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I am definitely finding out more about how the LCHF diet affects the body once you start to consume more carbs! 1TheQueenB definitely hit on some real issues with the diet!
I am now considering what my next step will be! I know that the diet definitely works for me, but do i want to feel like i'm on a roller coaster every time i consume carbs...definitely not!
For now i am gonna try strength training with some cardio and see how that works for me! Will keep you posted!
Other than my woes....how is everyone else doing on their journey? Anyone having any issues, or success in doing anything new? Post and let us know!
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wahagent05 wrote: »1TheQueenB wrote: »wahagent05 wrote: »Ok...i know my posts have been slacking lately...my apologies...i started a new job, and i have been sooo tired!
Thank you to everyone who has been such a great support system for me! I am still struggling...I think my mistake was starting back on my carbs...i have been on LCHF diet since February, and now that I am consuming more carbs, my body seems to be in a lil bit of a shock! I am more sluggish now, low energy, weight gain etc...
I usually pre-plan my meals, but if i do so now...I will only eat what i prepared for the next day!
So...I am trying to reset everything...I just need 2-3 good days, but it is so hard to get thru one day lately w/o eating more than I should! I am moving less, and less b/c of fatigue! But I am refusing to regain the weight that I have loss! I am now up 4.4 lbs!!!
To some that may not be an issue, but for me...i know when i am heading in the wrong direction! Gaining for me gets me discouraged, and from there I eat more, exercise less, and the weight increases which i cannot let happen this time around!
But, I am gonna keep trying until i reach the day that I know in my mind i am back on track!
***I hate how extra lbs make you feel heavier! When i was 4 lbs lighter i remember thinking how light i felt...now...i feel like i'm carring around a sack of heavy rocks! These 4 ;bs have got to go!!!!!
@wahagent05 THIS IS THE EXACT REASON I DON'T WANT TO JUMP ON THAT STUPID SCALE! Stop weighing yourself! You need to set a start date, weigh yourself one last tie, and wait at least 6 weeks before weighing again. You might need to find a pretty workout drink to give you energy and get you pumped and psyched to get through a good workout....try that for a while...at least till you get back into your rhythm. Get your rest and plan your meals, low carb or not. This is another reason I don't like low carb diet. The minute you eat a little carb, your body starts to crave it and you have to start building that will power muscle all over again. Maybe try lowering your carbs, not eating carbs after lunch or something like that.
Take measurements instead of scale watching.
I'm in your boat but I'm working on jumping out. This is the first day of my week and I'm off to a great start!
I've already gone for a run and I'm eating my breakfast and I've counted it!
Thank you for the feedback! However, I do not weigh myself daily! I weigh once a week which is normal for most ppl....i choose to weigh once a week b/c it usually keeps me on track....it lets me know if i have not exercised enough, or have overeaten. The scale for me is not the issue. Getting back on track is what i am struggling with at this time. I will take everything that you said into consideration. Thank you for your support!
I think the scale for you was the issue and that's why I said to stop looking at it. You mentioned in your post that you gained 4 pounds so far and you felt discouraged but before, you were four pounds lighter and you felt lighter but that 4 pounds should not have made a difference in how you felt. My point about not looking at the scale is that we have to realize that whether we gain or lose weight, we still need to carry on the new lifestyle of exercising and making better choices in our food. The scale is going to point out to you loss or gain but the scale does not tell you that it is Water weight or muscular weight, it doesn't differentiate. it just tells you that you're lesser or heavier. My point in telling you to stay off the scale is so that you realize and understand that whether you lose or gain you still have to exercise. How is the scale going to make a difference in what your reaction is? You still need to exercise and eat right. You might need to check your weight once a month just so that you can reduce your caloric intake to reflect what weight you are at but you can also adjust by your clothes and try dropping 100 to 200 calories if you notice a difference in your clothes. That's what I would suggest. we need to step away from the scale and just exercise and eat right. we make the mistake of keeping track of our scale numbers and then going off of our diet because of a success or failure. But for the rest of our lives whether you're trying to lose weight or maintain you still need to eat right and exercise. that's where people make the mistake let's stop eating right because we reached our goal. no.....maintenance is even harder because you come to the realization that this is going to be lifelong. exercise and eat right, exercise and eat right, for the rest of your life no matter what the scale says.... make better choices reduce your portion size to normal sizes, that's what got us in trouble in the first place eating too much or not moving enough..... eating right and exercising no matter what the scale says is the key to losing and maintaining.2 -
I know I was rambling but I've let the scale run me for so long...makes me happy..makes me sad....either way, gain or loss...I've found a reason to eat. Depressed? Eat. Happy? Eat.
