What am I doing wrong? I've gained!

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Registered: 08-15-2006
What am I doing wrong? I've gained!
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Tue, 08-15-2006 - 5:32pm
Ok, so I've read a few postings about gaining weight when moving to Phase II and I definitely fall in that group. I have been so strict on my diet - do cardio 6 days a week; weight train 4-5 of those days; have not had a drop of alcohol in 3 1/2 weeks; have not cheated one time; only added oatmeal every other day in Phase II.....and I gained 2 lbs. I'm so frustrated and ready to give up. But I like this plan. I even had a daily food and exercise dairy to write down my entire meals for the week and I stick to it to a 'T'. I follow all the guidelines...count my nuts I have, use low-fat dairy, eat good veggies, no bad carbs, and exercise like crazy. I'm obsessed with my food and exercise and I'm not getting any results. I only have 5 lbs to lose to get me back to my goal...but come on...why am I gaining when I've done everything right? I'm so depressed after all the hard work I've done to not see any results. Any advise on how to keep going when all I want to do is give up? I like this diet and I like what I eat, very healthy, but if I'm gaining...what's the point? Help! Will I ever see results kick in, or am I doomed?
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Tue, 08-15-2006 - 6:01pm

Why did you only add oatmeal every other day?

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Tue, 08-15-2006 - 6:41pm
I was worried about adding too many grains in, so I just added those oatmeal pancakes every other day. And, I added 1 fruit a day, too. I've been on Ph 2 for 1 week now. And no salt, I don't even have table salt, and no diet sodas. I've been doing weight training for over a year now so it's not a big exercise change for me, I've just switched up my routine to get my body out of the exercise rut. And, I kicked in a spin class 2 days a week that is a full-on cardio workout. Should I be adding more grains and fruits, then? I'm nervous. Should I be having 3 fruits and 3 grains on Ph 2? Is that the norm? Would one pancake recipe (it makes 2 pancakes total) be counted as 1? Sorry for all the questions, but I so don't want to give up. I'll try anything! I'm determined to lose this weight. Thanks!!
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Tue, 08-15-2006 - 9:51pm

I'm not sure about the pancakes.

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Tue, 08-15-2006 - 10:58pm

I agree with Kim. You are in the second week of phase 2 so you should be up to 2 grains and 2 fruits daily. You also should be getting 2-3 cups of dairy and 4.5 cups of veggies in each day. Don't fall into the trap of not eating enough - you won't see the weight loss you are looking for unless you EAT!!


Feel free to post your mealplans here or in the Diet and Fitness Journals section below. We are happy to take a look. Keep up with the exercise - you are on the right track!


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Wed, 08-16-2006 - 9:44am

Hi there,

This is just my 2-cents worth, but...I think the ladies are right about adding MORE carbs. It seems like w/the amount you work out, your body definitely needs it! I've noticed for myself that when I work out harder (strength train or heavy cardio) my weight goes up the next day (WITHOUT exception). My trainer said that happens b/c when your muscles try to repair themselves after a tough work out they retain water for a day or two--but it's this repairing that give you the shape you're looking for AND make you smaller!

I'm sure you know too that when you work out a lot your weight can stay the same OR even go up while your body actually gets smaller b/c you're burning fat & building lean muscle.
I think you'll figure it out--good luck! It sounds like you're doing a lot of good for your body!

~Christy

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Thu, 08-17-2006 - 2:58pm

Wow, I think I'm going about this all wrong then. I'm using the oatmeal/pancake recipe in the South Beach diet book, and it says it's one serving, so I'm only getting 1 servings of grain every other day! And, one fruit every other day. The book doesn't give any guidelines on the amount of grains/fruits to add, so I had no idea how much was the right amount. Here is a typical day for me. One with grains and one without. This is very typical of my last 1 1/2 weeks on Ph 2. Am I way off on this?? I'm about to make a trip to the grocery store to get some more grains, fruits and dairy! My only question is, how much is a serving of each? Is there another book on the serving sizes to show me what 1 svg of grain or 1 svg of dairy is? Oh boy, I'm so glad I'm getting your help! This is the BEST site ever! Any guidance would be so appreciated!

With Grains:
Breakfast: Low Sodium V8; Oatmeal Pancake; 1/2 C strawberries; 1 cup of coffee w/ 2 TBS skim milk
Snack: Humus and celery/cucumbers/cauliflower
Lunch: Salad loaded w/ veggies, 2 TBS of caesar dressing, 1/2 avocado, and soy nuts;
Turkey patty w/ mustard and horsey sauce
Snack: 1 Babybel Light cheese round and 30 pistachios
Dinner: Pork chop marinated in 1 1/2 tsp olive oil and vinegar; eggplant/zucchini/onion mixed with Pam, balsamic vinegar and seasonings
Dessert: Fat Free pudding w/ Light whip cream (from can)

Exercise: Spin Class for 45 min

Without Grains:
Breakfast: Low Sodium V8; 1 egg/egg beaters mixed omelet with cheese; 1/2 C strawberries; 2 pieces of Turkey bacon; 1 cup of coffee w/ 2 TBS skim milk
Snack: Low-fat cottage cheese (1/2-1 C) with 15 almonds
Lunch: Salad loaded w/ veggies, 2 TBS of caesar dressing, 1/2 avocado, and soy nuts;
Canned salmon with mayo/mustard/horsey sauce
Snack: FF and Sugar Free Yogurt (6oz Dannon)
Dinner: Chicken marinated in 1 1/2 tsp olive oil and vinegar; Portebello mushrooms (2 big ones) stuffed w/ spinach and topped w/ LF cheese and baked
Dessert: No sugar added Fudgesicles w/ light whip cream

Exercise: 20 min run and 20 min stairmaster; 1/2 hour lifting abs/arms or legs

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Thu, 08-17-2006 - 3:22pm

"I've been doing weight training for over a year now so it's not a big exercise change for me, I've just switched up my routine to get my body out of the exercise rut. And, I kicked in a spin class 2 days a week that is a full-on cardio workout."


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