Hi everyone.need some help. I have been on IP for 4 weeks now.

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Hi everyone.  need some help.Hi everyone. need some help. I have been on IP for 4 weeks now. I lost 9lbs, 4lbs, 1lb and 1lb consecutively. I’m frustrated and ready to give up. I always “eat the sheet” and have NEVER deviated. It’s so disheartening to put so much effort into this only to lose so little weight. What am I doing wrong or is this normal?  

Answer 1

Hold one pound of hamburger meat in your hand. that much is now off your body!  

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@cairistiona true!  

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@choline7515 15 of those are now off your body!  

Answer 2

Focus on the bigger picture. That’s still 15lbs lost over the past month. An average of almost 4lbs a week. That’s great! Make sure you’re following the sheet, vitamins, and measure everything. You’re still losing. I averaged a 2lbs loss each of my first 3 weeks, then 8lbs, and 4 lbs. the 2lbs losses I found frustrating too but I’m focusing on the end goal.  focus on the positive and keep going.  

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@shama Catherine That’s true. I forget my vitamins sometimes. would that make a difference?  

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Yes, electrolytes are super important and make sure you’re drinking your 64oz of water  I started intermittent fasting and it’s really helped me. I credit it with my 4lb weight loss this week. I’m a really slow loser. I eat between 11am-7pm. But always start with a coffee when I wake up  

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@shama Catherine You had me at coffee! I’ve been thinking of IF but wondered about my coffee. I definitely could do that!  

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I sip my coffee all morning lol I use vanilla protein shake as creamer. So if you did that, you can use it as your snack or an extra I think? (clarify with your coach). I just use it as creamer but if I’m having a busy morning, I still use it as creamer but will drink the rest as my breakfast.  

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@shama Catherine What would be your typical meals during that period? Do you have a shake?  

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7am-11am: coffee 11am: maple oatmeal & vitamins 1pm: lunch(I like to change it up with different packets like the chili, soup, or a package of chips) 2 cups of salad or broccoli(depends which packet I pair it with) & vitamins 3-4pm: snack, either unlimited veggies or a couple pickles. Or an IP snack item & cal/mag. 5-6pm: 8oz protein, usually chicken, ground chicken, or pork chop. The odd time beef or eggs. 2 cups of either salad or zucchini, cauliflower, mushrooms, broccoli. Depends what I feel like. & vitamins. If I’m hungry at 7pm, I’ll have some cucumber or celery ❤️ I have a 24oz water bottle and drink at least 3 per day which is 72oz  

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@shama Catherine I was thinking have 2 cup veggies and add additional lettuce each time. Drink 16 oz h20 with each meal plus and additional in am and pm. Have hot tea at night. Your body adjusting to being satisfied no long time fullness when you were eating carbs

Answer 3

Also-my weight loss has been like that. I lose inches some week and on the scale Others. For me-lemon water and no seltzer, spinach, and mixing my products helps me move numbers. You have to stick with it and find your balance of product and food-everyone is a little dofferent

Answer 4

When’s the last time you lost 15 lbs in 4 weeks?! Keep going!  

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@hooks2766 I know. just frustrating when you have 2 weeks of just a lb. the weeks are long when you’re being so good! Lol

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@choline7515 track inches too! You’d be surprised!  

Answer 5

I don’t know how much you have to lose but the less you have, the lower the numbers. Don’t pay attention to others loss.  

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@hydrastine1 40 lbs

Answer 6

This is very normal. in 4 weeks you have lost 15 lbs which is awesome! IP expects 10 /month so you are doing great. Expect a big loss in the coming weeks. One really has to take a long view approach. I lost 70 lbs but it took about 9 months. Hang in there you are doing great!  

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@pewee Thank you for the encouragement!  

Answer 7

I know different coaches allow different things so make sure you stick to the sheet. For instance, some say Mio flavoring is ok but when I use it, I don’t lose anything.  

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@hydrastine1 I’ve never tried that but I do use a lot of IP flavouring to get my water into me

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@choline7515 try removing that. They were never unlimited before until the diet was changed this year. Worth a shot.  

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Or cut in half

Answer 8

It happens all the time I won’t lose then suddenly lose 5. Hang in there

Answer 9

But that is a total of 15 lbs in 4 weeks !  

Answer 10

Read up on the “whoosh”

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@flock Thanks I will

Answer 11

That’s amazing! You’re doing great. I’m sure the 1lb 2weeks in a row is frustrating. Know that you’re doing great things for your body! Keep it up!  

Answer 12

Everyone is different focus on yourself I only lose around a pound a week and and am down 38 long time but that’s what my body wants to do my dr said more than 1 to 2 a week is not always good either Don’t compare to others on this site I learned not too One pound at a time

Answer 13

I hope I lose 15 pounds my first month. Today is my first day but it’s also my third rodeo. Ugh.  

