- This topic has 271 replies, 3 voices, and was last updated 3 years, 9 months ago by
.
- Posts
I just finished my first full week and got on the scale today and had not dropped one pound I have stuck to menu and not added or cheated I and doing a couch to 10K three days a week and I doe your video #1 cardio on opposite days I’m just disappointed ther wasn’t a change on the scale help please!!!
Hi, Khensley60. Slow weight loss and even slow starting is normal in this program, because it is focused on meeting your nutritional needs. If you have been on a restrictive diet in the past, your metabolism may have slowed and it may take several weeks for your body to get used to normal amounts of food again. If you are staying stable and not gaining weight, this is already a good sign.
The most reliable (and healthiest) way to give your body a boost here is through physical activity. This is not just because of the extra energy it burns, but also because it protects and strengthens your most important fat-burning asset, muscle tissue.
If you are new to exercise, please let us know, and we can assist you with resources on getting started if you wish—note that you don’t have to dive headfirst into anything strenuous, and that there are helpful exercises to fit all ability levels and time schedules. Even just walking in place in front of the TV for the length of a sitcom is great—if you feel like you’re “out of shape,” just start with 5 minutes each time, and work your way up to 30 minutes, then twice per day if you need.
If you recently started exercising, the number on the scale may not be reliable at this stage. Since you are now swapping fat for muscle, which is much heavier, you may be getting healthier while the number of pounds or kilos stays the same. In this case, pay more attention to how you’re looking and feeling, how your clothes are fitting, etc. You may be pleasantly surprised!
If you have been exercising all along, good for you! Ironically, the fact that you are in good shape may be slowing you down a bit here, as the muscles you usually use may have become complacent and don’t burn energy the way they did at the beginning. In this case, we suggest to introduce new exercises, even swapping them out for the old ones for a little while, to wake up new muscles. The best results have been reported with introducing weight training—again, it doesn’t have to be super strenuous, just something you can do on a regular basis. Even just lifting filled food cans in front of the TV counts. Another option is to mix up the rhythm by adding bursts of higher intensity movement to a steady aerobic regime. This can be something like 30 seconds of jogging or going uphill every 5 minutes during a regular walk.
Regardless of your situation, it is recommended to you discuss your plans with your health care provider to be sure any needed safety steps are taken.
If you have additional questions or concerns, or if none of these scenarios appear to apply to you—and/or you are noticing that the food amounts are exceeding your physical comfort level—please do repost, and we will work with you to right-size both aspects of your plan.2 lb loss after my first week. I print out my menu’s then tweak them to suit, using the top right hand button on the menu. Well pleased.
Gutted!!! This is week 6 for me and for the last 2 weeks I’ve gained weight! Last week I did a lot more walking than I’ve done in ages and have put even more weight on! I love this program because the food is sensible and what I like but if I’m going to gain weight what’s the point? It took a few weeks to lose my first kilo as it was and now I’ve put on even more than I started with. Has anyone else had this problem? Thanks
I am on week 5 and have only lost 3pounds. However the thing I have noticed is that my blood sugar is much better. I have had to skip some of the carbs because I am supposed to 150 grams of carbs, and this food plan offers over 200 grams of carbs.
Hi, Rommi. How are you doing?
If you have started walking, you may be swapping fat for muscle, which is heavier. At this stage, don’t pay as much attention to the scale as you do how you’re looking and feeling and how your clothes are fitting. If you’re on the right track, the numbers will catch up.I’m a day away from 4 weeks of doing this. I haven’t lost 1 single pound – (at least I haven’t gained either). So far, not particularly impressed.
Since I started, I have also received 5 separate emails offering free downloadable reports of: “The 4 BEST foods to eat before bed”; “The 5 BEST Carbs for a Flat Belly”; “4 “Healthy” Cereals that make you FAT (avoid these)”; “The Ultimate Pre-bed Meal (eat THIS tonight)”; “NEVER eat these fruits and veggies (if you want a flat tummy)”. Each of these reports has contained videos of a branded protein powder for sale and so-called recommendations on how to lose weight that are completely the opposite of what the TrimDownClub are saying. I’m definitely not very impressed with this at all.
Why are you sending me these emails that totally contradict what you are telling us? And why do I feel like I’ve been scammed?I feel exactly the same not lost the weight of a mouse! The emails annoy me as they are supplements! Two many carbs for me and a total waste of £37. On the plus side I have made some great friends.
I don’t follow the menu to the letter but try and have different proteins when it says etc.I would like to lose some weight but I also understand this is a life style choice and it seems right to eat fresh,raw,natural foods for my body. I don’t take any notice of the video telling me buy this ,that or the other.
Hello,
These post are not making me feel very motivated or inspired. I was doing Nutrisystem and had good results but did not feel that it was good for my family to have me eating things they were not. I thought this looked like a similar alternative. Another issue I have is that I work nights and my schedule is all over the place so it is hard to determine what “a day” is to eat in. Does anyone have suggestions on that?Hi I just finished week four and I have lost 10lbs! My days are very hectic and so I don’t get to exercise daily. However, I do it when I am not too tired. My motivation is my health, and I notice that my headaches are not as bad as become, meaning, my pressure is stabilising! Yeah! I believe that it is a mind set that I have to get better so I am doing what I need to do. Thanks TDC!!
I was doing good with T D C ,then I went off and got myself into trouble. Too much salt..on everything from the garden. I puffed up like a balloon,the doctor put me on med. And a 1000mg. Of sodium a day . I need help planning this into my program. I do love trim down club, I lost the lbs. While being true to it…
I did start out on my first 6 wks pretty determined to stick to the program and I did ok. I started with a few min. of exercise and increased a little each day, doing ok for me. Unfortunately I got ill. I am in end stage kidney disease and on dialysis. Please don’t think I’m making excues I was just out of commision for awhile. So I am going to begin with wk 1 again. I really like this program and the menues. So I am motivated and inspired to begin again.
- You must be logged in to reply to this topic.