First of all, if you started your weight loss journey around New Years Day, hi and welcome! We're very glad you're here! :)
I wanted to throw out a reminder about plateaus. A weight loss plateau is a period of days or weeks where despite strict adherence to CICO, the number on the scale doesn't change. This can be very confusing and frustrating but it's totally normal. We all plateau for a variety of reasons and as long as you're consuming fewer calories than your body requires you WILL lose weight (but I'm sure you have that figured out by now!).
For many people who are just starting CICO, and this is especially relevant if a new exercise routine is added along with it, it's normal to lose several pounds in the first week or two after the changes are made. This period of quick weight loss is often followed by a plateau...it can be extremely discouraging and you may begin to doubt yourself or the process. But there's a silver lining to this cloud...the woosh! The woosh is the period immediately following the plateau where it's common to lose a few pounds in a short period of time. It is an amazing feeling and I promise it's worth the wait! So stick with CICO, have patience, and trust the science! I know it's hard but you will get through the plateau and reach your goal, however unlikely it may seem in the meantime.
And to all the lurkers...maybe you wanted to start on New Years but you haven't yet gotten around to downloading a CICO app. Or maybe you just learned about this sub from a friend. Or maybe you've already experienced a plateau and decided this isn't working. We're glad you're here too, and whenever you're ready, we're here.
"In a year from now, you'll be glad you started today."
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