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[tabx]

I am not so happy with JC today...

I just had my weigh in for the week, and for the second week in a row I am exactly the same weight. I know, at least I didn't gain, but I follow the plan to the T so it is quite discouraging. What is weird though is, the past 4 days I felt like I gained until this morning I woke up feeling awesome and skinny(something that even after -23 pounds is rare!). I even feel like my body is in better shape today than my last actual weight loss two weeks ago (I do cardio and moderate weight lifting a couple days a week).

Has this happened to anyone else?? I am 10 pounds from goal only! I can't figure out if it's that my body is too used to the 1200 calories and it should be lowered, my body is forming muscle, maybe I shouldn't weigh less than 145?? I don't even know if any of those CAN be true during weight loss. Maybe this just happens during weight loss?

Any words of wisdom???

[JennyCaps]

I think this is very common. I had a week and a half of a one pound weight gain and then I stayed at that weight the next week. It was the type of workouts I was doing (mostly weight training combined with cardio). My consultant told me that from the sounds of it I was developing more muscle- which weighs more than fat.

It is completely unhealty to eat less than 1200 calories a day. Do not adjust your diet. This won't work for the long term either. You've identified that your body looks better today than it did two weeks ago- you've still lost inches I'm sure! That's the best sign to let you know how you are doing on this diet. Always remember that muscle weighs more than fat- but inches never lie! maybe it's time you checked how many inches you have lost?

As for being below 145 pounds, though it is true that some people's physiology makes them bigger than others, your healthy BMI is based on your height and your weight. If your BMI tells you that you are at a healthy, normal weight for your height, then maybe you have hit your goal already? It is possible to still lose weight of course, however you want to stay within the 10-15 pounds that your BMI tells you is right for you. Check out a BMI calculator online to see.

Speak with your consultant about the lack of weight loss. Sometimes your work out will require some variety in order to beat the plateau. Change up your work out to still include the resistance training but go heavier on cardio if your number one goal is more weight loss.

Hope that helps.

[NYmom413]

Hey, i'm so happy to read this as i too went through 2 weeks of no weight loss. Super frustrating bc i was being really good, sticking to diet and really thought i had 2 great weeks. I went for my WI last thurs(this is after the 2 weeks of being stuck at same weight) and i lost 3.2lbs!! So don't get upset, your body creates patterns of weight loss as you lose, this week will be a great big week for you for losing, just stick to the program. I am halfway also i have lost 22lbs and just recently started biking for an hour a few times a week with my bestfriend and it has made a huge difference in my body and i am burning about 400 or so calories in that one hour so thats great! If you don't bike you should try it, we spend an hour gossiping lol and before you know it the hour is over and we feel great. So many people have been commenting more now on my weight loss than before i started biking, i feel like its really helping to shed the extra water weight i have been holding on to as it is pretty warm up here(NY), and i definitely am starting to look more toned. Don't get frustrated, just keep it up! Have a great week!

[bartistic]

I have maintained my weight for a year now. It took me a year to lose 25 pounds. Your weight can fluctuate due to hormonal changes. Stress can also mess with your weight. You can retain too much fluid. The time of day that you weigh in is also critical. Do you eat beforehand? Can you bring light-weight clothes to weight in with each time? Use the same outfit and and you will see more precise results. Remove big belts and shoes.

This process takes time. It is a marathon, not a sprint. It is a gift to yourself. Be kind to you. Keep on exercising! Build muscles! Maybe ramp your exercise routine up a notch. My son told me to exercise for an hour each day. I hate to admit it, but he was right. It worked wonders! Give it time. Best wishes to you!

[reddyrawks]

I had my slumps also..hang in there...talked with your JCC to see if she can help you with this matter!

[Maye]

I think the closest you get to your goal weight, the harder is for our bodies (grrr!) to get rid of the last pounds. I started JC around February with a goal of losing 20 pounds and a goal weight of 140 (hard!!). Back then I was 161 and as of this morning I'm 145.0. I'm 5'8. So I'm giving you my stats so you can have an idea of my BMI. During the month of April, I only lost one pound, a sinlge, lonely pound!! Before that, I was losing at a rate of 1 to 1.8 pounds per week. I was so frustated but since I'm stubborn and even though, my body without consulting my head, reached goal, decided to stay there. So I read and researched and found others here with the same situation and voila!; I was a girl with a plan!!

Before trying this, please talk to your JCC about it ;-)

Well anyways, I did what is known as calorie cycling(do a search of calorie cycling, there's a lot of threads about the concept). The basic concept is that one day you will eat 1200 and the other day 1500, you get the idea. The purpose is to keep your body guessing and break the dreaded plateau. Another thing that I always do, is ALWAYS (sorry for the yelling) is to used the JC's planned menus starting from week 1 to 4 over and over again. By doing this, I don't mess up with the calories and I have an structured menu to follow. Keeps me from straying and combining JC foods with too many carbs or calories together. Eventually, I broke the plateau and lost around 2 pounds in May and and 2.5 in June when finally I hit goal. Needless to say that after hitting goal, I went on vacation and gained the 5 pounds that took me three months to loose in 10 days, but life is life and you have to enjoy it. I'm back to 145 with a goal (again!) of 140 and then will push it to 136. I know is probably too low, but don't blame me for trying.!! I'm not an expert but why not share with you what worked for me. Good luck and let us know what you decide to do.

[tabx]

you are all awesome! thank you! i will definitely be taking all of your advice and tips and stories into account!
i actually listened and tried measuring myself, and i have lost about a half inch since my last actual weight loss, so that was definitely more encouraging than that darn scale!


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