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@latrinalatrine You can do it again! The first week is the hardest but after that it’s pretty smooth.  

Answer 14

Give your body a chance to catch up. Eat the sheet and drink your water and don’t overthink it. xoxo

Answer 15

Your monthly weight loss is impressive. Congrats❣️

Answer 16

I’m down 8. 6 in the same time. I’m extremely happy. A loss is a loss!  

Answer 17

15# in 4 weeks is great! The initial large loss is water weight, now you’re starting to burn fat. I’ve lost 100 over the last few years and have found that some weeks I lose a more pounds and little in inches, then I’ll lose more pounds but then not much in inches. Over time it all evens out. Just keep your eye on the prize!  

Answer 18

I recommend Janeva’s cookbook and fb group. She has wonderful recipes and ideas. It really makes the time go quicker ❣️

Answer 19

Excellent Good Job  Congratulations

Answer 20

It's hard . specially when u see others losing so fast. Just think of it like this. a loss is a loss period. Be happy with urself sweetie. ur succeeding  

Answer 21

I see so many posts of people in week three or four that stall for a week or so. Stick to it!  

Answer 22

15 pounds in 4 weeks and you’re not happy? What other diet has you losing more? How long did it take to put on that weight? Keep going. Hang in there.  

Answer 23

How's your salt intake? I drink ½ if a teaspoon in warm water 1st thing every morning!  

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@sterner Janz-Dippel I’m getting my salt but perhaps not as much as I think. I’ve been asked that question a lot on this thread so I’ll be more watchful  

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@choline7515 great to know. I find it easiest to take it with a huge mug full of warm water. otherwise nope it wasn't happening! I've been doing this for 13-14 weeks and shed 68. 4#. change your mindset from losing to shedding. Why? Because when you lose something it always comes back. when a dog sheds it's winter coat does that come back. no ma'am! Gone furever!  

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@sterner Janz-Dippel wonderful way of thinking!  

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@choline7515 it is! Whenever someone asks me how much I've lost I always say this week I've shed 5. 9#. which is what I shed this week. I was 308 when I started know am 239. 9!  

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@sterner Janz-Dippel That’s awesome!  

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@choline7515 thank you! Keep your chin up and your eyes on the prize! You've got this!  

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@sterner Janz-Dippel Thanks!  

Answer 24

I lose and gain in blocks. meaning for three weeks out of the month it’s nothing and then boom it’ll drop 3 pounds. Your doing great. Hang in there

Answer 25

To repeat everyone else: you LOST 15lbs (that’s 60lbs or pressure off you knees, hips, ankles! ) and gained! Would you have lost this amount of weight on your own? I had 120-130lbs to lose and lost 19lbs my first month. The less you have to lose the smaller loses you could have. The average is 2lbs a week. Looks like you are doing great! Our expectations can get in the way or sabotage us. Follow the sheet EXACTLY and your weight will come off - it might take 3-4 months - or longer - but it WILL come off. That time is going to pass regardless if you are in IP or not - so, you’re either actively participating in getting the weight off or you’re not. Your choice. I’ve lost 120lbs so I know it works!  

Answer 26

You are losing weight, that is the goal. So why quit? You seem to be doing great. If you have a lot of weight to lose, you will lose more each week but if you are not that much over weight. it does not come off as fast. Just keep following the program. You will be happy you did by summer.  

Answer 27

15 lbs in 4 weeks that’s AWESOME! So your 15 lbs lighter than you were 4 weeks ago!  

Answer 28

I'm the same never big loses just consistency of 1 or 2 lbs a week  

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@irwinirwinn5858 consistency is key! You’ll look back in a few weeks and be amazed how far you’ve come.  

Answer 29

That’s a lotta weight you lost. My body can’t lose more than 9 lbs a month no matter what I do!  

Answer 30

15 pounds in a month is amazing. Not everyone looses at the same pace, but it works!  

Answer 31

15 lbs in 4 weeks averages out to 3. 75 lbs a week. I'm not sure I understand your issue? I'm not trying to sound rude or anything but that's actually above average. Maybe your expectations need to be adjusted some? You're doing great, don't be so hard on yourself. You should definitely be proud

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@choline7515, this ^^. You’re above average on your average weekly loss, and this is how weight loss occurs. Tou will have small losses, larger losses, no losses and (gasp) small gains as time goes by. If you are staying on protocol, there is no need to worry, the weight will come off. Maybe try to concentrate on inches lost, how clothes fit, body fat percentage, etc. instead of being a slave to your scale. IP works!  

