lost 2lb and dissapointed

jaynemaria

Last week I lost 6lb and this week 2lb and cant believe the dissapointment I felt. Ridiculous I know because I am aiming for a loss of 2lb a week:blushing: .

Well to motivate me I am going to buy a bag of play sand and weigh out sand for like for like what I have lost and put into a sack then everytime I feel de moralised I can pick the bag up and think to myself, "you've lost this weight, just think you were lugging this around constantly" hopefully this will spur me on.:happy:

rudegyal_b

man i'd be happy to lose a quarter pound a week on a regular basis, i miss the days id lose 4lb a week

dtiapril

Well done!

Don't be disheartened, it wouldn't be healthy to be dropping 6lb a week by any means. Every time I've gone on to one of these diets or WW or anything else, I always seem to drop 4-5lb in Week 1. I think my body goes into shock! Then I normally stay the same in week 2, and then settle into a routine of 1-2lb a week.

Smuterella

I've lost nothing in the past 26 days, so don't worry.

gtfcnat

2lb is still a great loss :flowerforyou: I think the slower it comes off the easier it is to keep off as well

tasnim81

I think 2 pounds a week is great. You should be happy!:happy:

thankyou4thevenom

I think that's a very good idea.
I went to to gym the other day and picked up a 10kg weight (which is roughly what I've lost in total). It was really heavy. I tried walking around with it. It' was a good reminder why I've been doing this.

becca1968

Hey, 2 lbs is still a LOSS...and that's what your goal is so pat yourself on the back and carry on my friend!

LizV32

I haven't lost anything in 2 weeks, it gets disappointing, but DON'T GIVE UP!!

david081

2lbs is great, bang on target! In the early stages it is not uncommon to lose a lot in a short time, as much is 'water-weight'. Be happy at a nice downward trend of 2lb a week - it's perfect! Stay with the plan and be strong!

Best wishes, David

paulyarwooduk

I have lost hardly anything since November, barely a few pounds, however I know my weight is still heading in the right direction because every week I notice my clothes feeling looser. (Thanks to my regular exercising).

Don't be disheartened. Stick with it.

happy_jax

I think that's a very good idea.
I went to to gym the other day and picked up a 10kg weight (which is roughly what I've lost in total). It was really heavy. I tried walking around with it. It' was a good reminder why I've been doing this.

^^ This is a great idea - it helped me to put things into perspective too!

I have NEVER lost anything more than 3lbs in a week - and usually less than 1lb a week... like lots of others - I regulary have those frustrating weeks of working hard and eating clean, but having a 'zero' loss - but just remember that the slower it comes off, the more chance you have of keeping it off.

Good luck - and don't be dissapointed! Even if you had no loss - you will be fitter, healthier and happier, so it's a huge improvement on the person you were before MFP!

MrsLong1980

A loss is a loss - remember if you're doing this to gain muscle sometimes you will stay the same but check how your clothes fit

wittyusername

well done on losing 2lbs! I think your sand idea is fab & might pinch it myself thanks! x

Ant_M76

You're doing awesome
First week will have been water weight, I think. During my first 10 days - 2 weeks, I lost about 14lbs, then it hit a steady week-on-week loss rate.

Keep up the good work!

jaynemaria

Thanks everyone, its good to hear words of encouragement and to those who have lost,losing or at a plateau . WE CAN DO THIS