The MakeMeThinner Support Forum

[Sheri]

Hi All - Thank you Dee for your topic of gaining on week 2. And to the group for all the great replies. I am just completing week 2 also and the scale has not budged. Hmmm. However during week 1 I lost a whopping 10 pounds right outta the gate. So am guessing week 2 is like a transition time. I have been faithful with the water and the supplements. Have either chicken and salad or fish and salad at night. Am trying to stay focused and I will not quit before the miracle! So will affirm that when I am on that scale next time it will give me a wonderful surprise!
Does anyone have an "average" loss for women each week who are on the 5/1 program? I know everyone's body is different - just curious more then anything else.

Thanks a bunch!

[Unca_Tim]

A good rule of thumb for women is 3-5lbs a week.

Something to consider if you plateau:
Getting all your meals regularily throughout the day? (3-5 hours)
Drinking all your water?
Was it a stressfull week?
Aunt Flo visiting?
Change or additions of medications?

We find that almost everytime someone's weight loss slows, one of these circumstances apply.

Keep shakin'
Unca

[Starloser63]

Hang in there Sherri, the scale will go down. I am a daily weigher even when not on diet and I have seen it go up and down and not move when I would expect to. So I know that it has alot of things. Maybe your meal plus the shakes are giving you to much sodium? Just a thought. like Unca said there is a list of things.

Keep positive and hang in there

[Starloser63]

When I was reading this post from Sheri I was thinking Sher and was thinking wait she's mistaken, it's only the start of week 2. Boy was I confused. I didn't realize there was 2 almost similar members "Sheri" and "Sher". I hope I have been posting to each appropriately. Sorry if I haven't been. Okay, I'm clear now

Best of luck to both Sheri and Sher

[Indigo]

Going through a similar thing, Sheri- I lost 5 (!) pounds the first day, 1.5 the second day, .5 the third day, then nothing. nada. for the rest of the first week.
I've been a very good girl. Right on program, 3 quarts of water, that delightful keto-breath, everything.

I'm thinking it's my body transitioning, and that I'll see it come off suddenly, when things are 'sorted out'

Like everyone says, 'you can't NOT lose weight!'

It might be easier if I could weigh just once a week- it would all average out, but I just can't do that. I'm obsessed with the scale for now, and am trying to keep it down to one visit a day!

Like I said, we can't NOT lose weight, but it will be a relief when we get through this 'transitioning' time, and into a more consistent, steady weight loss pattern.

[Jeanette]

Sheri:

This is pretty typical results, especially if you have alot to lose, like me.

I keep track of my weight and stuff on another board. Here is the link to my stats:
<snip>Sorry Jeanette....no links...</snip>

While the other board has some good discussion topics, this board only deals with Medifast, which for me is good. Plus, we feel like family here!!

[Maggie]

Jeanette
Thanks for the link to that site. Unfortunately it won't let us in without registering. But that's no problem. I had asked Nancy before if there were statistics of anyone losing up to 200 lbs. From the list of members Isaw many examples of great weight loss numbers. I didn't know that a forum like that existed. Again, thanks. I've added that site to my favorites. Maggie

[Jeanette]

Sorry about the link, Tim! I'll just cut and paste my stats here:

Date Weight Weight Loss BMI
Nov / 10 / 2003 340 Starting Weight 54.87
Nov / 18 / 2003 328 12 52.93
Nov / 24 / 2003 326 2 52.61
Dec / 12 / 2003 318 2 51.32
Dec / 15 / 2003 315 3 50.84
Dec / 17 / 2003 313 2 50.51
Dec / 22 / 2003 310 3 50.03
Dec / 31 / 2003 308 2 49.71
Jan / 3 / 2004 305 3 49.22
Jan / 14 / 2004 302 3 48.74
Jan / 16 / 2004 299 3 48.25
Jan / 22 / 2004 297 2 47.93

Anyway...it shows that after a BIG start, the very next week was puny...that's the way it goes!

[Sheri]

I think Tim found the "challenge." And it is called stress.
It has been a very busy, stressful (albeit a good stress) work week.
I guess stress can throw things off. But I have been true to the water and the timing of the meals (I would get a headache otherwise). So I guess you guys are right. I will check the scale on Monday and prest-o, more weight lost! Thanks for all the help and support!
Sheri