Pls help!

inmyownskin

We are at the half-way point (10 of 20 weeks) of a competition (Biggest Loser) at my workplace I have lost 8 lbs and some inches (dont know exact but my clothes fit better). It took me about 4 weeks to really get into it (exercising and eating healthier and less). I now exercise every morning - approx 20-45 mins depending on my time factor and burn approx 200-400 cals. I try to eat at the 1300-1500 cal range. Last 2 weeks I have GAINED a total of 1.5 lbs! My main frustration is the current "winning loser" started at the same weight as me and is taller (I am 5'3" she is 5'8") and she has already lost 20+ lbs and averages about 4lb loss per week!!! wtf?? What is the difference here?? Any help/advice is welcomed!
PS my only thought is I am pear shaped (carry it in hips and thighs) and she is apple shaped (more in the middle).
I have 5 weeks left in the contest and need to boost my losses! Thanks!

micheleGAgirl

that happened to me to! i started drinking nothing but water and taking water pills and the weight just starting melting off...keep it up.

IveLanded

I feel ya.............I did a similar challenge and I just BARELY won, and I looked WAY different and the girl who was runner up hardly looked different at all.

Anyways, my suggestion would be to work out more/longer and don't just "try to eat within the range"..........MAKE SURE you are taking in 1200-1300 a day, net.