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Originally Posted by ingrid1221
Hi all,
I"ve been doing the program for 5 weeks now. And sticking to it hard core, no cheats! Week 1 was 5.4, then 3.2, then 1.6 then 1.8. Today is my fifth weigh in and I'm bummed out that this program has stopped working. My coach is useless. Just wondering if anyone has any advice on how to get back to those larger weight loss numbers. I started at 175.
I know I should feel happy because losing is still good, I was just expecting better results.
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I'm sure you've seen frequently posted here that weight loss is not linear. And the first week is usually the most dramatic. Let's look at a few facts:
- You have lost every single week so far on the program. Your body is headed in the right direction. Are you also taking measurements? Fat loss is measured in inches as well as pounds - the inches are actually MORE important because the tape measure shows when we are losing that fat!
- You have lost a total of 12 lbs in 4 weeks. Your current average is 3lbs per week, which is on the HIGH end of the average weight loss that people experience. The average weight loss on IP is 2-3lbs per week which puts you right on track - remember that is an average, not the exact number you should expect to see every single week.
- You are looking to lose about 30 lbs. Being that close to your goal weight means that your losses will naturally be a little slower because there is a smaller difference between the calories your body needs to function, and the calories you are eating. When a person starts off much bigger, their body needs more calories to function so the difference between what they need and what they are eating on IP is much greater - which means faster losses.
Don't get discouraged - look at the WHOLE picture. Make sure you are setting realistic expectations. Also know that if the scale or the tape measure are moving in the right direction, you are NOT stalled. A stall is defined by WEEKS of no change on the scale or in inches. Keep doing what you're doing and you will get there!