Julie,
It's good to see you here! I think this forum really helps along our LC journey. I had been doing LC for several months on my own before I found this forum. I'm so glad I found it, it's made all the difference in the world. Just a little encouragement or an admonition to DRINK YOUR WATER, can go along way. Many of us have read different LC books and we all pick each other's brains.
I would ditto the idea of checking your measurements. I haven't lost quickly lately...but have lost and inch in my waist and an inch here and there around my chest and rib area. If I hadn't checked with my trusty tape measurer, I would get discouraged. But it tells me I'm still making progress. Just keep drinking your water, make sure you eat enough (10 x your body weight) and eat your low carb vegies.
chbbybunny,
I agree with you on the "why I hate being fat" thread. It can be depressing. But I think it's important for everyone to face why they are trying to change and express themselves. I like looking forward to the benefits of not being fat better...better perspective. I've already experienced some of them already. And I am no where near goal...but I can fit into a booth at a restaurant without fear of not being able to get in comfortably. Once you've experienced the "booth squeeze" you appreciate when there's more room!
Oh, and as far as stalls go. You're not in a stall if you are losing inches. I liked what Doreen had to say....
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Originally posted by doreen T
Plateaus are good, and necessary. Plateaus mean a levelling off. When you're climbing a mountain, a plateau is a welcome relief, and chance for the body to catch up. Weight loss plateaus should be viewed the same way. The body is just levelling off, giving the mind-set extra time to develop the new lowcarb habits. If we hit a plateau, and cheat or binge with carby foods, it's like going back down the mountain, and the climb back up to where we were is harder than ever.
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I tend to think of a plateau as a phase that the body chooses to be in when you're doing everything right. Whereas a stall has a cause .. whether it's a health condition, cheating or not following the chosen program as written or food allergy or undereating, overeating, lack of exercise, etc etc etc.
Doreen
Well, I hope that helps. Don't fret. Be patient with your body. Just keep doing what you've learned, and keep learning about Low Carbing.
Victoria