Frustrated, but determined

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Registered: 04-14-2004
Frustrated, but determined
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Wed, 04-14-2004 - 11:01pm
I have just completed Phase One...and I have lost 4.5 pounds. My husband is winning with 13 pounds. I know its not a competition but it is disheartening when people ooh and ahhh over his loss and smile and nod at mine. Granted my husband had about 100 pounds to lose, and I have about 40...but it is just frustrating.

We are easing into Phase Two slowly. But I am scared that if I dont see much more of a change I will lose heart. I also just had a baby alomst 3 months ago and it is that belly jelly that I am trying to lose...

Would love to hear some motivational advice.

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Registered: 01-03-2004
Wed, 04-14-2004 - 11:42pm
You are allowed to stay on Phase 1 for up to 4 weeks. If you are looking for more of a loss maybe your husband could move to Phase 2 and you could stay on Phase 1 for a couple more weeks. You could also always do Phase 2 light where you SLOWLY add in some of those yummy foods that you have not been allowed in Phase 1.

Don't be dissapointed 4.5lbs is GREAT.

I think you said it yourself...your husband has 100 lbs to lose and you only have 40lbs. He will lose more than you because he has more to lose than you.

You are putting in a good effort and that is all that matters. You will get rid of that "belly jelly" but it is going to take a little time. Do you exercise? Some cardio would really boost your metabolism up. You could run on a treadmill (if you have one) while the baby sleeps :)

By the way "Ooooh Ahhhhh, Have you lost weight?" :D

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Registered: 04-01-2004
Thu, 04-15-2004 - 6:56am

Congratulations on your 4.5 pound weight loss.

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Registered: 03-19-2003
Thu, 04-15-2004 - 8:25am

Welcome to our board and the beach!

Susan :)

 

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Registered: 04-14-2004
Thu, 04-15-2004 - 1:32pm
Thank you for the oooh and ahh!!

I am exercising...mostly Pilates (? spell) which I can feel is helping, but I am not getting too much cardio which I know I need to do. I have the infant and my three year old..plus my husband and my full time job which limit my exercise time. I am going to try to throw in some morning workouts before work.

Thanks for the support!! It is muchly appreciated!

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Registered: 04-02-2003
Thu, 04-15-2004 - 6:39pm

I wanted to add my congrats on your weight loss and success as well! That's GREAT! Isn't it maddening how hard we try and guys just lift a finger and the weight "falls off" of them?


My DH was hearing me rave about my success and how happy I am so far, and he agreed. THEN he said "well, not to burst your bubble but... I've been losing weight too" HE'S NOT EVEN ON THE DIET...and he's unemployed and therefore not getting much exercise either. His secret? "Well, I just haven't been eating as much because I haven't been hungry"


GRRRRR.... ;)


I would probably stay on P1 another week if I were you. I am on my 3rd week (done tomorrow) of P1 and am happy w/the results, but a little afraid to come off. I've cheated once a week since starting this, so I feel like I might've done better. And I am finding that I am having that same "afraid of P2" thing that so many people here have. I am happy with eating Phase 1. I don't feel deprived. But I know it's time to dip my toes into the healthy starch world soon and see how I do.

Becky


158/149/135

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Registered: 04-14-2004
Fri, 04-16-2004 - 12:44pm
Thank you! I have been feeling much better with all the positive feedback. A few of my friends laughed at me when I said I had a diet support group online. I thought maybe it was kind of silly...but it amazes me how helpful it is. I think I am going to try "Phase 1.5" Mostly eating from phase one with little dips into phase 2...mostly because my husband is ready for phase two now and I dont plan on making 3 different dinners a night.

I started eating Kashi cereal with ff milk for breakfast as my first...and really only new change. The hard part is that I finally dug into sugar free candies... they are too good and I found myself snacking on them so I need to be careful. I feared this diet because I am a candy-aholic, and no matter how full I am the mere thought of candy makes me drool. It's not the need for sugar, it's the love of the taste. It's an addiction.