I'm just not losing weight so taking drastic measures...

For me, adding more protein makes a difference with my loss. I do need to start watching sugars, but if you are eating more protein, then you most likely eat less carbs. At least that's my thought.

Other than the fact that you will be going VLC doing that, probably seriously under eating, I doubt it will make any difference. You don't have your diary open so any other suggestions are hard without knowing your height, weight, and what you've been doing up to this point that isn't working. Exercise without proper nutrition won't achieve anything. You can't out exercise a bad diet.

well, sort of. I'm going to start with doing slim fast for a week, maybe for the rest of July if I see some results, in an attempt to eliminate carbs (well mainly bread, pasta and processed sugar) from my diet to see if i can't jump start some weight loss.

I'm exercising 6 days a week and feel really good about my exercise right now but since I'm just not losing weight I have to believe it has everything to do with what I'm eating so this is what I'm going to do.

I guess I'm posting for a couple reasons; (1) would love some support and encouragement and (2) would love some feedback on what has worked for YOU if you've had to switch things up to start seeing some changes.

Thanks!

Slimfast shakes are loaded with carbs and sugar, so you're not really cutting back on these things by switching to the shakes-

One can of the milk chocolate kind-

Calories 190

Calories from Fat 54

Total Fat 6.0g 9%

Saturated Fat 2.5g 13%

Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g

Monounsaturated Fat 3.0g

Cholesterol 5mg 2%

Sodium 200mg 8%

Carbohydrates 25.0g 8%

Dietary Fiber 5.0g 20%

Sugars 18.0g

Protein 10.0g


It won't hurt to try them for a couple weeks, but realistically it's not something you can do long term, so what's the point?

As for me-I lost my weight doing a form of IF. Almost 50lbs gone in about 6 months

I can't see your diary, but I had that problem when I wasn't eating enough calories. On the advice of a friend, I bumped up my calories and made my workouts count (as in,... sweat every time) and after a while, the weight started coming off and I've been maintaining for over a year (with only a slight gain that I'm choosing not to lose again). I don't pretend to be able to explain it, but that was my experience.

Personally, I don't recommend making any major changes that you're not willing or able to do for the long haul because once you go back to "normal", you're very likely to just put any lost weight right back on. It's natural to want to see results fast, but it's not usually natural for it to actually happen and be maintainable at the same time.

Nix on the slim Fast!

Get a good quality protein power and add some greek yogurt to it to thicken it up.

Add some Chia seeds to your diet.

Try to get your Carbs from mostly plant based.

Eat Food, not food like products! Anything in a package with things that you don't have a clue what they are, stay away if you can.

Avoid Artificial sweetners. Drink lots of water.

Try to stick to red meat only once a week.

I am down 60 lbs from October (had a 2 month break, because I hurt my back and could't work out)

I am 41 female, and have been following advice from my trainer.

If you can get the movie Hungry for Change, it might change the way you see food.

My typical day is 1250 calories, 30 G fat, 150 protein and 40 carbs.

Weigh and measure your food. Track everything that goes in.

SJVZEE: What is "IF" and what 'form' of IF did you do?

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