Kmhornak Member

I’m having the same issues. Just started this week.

Way to go. I wonder if you live near me? I am in Chester County. Congrats on your Weight Loss. I did WW several times but it didn't work for me b/c I was always hungry! I am glad the skeptics backed off. So many people on these boards start off being on the defensive side.

I look at it this way, it took you 9 months to gain that baby weight. It's going to take some time to lose it. I would ask your OB about a good calorie goal each day and then have your settings reflect that. Just give it time, you will start to lose. Hormones really play a factor in anyone's weight loss, so I am sure that…

I appreciate your response. And, you also helped my esteem a bit after getting blasted by the "diet snobs." ha ha! Thank you!

Can I ask how if letting calories get too low that weight loss can stall? I asked a similar question on the main boards and got blasted about my plan. Everyone told me weight loss is all about calorie deficit. Based on what you are saying, this isn't the case. Can you just clarify what you mean when you mention a weight…

Couldn't have said it better. Kudos to the OP for finding something that works for her. Paleo isn't for me, but I understand why people would want to do it. Good luck.

Thank you.

Please read the post a few above yours by blktngldhrt. Yes, there is a medical reason I am on this. And she's not a nutritionist, she's a dietitian, I was incorrect.

Oh, end it already. The guy I called a bully was condescending and down right rude, belittling the expert who is guiding me. For someone to come on a message board and give advice with an iron fist is a bully.

Yes, that is exactly it! I had bloodwork and had high everything (except blood pressure). She mentioned so much about my pancreas and liver and how they work in all of this. Really, I am not well versed in it so can't repeat all of it word for word. She didn't say much about the turkey burger. I am getting a good amount of…

I did, I actually talked to her today. Sodium intake could be a cause. She thinks I need to drink more water and up my protein to at least 30%.

that's great! Congrats!

Just had a chat with my specialist. The word she used for this phase one is Gluconeogenesis. I can't explain any of it, LOL! But that was her reasoning for this plan. We talked about my eating habits and we made some tweaks. The good news is that I can start to add a piece of fruit or a healthy carb to my diet now.

I am beginning to wonder the same thing, but here is what I cannot deny. I feel so much better, am not sluggish, don't need those afternoon naps, my skin has cleared, and have a really clear mental ability. I do like having that feeling. Oh, and the cravings are not there. I actually went to see a movie at the theater,…

You are terribly wrong. Just wrong.

My goodness, thank you! It's takes a lot more humility to admit that you ate crappy and are fat from it than simply asking someone how they are able to eat that way and stay in shape. Maybe one say I will be there, but it hasn't worked for me up to now.

You are grossly wrong, once again, by what I was conveying. I fully admitted to having a diet where I ate all the wrong things and it effected my weight. The gentleman who posted that admitted that he was eating that way for a reason. I assume he works out and lifts weights, or does something where he can eat that way. I…

You are correct. And I was wrong that she was a nutritionist. She's a nurse and registered dietician. (just looked at her card) Many people are referred to her before having weight loss surgery. I wasn't aware that a nutritionist and dietician are different. Now 3-2-1 until everyone jumps on how stupid this nurse is....…

Wow, a really helpful and thought out response, rather than an attack. Thank you!

Ummm, because my actual quote was from the mayo clinic. But it's what my nutritionist also told me. I'll stick to the tone of bullying.

Ummm, yeah, that is close to what I used to eat - and now I am overweight. ha ha!

You are grossly assuming a lot of things about me, huh? I lost 7 lbs. so far, but I haven't lost any in the past week. I am less hungry, I haven't had a soda or sweet in 3 weeks. I feel full when I eat. I feel amazing. The past week has thrown me for a curve. I agreed the weighing my food could be a culprit. I am not…

The idea behind the low-carb diet is that decreasing carbs lower insulin levels, which causes the body to burn stored fat for energy and ultimately leads to weight loss.

Yikes tameko, definitely not 2000 calories. I did lose weight my first 2 weeks. It's just the last week of doing this has stalled me. MelRc- this phase I am on is to help my cravings and hunger. I tried Weight Watchers 3 times and lost around 20 lbs. each time, but I was hungry ALL THE TIME. I thought about food ALL the…

I haven't weighed my food but I will start doing it, thanks.

Right, I showed that I was eating carbs, but keeping them low. I am not overloading on carbs to make me hungry. And my body is busy fighting my fat and not my overload of carbs.

I guess that's why I came on here to ask this question - I have gone under my calorie intake every single day this week. And to not lose a pound, I figured it was something I was doing wrong.

Well, since you are on the internet, I will take you as the expert on these boards. I am sure you know way more than he could possibly know, right? I'm sure you've made millions off of your diet theory. Right.....

So bombsell, you honestly eat poptarts for breakfast and chips for lunch and you don't get fat? Really...how does one do that? Even when not dieting, I don't eat like that. Unless you work out all day? I am not being scammed by an expert at a hospital. The purpose is to not feel hungry and that part is working.

THANK YOU MelRC! That makes a lot of sense. And I agree, I cannot go under 1,200 calories. I won't allow myself to do that. For now, I will be patient and give it a few more weeks.