Need to loose quickly - Help me PLEASE!!!

[Tania]

I’ve posted this message in the Valentine’s Day Challenge thread as well, but thought that putting it on the board will probably result in quicker replies. So, I am sorry if you have to read this again, but I am really urgently looking for help!!

DH and I are going overseas – our honeymoon. We never had one when we got married 2 years ago, so it is about time.

We’re planning on going to Singapore, Bangkok and Phuket for 12 days. We are leaving on Valentine’s Day, so that is why that challenge is so great for me. Now, how can I loose weight quickly – very quickly – the Atkins way? Any ideas on how I can get the Whooshy Fairy to come and knock me over the head with her wand? I really need to loose some weigh before we leave.

I was so cross last night. My BIL told me that I would not be able to shop for clothes over there, because I am too big. They don’t sell clothes my size. I wanted to strangle him (actually I still do). So, that is why I urgently need help and advice on how to get this pounds off my butt!!!

I’ve been on induction now for 18 days and only lost 4 pounds. I am drinking my water (3-4 litres a day), exercising 5 days a week and keeping my carbs below 20. So, if any one of you have a quick miracle, Atkins friendly idea, I would really like to hear about it.

Thank you.

[goin2Bgood]

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You say you're keeping your carbs under 20, but are you following the book? Are you eating things like nuts, and low carb bars that contain sugar alcohol? It's not just keeping your carbs below 20, it's eating the right carbs. Maybe post a sample of a day's menu and let people take a look at it.

[yemenitegreen]

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Tania,

while you might not be able to buy clothes in a shop in Thailand, you can have anything (!) you want tailor-made within 24 hours in Bangkok or Phuket and it costs way way less than storebought stuff in western countries. I got myself 3 silk blouses with lots of extras at a tailors and I paid 60 euro (70 dollars) for all three of them. The only thing you will hardly find in SE Asia in larger sizes are swim suits, but anything else... treat yourself to a lovely dress made of Thai silk

As for a quick fix, there ain't one. your body loses weight in the time it feels comfortable with. Keep up the good work and the exercise and you will see the reasults. Did you take measurements?

yemenitegreen

[Moochiecat]

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Post a menu or two in Review My Menu and let us have a look at a typical day. Just take a second to read the 'How to Post a Menu' stickie and let's have a gander!

A word of encouragement here....remember that whether you lose 4 or 40 pounds, those are pounds that are gone gone gone!! And that's a wonderful achievement.
Oy I wish there was a magic wand I could wave over you!! I'd be waving it over me first mind you, lol.
Eat correctly, do your exercises and focus more on inches lost than pounds lost...especially if you are exercising and building muscle. The tape measure is your friend.
I don't want you ending up losing weight and toning up, but feeling like you failed because you didn't shrink down into a size six or something...know what I mean?

[Tania]

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Thank you all for the good advice.

Goin2Bgood - I knew that there is no quick fix – well, it was worth a try.

I left my book with my menus at work, but promise to post a menu first thing tomorrow morning. I’ve also taken my measurements when I started the 6WEC. Have not measured again after that.

Yemenitegreen – did not know that I can have clothes made and within 24 hours – wow!! Will definitely look into that. And, I can always have it made smaller once I’ve lost my weight.

Moochiecat – LOL – yes, I know what you mean. But it feels bad when somebody (like your BIL) tells you that you are too big!! I still want to strangle him!!

So, plan of action – going on strict – VERY STRICT – induction for the next few weeks, stick to my exercise program (maybe up it a little bit) and drink water, water and more water. Maybe I can drown my fat cells – LOL!!!

[Tania]

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Yementigreen, any suggestions on what I can eat while there? I am probably thinking way to far ahead, but this is something that did cross my mind. If possible, I would like to stay on this WOE.

[yemenitegreen]

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Tania,

most Thai dishes come family style, that is, veggies and fish / meat /prawns on one dish, rice in another bowl. The best bet in Phuket is probably fish, Thailand has an incredible variety of fish and seafood, from the grill or with vegetables, steamed... Pork and Chicken are widely available. Steak is expensive (improted from Australia or NZ), but many beef dishes (with tiny little pices) are quite good

Great foods to try are thai beef salad, beef or chicken with thai basil, dishes with morning glory (water or swamp spinach) -an dso many veggies you've never heard of.. The curries are really good, most of them contain cream of coconut, and are fairly hot, so go easy on those, since you can't have rice with'em.

