Announcement

Collapse
No announcement yet.

Weigh in and slightly despondent

Collapse
This topic is closed.
X
X
Collapse
 
  • Page of 2
  • Filter
  • Time
  • Show
Clear All
new posts
Previous 1 2 template Next
  • #1

    Weigh in and slightly despondent

    Hi Guys

    I cheated and weighed in this morning again, only to reveal that i have lost nothing further. So basically i have lost just under 2 pounds in 1 week of induction.

    Terrified that this isnt working for me. BUT I have been working hard at the gym and can slowly feel my tummy toning up.

    Check out my menu from yesterday and please any help or advice on how to tweak it to accomplish that woosh would be marvellously appreciated.

    Breakfast: 1 egg and teaspoon butter
    Snack:coffee and cream
    Lunch: 1 egg and 60g cheese
    Dinner: 160g chicken with lettuce and mange tout ( british name for type of pea,very low in carbs) One teaspoon mayo
    Desert: Coffee and Cream

    Water: 3 Litres
    Exercise: 45 min cardio 15 min training

    PS im very strict with the cream and it never goes above 2 fl oz per day. is this too much?

    HELP GURU'S! WHAT AM I DOING WRONG???
    Savannah
    ( South African - London Based)

    Height: 5f 4"
    Starting Weight 07/08/2006: 59kg
    Mini goal 23/08/2006: 56kg
    Final goal 30/09/2006: 54kg

    Tags: None
  • #2
    Re: Weigh in and slightly despondent

    Savannah, get rid of the coffee as caffiene has a bad effect on some people.

    Also, imho it doesnt actually look as if you are eating enough (as bizarrely as that may sound).

    You are not eating nearly enough vegetables, you need to get your carbs in that way for a more balanced diet. Spreading them out over the day for full effect.

    Rich
    sigpic260/215/180 Male - 36 y/o

    It never ceases to amaze me of how easy and how effective this ***diet*** is!!




    I have since re-gained a bit of weight, but that is soon to be coming off again!

    Comment

    • #3
      Re: Weigh in and slightly despondent

      Rich

      Im so worried about over doing the veggies that i must admit i skimp on them. EAt more?? Last night i only managed to eat half my veg and left the mayo, which is not normal for me cause im a veg freak! I love them! This WOE just makes me full so fast , to be honest the fat makes me feel slightly quesy as well.

      I am trying so hard to swear off the cheese- and will watch the coffee. Any other wise words would be great.
      Savannah
      ( South African - London Based)

      Height: 5f 4"
      Starting Weight 07/08/2006: 59kg
      Mini goal 23/08/2006: 56kg
      Final goal 30/09/2006: 54kg

      Comment

      • #4
        Re: Weigh in and slightly despondent

        How heavy is 59kg in Stones? It also looks as though you probably don't have that much to lose. The less you have to lose the slower it will come off also.

        In fact, I have just noticed that your target it to lose 11lbs. A really good rule of thumb for you is - In the first 2 weeks of induction, you are likely to lose around 10% of your required weight loss. So as you have already lost 2lbs, you are ahead of the game.

        I hope that makes you feel a little better?
        sigpic260/215/180 Male - 36 y/o

        It never ceases to amaze me of how easy and how effective this ***diet*** is!!




        I have since re-gained a bit of weight, but that is soon to be coming off again!

        Comment

        • #5
          Re: Weigh in and slightly despondent

          You should add a steak for lunch! Something! I never lose when I eat that little. If you are having trouble getting it all in, spread some snacks out during the day.

          Yes, with only 9 pounds to lose, it will take longer, but it will come. 2 pounds is pretty good, percentage wise!
          149.8/no weigh/ 119



          1st goal: 139 (earlier weight)
          what the rungs mean to me:
          rung 1 - more veggies
          rung 2 - dairy (some milk in coffee)
          rung 3 - seeds, nuts (mostly sprinkled on salads)
          rung 4 - berries, melon
          rung 5 - wine -
          rung 6 - beans, hummus
          rung 7 - other fruits
          rung 8 - carrots/ potatoes (nah, prolly not)
          rung 9 - whole grains (fresh Dutch breads...)
          Major Goal - 128 lbs/ healthy range
          (on to pre-maintenance)

          Comment

          • #6
            Re: Weigh in and slightly despondent

            Thanks Shannon. Your the second person who has told me to eat more. And here i thought i was eating far too much! Old habits die hard i guess


            Ill add some chicken to my lunch tomorrow, drop the cheese entirely and make sure i exercise a little harder.

            Thanks for the advice.

            "lbs is something and i do feel firmer but its just amazing what a difference there is in weight loss compared to the first and second time with this WOE!
            Savannah
            ( South African - London Based)

            Height: 5f 4"
            Starting Weight 07/08/2006: 59kg
            Mini goal 23/08/2006: 56kg
            Final goal 30/09/2006: 54kg

            Comment

            • #7
              Re: Weigh in and slightly despondent

              Agreed... remember, based on the book your weight loss is just fine. You can't be put off by numbers from someone like me who has 100 pounds or more to lose. Look at it in relation to your own goals and body. Also make sure to measure, since inches are a good indicator. And finally, muscle weighs more than fat. If you're putting on muscle working out then your scales may not be showing the fat you're losing. That's not a bad thing!
              Paul
              Male - 35 - 5'8

              Comment

              • #8
                Re: Weigh in and slightly despondent

                Thanks again Guys.


