Help from the pros.

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Registered: 04-16-2003
Help from the pros.
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Thu, 02-19-2004 - 9:04am
I'm very discouraged. Today is day 10 of Phase I. I have LOST NOTHING!!! Not even an ounce. I have not cheated at all. Haven't lost inches either because my jeans are just as tight. I'm looking for opinions because I think it may be the cheese I'm eating. I LOVE CHEESE and it has really helped me. I have been eating the low fat sharp cheddar by Kraft. I eat it at least three times a day. Do you think that it's too much? (although the book doesn't have a limit on this).

I'm 5' tall weigh 165 and would like to lose 30 pounds. At this rate it will take me forever. Help!!!!!

A sample menu of mine is:

Breakfast: 2 scrambled eggs with 1 slice of chopped up Canidian Bacon with a little cheese.

Snack: Little chunk of cheese with 15 Pecan halfs.

Lunch: Large green salad with green pepper, cherry tomato, cucumber, green olives, shredded low fat cheese and Hidden Valley lite ranch dressing.

Snack: Sugar Free Jello

Dinner: Chili made with ground sirloin, onion, red kidney beans and diced canned tomatos.

Dessert: Sugar Free Jello

iVillage Member
Registered: 03-19-2003
Thu, 02-19-2004 - 9:29am

Please don't give up.

Susan :)

 

iVillage Member
Registered: 04-16-2003
Thu, 02-19-2004 - 10:27am
OK. I will up my veggies and down my cheese intake just a little. I am getting at least 40 oz of water but am not excersing. And although you probably won't believe me I really really have little time left in my day. I do have a full time desk job but I also do dog rescue so when I'm home I'm caring for, chasing after, cleaning up after several furkids. I am going to at least try and get in 20 mins of walking in the morning to see if that is the problem. I'm 46 and this is the hardest it's ever been for me. Thank you for the suggestions.
iVillage Member
Registered: 12-19-2002
Thu, 02-19-2004 - 10:56am

Hi cbaase,


I understand about the challenge.

iVillage Member
Registered: 04-16-2003
Thu, 02-19-2004 - 11:26am
Thank you. That gives me much hope!!!! No more cheese (well maybe for a little treat). I'm headed out for more veggies and beans!!!! (good thing I LOVE Chili)
iVillage Member
Registered: 12-19-2002
Thu, 02-19-2004 - 12:08pm
Cheese is good!
iVillage Member
Registered: 02-18-2004
Thu, 02-19-2004 - 5:43pm


I too, really understand how your feeling. Today is day 4 for me. I've tried sooooooooo many diet, and have a really hard time losing weight. I think I'm doing just fine, to find out I've lost ounces!!!!!! Just keep putting on little by little. In fact, when I started 4 days ago, I was afraid to weight in. After I read your reply, you gave me the courage. I just weighted in. I'm 5'1" and also weight 165 lbs. I'm afraid to really say what I want to get down to, for fear that I will fail again. Anyway, I feel pretty positive, as it hasn't been too hard so far. Hang in there, and I'll do the same. Your not alone! :-)

iVillage Member
Registered: 04-16-2003
Fri, 02-20-2004 - 12:01pm
Oh, a diet buddy!!! We can do this. I refuse to give in this time. I've cut out most of my cheese (and I LOVE Cheese) and I've added more veggies and exercise. I'm going for 1 more week in Phase one. It's just got to come off sometime!!!!!
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Registered: 03-21-2003
Fri, 02-20-2004 - 2:06pm

Please don't give up, you can do this!

MelMel