THTP wk6 & RAFL wk 2 - Laura (LJ)

On Sun, 18 Jan 2004 19:59:07 GMT, "Laura" wrote:



Exercise is really good for you in terms of your health and long term
for your weight loss but in the short term your weight will fluctuate
a lot more than it did. I think several people have mentioned this. I
have no idea why it happens but it does seem to for at least some
people Plot your weight in excel and plot a running average trendline
of about 4-6 weeks. So long as the trend is down you are doing OK.


You are correct. I am feeling so much better since I started Curves. It has
slowed my weight loss down. Maybe it is a coincidence because I am eating
those AP too. Maybe I should stop that practise and just eat the flex
points. I don't think that I ate my AP on the old program. I'm going to pull
out some of my journals from last summer when I was losing faster and see
what the difference in meals is. Maybe that will give me an idea.

You also have to put into the mix (which we all are reluctant to do) that your
higher weightlosses in the summer probably also had something to do with the
weight you were at during that time. The more weight you have to lose, the
quicker it comes off. As our weight decreases, the rate of loss also seems to
decrease. Combine that with adding exercise and it makes some sense as to why the
losses are slower. I went through the same thing on my way towards goal. What
really helped to keep things in perspective was to look at the total average loss
per week, as opposed to the current loss rate. Overall, I think I averaged a bit
over 1 pound per week - but the last few months or more were shed in ounces.

Joyce

"Joyce" wrote in message
...
On Sun, 18 Jan 2004 19:59:07 GMT, "Laura" wrote:



Exercise is really good for you in terms of your health and long term
for your weight loss but in the short term your weight will fluctuate
a lot more than it did. I think several people have mentioned this. I
have no idea why it happens but it does seem to for at least some
people Plot your weight in excel and plot a running average trendline
of about 4-6 weeks. So long as the trend is down you are doing OK.


You are correct. I am feeling so much better since I started Curves. It
has
slowed my weight loss down. Maybe it is a coincidence because I am eating
those AP too. Maybe I should stop that practise and just eat the flex
points. I don't think that I ate my AP on the old program. I'm going to
pull
out some of my journals from last summer when I was losing faster and see
what the difference in meals is. Maybe that will give me an idea.

You also have to put into the mix (which we all are reluctant to do) that
your
higher weightlosses in the summer probably also had something to do with
the
weight you were at during that time. The more weight you have to lose,
the
quicker it comes off. As our weight decreases, the rate of loss also
seems to
decrease. Combine that with adding exercise and it makes some sense as to
why the
losses are slower. I went through the same thing on my way towards goal.
What
really helped to keep things in perspective was to look at the total
average loss
per week, as opposed to the current loss rate. Overall, I think I
averaged a bit
over 1 pound per week - but the last few months or more were shed in
ounces.

Would you expect the losses to slow down with only 20 pounds lost?

On Sun, 18 Jan 2004 20:53:59 GMT, "Laura" wrote:


"Joyce" wrote in message
.. .
On Sun, 18 Jan 2004 19:59:07 GMT, "Laura" wrote:



Exercise is really good for you in terms of your health and long term
for your weight loss but in the short term your weight will fluctuate
a lot more than it did. I think several people have mentioned this. I
have no idea why it happens but it does seem to for at least some
people Plot your weight in excel and plot a running average trendline
of about 4-6 weeks. So long as the trend is down you are doing OK.


You are correct. I am feeling so much better since I started Curves. It
has
slowed my weight loss down. Maybe it is a coincidence because I am eating
those AP too. Maybe I should stop that practise and just eat the flex
points. I don't think that I ate my AP on the old program. I'm going to
pull
out some of my journals from last summer when I was losing faster and see
what the difference in meals is. Maybe that will give me an idea.

You also have to put into the mix (which we all are reluctant to do) that
your
higher weightlosses in the summer probably also had something to do with
the
weight you were at during that time. The more weight you have to lose,
the
quicker it comes off. As our weight decreases, the rate of loss also
seems to
decrease. Combine that with adding exercise and it makes some sense as to
why the
losses are slower. I went through the same thing on my way towards goal.
What
really helped to keep things in perspective was to look at the total
average loss
per week, as opposed to the current loss rate. Overall, I think I
averaged a bit
over 1 pound per week - but the last few months or more were shed in
ounces.

