Week 6

heniko

Hi everyone!

I have been on my plan for 6 weeks now. I had results- weight loss in weeks one and two, but since then weeks 3-5 no weight loss and week 6 I have actually gained a pound.
I am sticking, I think to my 1500cal daily though I admit I have been not doing much excercise, other walking everywhere and doing some reps of sit-ups.

I am lacking motivation now, thinking what I am doing wrong etc.

AmberBarrios

Keep it us and don't get discouraged by the numbers on the scale. You will get there, consistency is the key in this process!

ronnieabc

This is NORMAL! If you doing the right amount of calories then check how much fat is in those calories! As for the motivation to work out I am wondering what you normally do. I always thought I had to go to a gym to get a good workout but now with 2 boys I have fallen in love with workout videos as they are great and fast. I will return to the gym one day but that will happen when the boys are older. Talk to me and let me see if I can help get you up and off that couch! YOU can DO it!:flowerforyou:

ShellyMacchi

can't see your food diary so hard to say...

i would ask though how your sodium levels are doing? too much will retain water weight

jamie78

Do you track your sodium? That can be a big factor!

heniko

Hi everyone!

Thanks everyone for the quick repsonses and willingness to help! I really need this now -- support!

I am not currently tracking my sodium but I will from now on.

I am not on any diet meal plan, but I am trying to stay within 1500cal per day. And using the principles of Chronutrion (eating a large breakfast, middle lunch and light dinner), trying to drink 3L water daily but most days even 2L is difficult. I have cut out any processed foods. I cook all of our meals from scratch. And we have made a commitment to not eat out, if possible and eat more vegetables, lean proteins like chicken and fish several times a week and red meats only few times a month. I have cut out all my Coke and other caloric beverages, I only drink tea and water on. And occasional, allow myself 2-3x weekly the morning cup of coffee with milk.

I feel like I am eating monomeals:

Either 2 eggs with slice ww bread or oatmeal for breakfast. I was eating Special K cereal for week then noticed I was eating double the portion size so I stopped.
Protein like eggs, hummous, salad, pita bread and fruit for lunch
I drink tea in the afternoon with a a slice of flatbread with jam, or fruit or nuts
For dinner, I try keep it light by having a lean protein like fish grilled with either a salad or steamed veg (mostly carrots) or a bowl of chicken soup (no noodles)

I do feel hungry during the day, but it may be since I have a issue with portion control, hence the reason I am fat now LOL!
I did the whole low fat dairy thing but found there was much other addivties I did not want, so I went back to the regular version. I love dairy BTW , also bread and pasta, probably another reason why I am fat.

I usually don't eat meat, but since starting this diet, I have made an effort to. I no long fry but grill the meats.

Fitness-wise I have 2 twin baby boys at home, so I am pretty much homebound now until they are get abit older. I have no equipment but dh is thinking about getting a cross trainer in the future. I have found Zumba on YouTube which seems like alot of fun (also ockeBody.tv) but i fear I am just too unfit and out of shape to keep up. I'm 31 170cm and 112kg.

My motivation was so very high in Jan when I started but 6wks later, it's very low --- so results I am seeing + I do not feel any better. I need some motivation and some tips to get where I need to be! Thanks everyone!

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