Following program to a T and it's not working.

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  • msf74
    msf74 Posts: 3,498 Member
    msf74 wrote: »
    Well, the program is working but just not as fast as you would like it to.

    The problem, I suspect, is your lack of patience
    beth0277 wrote: »
    Just wanted to post an update for anyone who might find themselves in the same position. I had a pretty decent loss yesterday. I spent all day yesterday upset and thinking I had some biological factors that were going to make losing weight impossible and went down a rabbit hole diagnosing myself with different things based on some responses that I received. I know everyone only means well and is trying to help, but I stuck to my calories and worked out and the scale finally moved. I know it's just one day but it was motivating to see. So, for anyone who may feel like I did (and I'm sure I'll feel that way again) just keep at it. Every. Single. Day. Don't convince yourself that it's harder than CICO.

    *Cough

    Keep trucking lady!
  • DeguelloTex
    DeguelloTex Posts: 6,652 Member
    msf74 wrote: »
    msf74 wrote: »
    Well, the program is working but just not as fast as you would like it to.

    The problem, I suspect, is your lack of patience
    beth0277 wrote: »
    Just wanted to post an update for anyone who might find themselves in the same position. I had a pretty decent loss yesterday. I spent all day yesterday upset and thinking I had some biological factors that were going to make losing weight impossible and went down a rabbit hole diagnosing myself with different things based on some responses that I received. I know everyone only means well and is trying to help, but I stuck to my calories and worked out and the scale finally moved. I know it's just one day but it was motivating to see. So, for anyone who may feel like I did (and I'm sure I'll feel that way again) just keep at it. Every. Single. Day. Don't convince yourself that it's harder than CICO.

    *Cough

    Keep trucking lady!
    *cough *cough

    If I were you, I wouldn't worry about cutting carbs at this point. It sounds more like a question of non-linearity and patience.
  • beth0277
    beth0277 Posts: 217 Member
    msf74 wrote: »
    msf74 wrote: »
    Well, the program is working but just not as fast as you would like it to.

    The problem, I suspect, is your lack of patience
    beth0277 wrote: »
    Just wanted to post an update for anyone who might find themselves in the same position. I had a pretty decent loss yesterday. I spent all day yesterday upset and thinking I had some biological factors that were going to make losing weight impossible and went down a rabbit hole diagnosing myself with different things based on some responses that I received. I know everyone only means well and is trying to help, but I stuck to my calories and worked out and the scale finally moved. I know it's just one day but it was motivating to see. So, for anyone who may feel like I did (and I'm sure I'll feel that way again) just keep at it. Every. Single. Day. Don't convince yourself that it's harder than CICO.

    *Cough

    Keep trucking lady!

    :smile:
  • msf74
    msf74 Posts: 3,498 Member
    DeguelloTex wrote: »
    msf74 wrote: »
    msf74 wrote: »
    Well, the program is working but just not as fast as you would like it to.

    The problem, I suspect, is your lack of patience
    beth0277 wrote: »
    Just wanted to post an update for anyone who might find themselves in the same position. I had a pretty decent loss yesterday. I spent all day yesterday upset and thinking I had some biological factors that were going to make losing weight impossible and went down a rabbit hole diagnosing myself with different things based on some responses that I received. I know everyone only means well and is trying to help, but I stuck to my calories and worked out and the scale finally moved. I know it's just one day but it was motivating to see. So, for anyone who may feel like I did (and I'm sure I'll feel that way again) just keep at it. Every. Single. Day. Don't convince yourself that it's harder than CICO.

    *Cough

    Keep trucking lady!
    *cough *cough

    If I were you, I wouldn't worry about cutting carbs at this point. It sounds more like a question of non-linearity and patience.

    What is it with all the coughing at this time of year?

    Terrible weather we are having ;)

  • beth0277
    beth0277 Posts: 217 Member
    DeguelloTex wrote: »
    msf74 wrote: »
    msf74 wrote: »
    Well, the program is working but just not as fast as you would like it to.

    The problem, I suspect, is your lack of patience
    beth0277 wrote: »
    Just wanted to post an update for anyone who might find themselves in the same position. I had a pretty decent loss yesterday. I spent all day yesterday upset and thinking I had some biological factors that were going to make losing weight impossible and went down a rabbit hole diagnosing myself with different things based on some responses that I received. I know everyone only means well and is trying to help, but I stuck to my calories and worked out and the scale finally moved. I know it's just one day but it was motivating to see. So, for anyone who may feel like I did (and I'm sure I'll feel that way again) just keep at it. Every. Single. Day. Don't convince yourself that it's harder than CICO.

    *Cough

    Keep trucking lady!
    *cough *cough

    If I were you, I wouldn't worry about cutting carbs at this point. It sounds more like a question of non-linearity and patience.

