Six weeks later...it's really working!!!

twinmomtwice4

I've been reading thread after thread on this group about how it's hard to understand how the "eat more, weigh less" method works. I've also been reading about people who are becoming frustrated when they don't see results right away when they increase their calories.

So....let me assure you that this method DOES work!

I began to eat more 6 weeks ago by slowing increasing my calories. I've been at my TDEE - 20% now for about 3 of these weeks.

Once I hit my final number of 1700 calories, I kept losing and gaining the same 2 pounds. Yes, I was losing inches in the meantime but I really wanted to see the scale go down even if it was only .5 pounds.

But nothing.

Now it's 6 weeks almost to the day and the weight is falling off of me almost on a daily basis. I'm finally past that darn 2 pounds I kept gaining and losing. I've lost that 2 pounds plus another 2 pounds in just a matter of 9 days!!

I've been eating my 1700 calories...making sure to net at least my BMR.

So for those of you who are not seeing results within the first 6 weeks, you have to commit to the process and hang in there.

Trust that it WILL work!!!!

ETA: I'm also hypothyroid and take thyroid meds every day. I also take Paxil every day. I'm 43 years old and post-menopausal (I know, super early but it's the crappy family genes).

So you can have a thyroid condition, be on antidepressants, be over 40 and in menopause and STILL lose weight!!!

jj3120

I second that! 7 weeks in and the scale and measurements are finally significantly dropping!

twinmomtwice4

I second that! 7 weeks in and the scale and measurements are finally significantly dropping!

Yay!!! Congratulations!!! I love it!!! It just goes to show that commitment and faith in this method will work!!!

Zylayna

Thanks for posting. I need these encouragements. I'm starting my 4th week on Monday of eating more and still waiting. I'm back up to starting weight right now due to TOM and a little too much sodium last night but I keep hanging in there...waiting till my weight falls below that 'magic number' that tells me it's working for me.

Congrats for sticking it out! Keep it up!

XOchocolate

Your success should be shouted from a mountain top for the whole world to hear:happy:
I am starting my third week and after hearing your story today I vow to keep going.
So happy for you:flowerforyou:

lillebanon

Awesome! I'm still bouncing around in a 3 lbs range, at three weeks in, but I'm still 1 lbs down from my starting weight, so I never saw a big gain, thankfully. I'm eating maintenance for at least 1 more week (i did the 1200 cal thing for a LOOONG time, so I want to make sure I reset my metabolism so I can get the most benefit from my cut), then I'll go to a 15% cut.

konswela

I'm almost 2 weeks into this. I will weigh in at my 2 week mark this wednesday.. I will not give up regardless of what the scale says. The simple fact that I have double the amount of energy is enough for me to keep going. I see small changes in less than a week. So I will keep pushing. thanks you all for the encouraging post !!

Wooohooo!!! to everyone!!!!!:happy:

witrixie2011

I'm about 5 weeks into eating more and thought I had finally turned the corner. But over the last week I've gained a couple pounds and I can feel myself hitting that mental wall of just wanting to give up.

I haven't been able to exercise at all and I've been going non-stop with life lately. It's gotten really hectic and I'm sure with the lack of exercise combined with the added stress has caused my body to just not be happy with me right now. With everything that is going on, I'm going to try to fit in short bursts of exercise here and there. Just been soo tired lately... LOL

But I'm going to keep eating like I am for at least another week and hopefully things turn around.

Thanks for posting this today!! I needed the inspiration. :flowerforyou:

alesnie

Congrats!!! I'm sure everyone can't wait to read this

mickeyluvchocolat

awesome!!

Almost back to my start weight:( but I have and I will Keep going! I lost inches... better than nothing!!!

thanks for sharing!!

HeidiHoMom

Thank you for posting this! It's very encouraging.

saramerrigan

This has worked for me too.

I increased my daily goal 1200 to 1800 cals about 6 weeks ago, and although I gained 5lbs during the process I'm now down to below what I was when I increased my cals.

Please feel free to add me, as I'm always to make friends with those who have a similar approach

DoubleE615312

Congrats. I also have hypothyroidism. I increased mine about 4-5 weeks ago. No gain or loss. I am losing inches so I know it's working.

beachdiva2010

Yay!!!! It's such a great feeling to see your hard work pay off!!

rubybeach

Great news! Thanks for sharing your story, it gives us hope! :flowerforyou:

moylie

Congratulations! That's very encouraging news. I'm also hypo, and have PCOS, and am officially in my 40's. I've been at 1800 for 4 weeks, and am up 4-5lbs. since I started. Measurements have not changed. I get discouraged on a daily basis.

Thank GOD I read posts like yours, that convince me not to give up; that if I work the program, it should eventually work for me.

JadeRabbit08

so so happy for you

oonga

Congratulations!! What an inspirational post to read!!!

mstemen

I completely agree. I've been eating at least 1800 calories a day for the past 6 weeks and I haven't really lost "weight" but I've lost fat and inches.

twoboys2012

Thanks for posting ... your a legend and doing great ... here to the rest of your life. :drinker:

WeCallThemDayWalkers

That's awesome!! Congrats :drinker:

VVEXVVEX

So very happy to hear this! Hanging in there definitely takes a leap of faith, so hearing success stories like yours is huge for those of us who are following this path.

sassylilmama

Congrats! Finally seeing results myself. So great we can eat more and lose!

ChasingSweatandTears

Thank you for posting this! I am also gradually upping my cals, so this is very encouraging! I haven't seen a gain, I've actually seen a 2 lb loss, but I still have the huge fear in the back of my mind that my body is going to rebel against me for eating more!

Kmsnomaha

Congratulations! It is great to hear success from somebody in the over 40 group. Keep up the good work.

ANewLucia

I completely agree. I've been eating at least 1800 calories a day for the past 6 weeks and I haven't really lost "weight" but I've lost fat and inches.

Awesome profile pic. Congrats!!!

jmmscccslp

woot! woot! so happy for you! great to hear for you and all of us waiting for the process to start working! thanks for posting!

twinmomtwice4

Thank you for the comments!!!

lambertj

So awesome! Thank you so much for posting this. I really needed to read this. I upped my calories about two weeks ago and gained two pounds, very discouraging but I've been forging ahead because I really do trust this process. I literally had my husband lock the scale in his trunk this morning so I would not weigh in this week. You give me hope

angelina2585

That's great and inspiring. Today is the start of my second week at 1800 and I am so going to stick at it. The thought of eating less calories makes me feel like crying. Not going to happen.

FaithHopeBELIEVE

Oh thankyou so much for this post. it couldnt have come at a better time/day. Really second guessing myself today but it wont even be 4 weeks until may 8th soooo....