the first 2 weeks I found always to be the hardest. some foods that you eat may also be making you retain water. Once I passed the induction phase and I was on the treadmill I seemed to lose half a pound every day or every other day. Keep up the good work. I also am addicted to the scale. It has kept me on track not to gain the passed year I wasn't following strict. each morning and night I know what the range I should be in. I know I am insane. But it does keep me in line not to gain gain gain.