Question

I started back to WW this week with the Blue plan. I must be doing something wrong. I only lost 1 pound. Last time I started I lost 5 in the first week. Any recommendations?  

Answer 1

You're not doing anything wrong. You lost weight ‍♀️ Last time doesn't matter. It's now that matters.  

Answer 2

A long time ago I was told that if you lose anything more than about 2lbs a week it will be water weight or muscle. 1-2 lbs is a healthy loss per week. But maybe you ate too much salt or allowed for more carbs. That is where your body holds water.  

Answer 3

I think the first week is a lot more water weight. I lost six my first week but now I lose like 1 to 2 a week

Answer 4

A pound a week is great, it’s a healthy weight loss and better for keeping it off

Answer 5

Zero point foods are all you can eat, still be mindful and go to those when you think you’re hungry. also, intermittent fasting works very well with WW

Comments

@response fasting is definitely not for me. depends on the person

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WW guidelines do not endorse fasting.  

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@pervious I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to imply WW recommends it, but I do. I’ve lost almost 90lbs and am most successful when I’ve added IF into the mix.  

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But actually looking back thru emails, they do recommend it  on a certain level.  

Answer 6

That’s all WW expects you to lose! Your doing great.  

Answer 7

A loss is a loss. give it some time. It's the dreaded gain on that scale no one wants to see. Good luck!  

Answer 8

Thanks guys. I do eat a lot of zero point foods and many days I didnt even use all my points. I would get close though. I also take a diuretic so if I do retain water that helps.  

Answer 9

Your best friend will be patience. A pound a week is 52 lbs. a year. No small potatoes!  

Comments

@pell5938 patience is NOT one of my strongest qualities lol

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Diana, mine neither, but I'm working on it.  

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@pell5938 me too

Answer 10

Watch portion sizes and processed foods.  

Answer 11

Avg. weight loss is 1 to 2 lbs per week.  

Answer 12

One day at a time, one pound at a time. I've been on a serious plateau for weeks/months but I am going to reach my goal eventually.  

Answer 13

I’m always happy with a loss

Answer 14

I didn’t lose a lot when I started. One pound a week average. I understand the disappointment. I felt the same way. But months later 40lbs lost I’m glad it has been a slow gradual loss. Hang in there. They add up.  

Answer 15

Same thing is happening to me! In november I lost about 15 pounds in a month and it’s been about 3 weeks and I have lost maybe 1 pound.  

Answer 16

How long has it been since you last did it? First time I did it I lost 12# the first week. The older you get the harder it seems. This time my first week was 3#.  

Comments

@homeopathy8 last december is when I started. I stopped around October

Answer 17

Every time is not going to be the same. Things in your body change, like your age, which definitely affects how quickly you’ll lose. Did you add activity?  

Comments

@lockyer I tried. My resting heart rate is to high to begin with so when I rode my new recumbent bike it got up to 160. So I am trying to find exercises that will bring my heart rate up but to a normal high. Lighter activities.  

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@reiter try just walking. Walking is a great activity & you can go at your own pace. They even have walking workouts you can do in the house.  

Answer 18

You may be retaining water due to hormonal fluctuations.  

Answer 19

I found that each time you start ( believe me I have started MANY times) your 1st weight loss is less. Don't give up, keep in keeping on!  

Answer 20

I only ever lost ounces, very, very , very rarely did I lose a pound a week. Took me a year to lose 20 pounds. It can be done  

Answer 21

1 pound a week is great! Think where you would be in a years time! 1 pound of butter think how heavy that is . you just helped your body by taking it off! Congratulations!  

Answer 22

You probably had more water weight last time.  

Answer 23

Don’t compare this time with last time ! This is a new and unique journey. You’re blazing a new path ! So embrace it for what it is. A pound a week is really good ! Promise !  

Answer 24

What plan do you like best or had most success with?  

Answer 25

I remember years ago having a big loss on the first couple of weeks but this time (on blue)I averaged between 1/2 - 1 1/2 a week. I am 46 pounds down and keeping it off. It. Took me 6 months to get to goal weight--slow and steady! And its staying off

Answer 26

Try not to focus on the Start. Focus on understanding the program and staying with it

Answer 27

Count your points. Chicken and turkey breast and eggs have no points. Wish we could all go back for meetings. Hang in there, You can have a larger loss this coming week. This is a whole new plan.  

Answer 28

My best advice is to not let that discourage you. Keep doing it! Some weeks fluctuate so that is normal.  

Answer 29

You’re different now.  

Answer 30

A loss is a loss  

Answer 31

You can't expect the same results each time you restart. A pound is great. It' just means you weren't bloated. First week is usually water weight. Give it a couple weeks and see what happens.  

Answer 32

Don’t compare with last time. I had the thing happen. However with age comes slower loss. Just keep up the great work!  

Answer 33

I’ve been on green since March 7th and have only lost 8. 6 pounds. I don’t feel like that’s much for 7 weeks, but was told it is average. I never use ANY of my weeklys either, so I have no clue what I’m doing wrong.  

Answer 34

It’s designed to loos 1 to 2 pounds a week

Answer 35

Don’t hog out on zero point foods. That was my mistake.  

Answer 36

The original 5 pound loss was a gift. 1 pound is average.  

Answer 37

So TMI. I struggle with IBS constipation REALLY bad. Well yesterday was the day that my miralax and my maintenance meds kicked in. So I got on the scale again this morning and I lost another 1. 4. So overall would have been 2. 4 lbs. Including the loss of all the stool. Lol.  

Answer 38

That’s a win. You probably would have been 1-2 pounds up if you weren’t on WW. Trust the program, it works.  

Answer 39

Don’t eat too many of the free foods in between meals and remember portion control- last week was my first week on blue and I lost 7. 5 lbs- lots of water too

Answer 40

Don’t ever compare your progress to anyone else - that includes yesterday-you! The goal of the program is . 5-2 lbs a week. You are right there

Answer 41

You’re not doing anything wrong. You can’t compare the results of prior attempts or yourself against others

Answer 42

Try to eat more proteins