Should I move on to Rung 2?

[planetclaire]

I did not lose any weight this past week, but I realize now it may be because its that time of the month Should I move on to Rung 2 or stay on Rung 1 another week? I am not anxious to move on, I'm very happy to stay here another week if that what I am advised to do

Thanks!

[Georgiana]

Re: Should I move on to Rung 2?

How long did you stay in OWL Rung 1? Did you add a new food or did you raise your carbs?

To be on the safe side, it is probably better not to increase your carbs or introduce a new food before TOM is over.

[planetclaire]

Re: Should I move on to Rung 2?

Just a week in rung 1, I added an additional 5 grams of carbs of veggies a day. Just things like tomato sauce and eggplant.

I'll stay with the extra veggies until TOM is over, excellent advice, thank you!

[imagood1]

Re: Should I move on to Rung 2?

I agree with Georgiana -- there is no rush to climb the rungs so if you are waiting for Aunt Flo to come visit I'd stay on Rung 1 also.

I'm staying on Rung 1 because I didn't loose any weight but it's been a stressful week but more importantly I have no desire to add anything other than the 5 carbs of veggies to what I've eaten so far.

Good luck!!

[planetclaire]

Re: Should I move on to Rung 2?

I don't really have the desire for anything else yet either. I'm going to give it another week at least...see how I feel this time next week

Your pics in your sig are awesome! WTG Carole!

[momtomany1]

Re: Should I move on to Rung 2?

I am parked on berries because I am not that concerned about drinking and terrified of legumes. I love beans... lentils.. mmm...There is no way I could eat a half cup of lentils at a time only. OWL is so important, but there is no set speed to 'rung climibing' as long as you aren't at the point where you should be in premaintenance. I say you along with the rest that you are doing fine.

[Desertthorn]

Re: Should I move on to Rung 2?

You should at least stay on each rung for awhile to make sure you have no issues with that food group.
I would wait, making sure I was still losing

[planetclaire]

Re: Should I move on to Rung 2?

Thanks all! I am going to stick around here another week, make sure I lose a pound or two

[Elizellen]

Re: Should I move on to Rung 2?

A great way of adding more veggies without overfacing yourself with bulky veg is to make sauces to serve over meat etc from pureed cooked veg like peppers or onions/celery etc. It adds flavour without seeming to be piling extra food on your plate