New & need a buddy!
Hello!
I started 2 months ago with 87 pounds to lose - and here I am - almost 30 pounds lighter, and I need a buddy. :roll: I have no one who understands this WOL at home - It is an inconvenience to most. They see and appreciate the results - but eat my food along with theirs. I just had a baby a little over a year ago - and had a TON of problems, was on almost complete bedrest and couldn't walk, so I went from a size 6 back to a 22 after I had lost it all 2 years prior. So I am at the point where I am just regaining my health - and being able to walk and exercise so I can get rid of all this again. |
Hi Corrie,
Wow I can't believe you lost 30 lbs in two months! That's excellent. I have been LCing for two months and I've only lost 13 lbs., AND I have more to lose than you do. Congratulations. Are you still on induction? I am. I don't mind this WOE but of course I would like to lose faster. Summer |
HI Summer
I am lots happier this morning - am down to 190!!!
How are you doing? Are you still on induction as well? We need to figure out a way to get you program jumpstarted...could there be hidden carbs somewhere that are slowing you down??? Are you writing down everything you eat and drink? This morning I had a glass of lemonade (water with lemon juice and 1 splenda packet - about 2 carbs) and 1 cup of decaf with cream- 1 carb. What about you??? |
What wonderful results Corrie...wow! Good for you!!! YOu will be at goal weight before you know it...and with better eating habits!!
Hats off to you!! :) Cin :wave: |
HI Cinderella
You are most kind.
It is so nice to have a support fourm like this. If I mention anything at wotk - I am looked at like I have 3 heads. Thank you so much. How is your program going? |
HI
Hi Corrie,
You are doing really great, you must be so proud of yourself. I don't think there are any "hidden" carbs in my diet. For breakfast I usually have 1 egg and an Atkins shake, or 2 eggs and a 1/2 cup coffee w/cream. Lunch is usually chicken or tuna salad. Dinner is either fish, chicken or steak with a salad and sometime a cup of green beans. Occasionally, if I work late I have an Atkins bar. I'm not that hungry and I drink tons of water. But the pounds are coming off slooooowly. As of this morning I am down 15 1bs., so I was happy this morning! I am considering only weighing in every few weeks. Right now I am doing 1x a week and if I don't have a loss, I am really annoyed! I will just stick with it and eventually it will come off. Keep up the great work you are doing. Summer |
Hi Summer
HI SUMMER!
Your meal plans look good!! Keep it up. Just keep experimenting with your carb levels until you find what works for you. Congratulations on your 15 pounds! I am down to 186 this morning!! We are doing great!! For breakfast this morning I am having an Atkins bar - it's the easiest thing to eat while you are at work. I know how you feel...I really long to get past this part and be on maintenance. I can rarely leave induction or my weight loss slows to a crawl and that drives me crazy!!! I also cannot have any coffee or diet sodas - they do the same thing - slow me way down and make me retain water. So like I said - just keep it up and you will find what works for you!!! |
Thanks for the encouragement!
You are doing unbelievable. Are you exercising? I have been walking 30 minutes a day, at least 5 days a week. Unfortuately, when I am busy with other things, (like work), walking is usually the thing I don't get to. But I really try to do it because I know it will make the weight loss faster.
I am not planning to weigh in until the end of June. I want to get away from the scale, because it's so depressing when I don't have a loss. I figure if I wait a few weeks then I'll be sure to have some loss! Keep up the great work. Summer |
i think you are both doing great i think any weight lose is a gain. i have lost 25 pounds in 6 weeks and i feel great hope by christmas to me at least 75 punds lighter than when i started.
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Thank you both!!
Summer - Yes, I exercise. I take the baby for walks in her stroller a few times a week - plus I teach belly dance classes and we have a swimmimg pool - (one big enough to actually swim in...) When I see my weight loss slowing - I crash right back to induction. I was so hungry last night - I ate an extra piece of burger. :roll: It is way to quiet at work this morning - think I'll go get another cup of decaf.... |
HI
I'm off work today. This is the first weekend I will not be weighing in since I started LCing. I hope I can stay away from the scale. I want to wait so I'll see a big loss - I know it's the same amount whether I see it every week or every few weeks, but it's so depressing when there is no loss.
I plan on walking for 45 minutes today since I have time. Hope everyone else is doing well. Seeing how much you guys are losing makes me feel like there's hope that I'll catch up! Summer |
Weigh in
I usually get on the scale every day if I am doing well - I get on once a week if I'm having a hard time.
I wonder if you are getting enough protein.... I try to have between 120-150 grams per day. What do you do for snacks? Try supplementing with a protein shake - or an extra scoop of tuna or something. Are you eating any nuts, fruit or anything like that??? If so try cutting that out for now - and eat more protein. My son graduates from high school today - so I am off for 1/2 the day - I should have worn waterproof mascara...... |
Hi Corrie
I think I am getting enough protein. I don't track my food, but I have been thinking about doing that on Fitday. I have been so busy lately I haven't had time to do it. I'm hoping in the next few weeks things will slow down.
I don't usually snack during the day. When I am working, I have breakfast before I leave the house. I have lunch at work and I don't eat again until I get home. I am eating some nuts. I find that if I have a few macadamia nuts when I get home I seem to lose better. I started doing that because I didn't think I was getting enough fats. I usually only have an ounce and then I start making dinner. I don't eat any fruits. All of the other things I eat are acceptable induction foods. I cut out diet Coke which was a big deal for me. I do usually have 1/2 cup of caffeinated coffee every morning. I did walk for 45 minutes today, so I am happy about that. Congrats on your son's graduation! You must be proud. How many children do you have? You mentioned a baby in an earlier post. Summer |
Hi Summer!
If the only nuts you are eating are the macadamia - thats good!.
When thing calm down try writing down what you eat every day. It can be very revealing! I have 4 kids, 3 boys and 1 girl(and yes I live in Utah but no I am not a mormon). My boys are 18, 17 & almost 12. We were done. I was fine. I knew I'd never get my little girls cause I couldn't have any more kids anyway......and then a little miracle happened. So - in my book - she was worth every problem - she was worth every pound. Her older brothers just spoil her rotten - it is really fun to have a little girls runnning around the house after dealing with little boys for so long!!! |
I had an idea...
Do you ever get a break at work? If I don't eat a little 5 times a day instead of 3 larger meals I don't lose. Can you take an egg to work - or a protein drink, so your body always knows there is more fuel coming and will continue to burn??? |
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