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[Bobsmom]

Just finished my first week. I enjoyed all the food and stuck to the program exactly. Exercised 5 days at the gym and two days just walked the dog because my bum knee was hurting. The consultant said "Oh this is your big weight loss week" when I spoke to her on Wednesday. I'm only down 3.3 lbs. Very disappointing. I expected atleast 4 if not more. What am I doing wrong???
I emailed my consultant on Friday for some motivation and never heard back from her.

[theatrenut]

I think you set yourself up for disappointment by expecting the specific "4 or more".

I've never lost 3 pounds in one week - even at the beginning. So it would never be an "only" for me!

I'd suggest reading a lot more of the messages on this board - there is thread after thread of support for weigh-ins, whether they're a loss, a gain or staying the same. You will see lots of fluctuations, but one single week is never (in my opinion) reason to get down.

[Blessed4Life2]

Welcome aboard Bobsmom! Congrats on the weight loss!!!!!

First of all, you are NOT doing anything wrong...we all lose weight at a different rate and pace. There are 2 reasons I can think of that could be the reason why you didnt lose a huge amount your first week.....although 3.3 lbs is GREAT!

#1 reason would be if you just came from another weight loss program and already lost your initial water weight.....b/c that is usually what you lose the first week. Secondly, if you dont have alot to lose, could be another reason you didnt lose big. Usually people who need to lose a large amount will have a really big loss the first week.

Just throwing those out there and letting you know you are doing great......so dont worry....be happy

[Lisa Carmitchell]

Just finished my first week. I enjoyed all the food and stuck to the program exactly. Exercised 5 days at the gym and two days just walked the dog because my bum knee was hurting. The consultant said "Oh this is your big weight loss week" when I spoke to her on Wednesday. I'm only down 3.3 lbs. Very disappointing. I expected atleast 4 if not more. What am I doing wrong???
I emailed my consultant on Friday for some motivation and never heard back from her.

Hi Bobsmom,
I am just starting the program too and I have read other peoples comments to your email and I must say I agree with them. Please don't give up. Eating a healthy diet and exercise is so good for your body. I also think 3.3 pounds is GREAT!
Lisa

[Bobsmom]

Thanks, I needed that support. No, I was not on another program prior to this one. I guess I got my hopes up for more due to the consultant's comment about this being my biggest weight loss week. Before talking to her I didn't have any idea of what I would lose. I so appreciate your comments.

[stitch2pleaz]

Bobsmom, on 10 July 2011 - 08:04 AM, said:

Thanks, I needed that support. No, I was not on another program prior to this one. I guess I got my hopes up for more due to the consultant's comment about this being my biggest weight loss week. Before talking to her I didn't have any idea of what I would lose. I so appreciate your comments.

I would be happy with that weight loss and do understand your wanting more. Me I have been on it 3 weeks and the scale has stayed the same- have no idea what is going on but will keep trying I guess.

[DonnaLee0213]

3.3 lbs in a week is great!!
My JCC indicated I could expect to lost 1 - 2 lbs a week, and when I have a loss more than that, although it's exciting, she reminds me not to expect that every week
Be proud of that 3.3 lbs!

[mersada01]

I'd take 3 pounds!!