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Would some guru please review this progress?
I am
Male 54 years 6 ft 3 in
Started 7 weeks ago at 260 lb
Present weight 239 lb
So in British terms a stone and a half in 7 weeks.
Fitday returns average loss 2.62 lb/week
After the dramtic first weeek loss the rate has been absolutely steady at 1.5 lb/week
Didn't take exhaustive measurements before start, but 44 in waist trousers now hang on me, the 42s are a comfy fit and I can get into some of my 40s. Shirt necks are a lot more comfortable!
I obeyed the induction rules absolutely.
Ketone sticks positive from day two or three.
Fat intake around 60%, protein 40% carbo 3% and never more than 20g/day
Calories have rarely exceeded 1500/day
Fairly inactive job, so initially I started walking more.
Now swim every lunch time I can - 20 mins breastroke - will go for 30.
Will now try to add in some cycling and machine work in a gymn.
After two weeks I slowly introduced:
Aspartamine sweetened citrus flavoured water
Caffein free diet cola (very slowly)
I have just found Safeway's (UK Supermarket) range of Aspartamine sweetened carbonated drinks - the Eldefower and Lemon has zero carbs and is now my favourite.
I drink a lot of water as well.
Not being a cheese eater I introduced a few walnuts, pecans and hazelnuts (but ate Macadamia nuts almost from the start.)
Being a fruit lover I started on stawberries - some days these would account for be more than half my 20 g carbs. Supermarkets selling on the "Buy one get one free" basis"
My breakfasts are almost invariable - thre rashers of bacon and two eggs scambled.
The two other meals I will have about 1pm and about 6pm
Meat, poultry, salmon or tuna with salad or veg (and strawberries without cream)
Often I feel like a snack later in the evening - 125 g of mackerel, nuts or a Bratwurst if I am more hungry than usual.
Questions:
1.5 lb/week seems to be the rate for me. I can live with this and am quite enjoying the diet. Twice that rate would be nice, or even a bit faster, so any suggestions would be welcome.
I established this rate before starting Aspartamine - may I conclude it is not affecting my loss rate?
Should I ease back on strawberries? I dont think they are causing any cravings.
Tried a ready to go vege stir fry yesterday - liked that - are beansprouts and a little soy sauce OK? havent found figure for beansprouts yet, but the packaing seem to give the the go ahead.
Thinking about the £28 Philips Ice Cream maker - any views?
Nice home made ice cream would keep me away from strawberries.
I tought I was a chocoholic but I miss apples and oranges more!
Contructive criticism and suggestions very welcome.
I am
Male 54 years 6 ft 3 in
Started 7 weeks ago at 260 lb
Present weight 239 lb
So in British terms a stone and a half in 7 weeks.
Fitday returns average loss 2.62 lb/week
After the dramtic first weeek loss the rate has been absolutely steady at 1.5 lb/week
Didn't take exhaustive measurements before start, but 44 in waist trousers now hang on me, the 42s are a comfy fit and I can get into some of my 40s. Shirt necks are a lot more comfortable!
I obeyed the induction rules absolutely.
Ketone sticks positive from day two or three.
Fat intake around 60%, protein 40% carbo 3% and never more than 20g/day
Calories have rarely exceeded 1500/day
Fairly inactive job, so initially I started walking more.
Now swim every lunch time I can - 20 mins breastroke - will go for 30.
Will now try to add in some cycling and machine work in a gymn.
After two weeks I slowly introduced:
Aspartamine sweetened citrus flavoured water
Caffein free diet cola (very slowly)
I have just found Safeway's (UK Supermarket) range of Aspartamine sweetened carbonated drinks - the Eldefower and Lemon has zero carbs and is now my favourite.
I drink a lot of water as well.
Not being a cheese eater I introduced a few walnuts, pecans and hazelnuts (but ate Macadamia nuts almost from the start.)
Being a fruit lover I started on stawberries - some days these would account for be more than half my 20 g carbs. Supermarkets selling on the "Buy one get one free" basis"
My breakfasts are almost invariable - thre rashers of bacon and two eggs scambled.
The two other meals I will have about 1pm and about 6pm
Meat, poultry, salmon or tuna with salad or veg (and strawberries without cream)
Often I feel like a snack later in the evening - 125 g of mackerel, nuts or a Bratwurst if I am more hungry than usual.
Questions:
1.5 lb/week seems to be the rate for me. I can live with this and am quite enjoying the diet. Twice that rate would be nice, or even a bit faster, so any suggestions would be welcome.
I established this rate before starting Aspartamine - may I conclude it is not affecting my loss rate?
Should I ease back on strawberries? I dont think they are causing any cravings.
Tried a ready to go vege stir fry yesterday - liked that - are beansprouts and a little soy sauce OK? havent found figure for beansprouts yet, but the packaing seem to give the the go ahead.
Thinking about the £28 Philips Ice Cream maker - any views?
Nice home made ice cream would keep me away from strawberries.
I tought I was a chocoholic but I miss apples and oranges more!
Contructive criticism and suggestions very welcome.
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