I don't want to look at the scale until I give myself time to form great habits. I figure if I'm doing the right thing, the weight will fall off eventually and/or I'll be healthier for eating better and working out. I'm trying to get out of race mentality cause races end at some point. If we worry about losing by a certain date or more than her or him, then what do we do when the race is done? I know to be successful, this has to be a life long journey....new lifestyle....new way of looking at food and being physical.
I'm dropping the mic..I'm done1 -
1TheQueenB wrote: »I know I was rambling but I've let the scale run me for so long...makes me happy..makes me sad....either way, gain or loss...I've found a reason to eat. Depressed? Eat. Happy? Eat.
I don't want to look at the scale until I give myself time to form great habits. I figure if I'm doing the right thing, the weight will fall off eventually and/or I'll be healthier for eating better and working out. I'm trying to get out of race mentality cause races end at some point. If we worry about losing by a certain date or more than her or him, then what do we do when the race is done? I know to be successful, this has to be a life long journey....new lifestyle....new way of looking at food and being physical.
I'm dropping the mic..I'm done
honey, idk wut i wud do w/o ur support! You have been on this thread with me longer than anyone! I am doing better now, i'm back on my LCHF diet, so i have lost a lb....pushing towards more! I put da scale under my bed, will keep you infomed of my progress!!!!
Thank you so much for always been ther with a TRUTHFUL word when i need it most!!!!
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wahagent05 wrote: »1TheQueenB wrote: »I know I was rambling but I've let the scale run me for so long...makes me happy..makes me sad....either way, gain or loss...I've found a reason to eat. Depressed? Eat. Happy? Eat.
I don't want to look at the scale until I give myself time to form great habits. I figure if I'm doing the right thing, the weight will fall off eventually and/or I'll be healthier for eating better and working out. I'm trying to get out of race mentality cause races end at some point. If we worry about losing by a certain date or more than her or him, then what do we do when the race is done? I know to be successful, this has to be a life long journey....new lifestyle....new way of looking at food and being physical.
I'm dropping the mic..I'm done
honey, idk wut i wud do w/o ur support! You have been on this thread with me longer than anyone! I am doing better now, i'm back on my LCHF diet, so i have lost a lb....pushing towards more! I put da scale under my bed, will keep you infomed of my progress!!!!
Thank you so much for always been ther with a TRUTHFUL word when i need it most!!!!
YAY!! So excited to see you are back on track! You Can Do This! "Shoot for the Moon, even if you miss you'll land among the stars. . . . . "1 -
happy to report that I've lost 29 of my 30 pounds
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ObsidianMist wrote: »happy to report that I've lost 29 of my 30 pounds
let us know how you lost the weight! I'm sure that it will be beneficial for someone!!!! Thanks for posting!
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1TheQueenB wrote: »wahagent05 wrote: »1TheQueenB wrote: »I know I was rambling but I've let the scale run me for so long...makes me happy..makes me sad....either way, gain or loss...I've found a reason to eat. Depressed? Eat. Happy? Eat.
I don't want to look at the scale until I give myself time to form great habits. I figure if I'm doing the right thing, the weight will fall off eventually and/or I'll be healthier for eating better and working out. I'm trying to get out of race mentality cause races end at some point. If we worry about losing by a certain date or more than her or him, then what do we do when the race is done? I know to be successful, this has to be a life long journey....new lifestyle....new way of looking at food and being physical.
I'm dropping the mic..I'm done
honey, idk wut i wud do w/o ur support! You have been on this thread with me longer than anyone! I am doing better now, i'm back on my LCHF diet, so i have lost a lb....pushing towards more! I put da scale under my bed, will keep you infomed of my progress!!!!
Thank you so much for always been ther with a TRUTHFUL word when i need it most!!!!
