I am new so for me personally, I haven't seen any weight yet. From reading other stories posted by people in the group, it would appear that it varies from person to person and it is really hard to pin point when and if weight will come off!

I too am a little anxious to see pounds shed, but for now I abandoned the scale for a few months. Everyone is this group has stressed that looking at measurements/ progress pictures/ and how your clothes fit is the best way to measure success!

I think the most important thing to remember is that a number doesn't define how fit you are! It is a new concept I am trying to adapt in my own life. But I'll say it like this, I'd rather gain 10 lb and drop a size/ see my body getting fit than lose 10 lb and stay the same size.

Regardless, I wish you the best of luck! From the sounds of it, it could take a few weeks to see the scale move in the opposite direction. Don't lose hope and keep pushing!

I started losing inches almost immediately despite the scale showing a big +5. Now just past the five week mark, I am down 6 or so pounds, many inches and at least 2 pants sizes. I freaking love eating more.

I am nervous about this, too, but it clearly works for others, so stay confident and on course. I am up 6 or 7 pounds now in the last 3 weeks, but hopefully that will reverse soon. I have been lifting 3 times a week for the last 3 weeks along with a cardio plan I was given when I did the New Leaf Metabolic Testing. I am just pushing forward (albeit nervously), trusting that this is the right plan for long-term, healthy success.

I'm not sure at what point exactly I would bail, but so far, I still trust it.

4-10 weeks. Okay, that doesn't sound terrible in the big scheme of things. This community is wonderful, but I wish someone I knew were going through this as well that could work out with me.

I think everyone is different.

I personally started losing right away but I have a lot to lose (40-50 lbs).

It seems a lot of people start losing again around the 4 week mark.

Oh good! I am almost 2 weeks in and was getting worried today because a pair of loose shorts were a little tighter. I keep telling myself to give it more time but I still have that old voice in me telling me to cut back some!

7 weeks for me.

I started at 154.1lb I put on initially which came back down over a couple of weeks, then maintaining/trending down slowly & since the 7 wk mark trending down steadily. Now at the end of week 10 I am down to 145.8lb my goal is around 116lb

It seems like people put on anywhere from 0-10 lbs.

you should notice a change in your measurements in the first week or two. Remember even though you upped your calories you should still be at a deficit and you should still lose fat. even if the scale doesn't show it you are losing. thats why measurments are the way to go.

I started upping my calories on 4/19/12 and initially showed a drop in the pounds, but then I gained a little bit. I started being consistent with calories on my birthday 5/3/12 and have gained a bit more, but I lost inches. :drinker:

So I feel I'm right on track because I have never given the scale numbers much of a thought! I am more concerned about inches and so far they are headed in the right direction!!

I am at week five and I have gained around 8 lbs and 4 inches. I am still waiting for the inches and the pounds to come off but I feel stronger, sleep better and am not hungry all the time. Hopefully another week or so will be enough to tell my body that it is for real this time; no more starving.

you have gained 4inches around the waist or total?

4 inches total - waist, hips, chest and abdomen

It is very difficult for your body to actually get larger when you are on a calorie deficit. Even a small one as we use with em2wl. I was watching a diet program special on hbo the other nite. They said you can lose weight even cutting 10calories off of your diet. It would take along time but you would lose eventually. Now in reality being that accurate with your calories estimating and eating would be impossible imo. But the point being is-if you are eating at a calorie deficit as prescribed in this group you have to lose fat. Your body really has no other alternative. I know it's frustrating but you have to be patient with your body and beleive what you are doing is the right thing, and alot better then starving yourself as so many do to lose weight.

You may also really make sure your numbers are correct. Assuming you are doing everything correct then it is always possible to be off on your tdee estimate which would then affect your cut. I don't have the answer to that, you will have to really break down the numbers.