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kerilong
kerilong Posts: 9
edited November 12 in Social Groups
I hadn't seen a topic for March results, so thought I would jump on in.

I have now completed one week on the Olivia Method.

SW - with Olivia method: 163.9
03/02/12: 162.9

Down 1lb. Which I'm happy with as I kept hovering over 163/164 and am finally out of 163 even if it is .1 off!

I do have a question though, so many programs suggest a cheat meal. Are any of you taking a cheat meal? I need one, and well I'm taking one. However I aim for 300 deficit on my non-workout days and 1,000 deficit on my workout days. Typically I work out 5-6 times a week.

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  • bunnylvr
    bunnylvr Posts: 78
    I too have completed one week on the Olivia method.

    SW w/ Olivia Method - 134.6
    03/01/12 - 134.00

    I think this reading is wrong though because TOM came about 2 days before my weigh in plus some other details I am sure you people do not want to know about. So, I'm really not quite sure how much weight I lost on my first week. Can't wait till next week so I can get a more accurate idea of how much weight I've actually lost. I'm HOPING for 132.
  • cincymomof3
    cincymomof3 Posts: 329 Member
    I'm glad to see results! I just started the Olivia Method yesterday!



    Edited bc I forgot a word lol
  • shydaisi
    shydaisi Posts: 788 Member
    I was just thinking that a monthly weigh-in thread would be perfect here! I like tracking my progress, and I think it is best to do it here where others are doing the same method. Previously, I posted all of my weekly weigh-ins, but I think for previous months, I will just post my weight from around the first of the month, and then weekly during March. I am hoping to keep up my 6-7 pound per month loss over the next few months; I would LOVE to meet my 100 pound lost milestone by or before my one-year lifestyle change anniversary.

    12.02.2011: 190.6 lbs.
    01.03.2012: 183.0 lbs.
    02.03.2012: 175.4 lbs.
    03.02.2012: 169.0 lbs.

    Here's to a great week everyone!! I will post a new weight on Friday.
  • kerilong
    kerilong Posts: 9
    Awesome! So nice to see someone who has been at it for awhile with so much success.
  • 1jeaniebeanie
    1jeaniebeanie Posts: 86 Member
    Great idea! We should call this thread the monthly kicking A** update! Lol

    Here are my results... I have been averaging a 500-700 deficit most weeks...

    Jan 1= 198.6 lbs
    Feb1 = 191 lbs
    Mar 1 = 183.4 lbs


    I'm hoping to hit 175 lbs by April 1st... I know it is going to be tough...
    I'm waiting for my Jillian Michaels Body Revolution to come in... I am looking forward to starting a new program!!!

    Have a good one all!!!
  • jojo1371
    jojo1371 Posts: 33 Member
    Thanks for starting this!

    I've been on this method for one week as well and can't believe how my results are to the T.

    SW: 139
    March 5: 137.2

    I'm averaging a deficit of 4154 calories per week, so my 1.2 loss is dead on!
  • shapestocome
    shapestocome Posts: 399 Member
    So far in March I have lost 2.6 pounds -- I really love this method it just makes so much sense to me and it is in black and white, you can see what your deficit is!
  • shydaisi
    shydaisi Posts: 788 Member
    Sooo, I forgot on Friday.... I have added my weight from both Friday and today. Friday I believe I was retaining a little water (TOM), but that seems to have fallen off now. I have been struggling a bit with my weight going up and down over the last couple of months. When I look back over the course of the last 3 months, things seem to be progressing, just slowly -- this is why I like to track. Sometimes I get too focused on the day to day numbers rather than the overall progression. I like to see how I fare on the scale daily, but I usually keep it in perspective...trying to get that perspective back...

    Previous --
    12.02.2011: 190.6 lbs.
    01.03.2012: 183.0 lbs.
    02.03.2012: 175.4 lbs.

    March --
    03.02.2012: 169.0 lbs.
    03.09.2012: 173.0 lbs.
    03.12.2012: 169.6 lbs.
  • TiffanyW1014
    TiffanyW1014 Posts: 599 Member
    Well its been just over a week for me and I am pretty sure I am doing something wrong lol. Oh well I will get it all figured out and work extra hard this week.
    Starting: 205.8
    3-13-12: 204.0
    Loss of 1.8 so I'm happy!!!
  • gettinthere
    gettinthere Posts: 529 Member
    Started Olivia method last week

    March 5 - 167lbs
    March 12- 164lbs

    So happy and grateful it has kicked me out of my 2 month plateau!!!
  • shydaisi
    shydaisi Posts: 788 Member
    Well its been just over a week for me and I am pretty sure I am doing something wrong lol. Oh well I will get it all figured out and work extra hard this week.
    Starting: 205.8
    3-13-12: 204.0
    Loss of 1.8 so I'm happy!!!

    Why do you think you are doing something wrong? A loss of 1.8 is fantastic!
  • shydaisi
    shydaisi Posts: 788 Member
    Started Olivia method last week

    March 5 - 167lbs
    March 12- 164lbs

    So happy and grateful it has kicked me out of my 2 month plateau!!!

    Great job!
  • TiffanyW1014
    TiffanyW1014 Posts: 599 Member
    Well its been just over a week for me and I am pretty sure I am doing something wrong lol. Oh well I will get it all figured out and work extra hard this week.
    Starting: 205.8
    3-13-12: 204.0
    Loss of 1.8 so I'm happy!!!

