Only lost 3lbs in 2 weeks NOT GOOD!!!!

3lbs in 2 weeks IS VERY good! I know it's frustrating because we want to lose weight quickly, but it's better to lose it slowly and an average of 1.5lbs per week is fantastic!

It also sounds like you're gaining muscle so the weight loss might be showing more quickly in your inch measurements and less quickly on the scales.

I would focus on eating healthily and steadily if I were you.

Well done again!

Here's what I've been told about weight loss on a given week:

If you lost 1 lb, you're doing everything right. 1.5lbs, thats great and 2+lbs is fantastic. The way I see it, 1.5 lb loss on average over 2 weeks is pretty good. Keep doing what you have been and don't get discouraged. Good luck!

That's not slow - it's what you've got to expect. A pound a week is 3500 calories (at least) less than you used to eat. That's a lot of food (2 days worth for me).

It's hard that you feel those first few weeks like you're killing yourself and scale seems to barely move. But it's four pounds a month and 12 pounds over the summer and 52 pounds over a year.

Be patient with yourself. You're doing good! And that exercise is going to make you feel even better.

I have been at this for 37 months and from the beginning it was never about how fast I can lose the weight... 1 to 2 lbs. a week will result in a long term sustainable weight loss.. Your doing great!! Just keep on doing what you are doing... Best of Luck...

That's not a slow start. It's actually a lot better than many people do. There's really no need for "detox"ing, just keep eating healthy and be patient.

This is so true! The weight didn't come on overnight and it's not going to disappear overnight. It took me six months to lose 30 pounds, and based on another thread I read, that is about average. Slow and steady wins the race. Also, remember that trying to lose weight too fast is a sure-fire way to gain it back quickly. You will be losing water weight and muscle along with the fat, so the water will come back, and the metabolism will slow down. Once you start eating 'normally' again, the weight will come right back. Instead of trying to rush things, make a long term plan to keep the weight off. Do things now that you will be able to continue to do in the future.

Be proud of yourself! You are doing everything right it seems! Eating healthy & working out every day is working for you. As one said earlier, it's most likely muscle replacing fat. Have you tried on a pair of jeans or something that was snug before? As hard as it is, just keep doing what you're doing. Don't focus on what numbers are on the scale aside from tracking purposes. Use the workout time as a jam session or "me time" to think of your goals in life. If we focus on one part, we often lose the whole. You're doing great, keep it up!!!

I think it is because you went all out... exercising a lot and dieting. Working gives false weight gain for a while... so that is it. If you've lost 3..that's great. Keep going. I am losing so slow..but I look thinner and my tight shorts are no longer tight. So..instead of getting discouraged..I just tell myself..Move forward and keep with it.

Three pounds in 2 weeks is great. Remember along with your exercising comes muscle toning and muscle weighs more than fat! Just keep doing what you're doing and you'll be fine.

3lbs in two weeks is great!

I lost nothing my first week and 2 pounds the second...so you are ahead of me. As everyone said, you are doing fine. If you want to run a race, you will lose more than pounds in the long run. Ask me how I know.

My advice is to stick with it! You're doing a great job!

That is actually great!

You are right, 3 lbs in 2 weeks is not good, it is GREAT.. Keep up the good work. Sounds like you are doing everything right.