Only lost 1 lb.

I deal with scale disappointment by not letting it disappoint me. A pound is a perfectly healthy amount to lose in a week - it's not healthy to lose *too* much in a short amount of time! The fact is that we cannot perfectly predict exactly how much we will lose each week - so many things come into play: hormones, water consumption (or lack thereof), exercise, overall health, how much and what quality sleep we're getting, the quality of food we eat, individual food intolerances/sensitivities, and more. The way I see it, some weeks I'll lose less than I think I "should" and some weeks I'll lose more. Either way, i don't let the scale determine how I feel about myself because as long as I'm making healthy choices then I know I'm doing what I need to do. At the end of the day this is about my health, not just a number on the scale.

Lost 1lb in a week? Um... that's how it's supposed to go isn't it? I mean, you could be me, & up 7lbs (but I think part of it is muscle, & maybe some water weight. It's been hot lately, & I've increased my workouts). There are a lot of things to consider. For example: after your monthly clock hits 12 is a GREAT time to step on the scale... you can lose 4, 5 lbs in a week there! LOL.

You know what I think? It's supposed to be about how you feel. Energy. How you look. Inches lost. I try not to get hung up on the scale, & just remember how my pants fell down a few months ago & I had to buy more! You can get where you want, you just have to put the work in. What that looks like is different for everyone. What works for me won't necessarily work for you. But the general premise is the same: Calorie Deficit. Keep going!

1lb is a great start! The First of Many!

I try to look at other things too. My first few weeks on here I didn't lose at all on the scale but I was slowly losing inches. I also noticed I felt better and slowly wasn't feeling "starved" at meals or a slave to the #s. Clothing was fitting better too. In short my advice is not to depend too much on what the scale is telling you...and remember you're on a journey of relearning habits not just a quick fix.

Congratulations!

I lost one pound in my first week also. I was a little sad, but I kept going. I knew I was doing the right things and it paid off in week two with a few more pounds lost. Just after my 2nd weigh in I put on clothing that I hadn't worn because of my extra weight that had started to come off. I'm more excited about my clothes fitting again than I am about what the scales show :-)

Keep on keepin' on!

:-)

I realized last week that I hadn't lost weight in about 2 months, but it doesn't bother me. Due to changing my workout from intense cardio to a strength training program (which starts with light weights), I haven't been doing as much. I have also been eating more in anticipation of the heavier weights, which I'm getting into now. I remind myself that my goal is no longer to lose weight, but to become fit. Becoming fit will cause me to gain weight, which is fine by me.

Do not be discouraged and give up! I hate to hear ONLY a pound.. a pound in one week is great. Al those pounds add up! Even if you gain, its just a MINOR bump in the road. Keep at it, don't get discouraged and before you know it, you will be at your goal and you will see someone new post about only losing a pound and you will tell them.. a pound is a great loss and to keep up the good work!

Congrats on your weightloss! Keep up the good work! You are on your way to a healthier you, don't ever give up on yourself!

If this helps, look at a pound of something.. I think either flour or sugar comes in a 1 pound bag. I know if I visualize what I have lost it keeps me thinking positively..Personally, I have lost my 3 1/2 year old son! I look in the mirror and can't see the weightloss on my body, but I know I have lost 37lbs.. My son is 35lbs! I still have to lose my 1 year old .. an additional 25-30lbs.. and I will because I know I have a long road ahead and I am enoying every moment of this journey! Even the gains and the plateaus. I am learning so much about my body and how it reacts to food and exercise. I am not on a diet.. I'm living my life healthfully now.

Good luck..we are all here if you need support!

If you are still not losing 3 months from now then re-evaluate. If you are staying within your goals and eating healthy don't worry about it. If not then you know what to do.

I only lost 1 lb and it's my first week......normally I would just get discouraged and not try nearly as hard, but I have to see it in a new light. A pound is way better than staying the same weight or worse gaining.

How do you deal with scale disappointment?

I lost a little over a pound per week for 18 months! 102 pounds later I was fine with it! Here's a poem my Weight Watcher leader shared with us about Only Losing One Pound! 1 pound a week for 52 weeks is 52 pounds my dear its a good thing!

http://cyliafitandfab.blogspot.com/2009/07/only-1-pound.html