week... when you make changes your body behaves a bit erratically... don't forget the initial big loss was mostly water stick with it and look at the losses in terms of how much per month and so long as it is a loss don't worry. Especially if you haven't got much to lose

[fliptheswitch]

Your first loss can be down to loosing water, which is usually why it's always the biggest.
There are SO many factors in why you may have not lost weight, the most important being that you have probably lost inches, as opposed to pounds! :-)
You should be looking to lose between 2-3lbs per week, although this really does depend on lots of things, like age and how much you've got to lose.
Don't beat yourself up about it, and stick to weighing once a week. Well done for sticking to it, it takes a lot of willpower! :-)

[fliptheswitch]

As Rowan says, the less you have to lose, the harder it is to shift.
Someone who has 8 stone to lose (for example) will probably find they lose a lot more each week compared to someone who only has a couple of pounds to shift.

[crisgal]

i have loads and loads to lose! (but i'm setting small goals at first)
i am enjoying the plan, and am doing it myself online so had no-one to discuss it with.
I had planned to measure myself once a month but I just measured myself and i have lost an inch off my waist and 1/2 inch off my hips and thighs. Thanks for the encouragement. I feel much better x x

[fliptheswitch]

Way to go, crisgal! See, it *is* working! :-)

[carrot99]

my daughter was disappointed this week that she hadn't lost any weight until she measured herself and found she'd lost half an inch from her waist and hips.
My granddaughter started school in September and my daughter has had to walk 80 mins each school day so we think she must be gaining muscles!

Have you taken your measurements in case it's the same for you?

[carrot99]

oops I was a bit slow typing! but good luck crisgal

[crisgal]

wow carrot99, tell your daughter -well done!

thanks guys!

I'm braving zumba classes on tuesday so next week should be a good loss! (If it's all stopped wobbling by weigh-in day!)

[fliptheswitch]

Ohh, Zumba is brilliant! (apparently)
I haven't done it, but my Mum was doing it for a while, and I really noticed a difference in her. Have fun and good luck with the rest of your loss.

[Jules001]

Don't lose heart, keep at it, it will come off, both me and my daughter started following the WW original points plan in March, we have found one of the best things to do is to keep a food diary and write everything down, even if you do cheat or have a slight lapse. My daughter has lost 3 ½ stones and I have lost just over 2 stones, we have been eating almost the same things, so obviously age and exercise comes into it. Also I have got more to lose than she did. We have got Zumba for the Wii, I found it hurt my knee, I think I have a touch of arthritis in it, but daughter has been doing it.

[pretty_snowdrop]

Keep going and you will be fine. If you keep to it i bet you loose loads next week :)

[crisgal]

well i was a little disheartened but you lot have cheered me up. I even had my friday treat - a curry from the chinese!
I enjoyed every single mouthful and don't feel guilty at all. Well done to you two!!

[DTCwordfan]

A great dieters cook book is the Canyon Ranch book, crisgal.

They have plenty on line too - meets all the WW points and tastes good.

http://www.canyonranc...y_connection/recipes/

[Old_Geezer]

Don't forget to point the curry correctly. The body will react to what it has taken in even if you don't monitor accurately.

[sophie_1003]

Zumba is brilliant; a lot of fun, if you don't feel like you're getting it first time just keep at it because you soon pick up the routines!