Not Losing Much
 

I've been on this program for 3 weeks now. The first week I lost 3.4 lbs, 2nd week was .4 lbs, and this week I weighed myself because I don't have a WI til Wednesday, my scale said 1.3 lbs. That's a total of 5.1 lbs in 3 weeks! I am feeling really discouraged especially seeing other peoples losses.
I drink all my water, take all my vitamins, eat all my vegetables..I have been estimating the meat, cause that's what my coach told me to do, she said I didn't need to buy a scale..but I went and bought one this weekend because I can't figure out what I'm doing wrong! I never feel hungry, I don't get any cravings, I have energy, all the things I'm suppose to feel.
I'm only 5'0, do smaller people lose slower?

Its probably because you're smaller and are starting at a lower weight. If you weighed more you would lose faster. As long as you are 100% OP, you'll be okay.

Be careful comparing your losses to those of us who have 100+ lbs to lose. Yes, smaller people do lose slower, as do people who are relatively close to their goal weights. How you ate before you started IP can also affect your numbers. If you were eating healthy before, you're probably not going to have that big "whoosh" that many of us get the first week.

I am sure many others will chime in and share their experience and encouragement. It really does work if you stick with it.

yes, what Emily said.

I am shorter and did not have a lot to lose. My losses have also been small. My coach keeps reminding me that my age, height, and starting weight all play into my losses. I am averaging about 1.7/week. I focus on the healthy habits I am developing and not the losses.

I think this is the absolute best part of this diet. Teaching us to eat better and correctly, no matter how much we have to lose. Thanks for mentioning this!

I am using the daily plate at livestrong.com to help me keep track of my carbs and calories and such to make sure I'm making the best choices I can. Maybe something like that could help you.

My losses have been minimal, too. I lost 1.4 in my first week, .6 2nd wk, and .8 in my 3rd week. That's a total of 2.8 lbs in 3 weeks, all 100% OP. I also had around just 10 lbs to lose, which I think played a big part in the incremental losses. So don't get discouraged, just keep at it. Pretty soon everything will add up.

Sometimes it's not about the number on the scale. Never compare yourself to anybody else on this diet! Look at the whole picture. If you lined up 10 women who all weighed the same and were the same height, you'd be amazed at the physical difference! Percentage of fat mass to lean body mass, genetics and body shape all figure into this. No two people are alike. I am wearing size 6 clothes, yet I weigh more now than I did 5 years ago. The one big difference is my lean mass to fat mass ratio!! Huge difference. This diet will transform your body and you will feel amazing with each pound lost! I had weeks where I lost a minimal amt of weight, but my inches lost were much greater! That's what I mean by the big picture. You are learning to eat well and feed your body the right way! Your body wil respond in a positive way! It just takes time!!! Be patient and stay OP 100%:carrot:

Thank you all for replying! I feel much better now! I thought I was doing something wrong, but I'm glad to hear it's normal. And you are right, I'm learning a healthier way to eat which is why I joined IP in the first place..I didn't just want to lose weight, I wanted to learn how to eat properly so that it would be a long term thing, so thank you all for that reminder! I really needed to hear all this today so thanks again! I will keep doing what I've been doing!

Great advice! I have also read that its harder for smaller people to burn calories!

Just take it slow and before you know it you will be 105:carrot:

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When I accounted for the difference between the capri's I had been wearing to WI and the jeans I wore yesterday I lost just .6 lbs last week. My coach claims it is from hiking our local mt two days in a row back to back over the weekend and retaining water. I did have inches lost (1.75, not nearly my usual). Coach says I'll have a whoosh soon and be back to my normal loss.

5 pounds on a 5 foot frame is a pant size!:carrot:

That's probably accurate - especially if you didn't supplement your exercise with an extra packet within 1/2 hour of finishing. Water weight doesn't stick around, thankfully :)

I am the exact same proportion as you
 

HI I am exactly the same proportion as you. 5ft and need to loose around the same amount of weight. If you like I can keep you motivated. We could team up and make sure we keep each other on track. I have been on IP before and can assure you it works. I lost 20lbs in 3 months on this diet the first time around. Now I am back to loose the other 15lbs. Started last week and this is my second week so hope to keep myslef on track.

Dont loose heart I averages a 1.6 lbs loss per week which is normal for someone our size

Both days I had a non-IP protein drink (a less sugar and carbs brand, larger portion - didn't drink it all) when I got back to the car. I'm not paying IP ONE MORE PENNY THAN I HAVE TO!! ;-)

I agree with those that say you have to look at the whole picture. My scale has hardly moved but I have dropped 3 pant sizes and get coments all the time. In fact one of the gals at work told me yesterday that I make her sick. LOL (That was never me before) Yes, I'd like the scale to reflect what I am seeing in the mirror, but I tell myself it's just a number. It can't stay stuck forever eventualy it will have to catch up.

AMEN to that! As soon as I started walking (bigger little and I walk to Kindergarten in the morning, half a mile each way) I went out and bought a case of EAS Carb AdvantEDGE chocolate RTD shakes from BJ's Wholesale. $26 for a case of 24 was much more appealing a price :)