end of week 1

[redlorry]

2lb lost.

Seems such a long haul ahead. Do these 2lb really all add up?

I miss my skinny self and am really cross at myself for being in this position.

Grumpy morning!

[Hidden]

Well done on your 2lb loss. Yes they do add up! 2lbs is a bag of sugar - that's better coming off than staying on you. I am coming to the end of week 8 on the plan and have lost 26 lbs - proof that it does add up. I have a long way to go but I'll get there dropping 1-2-3 lbs at a time

There's no point in being annoyed at where we are - focus on where we are going and how we are going to feel along the way (better and better) and when we reach our final targets (fantastic!). I feel so much better already in terms of energy, comfort within my clothes and skin and a more positive attitude.

Every lb off is a step in the right direction - celebrate what you have achieved so far!

[mayfly15]

We have all been there at some point fiona101, don't lose heart. We all know how irritating it is when we try so hard and the effort seems thwarted by the result, but better 2 pounds off than none, or worse, 2 pounds on! I think you are doing well, so don't give yourself a hard time, you deserve a pat on the back for making the first week lighter.

Keep going, and good luck.

[Ubiquitous]

Hi Fiona,

yes they do add up! Imagine if you weren't doing this diet programme: a month down the line you would still be unhappy with your weight and maybe even have put on more. But now you're taking action and every little weight loss will take you to that point one month on and you'll be a slimmer, trimmer you. All good

[redlorry]

Thank you all for the encouragement. Week one included a birthday party and week two has been a bit of a non event because I've been away and couldn't run. I'm dreading stepping on the scales but I'm going to start week two again from tomorrow rather than beat myself up about it. You've given me the little nudge I need. Better to do that than give up and stay a flump.