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SO Upset!
| Tue, 01-13-2004 - 12:34pm |
I'm pretty disappointed on this diet so far. In the beginning I was all excited but when I'm not losing any weight I'm really mad. I think I've only lost about 2 pounds. I'm thinking about going on phase two and actually enjoy life if I'm just going to lose a pound a week or something like that?

You have to look at the big picture here.
Jamah
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I can relate...I've only lost 1 pound so far and phase 1 should be ending tomorrow. I can tell I no longer have the cravings, but that is it...no changes in inches or weight. I think I am going to go on to a modified phase 1/2 so I don't get burnt out with the limited foods I eat in phase 1. Hopefully, my body will start changing soon and I am one of those people that it takes a while on. I've seen it work...my mom lost 20 pounds in just over 2 months. Good luck!!! And if you want to vent I'll listen...I know it can be frustrating.
I'm just upset that only lost two. Well since you all are telling me to keep going and I'm not the only one that hasn't lost much on phase 1 I will keep at it! I do feel better about myself and what I've been eating. That is a huge plus!
One small comment or question. You say that the more you have to lose the more comes off well I do have a lot to lose.... about 50 lbs. Does this all get easier?
Again thank you all for your support. I have been repeating to myself all day... "I didn't gain it all in a week, I'm not going to lose it all in a week."
Ellen
I have read all these emails under your posting and I really can relate to all of them. I do agree that you need to hang in there and keep your chin up. It is really hard and beleive me I am going through the same frustrations as you.
I am 5'4" and weigh 172 pounds. I use to weigh 130 pounds most of my life. All of a sudden in three years (while dieting and exercising) gained 40 pounds! Too many carbs-rice, pasta, all low fat... caught up with me.
I have tried pretty much all of the diets and nothing has worked. I hope that this is the one for me.
It took three years to put it on, I figure it will take three years to get it off...
I have been on the SBD for 4 days now, and the scale did budge 2 pounds down... but don't know if that is weight or water! I told myself I can do this... it is only two weeks. If I loose only one pound well so be it, it is one pound I did NOT gain. I remind myself of how much that really is when I go to the super market. I pick up a pound of butter and look at it. I lost that much weight. It really helps to visualize two blocks of butter off your body! Try that when you are feeling sad about a pound or two here and there. It really reminds you to hang in there.
Like one person wrote "nothing worth having is easy to get".
I take it one day at a time and one pound at a time...
Deep down you sound determined and that will only lead you to success. You will get upset sometimes, that is normal for all of us... just ask for the lift when you need it.
This is my first time on Ivillage and hope I added some encouragement... I kind of encouraged myself too! :)
Wish you luck! Think thin.
Thank you so much for that butter analogy.