1. Community
  2. Health promotion
  3. Orlistat

Still the same......

Posted , 7 users are following.

tamsinodile
tamsinodile

*sigh* at my last week's weigh in I hadn't lost anything, so I did what people said, changed my foods around a bit, did more exercise (2 Aquafit classes in a week! That's amazing for me), drank more water. I haven't gone anywhere near crisps, chocolate, biscuits, cakes, and I've even totally avoided eggs and oil.

I've been using MFP and sticking to 1200-1300 calories a day.

And yet when I stood on the scales today, I'm exactly the same as last week! That's now 2 weeks with no loss!

And then you read that some lucky people have lost 11lbs in a week. I'm very happy for those people, but why on earth is it not working like that for me????

I measured myself today, as some people say you see the loss more on a tape measure, so we will see next week.

:-(

0 likes, 16 replies

16 Replies

  • britneyspears
    britneyspears tamsinodile

    Posted

    Hello

    i have said this countless times but we all lose weight at different rates. Anything is better than PUTTING ON WEIGHT!

    I have seen some posts on here with people asking what others eat- just because they lost weight eating those foods does NOT mean you will have the same results (i know you didn't post this i was just saying!)

    Stick with it believe me anything is better than putting it on even STS is a bonus!

    Brit

    x

    • tamsinodile
      tamsinodile britneyspears

      Posted

      Thanks Britney, I knew i could rely on you to cheer me up! Now all I need is someone who's been in this situation to tell me of their amazing loss in week 6 and I'll be fine!

      Right, off to Sainsbury's now to get some yummy BGTY food, and I will park on the far side of the car park so I have to walk further!

      Tam x

    • britneyspears
      britneyspears tamsinodile

      Posted

      No problem Tam smile you WILL lose weight just keep going and it WILL come off don't be worrying what other people are losing concentrate on yourself and stop comparing.

      I love the BGTY range not that anyone doesn't know that lol and good for you on walking further!

      Britney

      X

    • Adam1168
      Adam1168 tamsinodile

      Posted

      Don't worry about not losing, I went two weeks without losing an ounce and then it kicked in again. It is hard to stay motivated when it happens but keep in mind staying the same is the better option compared to putting it back on!

      My equality training kicked in when I read your post about your BGTY food, for a minute there I was thinking Bi, Gay, Transgender, what's the Y for? What food would that be? Then I realised it was Be Good To Yourself... lol

      Well BGTY and stick at it, it will work and you will lose weight again.

  • joannen1973
    joannen1973 tamsinodile

    Posted

    I feel the same but only been taking the tabs for a week I did have a not so good day yesterday and after that not putting on is a great thing but I didn't get any side effects so am still not convinced they are working for me. Feeling really down hearted and want to cry as like you I see that people losing loads in there first week or so and I lose nothing. Have today started using my fitness pal app to see if I can watch the calories as well as fat although it tells me I can eat 1800 calories a day?? 

    A typical day if malted wheats with skimmed milk and sweetner for breakfast a coffee and cous cous with some chicken and sweetcorn and a 10 calorie jelly.

    Tea tonight is from the  freezer so hopefully something in there that's Ok will be a bonus.

    Here's hoping. 

  • Adnamarrac
    Adnamarrac tamsinodile

    Posted

    Hi im exactly the same as u, dissappointed that ive not lost bigger amounts, ive had 2 weigh ins and lost 5lb each time then read people loosing stones or 11lb etc, i am struggling to find out why im not loosing that much xxx
  • claire18356
    claire18356 tamsinodile

    Posted

    Im feeling really disheartened too tbh after a minimal loss at my first weigh in (after I thought I had lost more) ive pretty much stayed the same!  Im 15stn 3 (by my scales) all I want is that blummin 3lb off so I can say im 14stn something lol. Been on long walks not eaten over 1300kcals at all drumk plenty of water yet not budging. 

    Im pleased for those that are loosing but dear god I wish it was me!!!!!!!!!! :'(

    Could give up the way im feeling today. 

    • Adam1168
      Adam1168 claire18356

      Posted

      It's not easy, it is hard, if you are disheartened now what would you be like if you stopped? Trust me you would be annoyed at yourself. Stick with it, the tablets do work but you have to work with them, give them time, everyone is different. You shouldn't compare your weight loss journey with anyone else, it's not going to help you. Keep going we are all here to support you!
    • claire18356
      claire18356 Adam1168

      Posted

      Thanks adam.

      Im not comparing im really not, it's just so odd. Ive lost more than this on a normal diet in a week or two. 

      Few personal problems are mounting up also which aren't helping. 

      I will battle on through and hopefully Monday when I weigh myself again ill see even a small change. 

      Thanks for the encouraging words x

    • joy90635
      joy90635 claire18356

      Posted

      Hi Claire,

      It's interesting reading the above threads. My weight loss has slowed too although I am eating really healthy. I am not go to let it get me down. I enjoy my new eating habits so I know I will achieve in the end. Stay strong. I realise like when I quit smoking it's like living a totally different life from now on ..........  a better one.  xx

  • joy90635
    joy90635 tamsinodile

    Posted

    Yep been there to. Stay strong and just continue the good work u r doing and u will see positive results. xx
  • tamsinodile
    tamsinodile

    Posted

    Woop woop! Stood on the scales this morning, 2.5lbs down! Woop woop! The STS is over!
Back to top

Report or request deletion

Thanks for your help!

We want the community to be a useful resource for our users but it is important to remember that the community are not moderated or reviewed by doctors and so you should not rely on opinions or advice given by other users in respect of any healthcare matters. Always speak to your doctor before acting and in cases of emergency seek appropriate medical assistance immediately. Use of the community is subject to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and steps will be taken to remove posts identified as being in breach of those terms.