YAY!! So excited to see you are back on track! You Can Do This! "Shoot for the Moon, even if you miss you'll land among the stars. . . . . "
Yes...i am back on track...i know the next week or two will be challenging, but i'm up for it!!!! so excited to be getting my motivation back!!!! Wooooohoooo!!!!! Thanks AGAIN everyone for your words of encouragement!!!!
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I'm getting started. 30 lbs to lose to reach goal0
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I think I need a jump start....between being on vacation and traveling for work the last 2 weeks I almost feel like I'm restarting. No I haven't gained any weight (yay!), but I just feel like even before these 2 weeks the loss has really slowed down and I'm not tracking as strictly as I was earlier. I've been in a cycle of gaining then losing the same few lbs with a slight net loss in the right direction. But I'm ready to see a more consistent downward trend.
I've got to recommit to tracking EVERYTHING, and earlier on I really tried to stay within 1200-1300 calories and not really eat exercise calories back....but now I'm eating some back. And before I was better about cooking at home, but I have gotten back in the habit of eating out more again due to convenience. Even though it fits into my calories based on the stated amounts, but you just never know exactly with portions. With that and not tracking consistently I think I've probably been eating more than I think.
I'm ready to get it done! Yes this is a lifestyle change, and I have developed some great healthy habits that will remain forever, but I don't want to be in the weight loss phase of this change forever....if that makes any sense. For so long it's been oh let's get to 10 lbs lost, oh let's work on the next 10 lbs, or focus on going down to the next size.....there's always another goal. I'm just ready to be at a place where the focus is just to maintain.0 -
wahagent05 wrote: »ObsidianMist wrote: »happy to report that I've lost 29 of my 30 pounds
let us know how you lost the weight! I'm sure that it will be beneficial for someone!!!! Thanks for posting!
I haven't done anything special, just eating within my given calorie deficit. and only logging half of my exercise minutes so that I only eat back half of my exercise calories.2 -
hello. i have about 22 lbs to go i think...i've upped my weight training to 6 days a week [from 3-4] and lessened my cardio to HIIT runs [only 20 mins] 3 x per week, piyo and a brisk 3+mile walk another day. started trying to hit my macros [hard]...but have lost 2 pounds in 2 weeks....woo hoo. the key is logging and facing the scale [i tend to not weigh myself for weeks at a time when i'm not doing well...]
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motivatedsister wrote: »I think I need a jump start....between being on vacation and traveling for work the last 2 weeks I almost feel like I'm restarting. No I haven't gained any weight (yay!), but I just feel like even before these 2 weeks the loss has really slowed down and I'm not tracking as strictly as I was earlier. I've been in a cycle of gaining then losing the same few lbs with a slight net loss in the right direction. But I'm ready to see a more consistent downward trend.
I've got to recommit to tracking EVERYTHING, and earlier on I really tried to stay within 1200-1300 calories and not really eat exercise calories back....but now I'm eating some back. And before I was better about cooking at home, but I have gotten back in the habit of eating out more again due to convenience. Even though it fits into my calories based on the stated amounts, but you just never know exactly with portions. With that and not tracking consistently I think I've probably been eating more than I think.
I'm ready to get it done! Yes this is a lifestyle change, and I have developed some great healthy habits that will remain forever, but I don't want to be in the weight loss phase of this change forever....if that makes any sense. For so long it's been oh let's get to 10 lbs lost, oh let's work on the next 10 lbs, or focus on going down to the next size.....there's always another goal. I'm just ready to be at a place where the focus is just to maintain.
The next phase is even harder I've heard....0 -
ObsidianMist wrote: »wahagent05 wrote: »ObsidianMist wrote: »happy to report that I've lost 29 of my 30 pounds
let us know how you lost the weight! I'm sure that it will be beneficial for someone!!!! Thanks for posting!
I haven't done anything special, just eating within my given calorie deficit. and only logging half of my exercise minutes so that I only eat back half of my exercise calories.
