[jennylynn]

Ugh! I woke up sick this morning (sinus infection) and I started my period last night. It is day 6 on the diet and I have not cheated once but Ive gained 2lbs. My mom went on it with me to lose 5 lobs that she gained back from losing 30 on weight watchers last year. By day 3 she had lost the weight and went off the diet. I feel like crap right now and Im getting discouraged. I dont expect to lose a lot of weight fast but I would hope to see a # or 2 shed so atleast I know Im doing the right thing!!!

[vmr]

jennylynn, please don't give up. I gained a little my first week and was stunned, but so far in 4 weeks I've lost almost 11#. I'm sure your period isn't helping w/the weight loss and on top of that a sinus infection. Your body is probably all out of whack w/all that going on. Keep plugging away, it is worth it. This has been the easiest program I've been on. Victoria

[frannymae]

Jennylynn, Victoria is exactly right! Your weight gain is very likely the result of premenstrual water retention. It is very discouraging to not see the results of all your hard work, but just because you can't see the results right this minute doesn't mean they aren't there!

Feeling sick must just add to your discouragement. It is so easy to just give up when you physically don't feel well. Try not to make any decisions about quitting while you feel so bad. Wait until you feel better and you'll probably see things in a different light! Good luck, and hope you feel better soon!

[jennylynn]

oh my gosh, I forgot all about that.. I dont get my periods very regularly, so I forget that you get sorta bloated from all the water retention. I had chicken noodle soup without the noodles tonight, lol. Made me feel a little better....thanks for the support.

[LADY WINDSONG]

REMEMBER Health is our goal and weight loss is our gift.

Habg in there.
You can and will do it.

Lady

[Deets]

Feel better.......
and hang in there!

Things will get better! Think longterm!!!!!

Good luck!

[Lizziepie]

Long term, slow and easy, and the weight will come off. It must also be a bit difficult since your Mom just dropped her extra weight, and quit the program. It is like watching my DH losing all the time and me staying the same. But I know it will happen. Just hang in there. Lizzie