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@delisle38 I was concerned about the last two weeks as I only lost a pound each week. Concerned because I’ve don’t everything to protocol, yet didn’t lose as much. Thinking I was doing something wrong. that’s all

Answer 32

That over 108 lbs a year. Hang in there. Your body is going through major changes and adjustments to those changes. Stay focused. Weigh once a week in the weight loss phase. Daily weighing comes in maintenance. You've got this and you're doing a great job!  

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@kennith thank you!  

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@choline7515 you are welcome!  

Answer 33

15 lbs in a month is good! I’ll take that.  

Answer 34

I have lost 60 pounds and it took me 8 months at an average of 1-2 pounds per week. I never gave up and love what I have become. Some weeks you will lose little but maybe some inches. It all works out. stay strong, stay with the sheet and you WILL be amazed. You got this @choline7515! xx

Answer 35

You should be ecstatic! It is a fantastic accomplishment! Good for you! Keep it up!  

Answer 36

The average weight loss on ip is 10 lbs per mo. You are doing awesome!  

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When was the last time you lost 15 lbs in 4 weeks?  

Answer 38

This isn’t magic. 15lbs in a month is great!  

Answer 39

Do me a favour, pick up something that weighs 15 pounds and tell me if it changes your stance!  

Answer 40

14 pounds in 4 weeks?!? That’s amazing. Imagine how you’d feel if you were still carrying them around!  

Answer 41

That's great weight loss. I lost 18 pounds in 7 weeks - I felt it was too slow but look how long it takes us to gain all this weight. Please don't give up. You'll be so happy a month from now.  

Answer 42

It will all come off - stay with it!  

Answer 43

That's VERY good! Keep up the great work!  

Answer 44

It is totally normal. look at an overall not a daily basis - 15 lbs in 4 weeks in a great average. speak to your coach. do you write everything you eat and drink ?. you see we have found out that . the tomatoes kick me out of ketosis. and that chewing gum. slows my weight loss (and even provides weight gain). . do you drink enough water, do you take all your vitamins. and salt ?. maybe it is water retention (IP Electrolytes do miracles). speak to your coach. you are doing great ! just keep on doing what you are doing

Answer 45

And if you find out what it was. share it so it will help others.  

Answer 46

I have been on the program for 13 weeks and have lost 38 lbs. I complain and lament every week when I see that 2-3lb weight loss. But I can tell you when I reached in the closet and did a little fashion show for my husband on Sunday with a lot of the clothes that I haven't been able to wear for a while, that its all worth it. Slow and steady wins the race. I have another 60lbs to go and cannot wait for August or September when I've reached my goal. Only 7 months to go :)

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@meliorism2478 Morgan 2 to 3 lbs. per week is the average for women’s weight loss.  

Answer 47

Salad is not the same as vegetables. One is unlimited – salad, the other we need 4 cups per day – vegetables. This is due to the need for potassium, vegetables are priority and IP salt has 330 mg/ 1/4 teaspoon. It’s important to eat every five hours, this is what “the sheet” provides (1pkt breakfast, lunch & before bed, dinner cooked meal). Breakfast should be 1/2 after waking up, The before bed snack can’t be omitted. For additional hunger, unlimited vegetables are the key.  

Answer 48

How are the inches coming? I found that even with same weight, I was losing inches for improvement. Then, the pounds would come. Nothing is perfect but sometimes it is other factors come into play. So just stay the course and you will be glad you did. There is nothing like hitting ideal weight. My experience was losing inches even after that and really the inches are just as important and my real motivator!  

Answer 49

Don’t give up!  

Answer 50

You need to check other things. Measurements, fat percent and lean muscle. When I have a one pounder I just have to hang in there and keep eating the sheet. It will show up as a loss if you are following the agenda. Are you consistent about your weigh in clothes and time of day ? How much sodium have you had. There are lots of reasons that it can slow at times. Don’t under eat either. Hang in there and believe in yourself and that you can do this. I am 96 pounds down since May 1, 2019. I am probably going into step down this next weigh in. If you had asked me last year going into this if I could be successful. I wouldn’t have said sure confidently. The program does work. Talk to your coach and see if they can recommend something. Are you journaling? It helps to and drink the water or combo of at least 64 oz. Best of luck going forward! You can do this and you are worth the effort it takes.  

Answer 51

Little weight? 15 lbs in 1 month? That is FANTASTIC! I don't know why so many people are suggesting trying a bunch of changes. 10 lbs a month is average - you are 5 over that - and you will probably have a big loss next week or the one after. I averaged 1. 5 a month sometimes I lost. 1 in a week - but I lost - then maybe the next week 1 lb and then wham 3 or 4. Just keep doing what you are doing!  

Answer 52

I am on this program for the second time. I consistently lose 1 to 2 lbs a week. Everyone is different. I just look at it like thank goodness it’s a loss instead of a gain. Stick with it, it works!  

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