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Major stall--suggestions?
Hi all!
It's been awhile since I've posted, but I apparently just can't do this on my own, so here I am (sorry to come back with nothing but a big ol' rant)... Several months ago, I finally hit my goal weight. It was a good weight for me because I looked fine, I felt good, I had lots of energy, and had some cushioning without too much jiggle. My body seemed to be happy at this weight since I was able to stay within a 2-3 pound range (and silly me, I used to post in frustration with each fluctuation). Anyway, my doctor put me on some meds and I gained 18.5 pounds in 3 weeks. I got off the meds and resumed my "weight loss" mode (as opposed to "maintenance"). After 2 months and no loss (on a regimen that would ordinarily have me down at least 2 pounds per week), I found a primary care physician, who ordered some thyroid tests and said "Don't worry, keep exercising and I'm sure all the weight will come off--and don't sweat it, your weight's fine!". Yep, I am healthy, and I wasn't sweating my weight (132), I was sweating the fact that I was 15 pounds heavier than I used to be, and couldn't do a thing about it. Now, it's 1.5 months later, thyroid tests have come back normal, and I'm STILL not losing an ounce, running (at least) 6 miles per day on 1000-1200 calories (it was 1400 but I gained weight at that level). I've tried every combination of eating more/eating less/exercising more/exercising less, and now I'm just plain frustrated and ready to give up. Right now my primary exercise focus is aerobic (running) with a little light lifting thrown in; would a different kind of workout help? Should I really just eat less? I could, but it doesn't seem like I should have to. It seems like my basal metabolic rate is probably..well, negative. TIA for any help, and congrats to all the "losers"--I noticed some great progress since the last time I visited! -Alison |
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Major stall--suggestions?
"Alison L Miles" wrote in message ... Hi all! It's been awhile since I've posted, but I apparently just can't do this on my own, so here I am (sorry to come back with nothing but a big ol' rant)... Several months ago, I finally hit my goal weight. It was a good weight for me because I looked fine, I felt good, I had lots of energy, and had some cushioning without too much jiggle. My body seemed to be happy at this weight since I was able to stay within a 2-3 pound range (and silly me, I used to post in frustration with each fluctuation). Anyway, my doctor put me on some meds and I gained 18.5 pounds in 3 weeks. I got off the meds and resumed my "weight loss" mode (as opposed to "maintenance"). After 2 months and no loss (on a regimen that would ordinarily have me down at least 2 pounds per week), I found a primary care physician, who ordered some thyroid tests and said "Don't worry, keep exercising and I'm sure all the weight will come off--and don't sweat it, your weight's fine!". Yep, I am healthy, and I wasn't sweating my weight (132), I was sweating the fact that I was 15 pounds heavier than I used to be, and couldn't do a thing about it. Now, it's 1.5 months later, thyroid tests have come back normal, and I'm STILL not losing an ounce, running (at least) 6 miles per day on 1000-1200 calories (it was 1400 but I gained weight at that level). I've tried every combination of eating more/eating less/exercising more/exercising less, and now I'm just plain frustrated and ready to give up. Right now my primary exercise focus is aerobic (running) with a little light lifting thrown in; would a different kind of workout help? Should I really just eat less? I could, but it doesn't seem like I should have to. It seems like my basal metabolic rate is probably..well, negative. TIA for any help, and congrats to all the "losers"--I noticed some great progress since the last time I visited! -Alison http://www.stumptuous.com/weights.html click on the "Doh! and Ouch" section and from there go to "Troubleshooting". I tried what she suggests when I had been stalled for a whole month and lost 2 pounds. It can be difficult to lose sometimes especially when you're trying to "re-lose". HTH Tonia |
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Major stall--suggestions?
