this is one of the reasons I only do weight loss plans under the supervision of my physician. if everyone here on this thread had been doing this under physician supervision they would have been told BEFORE beginning the program to expect a weight gain at some point because by eating correctly and exercising the person is rebuilding their muscles.. Muscle weights more than fat so there is no reason for me to get upset and so on because when I start a weight loss program the first thing my body does is gain healthy weight while lossing the unhealthy fat cells and then around the third month stabilizes because my muscles are wher they should be and so rebuilding of the muscle cells is not happening as fast but at a normal rate as it should be.

i think the idea of you women bonding together and doing the Weight Watchers program on your own is wonderful! the sharing and being able to talk to one another without lectures and negative input is an excellent way to handle a weight loss program.

you ALL have my SUPPORT and well wishes.....no matter which method you choose to lose weight. YOU know that excess weight is unhealthy and your choice to better your health is commendable and hopefully you will continue to soldier on regardless of what your method is and what input you get from family, friends and others...................................... love, pat!!!!

[Bethsway]

Thank you Fayerody for your support...we sure need it!!! I have good days and bad days...hope more good then bad so that I will have a loss this week!! I do want to get healthier...maybe it will help me feel more energetic...!!

[(JD)]

Myself, I know you mean well, but what implied that everyone is doing this without their doctor's blessings? Also, imo few doctors care to discuss such things as possible weight gain...they won't even do that when you begin taking an antidepressant that might cause weight gain. From what I know, most doctors just say something like "Try it."

IMO most of us do know that muscle weighs more than fat. We still become disappointed if gain happens...and we come here for support through those times and reminding to hang tough, right?

I'm glad that you know this and are able to keep it in mind when you experience such trials. It's good that these things don't upset you. I hope you will realize that you are the exception, and the rest of us need more encouragement with regards to such an emotional/physical effort. Thanks!

I, however am unable to excercise, and my gain was not for muscle Illness takes it toll. sigh. I am in a quandry as to what to do, what I can do, and right now all I can do is to try and eat something each day from wherever I can obtain it.

[nothemama8]

we need posative input and support not how we might be doing it the wrong way, besides we already may have gotten Drs. ok

[Bethsway]

My doc is glad I am trying to lose weight...He says it will help with my self esteem...and also make me healthier...I don't know too many doctors who will say don't lose weight if you are heavy...Of course every diet should be monitored and okayed by a doctor...come on girls...let's keep losing!!!

[Rhapsody]

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Rhapsody,

Who made the soup? What kind?

I made some homemade chicken soup this week. Boy was it delicious.

EJ

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Bethsway did...................... just read the post above my reply to the soup.

LoVe,
Rhapsody -

[Rhapsody]

Eeeek!! - I forgot to weigh in this morning before I ate any thing..... I will do it tomorrow and let every one know.


LoVe,
Rhapsody -

[(JD)]

I'm back under 200 today a 198.5. It will take a few weeks to get back on track for me. I have to concentrate on just being for a while I had to buy some new slacks that fit...don't you hate having to buy the larger size than what you were? I do.

[Bethsway]

Rhapsody I forgot to weigh in aslo...I think subconciously I forgot because I am afraid I gained...I wasn't too good this week...but I am back on track now..will weigh in the morning also...lol

[Bethsway]

congrats to being under 200!! hurray for you!!!

for all you women!!!!

[Greenleaves]

Hi everyone!

I'm also trying to lose weight. I'm not doing Weight Watchers though. I've been counting calories. On Sept. 1st I weighed 118.6 lbs at a height of 4'11".

Today I'm 113 lbs. I lost 5.6 lbs. Recently though, my weight loss has stalled and I've been binging quite badly.

I've decided to kickstart my weight loss by doing two weeks of the induction phase of the Atkin's diet at 700 kcal/day. The 700 kcal/day thing is my idea.

I usually eat 1200 kcal/day, but I haven't been losing.