In Thailand everyone is used to drinking water at all meals and it is really cheap even in a restaurant. One of my lifesavers on hot days was iced unsweetened green tea (in the supermarkets / at 7eleven). Some salads like laab (chicken salad) may contain roasted rice. But I am sure you will find many options for food. Everywhere in Thailand there are street kitchens, street vendors, beach vendors, food is everywhere - some offer spiedini, little skewers with chicken or whole fishes, prepared on a portable charcoal grill. I just love Thai food (and I love seafood).

Hope you have a great trip!

yemenitegreen

[californiacasey]

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Tania,
It sounds like you are doing really great so far. Unfortunetly there is only a month between now and Valentine's Day so there will be limits to how much you can lose. Stick to the diet and keep exercising, but don't make unrealistic expectations between now and then. Some people lose quickly and others slowly. Have fun on your honeymoon and relax!

Good luck!

[tabekat]

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Keep in mind that even if you don't see the number move on the scale you may very well lose inches and go down sizes. Just keep doing what you are doing. I wouldn't spoil my trip by putting any unnecessay pressure on yourself. Doesn't your guy love you for you? Thats something to celebrate.

[Tania]

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Yemenitegreen – thank you. I am going to print this and put it in my diary to take with. I also love all seafood, chicken and pork. So, I don’t see a problem why I cannot stay on this WOE and enjoy my holiday. Thanks again.

Californiacasey – yes, I am going to enjoy it. Just have to get past my biggest fear before I can do it – FLYING!!!!

Tabecat – you are right – he has never complained about my weight. It is just that I know what I can look like. There was a time in my life where putting on a bathing suite never bothered me. No, just wearing my jeans is an issue. But, I will concur my fat cells!!!



I want to ask another question – what do you thing about the Fat Fast ??? I took my book last night and started paging and reading through it to find a reason why I am loosing so slowly. Then I found this chapter - Part III, Chapter 20, pages 272 – 274 (in my book). I am seriously considering this. Dr Atkins said that if you are metabolic resistant and you are not loosing weight, you can go on this for 4 – 5 days and then go back to induction. Maybe this is what I need to kick start my metabolism again.

Has anybody done this, and does it work?

[Moochiecat]

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Here's a very good item that Not2late about the fat fast (I've done the boldface on certain words and phrases):

Fat Fast from Not2late

In DANDR 2002, Dr. Atkins wrote that the Fat Fast is for the people who are severely resistant to weight loss. It's not to "speed up" the rate of your loss because you believe you are losing too slowly.

According to Dr. Atkins you can be severely metabolically resistant to weight loss for a number of reasons. But you have to rule out any weight loss "stallers" that can be reversed or alleviated.

Before considering doing the Fat Fast:

1. Did you follow the book exactly during Induction and still didn't lose any weight?

In other words, did you only eat what was listed on the Induction Acceptable Foods list, followed the rules of Induction, exercised, took your vitamin supplements, etc. ? If you didn't do any or all of these things, your lack of weight loss might not be due to metabolic resistance to weight loss at all and you should really consider doing the diet properly before considering to do the Fat Fast.

2. Did you go to your doctor to have tests done for the following: hyperinsulinism, thyroid problems, and yeast overgrowth?

If any of these things apply to you, then your doctor should be able to give you treatments to help you with these problems and once these problems are solved your weight loss, typically, will improve.

3. Are you on any medications that can interfere with your weight loss?

Dr. Atkins cites anti-arthritis medications, steroids, hormones (birth control pills, HRTs), anti-depressants, diuretics and beta-blockers as some of the medications that can interfere with weight loss. If you are on any of these medications, you should sit down with your doctor and try to figure out if any alternatives can be given to you instead.

If you have gone through this list and have ruled out these things with your doctor, then Fat Fast might be an option for you.

Fat Fast isn't for you if:

1. You "cheated" through your Induction phase by not strictly following the Rules and/or eating foods not on the Acceptable Foods List or not in the quantities allowed during Induction. Those "sneaks", "cheats", and "one bites" can severely derail weight loss in some people.

2. You are losing weight and want to "break a stall".

3. You want to "speed up your metabolism" to lose weight faster.

4. You want to lose weight faster.

[FLLOWCARBER]

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Start walking, all you need are good walking shoes, strap them on and get up and out..walk 15 minutes first day and up it 5 minutes a day..I bet you will start loosing..Just Walk .......

good luck