"Alison L Miles" wrote in message ... Hi all! It's been awhile since I've posted, but I apparently just can't do this on my own, so here I am (sorry to come back with nothing but a big ol' rant)... Several months ago, I finally hit my goal weight. It was a good weight for me because I looked fine, I felt good, I had lots of energy, and had some cushioning without too much jiggle. My body seemed to be happy at this weight since I was able to stay within a 2-3 pound range (and silly me, I used to post in frustration with each fluctuation). Anyway, my doctor put me on some meds and I gained 18.5 pounds in 3 weeks. I got off the meds and resumed my "weight loss" mode (as opposed to "maintenance"). After 2 months and no loss (on a regimen that would ordinarily have me down at least 2 pounds per week), I found a primary care physician, who ordered some thyroid tests and said "Don't worry, keep exercising and I'm sure all the weight will come off--and don't sweat it, your weight's fine!". Yep, I am healthy, and I wasn't sweating my weight (132), I was sweating the fact that I was 15 pounds heavier than I used to be, and couldn't do a thing about it. Now, it's 1.5 months later, thyroid tests have come back normal, and I'm STILL not losing an ounce, running (at least) 6 miles per day on 1000-1200 calories (it was 1400 but I gained weight at that level). I've tried every combination of eating more/eating less/exercising more/exercising less, and now I'm just plain frustrated and ready to give up. Right now my primary exercise focus is aerobic (running) with a little light lifting thrown in; would a different kind of workout help? Should I really just eat less? I could, but it doesn't seem like I should have to. It seems like my basal metabolic rate is probably..well, negative. TIA for any help, and congrats to all the "losers"--I noticed some great progress since the last time I visited! Time for a refeed! At your low caloric level, you might find that you actually lose more if you have a refeed every week or two. det |
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Major stall--suggestions?
determined wrote:
Time for a refeed! At your low caloric level, you might find that you actually lose more if you have a refeed every week or two. det I love refeeds--but the last one didn't go so well (2400 calories and i was up 4 pounds 3 days later). Perhaps I went about it the wrong way--I'll Google "refeed" and see how others have handled it. Thanks for the advice! -Alison |
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Major stall--suggestions?
Ignoramus16237 wrote:
how tall are you Alison? If you are at normal weight, then note that losing weight while at normal weight is difficult. Just take your time, eat well, limit portions, exercise etc. I'm 5'7" and am at a perfectly healthy weight for my height now, but not my optimal one. My energy level and (recreational) athletic performance were much better 15 pounds ago and the rapid gain just seems unhealthy It IS difficult to lose when you're already at a "normal" weight; I did it before, and I cannot figure out why what USED to work doesn't now! Guess I just have to keep at it and something will give eventually. I am doing the same thing, losing weight while at normal weight. I want to lose 10 or so lbs in 2004. i Good luck--it sounds like you are well on your way. Your numbers are impressive! -Alison (and thanks to everyone else for the advice--time to go read up on lifting) |
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Major stall--suggestions?
Ignoramus16237 wrote:
Am I getting it right that you are 5'7" and 135, and want to be 120 lbs? Is that correct? Assuming I read your earlier posts correctly, you want to move from low normal weight to underweight. That's extremely difficult. Igor, have you stopped to consider how much of he weight is muscle versus fat? I absolutely cannot believe how dense you are on this subject. After all this time you still live your life by the BMI chart! It does not matter how much she weighs with relation to her height, it matters whether or not she is carrying too much fat with relation to her lean mass. I weigh 50 pounds more than her and *I'm* unhappy about 15 pounds of extra fat, too. I could care less that my target weight is 170 and considered over-weight, it would be 23% body fat and a great proportion for me. Dally |
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Major stall--suggestions?
"Alison L Miles" wrote in message ... determined wrote: Time for a refeed! At your low caloric level, you might find that you actually lose more if you have a refeed every week or two. det I love refeeds--but the last one didn't go so well (2400 calories and i was up 4 pounds 3 days later). Perhaps I went about it the wrong way--I'll Google "refeed" and see how others have handled it. Thanks for the advice! Come on! Use your head... There's no way you gained 4 lbs from eating 2400 calories - the math doesn't add up. 3500=a lb of fat. If you overdid it in salt or carbs, then that's just a temporary water gain, and of little consequense afaic. det |
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Major stall--suggestions?