Thank you for sharing! Plz keep us updated of any changes....big or small....positive or negative...all info will be useful! 1 -
Cindynando wrote: »I'm getting started. 30 lbs to lose to reach goal
Let's get going! What are you doing to kick start your journey to thinner & healthier?0 -
motivatedsister wrote: »I think I need a jump start....between being on vacation and traveling for work the last 2 weeks I almost feel like I'm restarting. No I haven't gained any weight (yay!), but I just feel like even before these 2 weeks the loss has really slowed down and I'm not tracking as strictly as I was earlier. I've been in a cycle of gaining then losing the same few lbs with a slight net loss in the right direction. But I'm ready to see a more consistent downward trend.
I've got to recommit to tracking EVERYTHING, and earlier on I really tried to stay within 1200-1300 calories and not really eat exercise calories back....but now I'm eating some back. And before I was better about cooking at home, but I have gotten back in the habit of eating out more again due to convenience. Even though it fits into my calories based on the stated amounts, but you just never know exactly with portions. With that and not tracking consistently I think I've probably been eating more than I think.
I'm ready to get it done! Yes this is a lifestyle change, and I have developed some great healthy habits that will remain forever, but I don't want to be in the weight loss phase of this change forever....if that makes any sense. For so long it's been oh let's get to 10 lbs lost, oh let's work on the next 10 lbs, or focus on going down to the next size.....there's always another goal. I'm just ready to be at a place where the focus is just to maintain.
It is definitely frustrating to gain and lose the same lbs repeatedly! Once you reach this step, i think the hardest part is to be consistent and disciplined! If you can maintain through the ups and downs of the scale until you surpass your goal it will then become easier!2 -
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Greetings Everyone!
This is a quick update to inform everyone that i am now working 2 jobs and i just don't have the extra time to reply to EVERY POST...EVERYDAY... so therefore i have asked my dear friend and fellow AWESOME SUPPORTER 1THEQUEENB to be my assistant, and to help answer any questions that you may have & to reply to any comments that you may leave...she will be doing so ON MY BEHALF! She has been with me since day one of starting this group, and I have no doubt that she will respond to each member respectfully, and appropriately!
If you need a direct response from me, plz feel free to inbox me at any time!
I will still be monitoring the group and posting some comments and images so plz don't wory i am here if you need me!
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I have 40...add me!!1
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It seems like everyone is either busy or distracted. Kids are out of school and schedules are changing. Does anyone have any fun summer plans? What are you all doing to continue on your weight loss journey? Does anyone have any summer recipes to share? I love going to the beach or going to a great bbq and spending time with friends and family!
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I haven't figured out what I'm gonna do with my kids, probably lots of visits to the beach and pool, and maybe a staycation...I plan to run in the mornings at least 3x/week, spinning classes, body pump...roller blading...anything outside...I'll try to limit my carb intake also...not eliminate but reduce....0
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Good morning everyone! No matter how your week went, perfect or not, today is a great day to get back in track. I wasn't perfect this week but I'm renewing my commitment again, no matter how many times I fall. I just finished a great run and I'm on my way to the gym for weights. I like using Saturday and Sunday to catch up on my calorie burn! Have a great weekend!!!0
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Hello All !!! My plans are to continue on my LCHF journey! My goal is to lower my carbs to below 20 on a daily basis so that i can stay in ketosis! I may not be able to walk each day, but i do get in a lot of walking at work, so hopefully that will make up for what i will be missing!
My new goal is to lose an additional 10-15 lbs by August! So far i have loss 3 lbs within the last 8 days! Yippeeeee!!!
I learned through trial and error, that it is always best to stick to what you KNOW works for you!!!!
Last...I plan to enjoy my lil ones this summer! A lot of water fun and cookouts!
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wahagent05 wrote: »I HAVE 30 LBS TO LOSE....LOOKING FOR FRIENDS TO HELP MOTIVATE AND ENCOURAGE EACH OTHER SO THAT WE ALL CAN SUCCEED!
Let's do this together! I have trouble adding exercising to my morning routine.2 -
wahagent05 wrote: »wahagent05 wrote: »I HAVE 30 LBS TO LOSE....LOOKING FOR FRIENDS TO HELP MOTIVATE AND ENCOURAGE EACH OTHER SO THAT WE ALL CAN SUCCEED!
I also need someone who can help me staying on track.0 -
I need to loose 30lbs ... I have been struggling for over a year. I lost about 50 lbs but have lost motivation.. my biggest problem is snacking at night .. trying to work on this and eat healthier.. this has not been an easy journey1
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