No loss in P1-Wk2? Common?

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Registered: 10-01-2003
No loss in P1-Wk2? Common?
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Mon, 10-13-2003 - 10:39am
Hi everyone,

Was just reading some posts and noticed a common problem. I lost 4 pounds the first week - and nothing the second week of Phase 1. I am concerned about going on to P2 tomorrow and adding some carbs, while I have been soooo strict on P1 and lost nothing this week. Getting discouraged! DH started last Saturday and already down about 9 lbs. I know men lose faster, but we are eating the same thing! Urghhhh!

Cathy

       

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Registered: 03-27-2003
Mon, 10-13-2003 - 4:07pm
How much weight do you actually have to lose?

I have about 60-70 lbs I want to lose total. The first week I lost 7-8 lbs and the 2nd week 3-4 lbs. Big difference and that was probably due to all the water being drained out :)!!!!!

I would not be discouraged starting Phase 2 tomorrow. If you remember the basic premise of Phase 1 is to stop the metabolic cycle happening in your body when you eat "bad" carbs and Phase 2 is really the plan for eating for the long haul --- your body is supposed to have adjusted to the new way of utilizing your nutrients.

Just a thought.

Ellen

 

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Registered: 10-01-2003
Mon, 10-13-2003 - 4:46pm
Thank you Ellen. I am sure you are right. I do only have 10 to 15 pounds to lose, so I guess it will be much slower. I am really looking forward to my oatmeal for breakfast tomorrow morning. Yum!

Cathy

       

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Registered: 10-08-2003
Mon, 10-13-2003 - 5:27pm
Hang in there Cathy. You'll see it come off slowly but surely. In fact, I only had 15 to lose and wouldn't lose for several days and all of the sudden, I'd be down 2 or 3 at one time! Everyone's different and it'll just take time to figure out what your pattern is. You're doing great and keep going strong.

RM