I have lost 2 stone since September on weightwatchers and am now in the healthy bmi range (just). I am now finding I can only lose between 1/2 a lb and 1 lb a week. Is this normal? Previously it was between 1 and 3 lbs a week. I want to lose another stone approx to get a bmi of 22.
Also for anyone who has done WeightWatchers - how easy is it to keep the weight off. I have totally changed my diet and feel satisfied with what I eat. My fitness and general health has improved massively too so if I stick to a similar diet (although no points counting) should the weight stay off?
2007-02-13 01:38:00 · 32 answers · asked by melfuzznic 2 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
i am in an identical sitaution to you, i have lost 2 stone since starting and i want to loose another 1 stone and im loosing 1/2 a pound here then putting it on again the next week.
the only top tips i could say if your not already trying them would be to drink skimmed milk dont use spread on sandwhiches and eat the 0point healthy tomato soup for lunch. keeps your points down which keeps the weight down!
im actually considering stopping the diet just cos i feel that im not getting anywhere and i kinda think the weight will stay off if u eat the same its just will u have the same self restaraint if you dont have to be weighed every week! this is my only problem!
good luck
2007-02-13 01:49:48 · answer #1 · answered by hopper13 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The smaller you are and the closer you get to a healthy BMI, the less weight you lose.
Someone 250+ pounds obese can easily lose 3-4lbs a week. Someone who is closer to a healthy BMI range will find it a bit more difficult to lose the last few pounds.
You just need to keep at it, even if it's coming off slow. Make sure you switch up your routine. You can pick a different time of day to exercise or switch up what kinds of cardio you do completely. OR, you can add weight lifting to your routine (if you haven't already). If you do the same thing, your body can plateau and get used to it--making the weight come off slower. So definately swtich things up if you haven't already... changing your routine every 2 weeks is probably a good idea.
Never done WW, but as long as you ate enough calories didn't starve yourself or lose weight unhealthily fast, then it should stay off (if you stick to eating healthy).
2007-02-13 01:47:10 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Do extra cardio and simply watch what you eat. Nonetheless consume three ingredients a day however make them more healthful and watch your component size. The first-class amount of weight to lose is 1-2 lbs per week this will likely aid you hold the weight off for just right.
2016-08-10 15:52:38 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is safe to lose 1-2 pounds per week. A slow and steady weight loss has been proven to result in long term success in keeping the weight off. It also very hard on your organs when you lose or gain too much weight at a rapid pace.
2007-02-13 02:20:58 · answer #4 · answered by BeFit4U 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the amount you're losing sounds about right, it does slow down as you reach your ideal weight. Weightwatchers is great if you are a good points counter and once you reach your goal just try juggling a little, if you fancy something then have it just make sure its not all the time and you make up for it the next day. Well done on the weight you've lost so far and good luck for the rest!
2007-02-13 01:51:30 · answer #5 · answered by tartweeble 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes this is normal.
2 pounds is the max a week you can lose while still be healthy. But in "real life" woman tend to only loose 1-4 a month, and men 2-6.
It is also perfectly normal to be losing less now than when you first started your healthy lifestyle (I don't use the term diet, as many people equate this with short-term changes which the best way to be unsuccessful)
2007-02-13 01:45:00 · answer #6 · answered by everyidistaken12 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hiya hun well done you i am on weight watchers i have lost a stone up 2 now u r probably only losing such littlle weight as u have dont have much left 2 go plus that sounds right u will get 2 your target hun it may take a little longer but u will get there u have done so well up 2 now and i agree i feel totally satisfyed and i think if u maintain the similar diet u will maintain your weight good luck my weight watcher friend
2007-02-13 01:49:36 · answer #7 · answered by ♥ღ☆ shoesaholic ☆ღ♥ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do greater cardio and basically watch what you devour. nonetheless devour 3 nutrition an afternoon yet cause them to greater healthful and watch your element length. the main suitable volume of weight to lose is a million-2 lbs a week this would grant help to maintain the burden off for solid.
2016-11-03 08:21:59 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As you get nearer to your ideal weight the lbs are harder to get off. 1lb a week is a very reasonable amount to lose, well done on your loss so far
2007-02-13 01:41:37 · answer #9 · answered by huggz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One pound a week is reasonable. As far as the weight staying off... the answer is only if you stick to the diet!
2007-02-13 01:43:15 · answer #10 · answered by sbj95 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