                I guess my biggest handicap in the weight war is that i want it NOW! Ill start a diet and if i havent seen dramatic results in one week ill change to something else. You name it ,i have tried it.

                The other frustration is that I have been there- the holy land- 53kg! and it was magic. I never appreciated it while i was there and now that im not there anymore i do feel a certain amount of panic that ill never make it back!

                Sound stupid?

                Im hanging in there cause you guys are the voices of reason, i refuse to listen to my own little voice which is saying " Dump it" Hold thumbs Chaps.
                Savannah
                ( South African - London Based)

                Height: 5f 4"
                Starting Weight 07/08/2006: 59kg
                Mini goal 23/08/2006: 56kg
                Final goal 30/09/2006: 54kg

                Comment

                • #9
                  Re: Weigh in and slightly despondent

                  The others have given great advice! I will also add that you mentioned feeling like you were toning up. That is an awesome thing!! You especially will need to eat a little more when exercising. Toning up is just another form of "losing weight." I bet if you would have measured in the beginning, you would be seeing loss of inches right now vs. loss of pounds.

                  Hang in there!!


                  F, 28
                  5'8"

                  Re-Start Date: January 25, 2009

                  SW:300
                  CW:295
                  GW: 180

                  Comment

                  • #10
                    Re: Weigh in and slightly despondent

                    Don't get discouraged. This plan can work for you.
                    Started Atkins 7/31
                    Induction- Lost 13 LBS
                    Cheat Free Since 9/18/2006
                    First Mini Goal 230 9/21/2006
                    Second Mini Goal 230 on Digital Scale (weighs +12)
                    Exercise Video Challenge 5/15 for October

                    Comment

                    • #11
                      Re: Weigh in and slightly despondent

                      Also remember that if you are working out a LOT and building muscle, you are not going see the weight loss as much as you will see the inches loss. Muscle does weigh more than fat so don't think of it as a bad thing. You are just toning up!
                      Cristi


                      height: 5'9
                      age: 32
                      sex: female
                      starting weight: 180
                      current weight: 151
                      goal weight: 135-140


                      http://s110.photobucket.com/albums/n...iewbucketshows

                      Comment

                      • #12
                        Re: Weigh in and slightly despondent

                        Good, Crisiti, that too! Definitely muscle weighs more than fat, but you will feel the difference in your clothes soon!
                        149.8/no weigh/ 119



                        1st goal: 139 (earlier weight)
                        what the rungs mean to me:
                        rung 1 - more veggies
                        rung 2 - dairy (some milk in coffee)
                        rung 3 - seeds, nuts (mostly sprinkled on salads)
                        rung 4 - berries, melon
                        rung 5 - wine -
                        rung 6 - beans, hummus
                        rung 7 - other fruits
                        rung 8 - carrots/ potatoes (nah, prolly not)
                        rung 9 - whole grains (fresh Dutch breads...)
                        Major Goal - 128 lbs/ healthy range
                        (on to pre-maintenance)

                        Comment

                        • #13
                          Re: Weigh in and slightly despondent

                          Chaps.I dont understand the lack of weight loss- im on day 12 and i have only lost 2 pounds. Yes im exercising and i have toned up, but i havent been pumping iron to create that much muscle! I have done minimum 45 min cardio 5 times a week for the last two weeks and still nothing. i just think im not one of those people that can eat this type of food and still lose weight.


                          Any tips would be great as would words of encouragement.

                          Savannah
                          ( South African - London Based)

                          Height: 5f 4"
                          Starting Weight 07/08/2006: 59kg
                          Mini goal 23/08/2006: 56kg
                          Final goal 30/09/2006: 54kg

                          Comment

                          • #14
                            Re: Weigh in and slightly despondent

                            You have lost 2lbs, which as I said before is well within the usual amount lost in the first 2 weeks. A rule of thumb is that you will lose approx 10% of your required total weight loss.

                            Dont get too despondent, everything will be fine. Trust me.

                            Rich
                            sigpic260/215/180 Male - 36 y/o

                            It never ceases to amaze me of how easy and how effective this ***diet*** is!!




                            I have since re-gained a bit of weight, but that is soon to be coming off again!

                            Comment

                            • #15
                              Re: Weigh in and slightly despondent

                              keep saying it Richt and Ill keep believing it. My face does look thinner and i do feel more toned( even though my clothes dont feel any different).
                              I suppose i should be grateful for small changes. My boyfriend thinks my face is shrinking, and my boss just told me i look foxy today.

                              2lbs is disappointing but at least its a start.

                              I love this forum- its a real pick me, up aint it?
                              Savannah
                              ( South African - London Based)

                              Height: 5f 4"
                              Starting Weight 07/08/2006: 59kg
                              Mini goal 23/08/2006: 56kg
                              Final goal 30/09/2006: 54kg

                              Comment

                              Previous 1 2 template Next
                              Working...
                              X