    I don't plan to. I have a history of binge eating and this is the first time I've been able to cut calories without binging after a few days. I've increased my calories this go around and that has really helped. The thought of being too restrictive with calories or carbs would likely send me into a binge cycle. I may lose slower than I want, but hopefully I will stay binge free and keep trucking along.
  • msf74
    msf74 Posts: 3,498 Member
    beth0277 wrote: »
    The thought of being too restrictive with calories or carbs would likely send me into a binge cycle. I may lose slower than I want, but hopefully I will stay binge free and keep trucking along.

    I think it's great that you have that degree of self awareness and you can honour your personal preferences to get a good result.

    Adherence + consistent effort + patience + time = success.

    Be kind to yourself. It works.

  • DeguelloTex
    DeguelloTex Posts: 6,652 Member
    msf74 wrote: »
    DeguelloTex wrote: »
    msf74 wrote: »
    msf74 wrote: »
    Well, the program is working but just not as fast as you would like it to.

    The problem, I suspect, is your lack of patience
    beth0277 wrote: »
    Just wanted to post an update for anyone who might find themselves in the same position. I had a pretty decent loss yesterday. I spent all day yesterday upset and thinking I had some biological factors that were going to make losing weight impossible and went down a rabbit hole diagnosing myself with different things based on some responses that I received. I know everyone only means well and is trying to help, but I stuck to my calories and worked out and the scale finally moved. I know it's just one day but it was motivating to see. So, for anyone who may feel like I did (and I'm sure I'll feel that way again) just keep at it. Every. Single. Day. Don't convince yourself that it's harder than CICO.

    *Cough

    Keep trucking lady!
    *cough *cough

    If I were you, I wouldn't worry about cutting carbs at this point. It sounds more like a question of non-linearity and patience.

    What is it with all the coughing at this time of year?

    Terrible weather we are having ;)
    Ragweed, maybe.

  • auddii
    auddii Posts: 15,357 Member
    beth0277 wrote: »
    Just wanted to post an update for anyone who might find themselves in the same position. I had a pretty decent loss yesterday. I spent all day yesterday upset and thinking I had some biological factors that were going to make losing weight impossible and went down a rabbit hole diagnosing myself with different things based on some responses that I received. I know everyone only means well and is trying to help, but I stuck to my calories and worked out and the scale finally moved. I know it's just one day but it was motivating to see. So, for anyone who may feel like I did (and I'm sure I'll feel that way again) just keep at it. Every. Single. Day. Don't convince yourself that it's harder than CICO.

    Congrats on this; it seems the biggest inhibitor to weight loss is our brain. We overthink so many things, and it seems the key really is consistency and patience. Good luck, and I hope you continue to lose!
  • stevencloser
    stevencloser Posts: 8,911 Member
    See? :)
    And that you worried about this and that condition is why I'm generally against people talking about insulin resistance or other crap before the more simple solutions have been ruled out.
  • auddii
    auddii Posts: 15,357 Member
    stevencloser wrote: »
    See? :)
    And that you worried about this and that condition is why I'm generally against people talking about insulin resistance or other crap before the more simple solutions have been ruled out.

    Agreed. People are too quick to jump to the conclusion that there is something medically wrong with them, and then the healthcare system gets clogged (and insurance rates go up) with needless appointments.
  • lemurcat12
    lemurcat12 Posts: 30,886 Member
    beth0277 wrote: »
    DeguelloTex wrote: »
    msf74 wrote: »
    msf74 wrote: »
    Well, the program is working but just not as fast as you would like it to.

    The problem, I suspect, is your lack of patience
    beth0277 wrote: »
    Just wanted to post an update for anyone who might find themselves in the same position. I had a pretty decent loss yesterday. I spent all day yesterday upset and thinking I had some biological factors that were going to make losing weight impossible and went down a rabbit hole diagnosing myself with different things based on some responses that I received. I know everyone only means well and is trying to help, but I stuck to my calories and worked out and the scale finally moved. I know it's just one day but it was motivating to see. So, for anyone who may feel like I did (and I'm sure I'll feel that way again) just keep at it. Every. Single. Day. Don't convince yourself that it's harder than CICO.

    *Cough

    Keep trucking lady!
    *cough *cough

    If I were you, I wouldn't worry about cutting carbs at this point. It sounds more like a question of non-linearity and patience.

    I don't plan to. I have a history of binge eating and this is the first time I've been able to cut calories without binging after a few days. I've increased my calories this go around and that has really helped. The thought of being too restrictive with calories or carbs would likely send me into a binge cycle. I may lose slower than I want, but hopefully I will stay binge free and keep trucking along.

    Smart. The patience is hard sometimes, but you have the right attitude and will get there!
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