I lost 2-3 pds per week the first few weeks. I've been quite strict but have either not lost or gained a little last few weeks. I dont want to get discouraged, but have been exercising, tried going veg and still not losing.
Any suggestions or ways to stay motivated and focused?
I want to lose a total of 25, so far have lost 8-10.
I am 57, 5'5, weigh now ~158-9 and want to get down to 142-145.
Thank you for any tips or motivational strategies not to give up and just start eating "normal" again!
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What if you gain or dont lose for awhile?
Started by debbie65M, Oct 10 2011 08:12 AM
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Posted 10 October 2011 - 09:00 AM
Welcome, Debbie, to JC and the boards!
First, congrats on the great beginning weight loss. Now, here's the thing. The older we get (especially around menopause) the less quickly we're going to lose.
Yeah, it sucks but you WILL lose it. It's just going to take us longer than it would for some of the younger folks.
I tend to lose in ounces and on occasion, have even "gained." As long as I've truly stuck to the plan, I know that it's not a true "gain" but rather water weight.
Have you been drinking ALL of your water? You're supposed to drink AT THE MINIMUM a half gallon (or two liters) a day.
Have you stopped drinking diet soda? Yes, that's another tough one but it's really essential.
Are you watching your sodium?
How much are you exercising? It's very possible that if you're over doing it, you're not getting enough calories and your body is holding onto the weight so it's possible that you might either need to slow down the exercise or increase your calories.
What does your JCC have to say?
Good luck and let us know how it's going.
Phyllis
First, congrats on the great beginning weight loss. Now, here's the thing. The older we get (especially around menopause) the less quickly we're going to lose.
Yeah, it sucks but you WILL lose it. It's just going to take us longer than it would for some of the younger folks. I tend to lose in ounces and on occasion, have even "gained." As long as I've truly stuck to the plan, I know that it's not a true "gain" but rather water weight.
Have you been drinking ALL of your water? You're supposed to drink AT THE MINIMUM a half gallon (or two liters) a day.
Have you stopped drinking diet soda? Yes, that's another tough one but it's really essential.
Are you watching your sodium?
How much are you exercising? It's very possible that if you're over doing it, you're not getting enough calories and your body is holding onto the weight so it's possible that you might either need to slow down the exercise or increase your calories.
What does your JCC have to say?
Good luck and let us know how it's going.
Phyllis
Phyllis
Height: 5'2
SW - 177.6
Goal! - 132
Returning Weight - 143
CW - GOAL AGAIN!!!
Before JC with hubby and nephews in 2006/After JC (2nd time) in 2011
After JC 10/11
Height: 5'2
SW - 177.6
Goal! - 132
Returning Weight - 143
CW - GOAL AGAIN!!!
Before JC with hubby and nephews in 2006/After JC (2nd time) in 2011
After JC 10/11
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Posted 10 October 2011 - 06:46 PM
Have your tried "calorie cycling". I was also at a standstill the last three weeks. I gave this little trick a try - and was down 3.4 at this morning's weigh in!
Basically you change up the number of calories you are eating everyday - but don't go over for the week. So, for example, if you eat 1100 on Monday, then 1300 on Tuesday, 1000 on Wednesday, and 1400 on Thursday. It still averages out to 1200 per day, but it varies up and down over the week. Apparently this keeps your body from going into "starvation" or "diet mode" and will help break through a plateau. (That is my simple explanation - but there is some great information on these boards or on the Internet). I have been on JC since Jan 1st of this year. I have done this little trick three times and it has worked like a charm each time.
Basically you change up the number of calories you are eating everyday - but don't go over for the week. So, for example, if you eat 1100 on Monday, then 1300 on Tuesday, 1000 on Wednesday, and 1400 on Thursday. It still averages out to 1200 per day, but it varies up and down over the week. Apparently this keeps your body from going into "starvation" or "diet mode" and will help break through a plateau. (That is my simple explanation - but there is some great information on these boards or on the Internet). I have been on JC since Jan 1st of this year. I have done this little trick three times and it has worked like a charm each time.
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