1st week of WW- really discouraged

So I have been successful in the past with WW, so I started last week on my own. I followed all of the points, I barely used any "bonus points", etc. I changed everything. I started cooking for lunch and dinner.

I guess it should have been a sign when i felt like "wow, I am eating so much great food, this doesn't feel like a diet" but I was always right on my points target.

I was a little discouraged all week because I know some people lose 5lbs the first week and I knew I wasn't at that rate, but I thought I might lose 1.5-2lbs.

I got on the scale this morning and I am down .4, which is really nothing..it's a fluctuation..earlier in the week I was down .8.

I've been injured and not very active. I also just think my body doesn't need as much food as other people do. Being a big eater is not what got me 228lbs, and now, thankfully 215, because I kept off the weight I lost last time.

Do you think I should drop myself down to a lower points allowance? What can I look at to make sure I'm on track?

I plan to join and start going to meetings on Saturday. I think that will help.

TIA!

Re: 1st week of WW- really discouraged

I would hold off on dropping down the points right away. I know for me it takes at least a week for my body to adjust to any "life" change whether it be food or exercise related.

WW works for me when I can REALLY stick with it. Which is about 2 days then I get caught up in "life" and fall off the wagon. I have given up on WW mainly because I am lazy and can't be bothered keeping such a diligent food diary which is the only time I am successful with WW. Here is what I have done:

I eat Special K for breakfast every morning. I even measure out my serving.

I eat at least 1 special k bar for a snack at some point in the day.

I have replaced lunch with a Green Giant boxed vegetable. My favorite is the healthy weight.

And dinner I eat whatever I make for the family, but I usually cut my portion in half.

We have zero junk food in the house. At night, when DH comes home and eats dinner (he gets home around 9pm) I find myself wanting to munch. I bought these Breyers Fruit Bars that are only 40 calories per bar and are DELICIOUS. So I eat one. Here is a pic:



And, lastly I have been hitting the gym 4 times a week. Mostly do elliptical for 40 minutes. When I started 6 weeks ago it was all I could do to get 10 minutes on there.

So far, I am down 11 pounds. I still have like 40 to go but I am happy with my progress.

I change my "diet" weekly so my body doesn't get too used to it. So next week for lunch I will have a small serving of grilled chicken instead of veggies. Then the week after I plan to change my lunch to egg whites, and soon after go back to veggies, KWIM?

I have 1 cup of coffee in the morning to get me going. And then I will only drink water the rest of the day. I am also going to try drinking 1 cup of green tea at night after Ryan goes to bed. I have heard green tea aides in weight loss, but I do not have any personal experience yet. No soda for me.

Re: 1st week of WW- really discouraged

I also want to mention, with WW water drinking and taking a multivitamin are major musts.

Also, try to make sure you are eating your full 5 servings of fruit/veggies.

Re: 1st week of WW- really discouraged

Thanks for the advice!

I just started taking a multivitamin again today. I drank a decent amount of water, but not a ton.

I think I am definitely eating better. Maybe my body is just holding on to the weight. I'll give it some more time.

Re: 1st week of WW- really discouraged

a couple of tips:

1. DO USE YOUR ALL YOUR POINTS!!! Don't skimp out. Seriously, don't
2. Stop weighing yourself mid-week. It will make you nuts
3. Water, Water, Water.
4. Are you getting enough protein? I find I do better when I have a diet enriched with protein over a batch of 1-2pts "snacks" and such

Re: 1st week of WW- really discouraged

Sometimes it takes a week or two for your success to show up! Don't be discourged. I'm sure by next week you'll see your hard work reflected in the number on the scale.

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Are you weighing/measuring your food?

Re: 1st week of WW- really discouraged

u could do it!!! just take it one day at a time

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Re: 1st week of WW- really discouraged

I think you will see more progress once you go to the meetings and join officially.

I also know that the loss fluctuates throughout the program. You might see a small lost this week but next week it will register.

I know I had a not so great week a few weeks ago and ended up losing 5+ pounds. It MUST have been carry over from the week before and just caught up with me. I'm sure it's the same for you.

Just keep doing what you are doing-you will see it!

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Are you getting in your milks? My leader told us the milk helps in the weight loss. I have had weeks were I lost .8 , and then the following week, I lost 4.2 lbs. I just started 5 weeks ago, and find the meetings to be very helpful. Take it one day at a time. Do not get discouraged.

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You also may want to be aware of your salt intake. The WW program really is good, but I have found it works best when I combine it with exercise.

Also for me, packaged anything is a big NO. I have been overweight my entire life, dieting since childhood and at this point my body really resits weight loss.

I find I do best when I combine whole foods (focusing on lean meats, veggies, fruits and limited whole grains), lots of water, low salt and exercise.

I would stay away from WW packaged foods, if you look at labels they are filled with crapola and are pretty unhealthy.

Good Luck

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