Oh I'd love to hear some positive stories too. I just finished stage one, except haven't don't AMRAP yet, and I have continued to fluctuate between the same 3 pounds I was fluctuating when I plateaued with just cardio. I have not lost a single inch anywhere on my body, haven't gained any though. I can physically feel I have more muscle now, my thighs are a lot harder, my husband says he can feel muscles in my arms. I am getting bummed that I'm doing all this work and feel like I'm getting no where. I eat the calories the book says, I eat the no workout amount on my one rest day and on my only cardio days, and I eat the active workout amount on cardio plus weights days. It ranges from 1971 to 2217. I aim for the ratios the book sets, but I never hit the protein goal no matter how hard I try. I had been eating 1800 for the first few weeks of stage 1, except the calories from a protein bar extra on weight days. I was starting to feel too weak and hungry, so I upped to recommended cals about 2 weeks ago. I'm afraid I'm going to start gaining fat. I wish there was some black and white to this, it's ALL gray area! Edited to add my stats: 32 years old, 132-135 pounds, 5'7

I did NROLFW for several months last year and lost the same 5 pounds, which was really frustrating. This year I realized I needed to be far tighter on my diet to achieve my goals, and now I'm lifting again while eating somewhat less than I was - it took a while to find my sweet spot - and losing about 2.5 pounds a month. It's not as fast as I'd like, but I figure the slow and steady is better in the long run. Good luck!

Yes, it works!! Today when I use stepped on the scale, I thought I was at 133.4- but NO losses 1.6lbs which is 131.6!! It works give some time!

I've lost weight and I'm nearing the end of Stage 2. I think I've lost 7 or 8 lbs since starting. I had been steadily losing before starting New Rules just by changing my diet and walking. My calories are just like Heathers (my age too - lol). That said, I have a lot to lose -- like 30 more pounds. BUT, I look much smaller than my actual weight. Went to a party last night and everyone kept remarking about how small I looked. So like Megan was saying, same weight, but smaller clothes cuz muscles takes up less space than fat. I love lifting and can't wait to see my results after Stage 7. Keep at it!!!

I haven't lost any weight in three weeks, but have in fact gained about six pounds. I had increased my daily calories to the recommended based on my calcs from the book (1806) and adjusted the macros to 40/30/30. I think it was too many calories for me. Anyway, just last week I decreased my calories to 1200, and I've always eaten back my exercise cals (per a HRM). I'm 5'7" and currently at 140 pounds. However, I started MFP at 144 pounds in January and ate the 1200 calories for three months doing cardio mainly and got down to 128. It's disheartening to say the least. I'm not giving up the NROL4W though. I think I just needed to make some tweaks. We'll see what happens now.

I havent lost any..but then I attribute it to being so near goal weight..or at my goal weight. I will continue to lift..and just hope once I finish NROL4W..and move on to the Abs one..it will help with my pooch of a stomach..cause in actuality..its my stomach area that bothers me most..

Holy cow, Karagrr! You are rocking these New Rules!

I have not lost a single pound since I started in May, but was already at an acceptable goal weight. I will say that people constantly ask me how much more weight that I've lost, and continue to comment on how much thinner I'm getting. I feel strong and confident and love my arms and legs.

After the holidays, I should be doing Stage 7, and I'm going to ramp up my cardio and try to burn some fat around my middle.

I'll take slow, steady progress at the point I'm at, but understand others' frustration if they have more to lose.