Would you expect the losses to slow down with only 20 pounds lost?

Possibly, depending on how much you really needed to lose. If you were looking at
30-40 pounds overweight, I could see the losses slowing. If you were looking at
losing 100 or so, probably not. (just numeric examples)

Joyce

"Joyce" wrote in message
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On Sun, 18 Jan 2004 20:53:59 GMT, "Laura" wrote:


"Joyce" wrote in message
.. .
On Sun, 18 Jan 2004 19:59:07 GMT, "Laura"
wrote:



Exercise is really good for you in terms of your health and long
term
for your weight loss but in the short term your weight will
fluctuate
a lot more than it did. I think several people have mentioned this.
I
have no idea why it happens but it does seem to for at least some
people Plot your weight in excel and plot a running average
trendline
of about 4-6 weeks. So long as the trend is down you are doing OK.


You are correct. I am feeling so much better since I started Curves.
It
has
slowed my weight loss down. Maybe it is a coincidence because I am
eating
those AP too. Maybe I should stop that practise and just eat the flex
points. I don't think that I ate my AP on the old program. I'm going
to
pull
out some of my journals from last summer when I was losing faster and
see
what the difference in meals is. Maybe that will give me an idea.

You also have to put into the mix (which we all are reluctant to do)
that
your
higher weightlosses in the summer probably also had something to do
with
the
weight you were at during that time. The more weight you have to lose,
the
quicker it comes off. As our weight decreases, the rate of loss also
seems to
decrease. Combine that with adding exercise and it makes some sense as
to
why the
losses are slower. I went through the same thing on my way towards
goal.
What
really helped to keep things in perspective was to look at the total
average loss
per week, as opposed to the current loss rate. Overall, I think I
averaged a bit
over 1 pound per week - but the last few months or more were shed in
ounces.

Would you expect the losses to slow down with only 20 pounds lost?

Possibly, depending on how much you really needed to lose. If you were
looking at
30-40 pounds overweight, I could see the losses slowing. If you were
looking at
losing 100 or so, probably not. (just numeric examples)

I have at least 70-80 more pounds to lose. 100+ in total.

Sorry about that gain, Laura. Just keep on trying. All the best.
Elaine K

Laura wrote:

Not a good week.

RAFL: up 1.5 to 215lb. arrgghhh

I can't seem to get back on track after the holidays. I think I am going to
try the Fast Track plan for 2 weeks for the days we don't eat out. No more
snacking or chocolate at my neigbhors. I also should limit myself to 1 or 2
nights out. This week was 4 which is unusual for us. Tuesday is my normal
night out with my neighbor but the other 3 were not planned. One night was
chinese take-out and I opted to have their diet plate: a pint of scallops
and mixed veggies steamed with no salt, oil, etc. Very plain. But I blew it
by having an egg roll and 2 pieces of my daughter's sweet and sour (fried)
chicken. That's where I fall down on the job. Last night was Applebees and I
had planned on having one of the chicken salads. Nope. I had their chicken &
brocolli alfredo combo that comes with dessert. arrgghh. No willpower this
week. Got to get back on track some how this week. My weight loss has slowed
to below a pound a week since September. I would like to get it back up to
at least a pound a week again.

THTP: 4 sessions of curves.

I did work harder on the recovery pads this week and had my heart rate up to
75%/85% on Friday & Saturday. This is an improvement since I normally
struggle to get it to 65% most days.

Just sign me,
Frustrated

Wish me luck before the opera next friday - a really nice restaurant
and I've probably had my fill of broiled fish and broccoli (G) I will
give in with desserts - that is a known!!!

On Sun, 18 Jan 2004 13:15:11 -0600, Prairie Roots
wrote:

Well dang! I hate when my good intentions to eat smart disappear when
confronted with other choices. I probably would've gone for the
alfredo combo w/dessert myself. Maybe the good news is that this
week's gain will have the positive effect of strengthening your
attention and refocusing your effort. Great work at Curves. Your
labors there will pay off.

