My doctor made me cry

Hi

First off congrats on your hard work and determination....but
To be honest this is a tough one....I sort of agree with your Dr that loosing weight too fast can really set you up to gain it back
It's not reasonable for MOST OF US to eat only 1200 cals daily and work-out daily...it can lead to deprivation and burn out...
I think it could also mess with your metabolism (but I'll leave that us to the 'Boss') to chime in


Kim

Did your doctor give you reasons for all this?

3 times a week? You can do far more then that if you feel ok doing it, unless there is a medical reason not too.

right there, with that statement his credibility with me is shot, unless he gave you some specific, viable reason.

While I agree 22 lbs in 7 weeks borders on dangerous for many. I don't know your specific situation, and it might be perfectly reasonable if you had an exceptionally high Body Fat % for your weight.

Upping your calories is a function of knowing all your numbers, and deciding what a good deficit is for you. I don't know what your BMI or body fat % is so I can't say it's the right thing to do or not. But it might be good to do a little research on where you are, and how big your deficit should be. If it's too big, you'll run into plateau issues later unless you adjust, and you'll probably start burning lots of muscle instead of lots of fat, and that's not a good way to lose weight.

I went to see my doctor today and I was very siked to get on the scale. I was so happy when it read 175 but my happiness was short lived because I got chewed out ! I lost 22lbs in about 7 weeks and I explained to my doctor that I have been counting calories 1200 day plus I walk on the treadmill everyday and I have been swimming. I increased my activity level by probally 75%. She informed me that this is not good and I should up my calories and only lose at the most 5lbs a month. Plus only exercise 3 times a week. Now I'm used to walking every day and its part of my daily routine I'm not going to stop walking everyday I already decided that,but should I really up my calories?

get a second opinion...

First of all. GREAT JOB!

22 pounds in 7 weeks may be a little fast but..................... I would not stop exercising if it makes you feel good. I exercise 5-6 times a week and I do that for mental reasons. Ive been going to a doctor that treats depression and anxiety with exercise. So its good for you physically and mentally. As for the calories you could bump it up 100 or 200 and see if that cuts your losing down to no more than 2 pounds a week. 3 is a little fast.

I'm sorry your doctor made you cry , but I am with all of those who disagree with her opinion. I don't see any problem with walking 5 or 6 x a week, it is true at the begining because of the drastic lifestyle change you made it is normal to lose weight very fast. As long as you don't feel sick or bad then I would keep doing 5 to 6 days of exercise a week and 1200 cals but if you do feel a little weak or tired just add 100 to 150 cals. Good luck sweetie and don't let anyone make you feel down. :flowerforyou: I still don't get it, why would she tell you to exercise 3 x a week if that's the minimum.

22lbs in 7 weeks is great and also a bit extreme. Stay proud and take it down a notch.

I agree with you in that you should keep walking every day. Try picking one day out of the week to have more of a liesure walk than an exercise walk ... just a light day so you're still getting out but not working so hard; it will give your CNS needs some slow time while keeping your brain in active mode.

Also, see about eating some of your exercise calories ... slowly (about 100 more calories per week), and see how it makes you feel. If you can eat more and still lose weight, even better; I'm guessing that you can! The loss might start to slow down but it will only help you in the long run.

One has to wonder if the good Doctor has some hidden agenda. No truly informed medical professional would try to dissuade you otherwise. This is why our population is becoming increasingly obese. Did the Doctor sleep through the Nutrition and Fitness seminar? Or perhaps it decreases the "cut" of pill money from the drug companies. Sorry, I'm not really serious about this rant...I can't help but shake my head in disbelief.

Hi there. I'm sorry she did that. She should have been more considerate about your feelings. I'm on a strict diet. It's the optifast partial liquid meal replacement. I was skeptical about it at first, but I have some serious complications from being obese. I have fatty liver, staged and HAD hypertention but since my weightloss, I don't have to take my blood pressure meds anymore. I still have about 40 more pounds to go. I am on a 1200 calorie diet. I work as a nurse in a hospital and I walk about 7 miles in a shift. Because myt job is so physically demanding, I have to increase my caloric intake to 1500 calories only when I'm working. On this 1200 very restrictive caloric intake, I have to carry bulion cubes and sugar packs on me along with my doctors name and his information. This diet is not a fly by night diet as it is medically managed by a team of doctors at Mayo Clinic. Because I'm only taking in 1200 cals, I have to have my labs drawn every 3-6 months. I see a medical doctor every 6 months, or as needed.

So, as my husband said when I read your message, your doctor is protecting herself from a liability. 5 lbs a month is reasonable for a long term goal. If you continue 1200 cals a day and you have any medical problems, you may want to be followed by a doctor. If not, then be careful on the amount of exercise you're doing. Don't skip meals and drink plenty of water. I can't negate what your doctor said, but I can say that she wasn't very sensitive.

I agree with GIBride, if I were you, I may be looking for another doctor. One that can support you through your weightloss goals.

Good luck!

Kathy


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