[byugrl]

Ok so I started this diet.... It will be 2 weeks ago Tuesday. I have only lost 2lbs at first weigh in and some maybe 2 or 3 inches . I am following the diet strictly and I'm not seeing the results on the scale that other people are having just starting out. I am getting so frustrated and expected to be down more lbs. than this, especially with no cheating. Anyone else having this issue?? What do I do I am following this diet to a T. Any advice ? I am drinking my water too.

[JohnP]

This is another one of my challenges with this diet. Very small people have the same plan as very large people and the education is lacking.

Here is your challenge.

No matter what the coach or the IP literature has told you fat loss is an equation of energy and energy is measured in calories. When you ingest fewer calories than you use in a day you lose fat. It's that simple.

Since you're female and 4'11" and 146lbs the amount of calories you use in a day is different than if you were 5'10" male and 300lbs.

You can click here and play with this calculator.
I just picked a random calculator off google. Keep in mind these are just estimates. Your actual caloric use might be higher or lower.

Bottom line - you're smaller and you're burning fewer calories than a larger person so your fat loss is going to be slower when you're ingesting the same number of calories.

Having said that - don't confuse fat loss with weight loss. Fat loss is fairly linear but there is no easy way to measure how much fat we've lost. Weight loss can be sporatic due to water levels in your body. TOM and stress for example play a large role in how much water your body is hanging on to.

My advice would be to just stick with the program but if you want to lose faster you could talk to your coach about cutting out 1/2 a packet and 2oz of protein. I see no reason why at your size you would need as much protein as a much larger person.

[scorbett1103]

Originally Posted by byugrl

Ok so I started this diet.... It will be 2 weeks ago Tuesday. I have only lost 2lbs at first weigh in and some maybe 2 or 3 inches . I am following the diet strictly and I'm not seeing the results on the scale that other people are having just starting out. I am getting so frustrated and expected to be down more lbs. than this, especially with no cheating. Anyone else having this issue?? What do I do I am following this diet to a T. Any advice ? I am drinking my water too.

First....breathe

Not everyone sees big scale results in the first week - sometimes the big "whoosh" comes in week 2 or 3. Losing 2-3 inches the first week is HUGE! I didn't lose inches at first. Just follow your sheet (all your protein, veggies, packets, oil, salt and water), and keep a food journal of everything that is passing your lips. If you don't see the weight coming off after a couple of weeks, that's when it's time to really study your journal, see if there's something you're doing that might be inadvertently affecting your losses.

[JohnP]

By the way I would also add that comparing your results to others is a bad idea. 2-3 inches and 2+ lbs is great results given your small size. You shouldn't be discouraged at all. Your expectations were just too high.

[Momto2cs]

I agree with John. Inches lost are very important! Keep at it and you will achieve your goal

[byugrl]

Thanks JohnP!! I have cut down the protein to 5oz.My Coach originally had me at 8oz but that was entirely too much for me. I am going to have to speak to my coach about this. It's hard to stay on track when you're not seeing immediate results like your friends.

[byugrl]

Thanks scorbett !!! I write down everything that goes in my mouth including seasonings I use. I am going to have to bring it with me at next weigh in. I"m hoping for some good news on Tuesday.

[byugrl]

Thanks momto2 !!! I want to watch the numbers to go down. lol But you're right inches are important too.

[Momto2cs]

I would not cut down. My dh and I eat about the same... He's 6' and 245, I'm 5'7" and 145

Neither are hungry....

You need the protein and calories

[LoriKay]

Originally Posted by Momto2cs

I would not cut down. My dh and I eat about the same... He's 6' and 245, I'm 5'7" and 145

Neither are hungry....

You need the protein and calories

I agree, my weight loss moved more quickly when I started measuring my 8 oz. Before that I wasn't eating enough. Also, I pretty much average 2 lbs a week, not sure why it's not more, but I am almost to my goal so it's working!!

[maezy1]

Everyone is different and you don't have as much weight to lose as lets say, ME! so your weight loss may be different. Losing 2-3 inches in one week???? OMG that is fantastic!!! you will get there.

[GlacierGirl3]

Byugrl - Hang in there. I had the same experience; super hopeful for that huge loss at my first weigh-in, and for me it was like 3.8 pounds. Second week was about the same. Week 3 and 4 and 5 - just over 2 pounds each. But I felt great, and the inches were dropping, so I hung in there, and Week 6 I dropped 5 lbs. I have roughly the same to lose as you . . . I think those huge 10 and 15-pound losses are more common with people who have 60 or 80 or more pounds to lose.

You're doing great - Just trust the program, keep the commitment, and be patient

[byugrl]

Thank you all for the responses. I am going to continue and we'll see what happens.

[tightwad]

I second what the others have said in regards to your starting size. Any loss is positive. Who set your goal weight? Unless you have a very thin build that is a pretty low weight to expect.

Go Cougs!

[CortneyMarie622]

We are very close in size...and I can tell you that my experience has been an average of 1lb per week over the last 2.5 months. I use to get frustrated too so I feel your pain. Just stick with it and don't compare yourself to others or you'll get very discouraged for nothing.