Not in the script!

[iwillbefit]

Just signed up for this program on Tuesday. I have gained (insert scream) 2lbs in 3 days. Gained? I was so confident I knew what I was doing. Time for a serious talk to myself

I think it's going to be a long haul.

[Hidden]

Couple of questions first - has anything else changed e.g constipation, drinking more water, new exercise programme? All those can give gains of weight without it being fat weight.

Also, rather than a firm talking to, why not set a couple of goals e.g. Eat from smaller plates

[iwillbefit in reply to Hidden]

Thanks for your reply! The major change is that I haven't run since last Saturday (very stiff hips, not whilst running but after). Feeling much better now though and running later today. Did do exercise DVD on Tuesday and Wednesday but apparently that wasn't enough! I am determined to be losing 2lbs/week to reach my goal by Easter so really hoping regular running will be possible

[Hidden in reply to iwillbefit]

Stiffness/soreness is inflammation in response to unusual activity - and the body pushes fluid into areas of inflammation. Hence the weight appears to be going up when it is not.

Losing 2lb per week is 7000kcal less than required over the whole week - can be pretty tough to sustain!

[iwillbefit in reply to Hidden]

My 2lbs/week goal came from reading the NHS intro page to Getting Started - Losing Weight so hoping it's a realistic aim!

[Hidden]

Hi iwillbefit,

I'd really suggest that you try to take a bit more relaxed attitude to body weight. If you're going to weigh yourself daily, then make sure you do so in the most consistent way you can. That is, first thing in the morning, before eating or exercise and with the same level of clothes (i.e. nude, in nightdress, whatever).

If you do weigh yourself daily, try to ignore daily differences, and focus more on the trend over a week or two. Do remember the idea of losing 2lb a week is on an averaged out basis and everyone's weight loss journey will have some plateaux and some spurts. And that's just because there are so many things that can impinge upon your body weight and the hormones that control functions such as fat storage, fat burning, appetite, etc.

Stress, lack of sleep, an infection, are just some of the many things that can 'wobble' your weight loss journey a bit.

Also do remember that human bodies go up and down in weight during the day as you eat and drink and go to the loo and a whole pile of various bodily functions happen - and they can go up and down by more than 2 lb in the same day!

Good luck with your weight loss efforts

[iwillbefit in reply to Hidden]

Hi Doikosp, thanks for your reply! Really encouraging, sensible and echoes what my husband told me

I know I will reread your post several times during my efforts to shed this weight! I have ben overweight for years and since I started C25k my mind has been 'in the zone' to eat sensibly and I've seen decent weight loss. I think fear of going back to where I started with my weight probably lies behind my anxiety. A real learning curve in so many ways - especially in retraining my thinking. Thanks for your input.

[L-JAY-R]

Not on any specific plan but I have stopped eating biscuits, cream, chocolate (though I reward myself with one small choc at the end of every other day), eating my evening meal earlier and walking to work more often. Have lost 2lbs this week so that seems to work for me, might this work for you?

[JCS44]

Exactly the same thing happened to me when I started for the first time in the autumn. I followed the programme to week 5, did more exercise than I ever had in my life and gained 1lb a week. One of the other people on the site suggested I do a BMI check to find out exactly how many calories I needed to eat to lose weight and I discovered that I was eating far more than I had done for years, albeit healthier stuff on the suggested calorie limit for a woman. I gave up over Christmas and am now starting again with a more realistic calorie target. I also found that using a smaller plate for me when serving a family meal also helped. Really does trick the brain. Best of luck for week 2!!!!

[OldBoiler]

Don't weigh yourself more than once a week as weight fluctuates especially if you're female.

Don't be too hard on yourself. Treat yourself with the same kindness and encouragement you'd give to a good friend. If you view yourself negatively you'll get negative results. Try to think of yourself as someone who eats healthily and you will!

[iwillbefit in reply to OldBoiler]

'Same kindness and encouragement you'd give to a good friend' - that's why I love this forum so much common sense spoken. Thanks!