[Merri]

I am on day 10 of Phase one and in the last couple of days there has been no change in the scale!!! I am also about 6 days away from Aunt Flo coming for a visit, and have quit smoking in the last 3 days as well so would those things have any thing to do with the sudden hault on the scale???

Any responses would be much appreciated. Thanks

[Artemis__]

Hi Merri

I would say yes to both - they are not affecting your fat loss, but may be making you retain water.

I quit smoking 2 years ago, and my doctor told me it could cause fluid retention for around 10 days. She did explain the science to me at the time, but I cant remember it now, but be assured it did make sense!

The usual advice for water retention is to drink more water - so maybe try that.

You're doing so well to have reached day 10 - I'm sure the scale will show that welcome downward shift very soon.

By the way - hello

I'm new to this particular board,but they seem like a great bunch of people!

[ellis]

Merri, welcome to the Beach!

How much do you have to lose?
Are you drinking lots of water?
Do you want to post a typical eating day, and we'll make sure you're eating okay?

Otherwise, TOM is most probably holding you back. Don't give up, hon!!
And congratulations on quitting smoking!!

[Merri]

[ellis]

Merri, sorry. I thought you used the word TOM, but I see you've used Aunt Flo.
Same thing. "Time of month".