16 days on my plan!

I think this is the longest I've stuck to any sort of diet plan before!

So far I've eaten less than 1600 calories everyday. My average so far is
1220 calories per day.

I'm not losing weight very quickly. I hope I'm losing *some* weight...on the
morning of the 2nd week I weighed in at 112 lbs, but just yesterday night I
weighed 113 lbs. I'm just going to stick with the plan and hopefully I will
lose slowly but surely. I'm guessing it will take at least another 2 weeks
to really find out if I'm losing weight.

I set my goal at the beginning and I have 8 weeks exactly to weigh 110 lbs.
I have to lose 0.25 lb per week. Slowly, but surely...this is the fastest
way. Cutting too many calories in the past only lead to failure and no
weight loss at all. This super slow method will be the fastest method for
me.

I still have a lot of things to work on. I have to work on eating more whole
grains, getting enough fibre, eating more vegetables and getting enough
vitamins and minerals. I think I may have to take a multi-vitamin.

On big thing I have to work on is exercise. I have to do more. I keep
putting that off.

jenny

Good for you! Keep it up and I am sure that you will be happier and
less of a person ;-)
I am back into my 'good' days-so all's good here! I just hope that I
can have 16 good days this month!

D

Thanks for the encouragement D.

I think I'm going to try to aim for an average of 1100 calories/day.

10 times my weight is about 1100. It would be nice to see the numbers go
down every week. I have to learn to change the way I eat, be satisfied with
less food.

I think I'll start planning my meals more...it might make the nutrition
thing easier.

jenny

Jenny wrote:
I think this is the longest I've stuck to any sort of diet plan before!

So far I've eaten less than 1600 calories everyday. My average so far is
1220 calories per day.

I'm not losing weight very quickly. I hope I'm losing *some* weight...on the
morning of the 2nd week I weighed in at 112 lbs, but just yesterday night I
weighed 113 lbs. I'm just going to stick with the plan and hopefully I will
lose slowly but surely. I'm guessing it will take at least another 2 weeks
to really find out if I'm losing weight.

I set my goal at the beginning and I have 8 weeks exactly to weigh 110 lbs.
I have to lose 0.25 lb per week. Slowly, but surely...this is the fastest
way. Cutting too many calories in the past only lead to failure and no
weight loss at all. This super slow method will be the fastest method for
me.

I still have a lot of things to work on. I have to work on eating more whole
grains, getting enough fibre, eating more vegetables and getting enough
vitamins and minerals. I think I may have to take a multi-vitamin.

On big thing I have to work on is exercise. I have to do more. I keep
putting that off.

jenny

I just want you to know how impressed I am with your sensible approach
to weight-loss. Many people forget that this is a lifetime commitment
and all they want to do is quickly lose the weight then get back to
their former eating pattern.

Work on those areas you mentioned above and *add* that exercise It
doesn't have to be a structured workout. You can begin by adding more
steps to your daily routine, a few minutes of strength training
exercises, etc.

I think the multi-vitamin is a great idea. Those of us on the lower
calorie ranges often have a more difficult time getting all the
vitamins and minerals we need. You probably aren't worried about it
now but getting the recommended amount of calcium will help in
preventing problems down the road.

You're doing fantastic!

Beverly

Jenny wrote:
I think this is the longest I've stuck to any sort of diet plan before!

So far I've eaten less than 1600 calories everyday. My average so far is
1220 calories per day.

I'm not losing weight very quickly. I hope I'm losing *some* weight...on the
morning of the 2nd week I weighed in at 112 lbs, but just yesterday night I
weighed 113 lbs. I'm just going to stick with the plan and hopefully I will
lose slowly but surely. I'm guessing it will take at least another 2 weeks
to really find out if I'm losing weight.

I set my goal at the beginning and I have 8 weeks exactly to weigh 110 lbs.
I have to lose 0.25 lb per week. Slowly, but surely...this is the fastest
way. Cutting too many calories in the past only lead to failure and no
weight loss at all. This super slow method will be the fastest method for
me.

I still have a lot of things to work on. I have to work on eating more whole
grains, getting enough fibre, eating more vegetables and getting enough
vitamins and minerals. I think I may have to take a multi-vitamin.