"Alison L Miles" wrote in message ... Hi all! It's been awhile since I've posted, but I apparently just can't do this on my own, so here I am (sorry to come back with nothing but a big ol' rant)... Several months ago, I finally hit my goal weight. It was a good weight for me because I looked fine, I felt good, I had lots of energy, and had some cushioning without too much jiggle. My body seemed to be happy at this weight since I was able to stay within a 2-3 pound range (and silly me, I used to post in frustration with each fluctuation). Anyway, my doctor put me on some meds and I gained 18.5 pounds in 3 weeks. I got off the meds and resumed my "weight loss" mode (as opposed to "maintenance"). After 2 months and no loss (on a regimen that would ordinarily have me down at least 2 pounds per week), I found a primary care physician, who ordered some thyroid tests and said "Don't worry, keep exercising and I'm sure all the weight will come off--and don't sweat it, your weight's fine!". Yep, I am healthy, and I wasn't sweating my weight (132), I was sweating the fact that I was 15 pounds heavier than I used to be, and couldn't do a thing about it. Now, it's 1.5 months later, thyroid tests have come back normal, and I'm STILL not losing an ounce, running (at least) 6 miles per day on 1000-1200 calories (it was 1400 but I gained weight at that level). I've tried every combination of eating more/eating less/exercising more/exercising less, and now I'm just plain frustrated and ready to give up. Right now my primary exercise focus is aerobic (running) with a little light lifting thrown in; would a different kind of workout help? Should I really just eat less? I could, but it doesn't seem like I should have to. It seems like my basal metabolic rate is probably..well, negative. TIA for any help, and congrats to all the "losers"--I noticed some great progress since the last time I visited! -Alison Sounds similar to what I have been going through. I've had a serious edema (water retention) problem. I will gain anywhere from 10-20 pounds within 48 hours. Obviously it's not fat and of course I didn't eat enough to put on that kind of weight that quickly. I have been able to take it off, but it's a nasty cycle and what I'm eating seems to have no effect. I was having other problems too so the doctor knew it was a hormone thing. I only recently found out that my adrenal glands are producing too much DHEA and I don't know why yet, but hopefully will find out soon. I was doing massive amounts of aerobic stuff - running, elliptical, bike, etc. with a little light lifting/resistance and my bf% was going up instead of down so I added weightlifting 3x week and cut back on the elliptical and bike. So far in almost a month, I've been able to see changes in my muscles - my tone is back, my skin is getting tighter, and even though I still gain tremendous amounts of water weight at times, it's easier for me to drop it. I even took 2 full minutes off of my 5K time. I highly recommend getting into a decent weightlifting routine. It might not change your weight, I don't know that it's done much for mine because of the water cycle, but I do notice the change in appearance. I have also dropped a little bf% so far which is more important to me than my weight these days. Good luck. Jenn |
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Major stall--suggestions?
On 2/4/2004 4:42 PM, Ignoramus16237 wrote: Assuming I read your earlier posts correctly, you want to move from low normal weight to underweight. Let's go over this again. Many people believe that a BMI of 18.5 is a normal BMI. A 5'7" female weighing 120 pounds would be 18.8. While that is certainly on the low side, it is not underweight according the the BMI tables. http://nhlbisupport.com/bmi/bmicalc.htm -- jmk in NC |
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Major stall--suggestions?
On 2/4/2004 4:47 PM, Dally wrote: Ignoramus16237 wrote: Am I getting it right that you are 5'7" and 135, and want to be 120 lbs? Is that correct? Assuming I read your earlier posts correctly, you want to move from low normal weight to underweight. That's extremely difficult. Igor, have you stopped to consider how much of he weight is muscle versus fat? I absolutely cannot believe how dense you are on this subject. After all this time you still live your life by the BMI chart! It does not matter how much she weighs with relation to her height, it matters whether or not she is carrying too much fat with relation to her lean mass. Ah, good point. As you said, body fat percentage is at least as important as BMI -- especially when you start to talk about atheletes. BMI is good to a point but only to a point. -- jmk in NC |
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