Don't be obsessive about the scale-it's a sure way to derail your efforts and ruin your day. Try to stay away from the "I haven't lost anything, why am I trying so hard" mindset. In this game, patience REALLY is a virtue. Some will lose much slower than others (I am a slow one)-try not to compare your losses against others-even if you lose 1 lb to someone elses 5 lbs, it is still a step in the right direction.