Sprgtime wrote:
:: I've heard about the dangers of fast weight loss... mostly that
:: chances are high that you will gain the weight back, or that the
:: reason you're losing so fast is from unhealthy/incomplete eating
:: habits.
::
:: I lost a lot of weight during induction. Then I didn't lose
:: anything for 2 or 3 weeks.

typical.

:: I have upped my carb intake. I eat more
:: nuts, wayyy more veggies, and more fruits than I did during
:: induction. I even had a cup of wild rice one day and still lost 5
:: lbs that week. I'm at about 40 carbs a day now (although I do not
:: count exactly every item and write it all down, I just sort of keep
:: track in my head each day).
::
:: Right now, I am very very happy with my weight loss progress. I feel
:: wonderful, I need smaller clothes, everybody can tell I've lost
:: weight, etc. But in the back of my head... I was only expecting to
:: lose between 1 and 3 pounds each week. I'm wondering if something
:: is wrong, because I've been losing more than that. I exercise
:: moderately.

don't look at gift horse in the eye...

::
:: I really don't want to sound like I'm complaining - I love this way
:: of eating. I don't feel constantly hungry anymore. Food tastes
:: fantastic. I don't crave all the foods I use to love/be addicted to.
:: I'm just a little worried about my progress not being typical.

It is too soon to really know what your progress will be. But as long as
you're not suffering, what is the problem? Everyone is different. And your
weight loss will likely slow, sooner or later.

::
:: A sample of a daily menu:
:: 2 cups of salad greens, cucumber, tomato, celery, onion, w/ grilled
:: chicken on top and about 2T of ranch dressing.
::
:: 1 ounce of nuts
::
:: Some homemade Egg Foo Young (eggs, 1 T soysauce, a cup of cabbage, a
:: cup of chinese-stir-fry-veggies, some mushrooms, saute'd) -
:: delicious!
::
:: some strawberries or blueberries or maybe an apple
::
:: 6 oz of grilled salmon, with steamed veggies & melted butter & cheese
::
:: --
:: Spring
:: LC since 1/1/04
:: 260/228/170