Prairie Roots

On Sun, 18 Jan 2004 15:28:10 GMT, "Laura"
wrote:

Not a good week.

RAFL: up 1.5 to 215lb. arrgghhh

I can't seem to get back on track after the holidays. I think I am going to
try the Fast Track plan for 2 weeks for the days we don't eat out. No more
snacking or chocolate at my neigbhors. I also should limit myself to 1 or 2
nights out. This week was 4 which is unusual for us. Tuesday is my normal
night out with my neighbor but the other 3 were not planned. One night was
chinese take-out and I opted to have their diet plate: a pint of scallops
and mixed veggies steamed with no salt, oil, etc. Very plain. But I blew it
by having an egg roll and 2 pieces of my daughter's sweet and sour (fried)
chicken. That's where I fall down on the job. Last night was Applebees and I
had planned on having one of the chicken salads. Nope. I had their chicken &
brocolli alfredo combo that comes with dessert. arrgghh. No willpower this
week. Got to get back on track some how this week. My weight loss has slowed
to below a pound a week since September. I would like to get it back up to
at least a pound a week again.

THTP: 4 sessions of curves.

I did work harder on the recovery pads this week and had my heart rate up to
75%/85% on Friday & Saturday. This is an improvement since I normally
struggle to get it to 65% most days.

Just sign me,
Frustrated

Sorry about the gain. I too am having a hard time getting on track. It seems to be so easy to get off but getting back on is rather difficult, at least for me.
Kristine
"Laura" wrote in message ...
Not a good week.

RAFL: up 1.5 to 215lb. arrgghhh

I can't seem to get back on track after the holidays. I think I am going to
try the Fast Track plan for 2 weeks for the days we don't eat out. No more
snacking or chocolate at my neigbhors. I also should limit myself to 1 or 2
nights out. This week was 4 which is unusual for us. Tuesday is my normal
night out with my neighbor but the other 3 were not planned. One night was
chinese take-out and I opted to have their diet plate: a pint of scallops
and mixed veggies steamed with no salt, oil, etc. Very plain. But I blew it
by having an egg roll and 2 pieces of my daughter's sweet and sour (fried)
chicken. That's where I fall down on the job. Last night was Applebees and I
had planned on having one of the chicken salads. Nope. I had their chicken &
brocolli alfredo combo that comes with dessert. arrgghh. No willpower this
week. Got to get back on track some how this week. My weight loss has slowed
to below a pound a week since September. I would like to get it back up to
at least a pound a week again.

THTP: 4 sessions of curves.

I did work harder on the recovery pads this week and had my heart rate up to
75%/85% on Friday & Saturday. This is an improvement since I normally
struggle to get it to 65% most days.

Just sign me,
Frustrated

You were commenting about eating out a couple of times a week, if you don't
eat out you could afford the WW meetings then. I know it is easier to eat
out, but you need to go for less expensive places if you want to do that.
But that is one way to afford the meetings and still stay on plan.

Debbie

"Laura" wrote in message
...
I'm wondering if I need to start going to meetings again to keep me more
on
track. Not sure where I will find the money for it.

"Miss Violette" wrote in message
...
but you are looking at where it is not working and planning adjustments,
this is a good thing, Lee
Laura wrote in message
...
Not a good week.

RAFL: up 1.5 to 215lb. arrgghhh

I can't seem to get back on track after the holidays. I think I am
going
to
try the Fast Track plan for 2 weeks for the days we don't eat out. No
more
snacking or chocolate at my neigbhors. I also should limit myself to 1
or
2
nights out. This week was 4 which is unusual for us. Tuesday is my
normal
night out with my neighbor but the other 3 were not planned. One night
was
chinese take-out and I opted to have their diet plate: a pint of
scallops
and mixed veggies steamed with no salt, oil, etc. Very plain. But I
blew
it
by having an egg roll and 2 pieces of my daughter's sweet and sour
(fried)
chicken. That's where I fall down on the job. Last night was Applebees
and
I
had planned on having one of the chicken salads. Nope. I had their
chicken
&
brocolli alfredo combo that comes with dessert. arrgghh. No willpower
this
week. Got to get back on track some how this week. My weight loss has
slowed
to below a pound a week since September. I would like to get it back
up
to
at least a pound a week again.