Right now my BMI is 22.8.

Normal BMI is 18.5-24.9. I'm in the normal range, but I'm Asian and the normal range for Asians is between 18.5-23.

Asians on a Different Obesity Scale

This means that I'm right on the verge of being overweight. I have quite a lot of fat on my body. Right now I'm aiming for a BMI of 19.2 at 95 pounds.

I'm starting my 14 day low carb low calorie diet tomorrow. Hope it goes well! Wish me luck.

[Greenleaves]

Oh, I forgot to add, my doctor did say I was overweight so I'm sure I'm doing the right thing.

I may not weigh much at 113 lbs, but you have to take into consideration my height.

I know it isn't healthy to eat 700 kcal all the time, that's why I'm only going to do it for 14 days. I just need to make up for the 2000+ kcal days I've had these few days.

[Rhapsody]

Thats great Geenleaves................ What weight are you going for?- if I may ask.


LoVe,
Rhapsody -

[Greenleaves]

I'm aiming for 95 lbs, giving me a BMI of 19.2. Healthy BMI for me is 18.5-23.

[Greenleaves]

Some low calorie foods I've discovered:

Veggies with low fat/low calorie dressing
Sugar free Jello
Sugar free low fat pudding made with skim milk
Iced coffee with skim milk and Splenda
Rice cakes
Tuna
Cooked broccoli with Chinese Oyster sauce (yummy)
Low fat mini popcorn bags
Skim milk
Grilled chicken breast

There are lots more.

I think people should report on their progress daily or almost daily. It takes a lot of support and positive reinforcement to change your way of life.

Today I didn't do so well. I ate 2116 kcal.

[Bethsway]

good luck to you greenleaves...keep us posted!!

[domino]

Hi everyone

Sorry but I won't even dare get on the scales this week. It's been a total disaster. Or should I say I'm the disaster.

[Rhapsody]

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Hi everyone

Sorry but I won't even dare get on the scales this week. It's been a total disaster. Or should I say I'm the disaster.

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That's OK - Please go ahead and step on the scale.... it is in the trial and error that we learn where we are going wrong, and we cannot lend more support unless we know that one is struggling.

BTW - The first week I lost 3.8 lbs, then the second week I gained .6 lbs and this week (our 3rd wk) I have lost .8 lbs.... that means that I lost the .6 lbs that I had gained the week before and .2 more lbs.
In my eyes - a loss is a loss, no matter how small they may be..... for in the end they all add up to a bigger number.


LoVe,
Rhapsody -

[Bethsway]

Rhapsody I stayed the same...whew...at least I didn't gain..so I am still 6 lbs. to the good...lol

[(JD)]

aw man I am so depressed and being overweight adds to it. I could have been down half of what I need to lose by now IF... even at 2lbs a week I mean!!! I shouldn't be thinking about this now, as I'm still recovering from a pain flare and am always depressed afterwards...but seems the depression wasn't so bad when I wasn't also fat. (I'll tall so I don't look fat, just larger than I could be.) But it affects my very being... pain levels, etc.

Sigh. I haven't a clue as to when or what or how to eat what I need to. IDK if you understand me in this (seems I have posted about it. ) Sorry, didn't mean to highjack the thread.

[Greenleaves]

Keep up the good work everyone!

I've decided to aim for 1000 kcal/day instead of 700 kcal. 700? What was I thinking? That's way too little food. LOL I don't want to starve.

So far I'm doing well today. I've had 11g of carbs today, not to go over 20g for a day. I had a fried egg for breakfast, and some chicken breast and broccoli for lunch. I think my Mom's making fish tonight.

I feel pretty good, I don't feed deprived at all and I haven't had cravings. So far I've had about 600 kcal.

[(JD)]

That sounds good...no cravings green. I can't keep all that math straight in my head personally... aren't we supposed to have 40% of our intake in carbs? Is that ..in calories? Or?