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4 weeks and a weigh in today

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Clm80
Clm80

Hi peeps! well i have been on orlistat 4 weeks today, lost 10lb in the first 3 weeks but i went to weighed today at slimming world and I have put 1lb on!! i burst into tears and I explained to the slimmer world coach that my period is due any day and she told me that during that time of the month my weight can increase upto 5lb! has only else put weight on during this time? i feel so low at the moment and I have been keeping a food diary and i have been very good! please can anyone put my mind at rest? thanks x 

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  • smiler45
    smiler45 Clm80

    Posted

    Ah Clm80.... Please don't be so disheartend. Your SW lady is right I hold a lot of water when I'm on, so I put on weight at this time. You've lost 10lb in 3 weeks. Fantastic. Keep going you must be doing something right xx
    • Clm80
      Clm80 smiler45

      Posted

      Thank you for your advice, i take things to heart and i get very upset as the slightest thing! 

      You have cheered me up! thank you. x

    • karen441
      karen441 Clm80

      Posted

      Hi Clm80 don't dishearten I also do sw and at 'that' time of month I ALWAYS have a 1 to 2 pound gain it pees me off too as stick to plan , but then after it catches back up and I bet you see a good loss the next week ...wow anyway you have done super well so keep going xx😆😆
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