I have always had the same problem - I can lose 4-5 pounds immediately, then nothing happens. Before I know it, those 4-5 pounds are back. Part of my problem is I get very discouraged because I cannot get past that initial rapid weight loss, then I give up and the weight comes back. I am now at the point where the challenge begins. For me, I need to lose another 10-15 pounds, so that when the dietbet is over, I will gain 4-5 pounds back within and therefore, I need to be way below so that that weight gain isn't a problem.