Feeling disappointed 😔

[Charlotteashcro]

I weighed myself today as it's my first full week kept to 1,400 calories per day or just under but stayed the same !!

[blackbeauty99]

Don't feel disappointed Charlotteashcro this has happened to me many times. Just stay positve and keep saying to yourself that you can do this, and all the lovely people on this forum will help and support you all they can don't let it get you down and move forward from this. Start taking measurements from your waist and hips, and even if you are not losing the weight on the scales, you will start seeing a difference with the tape measure Good luck

[Pineapple27]

Have you been exercising more or done anything else differently?

Sometimes exercise can cause water retention (the body retains fluids to help muscle to recover after exercise).

Are you on any medication that may make weight loss more of a challenge?

Finally, do you have very much to lose? If you have just a small amount, then it may be harder to lose.

Try cutting down on processed carbs (white rice, pasta, bread, packaged ready meals) and you may enjoy a better result next week.

[Charlotteashcro in reply to Pineapple27]

I have Crohns so can't eat as much fibre as it hurts me could be my medicine will check with my doctor. I have 2 stone to lose as can't go to low just in case I have a relapse but been in remission for 3 years 😊

[moreless Administrator 7 stone]

Just check that 1400 calories is correct for you, personally, Charlotte. It may be that you need to eat a bit more.

Enter your details into the NHS BMI calculator, for a range of calories

[MummyPhus in reply to moreless]

Or type "bmr calculator" into google. Input your "stats" then multiply by 1.2. This will give you the. Umber of calories you need to maintain your current weight. To lose 1lb per week, subtract 500 from this total 👍🏻

[katy9617]

did you check your measurments? you probably lost a inch or so. check them and see and you may be surprised!!

[HubbysMissMouse]

Don't be too disheartened about staying the same either as I have put on a pound this week so you done much better than I did. I have lost, stayed the same and put on so done all three at various times and I know this is your first full week just look at it like you still have all this to look forward to. You will feel great when it happens, but it still puts you down a bit to start with. Good and better luck next next.

[Charlotteashcro in reply to HubbysMissMouse]

Thanku 😊

[3snow4 Maintainer in reply to Charlotteashcro]

Hi Charlotteashcro,

I started the NHS 12 week plan 4 weeks ago, the first week I lost 2lb,the next week nothing, then 3rd week 1lb and last week 1lb,wanted to lose wanted to lose 10lb,so another 6lb to go.So average 1lb a week loss.

1400 calories a day plus doing lots of walking, when I don't walk outside I do Lesley Sansone's walk a happy 1mile,or 2miles or 3miles not done the 4mile one yet, although do more than 4 miles some days outdoors.

Hope this helps you as second week was disappointed with no loss but words of encouragement on here helped.I'm 71 this month so never too late to start.

Take care,Maureen x

[Charlotteashcro]

Thanku everyone I am being positive today feel like I've lost upped my calories slightly and carrying on the walking might speak to Crohns nurse next week see if meds could be a factor 😊

[Hidden]

Hi Charlotte,

You might find this helpful too healthunlocked.com/crohns-c...

Have a great weekend

[Charlotteashcro in reply to Hidden]

Thanku I am on there hope u have a great weekend too 😊