We get the question alot. And with reason— it’s common, frustrating and puzzling.
Luckily the topic is discussed, at length, on the Fat Flush Online Community. Here’s an answer from the archives that covers all the bases.
“So…you don’t think you are shedding weight fast enough, huh? Reasons for slow weight loss include:
1. You only have a dozen pounds or less to lose. The less you have to lose, the slower it will come off. (I think that’s the Second Law of Weightloss— maybe if we all get together we can get it repealed. Ok, maybe we just have to live with it.)
2. You have a recent history of yo-yo dieting. Yo-yo dieting really does a number on your metabolism. Solution? Stick with the plan! Stop being ruled by your scale!
3. You eat off-plan regularly (or binge off plan now and then). YES, that little cheat will add up! Don’t do it! Think about this— Let’s say your very fave thing is a double caramel espresso from Starbucks and you hate having to give it up ’cause you deserve a treat now and then. Babe- that double caramel espresso helped make you fat so having one “now and then” is not doing you any favors. If you want a treat, go for one on-plan. (Had an organic honey crisp apple this afternoon that knocked my socks off!)
4. You take prescription meds. No, do not stop taking your prescription! However, be aware that it may be slowing your weightloss. Not much we can do about that but I do know this— stick to the plan and you will be successful. So what if you don’t win the weightloss race? You will win the “most improved health” award.
5. You over (or under) exercise. Yes, we DO mean take it easy during Phase 1/Smoothie Shakedown. There aren’t enough calories to support Bikram yoga or weight training. If you can’t ratchet down your work-outs for two weeks, you will need to modify P1 to support when you do. And yes, you do need to get moving your behind in P2. Sitting around thinking about exercise does not count (been there, tried that). Find something you like to do and MOVE!
6. You have thyroid or other health problems (diabetes, for example). Some health conditions make it difficult (but not impossible) to lose weight. In fact, some— hypothyroidism, for example— actually make you gain weight. Solution: develop patience. Resolve to succeed DESPITE your condition. You will feel so much better when you aren’t carrying around that excess weight.
7. Weight loss slows or halts (or reverses temporarily) during menstrual periods. Nothing like ‘that time of the month’ for promoting cravings (increase your protein and magnesium) as well as bringing on the hormone-induced bloat. The good news is, it’s temporary and it WILL go away.
8. You stayed on Phase 1 too long. Yes, there is such a thing as staying too long in P1. Remember it’s Phase 2 which is the weight loss phase. Don’t be a carb-phobic, move to P2 after a max of 4 consecutive weeks on P1. Your body will thank you.
9. Your weight loss goals are not realistic given your height and frame size. Reality check! 5’6″ and 110 pounds does NOT compute! (I don’t care how small you think your frame is!) Perhaps you should review your self-view with an impartial 3rd party. And remember this— anorexics think they look fat when, in fact, they are dangerously under weight. Perspective is often wrong. Oh, and while I’m at it, gravity has alot to answer for and no, it’s not realistic to suppose you should look at 45 like you did at 25.
So what if you aren’t losing weight as fast as another Fat Flusher? I bet you don’t have the same colored eyes, either. We are ALL different (thank goodness!) and we will have individual responses to the FF Plan.”
–CSoar, moderator emeritus
Still have some questions? Wanna talk about it? Head over, pull up a comfy cushion and visit with the gals on the forum!