THTP: 4 sessions of curves.

I did work harder on the recovery pads this week and had my heart rate
up
to
75%/85% on Friday & Saturday. This is an improvement since I normally
struggle to get it to 65% most days.

Just sign me,
Frustrated

And which opera will you see ?

Nathalie
"Fred" wrote in message
...
Wish me luck before the opera next friday - a really nice restaurant
and I've probably had my fill of broiled fish and broccoli (G) I will
give in with desserts - that is a known!!!

On Sun, 18 Jan 2004 13:15:11 -0600, Prairie Roots
wrote:

Well dang! I hate when my good intentions to eat smart disappear when
confronted with other choices. I probably would've gone for the
alfredo combo w/dessert myself. Maybe the good news is that this
week's gain will have the positive effect of strengthening your
attention and refocusing your effort. Great work at Curves. Your
labors there will pay off.

Prairie Roots

On Sun, 18 Jan 2004 15:28:10 GMT, "Laura"
wrote:

Not a good week.

RAFL: up 1.5 to 215lb. arrgghhh

I can't seem to get back on track after the holidays. I think I am going
to
try the Fast Track plan for 2 weeks for the days we don't eat out. No
more
snacking or chocolate at my neigbhors. I also should limit myself to 1
or 2
nights out. This week was 4 which is unusual for us. Tuesday is my
normal
night out with my neighbor but the other 3 were not planned. One night
was
chinese take-out and I opted to have their diet plate: a pint of
scallops
and mixed veggies steamed with no salt, oil, etc. Very plain. But I blew
it
by having an egg roll and 2 pieces of my daughter's sweet and sour
(fried)
chicken. That's where I fall down on the job. Last night was Applebees
and I
had planned on having one of the chicken salads. Nope. I had their
chicken &
brocolli alfredo combo that comes with dessert. arrgghh. No willpower
this
week. Got to get back on track some how this week. My weight loss has
slowed
to below a pound a week since September. I would like to get it back up
to
at least a pound a week again.

THTP: 4 sessions of curves.

I did work harder on the recovery pads this week and had my heart rate
up to
75%/85% on Friday & Saturday. This is an improvement since I normally
struggle to get it to 65% most days.

Just sign me,
Frustrated

Sorry for your gain Laura... but WTG on the exercise! Hang in there and
good luck with the Fast Track, let us know how it goes!

--

~Kristin O~
272/240.8/172



"Laura" wrote in message
...
Not a good week.

RAFL: up 1.5 to 215lb. arrgghhh

I can't seem to get back on track after the holidays. I think I am going
to
try the Fast Track plan for 2 weeks for the days we don't eat out. No more
snacking or chocolate at my neigbhors. I also should limit myself to 1 or
2
nights out. This week was 4 which is unusual for us. Tuesday is my normal
night out with my neighbor but the other 3 were not planned. One night was
chinese take-out and I opted to have their diet plate: a pint of scallops
and mixed veggies steamed with no salt, oil, etc. Very plain. But I blew
it
by having an egg roll and 2 pieces of my daughter's sweet and sour
(fried)
chicken. That's where I fall down on the job. Last night was Applebees and
I
had planned on having one of the chicken salads. Nope. I had their chicken
&
brocolli alfredo combo that comes with dessert. arrgghh. No willpower this
week. Got to get back on track some how this week. My weight loss has
slowed
to below a pound a week since September. I would like to get it back up to
at least a pound a week again.

THTP: 4 sessions of curves.

I did work harder on the recovery pads this week and had my heart rate up
to
75%/85% on Friday & Saturday. This is an improvement since I normally
struggle to get it to 65% most days.

Just sign me,
Frustrated