Not losing much weight
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Not losing much weight
| Sat, 11-01-2003 - 12:05pm |
Hi all
I am still enjoying this way of eating, but I have really not lost any weight since the first two weeks. I am cutting back on the complex carbs now to see if that helps.
I am wondering too about portions.
Maybe I am eating too much!
Just watched a great movie called "Real Women Have Curves."
I recommend it for anyone who has struggled w/ weight and self-esteem issues.
Kimmie

I think the most frustrating thing for me when I stalled for 4 weeks was that i felt like i was doing everything according to the rules and i wasnt seeing any progress. It wasnt just the lack of weight loss, it was the hard work and lack of weight loss combined. Then, like most other things in life, I remembered that rules need to be applied to individual people's circumstances. I started messing around a little bit with phase II. I tested one day to see if i still needed my snacks. (It turned out the morning one was okay to skip, but the afternoon was harder.) I also messed around with what i was eating in terms of carb grams per day until i felt like i was making progress. The takeaway for me was that in addition to getting back on track, I felt much more in control of what was going on again. AND, I could take that negative energy that was bouncing around in my head and apply it creatively towards my goal.
I'm right now doing a modified phase 1-2 thing. It may stop working in a few weeks and I'll have to modify again. But i dont feel frustrated (and out of control) anymore. I know its within my power to keep trying stuff until it works. I'll tell you, for me, that was what it took to stay motivated.
Good luck!
Hope
That is a great suggestion. I am trying some modifications (see my post above!)
Have a great day!
Kimmie