On The Program

Why did the scale go up?

The amount of weight you lose will fluctuate from week to week. Several situations may change the number on the scale, such as the time of day you weigh yourself, your menstrual cycle, not drinking enough water, whether or not you recently eliminated, or how closely you are following your 5 & 1 Plan. Don't panic if the scale doesn't move for several days -- or even goes up slightly. If you stay on your program (and are consuming all of your meals), the scale will eventually show results. Try to weigh yourself only once a week, at the same time each week (the ideal time being immediately after you wake up).

What can I do about a plateau?

Plateaus can occur at different times for different people. They normally happen because your body is attempting to hold on to the fat stores. It's as though your body reshuffles its weight status while assessing whether it's ready to continue losing. Once it feels settled, your system will kick back in and allow your weight to drop again. If you experience a weight-loss plateau, look for other indications of progress such as wearing a smaller size of clothing. Weight loss should resume if you continue to follow the program. You can contact the Nutrition Support Team at Medifast if you want assistance.

For information on slower weight loss, please refer to our list of Plateau Tips.

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