Hi everyone. So the past 4 weeks have been interesting scale-wise. Down 2.6, down 0.4, down 3.4, down 0.4. I think I see a pattern...Does anyone else experience a pattern like this? I am clearly happy with any loss but happier with bigger ones of course! Just curious about other peoples experiences (and Yes, I realize that everyone is different).
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Scale ups and downs
Started by decemberNEO, Aug 25 2011 07:51 AM
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Posted 25 August 2011 - 08:46 AM
decemberNEO, on 25 August 2011 - 07:51 AM, said:
Hi everyone. So the past 4 weeks have been interesting scale-wise. Down 2.6, down 0.4, down 3.4, down 0.4. I think I see a pattern...Does anyone else experience a pattern like this? I am clearly happy with any loss but happier with bigger ones of course! Just curious about other peoples experiences (and Yes, I realize that everyone is different).
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Posted 26 August 2011 - 03:13 PM
Yes, I was there too in my original weight journey. Often I found that if I was retaining water (or didn't have a bowel movement in a day or two), my loss would be significantly less but it would "even out" the next week.
In reality, you're probably losing 1-2 lbs a week (after the first week when you'll see the biggest loss). The difference is that it's possible you're actually retaining water on your low-loss weeks and when you're not, that's why you're seeing the bigger numbers.
Try to make sure you drink as much water as possible the day before your weigh-in so that you're not retaining water and stay away from any of the "cheesy" dishes that JC has on the day before WI. I find I retain more water on the things like the fettucine or carbonara than with other meals.
As long as the scale is consistently going down, I wouldn't worry about the weekly differences. It sounds like you're doing great so far. Keep up the good work!
Phyllis
In reality, you're probably losing 1-2 lbs a week (after the first week when you'll see the biggest loss). The difference is that it's possible you're actually retaining water on your low-loss weeks and when you're not, that's why you're seeing the bigger numbers.
Try to make sure you drink as much water as possible the day before your weigh-in so that you're not retaining water and stay away from any of the "cheesy" dishes that JC has on the day before WI. I find I retain more water on the things like the fettucine or carbonara than with other meals.
As long as the scale is consistently going down, I wouldn't worry about the weekly differences. It sounds like you're doing great so far. Keep up the good work!
Phyllis
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Height: 5'2
SW - 177.6
Goal! - 132
Returning Weight - 143
CW - GOAL AGAIN!!!
Before JC with hubby and nephews in 2006/After JC (2nd time) in 2011
After JC 10/11
Height: 5'2
SW - 177.6
Goal! - 132
Returning Weight - 143
CW - GOAL AGAIN!!!
Before JC with hubby and nephews in 2006/After JC (2nd time) in 2011
After JC 10/11
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Posted 10 October 2011 - 12:09 PM
Yes, this happens to me. But my pattern is more two weeks in a row of good loss (2 to 3 lbs) and then two weeks in a row of very little loss (0.5). I am convinced it is related to hormones. My sister just started the program and is experiencing the same. Her last three WI were 0.5, 0.5, and 3.4.
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