    Why do you think you are doing something wrong? A loss of 1.8 is fantastic!
    I just thought it should of been more but when I went back through my numbers it makes sence!! I have another weigh in tomorrow and I'm hoping for another poumd so we will see!
  • kitkat40
    kitkat40 Posts: 49 Member
    SW w/ Olivia Method 149 Started this past week but i haven't lost any weight?
    Not sure I did it right?
    But, I'm ready to bring it this week, i just got JM cd's today so we will see what happen's over the next few weeks!
    Thanks,
    Kathy
  • shydaisi
    shydaisi Posts: 788 Member
    I feel like I can't quite break through 169.0 lbs. I feel like I am logging accurately, both calories burned and calories consumed, I am drinking tons of water, and it doesn't seem to make a difference how much sodium I eat... This happened last month and all of a sudden, after hovering within a three pound range last month, I dropped 10 pounds in one week. I keep truding through, going up and down within this three pound range (lower than last month's range...lol) and hoping that I will break through like before. The only other thing I can think is that I am exercising too much, or my calories burned is not as accurate as I think... I am hoping to have a BM Fit or something similar by next month, so hopefully that will shed some light on everything. Until then, I am going to try to keep it up and be grateful that I am not gaining (beyond my 3-pound window anyway)...

    Previous --
    12.02.2011: 190.6 lbs.
    01.03.2012: 183.0 lbs.
    02.03.2012: 175.4 lbs.

    March --
    03.02.2012: 169.0 lbs.
    03.09.2012: 173.0 lbs.
    03.12.2012: 169.6 lbs.
    03.17.2012: 169.0 lbs.
  • 1jeaniebeanie
    1jeaniebeanie Posts: 86 Member
    I feel like I can't quite break through 169.0 lbs. I feel like I am logging accurately, both calories burned and calories consumed, I am drinking tons of water, and it doesn't seem to make a difference how much sodium I eat... This happened last month and all of a sudden, after hovering within a three pound range last month, I dropped 10 pounds in one week. I keep truding through, going up and down within this three pound range (lower than last month's range...lol) and hoping that I will break through like before. The only other thing I can think is that I am exercising too much, or my calories burned is not as accurate as I think... I am hoping to have a BM Fit or something similar by next month, so hopefully that will shed some light on everything. Until then, I am going to try to keep it up and be grateful that I am not gaining (beyond my 3-pound window anyway)...

    Previous --
    12.02.2011: 190.6 lbs.
    01.03.2012: 183.0 lbs.
    02.03.2012: 175.4 lbs.

    March --
    03.02.2012: 169.0 lbs.
    03.09.2012: 173.0 lbs.
    03.12.2012: 169.6 lbs.
    03.17.2012: 169.0 lbs.
    So are you pretty close to you goal? I thankfully have not hit a plateau yet... but I hear the last 20lbs are the hardest Ones to lose... Because we weigh less, need to eat a lil less and burn less... It's tricky!

    But I have heard some people have success with adding in 100 cals to break through a plateau, or change up you type of workout maybe...

    Best of luck! You have done so great so far!!! Hang in there!!!! I'm hoping you drop down more soon!
  • 1jeaniebeanie
    1jeaniebeanie Posts: 86 Member
    Good morning everyone.. monthly update...

    Jan 1= 198.6 lbs
    Feb1 = 191 lbs
    Mar 1 = 183.4 lbs
    April 1= 176 lbs

    I lost 7 lbs last month.. Yay! Completing week 4 of JM Body Rev this week. Looking forward to starting phase 2... Been eating my bmr daily... Not her insane 1200 cal diet... No thanks... Still watching the fat literally melt off!!! Yay!!!

    Have a good one guys!!! I hope after Easter I am still under 176lbs!!! î„…
  • DoubleE615312
    DoubleE615312 Posts: 173 Member
    I feel like I can't quite break through 169.0 lbs. I feel like I am logging accurately, both calories burned and calories consumed, I am drinking tons of water, and it doesn't seem to make a difference how much sodium I eat... This happened last month and all of a sudden, after hovering within a three pound range last month, I dropped 10 pounds in one week. I keep truding through, going up and down within this three pound range (lower than last month's range...lol) and hoping that I will break through like before. The only other thing I can think is that I am exercising too much, or my calories burned is not as accurate as I think... I am hoping to have a BM Fit or something similar by next month, so hopefully that will shed some light on everything. Until then, I am going to try to keep it up and be grateful that I am not gaining (beyond my 3-pound window anyway)...

    Previous --
    12.02.2011: 190.6 lbs.
    01.03.2012: 183.0 lbs.
    02.03.2012: 175.4 lbs.

    March --
    03.02.2012: 169.0 lbs.
    03.09.2012: 173.0 lbs.
    03.12.2012: 169.6 lbs.
    03.17.2012: 169.0 lbs.

    I've been hovering around 170-173 for about 6 weeks now. I have tried everything, more water, less calories, more calories, more exercise, less exercise. Now I am trying to do less carbs and see if that jump starts anything. I have about 20 more I would like to lose and I know it's going to be tough. I do look at the fact that I am losing inches. My once size 12 I was squeezing into are now getting comfortable. Could be the clothes are stretching, but I like to think I am losing those pesky inches! Keep at it!
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