I'm 7 weeks out and I'm fluctuating from 28 lbs to 30lbs . I see everyone else has lost around 50lbs and so forth. Losing faith and I can say I haven't been dieting as well as I should be rarely getting protein but up'd my water intake . helllppppp .

Getting the proper amount of Protein may be your problem - protein is one of the most essential items in losing weight and not developing muscle wasting or protein deficiencies.

But the amount of weight will vary from person to person and the percentage of weight loss is a better indicator of how you are progressing.

Hang in ther you are doing great. Just really work on getting that protein intake to at least 60-80 grams a day.

This isn't a "diet" this is now how you need to eat. Educate yourself and get the training of thought to be just that. If you haven't met your protien needs then you shouldn't be eating anything else. I am 7 weeks post and down 34 lbs but my biggest loss is my appearance and how clothes fit. The changes are incredible. I work out like crazy though as well, helps big time.

What are you eating if you're not eating your protein? It should be "protein, protein, protein"....then if there's room, the other stuff, but with more protein. You have to really commit to getting in the protein in those early months. Later on you'll be eating more balanced meals, but not yet.

6 weeks 33 lbs pounds. While I don't have great numbers I'm striving to increase my water and protein.

Plus....4 pounds a week loss? That's awesome. Don't compare your loss to everyone else. Plenty of people lose slower than you. They are all over the place around here, you're just not seeing their posts. Your loss is fine, your expectations may be a bit off.

I'm 6 weeks out. 2 weeks ago I weighed and had lost 26 lbs. I haven't had an official weigh in again but did check a couple days ago and I'm sitting around the same. I dunno. It does make ya wonder. More calories? Less carbs? Is it becaise I started exercising? I'm hoping for a whoosh soon.

7 weeks out and 27 lbs lost here. Try to stop weighing in. Hide that scale for a couple of weeks and focus on all the other things. best of luck to you and all of us.

I'm 7 weeks out and I'm fluctuating from 28 lbs to 30lbs . I see everyone else has lost around 50lbs and so forth. Losing faith and I can say I haven't been dieting as well as I should be rarely getting Protein but up'd my Water intake . helllppppp .

7 weeks too and lost the exact same amount, but I keep telling myself only 60 more to goal!

I'd also go by what your nut says. There are a ton if opinions here and I wouldn't say any are wrong! I can't eat protein and nothing else. I would totally goof up! There are some who suggest no carbs T all, again not necessarily a good thing. Also, do your own research! Your brain needs carbs to function properly! I strive to stay between 30-50 grams a day, but don't always stay there... I think you're doing great! Like someone said... 4 lbs a week is great! Water and protein are super important, but if you're getting in what YOUR nut says get some fruit or whole grain! It will pep you up!

thanks everyone! . My start weight was 248 and im fluctuating between 218-219 . but I have to stay away from carbs and really get that protein In. And he's right it's a way of life not a diet. If I keep thinking like that it'll certainly help me . Also try me best to stay away from the scale . I think I should be happier with the result being something than nothing and I think I'm stressing myself thinking too hard on it!?!!