On big thing I have to work on is exercise. I have to do more. I keep
putting that off.

jenny



Great job Jenny! What a level head you have about weight loss. The
slow approach will benefit you in the long run. I think you'll hit your
8 week goal but even if you don't, your approach increases your chances
of remaining at the that goal at the 8 year mark which is much more
admirable.

Exercise would be great when you can work it into your schedule.
Remember the mirror is your friend once you start exercising. The scale
may not give you the answer you're looking for all the time (water
weight gain from over-hydrating) but the change in body shape that
you'll see in the looking glass will remind you that you're on the right
track.

--

Cheese

http://cheesensweets.com/contact/cheese

Jenny wrote:
snip
I'm not losing weight very quickly. I hope I'm losing *some*
weight...on the morning of the 2nd week I weighed in at 112 lbs, but
just yesterday night I weighed 113 lbs.
snip

Sounds like you're doing a good job. Keep it up. I agree with the others
about adding exercise. It can only help you reach your goal.

One other thing I didn't see anyone mention. To get the most accurate weight
measurement you should weigh yourself when you first wake up before you've
had any food or liquids. You're talking about a one pound difference which
could easily be the weight of the food or water still in your system at
night. Two cups of water alone weighs a pound. You may have even lost some
weight and not realized it because of inconsitant weigh in times.
--
Jeri
"Change is inevitable, except from vending machines."

Jenny wrote:
I think this is the longest I've stuck to any sort of diet plan before!

Congratulations! I think that you might find it helpful to think of it
more as a Way of Eating and Lifestyle change than a diet.


So far I've eaten less than 1600 calories everyday. My average so far is
1220 calories per day.

I'm not losing weight very quickly. I hope I'm losing *some* weight...on the
morning of the 2nd week I weighed in at 112 lbs, but just yesterday night I
weighed 113 lbs. I'm just going to stick with the plan and hopefully I will
lose slowly but surely. I'm guessing it will take at least another 2 weeks
to really find out if I'm losing weight.

Good thought! You are definitely on track. Minor adjustments will
probably need to be made along the way but that is to be expected.

I set my goal at the beginning and I have 8 weeks exactly to weigh 110 lbs.
I have to lose 0.25 lb per week. Slowly, but surely...this is the fastest
way. Cutting too many calories in the past only lead to failure and no
weight loss at all. This super slow method will be the fastest method for
me.

I still have a lot of things to work on. I have to work on eating more whole
grains, getting enough fibre, eating more vegetables and getting enough
vitamins and minerals. I think I may have to take a multi-vitamin.

Maybe you should set a goal of trying something new each week -- a new
fruit or vegetable or whole grain or recipe...

On big thing I have to work on is exercise. I have to do more. I keep
putting that off.

Hmmm. VBChick et al, do I hear a pedometer challenge coming on?

--
jmk in NC

jmk wrote:


Hmmm. VBChick et al, do I hear a pedometer challenge coming on?

--
jmk in NC

Sounds like a great idea to me. Count me in. I may substitute some
bike miles for steps :-) Maybe it can be a pedometer/general exercise
challenge.

Beverly

Beverly wrote:
jmk wrote:


Hmmm. VBChick et al, do I hear a pedometer challenge coming on?

--
jmk in NC


Sounds like a great idea to me. Count me in. I may substitute some
bike miles for steps :-) Maybe it can be a pedometer/general exercise
challenge.

Beverly


Yeah, I was thinking the same thing. Maybe something about minutes?
Comments? Suggestions?

I rode 48 miles on Sunday and that was the longest ride of the year for
me. Not bad for someone who had a gimpy back less than six months ago!
I feel very much on track for the Tour de Cure in June and MS150 in
September. Woo hoo!

--
jmk in NC

"jmk" wrote in message
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Hmmm. VBChick et al, do I hear a pedometer challenge coming on?


Sure. What we are doing for our fitness challenge at work is equating 20
minutes of activity to a mile for those activities that aren't measured in
miles. It's not necessarily equivalent or fair but then again life isn't
fair. Also, our challenges her on ASD aren't competitive!
--
the volleyballchick