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OK, so this is the end of my third week on induction. First week, started same day as TOM, lost 4 lbs. Second week, no loss, no gain. Third week, I have gained 5 pounds and am now one pound heavier than I was when I started. Inches lost: 1" around chest (*sigh*), 1" under bust, too.
-I read the book. In fact, I keep going over chapter 11 and cutting out the things that could be causing me to stall. No more Splenda, heavy cream, or onions. Tomatoes less than 25 grams per day, and that's only been 2 days this week. 2 T of half and half per day max, in my morning decaf coffee. In week 2, I did have a few run ins with the heavy cream, and have realized that it's a trigger for me, especially when combined with the Splenda.
-I weigh myself at the same time every morning, right after getting out of bed and going pee.
-I exercise 6 days a week, including; walking a 3 miles/hour pace for 40 minutes or more, weightlifting 3x week for 1/2 hour followed by 30 minutes on an elliptical machine, jogging 2-3 times/week (started C25K program), and riding my bike to accomplish my errands. This last usually amounts to one long outing (1.5-2 hours) and one or two shorter outings (less than 1 hour) per week.
-I drink 64 oz or more of water every day.
-I take my psyllium fiber every day, not that it helps very much.
So, what I am seeing is that the initial 'weight loss' and my current 'weight gain' may be nothing more than the usual hormonal fluctuations that we women are subject to.
I have read the weight loss is not linear sticky. I am not throwing in the towel yet, but this is incredibly discouraging. What the heck is going on with my body?
-I read the book. In fact, I keep going over chapter 11 and cutting out the things that could be causing me to stall. No more Splenda, heavy cream, or onions. Tomatoes less than 25 grams per day, and that's only been 2 days this week. 2 T of half and half per day max, in my morning decaf coffee. In week 2, I did have a few run ins with the heavy cream, and have realized that it's a trigger for me, especially when combined with the Splenda.
-I weigh myself at the same time every morning, right after getting out of bed and going pee.
-I exercise 6 days a week, including; walking a 3 miles/hour pace for 40 minutes or more, weightlifting 3x week for 1/2 hour followed by 30 minutes on an elliptical machine, jogging 2-3 times/week (started C25K program), and riding my bike to accomplish my errands. This last usually amounts to one long outing (1.5-2 hours) and one or two shorter outings (less than 1 hour) per week.
-I drink 64 oz or more of water every day.
-I take my psyllium fiber every day, not that it helps very much.
So, what I am seeing is that the initial 'weight loss' and my current 'weight gain' may be nothing more than the usual hormonal fluctuations that we women are subject to.
I have read the weight loss is not linear sticky. I am not throwing in the towel yet, but this is incredibly discouraging. What the heck is going on with my body?
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(though I only manage to attend 4 or 5 a year due to work commitments so I am no Imelda Marcos in the hats department yet
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