1st week update

I decided to try again with the dieting seriously this time on Friday the
16th, but it is easier to do the weigh-in and updates weekly, so I decided
Monday should be the day for the official weigh-in and updates.

Weight = 87 kg or 191.4 lbs - went down 2 kg (or 4.4 lbs) :-)

I actually saw a glimpse of 86.5 kg on the scale today, but I stepped on the
scale twice, and the average weight is 87 kg. I will be SO happy when I
finally go below the 85 number!

Measurements:
- breasts: 103.5 cm (I lost 3.5 cm in a month)
- waist: 88 cm
- belly button: 103.5 cm
- hips: 118 cm
- thigh: 64 cm (I lost 1 cm in a month)
- calf: 41 cm

According to FitDay, the average carb intake was 39 grams, and the average
calorie intake was 1304.

Average calories spent through exercise per day we 341

Starting weight BMI = 33.1 / current BMI = 32.4 (down 0.7%)
Starting BF% = 31.1% / current BF% = 30.6% (down 0.5 %)

First of all, I have to say that I changed my starting weight and
consequently my mini-goal, since the scale was wrong: the starting weight
was 89 kg or 195.8 lbs, and the mini-goal weight by August 20th is 84 to 85
kg, or 184.8 - 187 lbs.

So, the first week wasn't so difficult. I was firm with myself and others
about what I should/shouldn't eat, and I didn't have any cravings (though
I'm not sure how I will do this week, since it's the PMS time again!), and
sometimes I even felt so full at lunch that I didn't feel any hunger at
dinner time. My two high carb days per week up the average weekly carb
intake a lot, though, but it is important for me not to give up whole wheat
pasta /black rice /black bread altogether, otherwise maintenance would be
too difficult for me (plus I am breastfeeding, plus I want to be on a
balanced WOE, plus this is how I did it the last time around and it has
shown good results!).
I really should spend more time exercising; I did expect the musculfiber to
kick in after the first couple of days, and it did, but I didn't do my home
fitness routine since Wednesday. However, I did swim on Thursday and
Sunday... It is so hot here, sometimes it is really hard to find the
motivation... But now that I saw that "87" number on the scale, that should
be the motivation enough - this *can* be done, I *did* lose the initial 2 kg
(water weight mostly, I know, but still!) and I think my mini-goal of
reaching 85 - 84 kg (cca 185 to 187 lbs) by 8/20 *is* obtainable.

Elly
breastfeeding mom of a 9mo, following the balanced low carb WOE
Mid July 2004: 195.8 / 191.4 lbs / mini-goal by August 20th: 184.8 to 187
lbs
sometime in the (distant) futu 150 lbs

"Ignoramus5882" ha scritto nel messaggio
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Not many people would call eating 39 carbs per day (12% of 1300
calories) a balanced diet, not that I see anything wrong with how you
eat.

I forgot to mention that I'm under the weekly supervision of my GP who is
also a registered nutritionist and he, being my GP since I was 14, knowing
about
my health status and about the hypothyroid problem, suggested this approach
(and the daily carb intake of 40 grams).

My honest opinion is that calorie wise, you do almost enough
exercise. I would add some calisthenics like chair pushups and
bodyweight squats.

i

Thanks for the advice! It's still a bit difficult to juggle DD and part-time
work and exercise - sometimes one or the other sort of takes over, but I'll
try to do my best!

Elly

On 7/28/2004 3:08 PM, Ignoramus5882 wrote:
Elly wrote:
*
* "Ignoramus5882" ha scritto nel messaggio
* ...
* Not many people would call eating 39 carbs per day (12% of 1300
* calories) a balanced diet, not that I see anything wrong with how you
* eat.
*

* I forgot to mention that I'm under the weekly supervision of my GP
* who is also a registered nutritionist and he, being my GP since I
* was 14, knowing about my health status and about the hypothyroid
* problem, suggested this approach (and the daily carb intake of 40
* grams).

That's great, even though it does not make it "balanced".

Out of curiousity, what would you consider balanced? On what basis did
you determine this? Why would this be applicable to everyone and not
vary from individual to individual?


--
jmk in NC

On 7/28/2004 3:08 PM, Ignoramus5882 wrote:
Elly wrote:
*
* "Ignoramus5882" ha scritto nel messaggio
* ...
* Not many people would call eating 39 carbs per day (12% of 1300
* calories) a balanced diet, not that I see anything wrong with how you
* eat.
*

* I forgot to mention that I'm under the weekly supervision of my GP
* who is also a registered nutritionist and he, being my GP since I
* was 14, knowing about my health status and about the hypothyroid
* problem, suggested this approach (and the daily carb intake of 40
* grams).

That's great, even though it does not make it "balanced".

Out of curiousity, what would you consider balanced? On what basis did
you determine this? Why would this be applicable to everyone and not
vary from individual to individual?


--
jmk in NC

"jmk" ha scritto nel messaggio
...
That's great, even though it does not make it "balanced".

Out of curiousity, what would you consider balanced? On what basis did
you determine this? Why would this be applicable to everyone and not
vary from individual to individual?


--
jmk in NC

I know jmk asked Ignoramus, I just wanted to explain why my GP/nutritionist
and I call this diet approach "balanced" - because it means that, although
the approach is low carb, I didn't give up fruit, whole wheat pasta, black
rice, black bread, etc. (while for many low carb approaches those a no-no).

Elly

"jmk" ha scritto nel messaggio
...
That's great, even though it does not make it "balanced".

Out of curiousity, what would you consider balanced? On what basis did
you determine this? Why would this be applicable to everyone and not
vary from individual to individual?


--
jmk in NC

I know jmk asked Ignoramus, I just wanted to explain why my GP/nutritionist
and I call this diet approach "balanced" - because it means that, although
the approach is low carb, I didn't give up fruit, whole wheat pasta, black
rice, black bread, etc. (while for many low carb approaches those a no-no).

Elly

"Ignoramus5882" ha scritto nel messaggio
...
The exercises that I suggested, can be done within seconds per set,
in the kitchen. Kids are not am impediment.

Lol, I don't think my kid would agree with you, I ;-)

Thanks for all the suggestions, I will do my best to implement them in my
routine!

Elly

"Ignoramus5882" ha scritto nel messaggio
...
My kid also liked being a "free weight".

At 9 months, he was maybe 15 lbs.

DD is 18.7 lbs, and she is a "free weight" 90% of the time (since she likes
to be carried around ;-) Not quite the same as lifting, since carrying puts
a strain on my back. I do a couple of lifts, when she permits, though.

Elly

You're doing great, Elly. I'm sure you'll work out the exercise - it just
takes time. As the daughter gets older and starts walking you'll get plenty
of exercise chasing her around the houseg

Beverly


"Elly" wrote in message
...
I decided to try again with the dieting seriously this time on Friday the
16th, but it is easier to do the weigh-in and updates weekly, so I decided
Monday should be the day for the official weigh-in and updates.

Weight = 87 kg or 191.4 lbs - went down 2 kg (or 4.4 lbs) :-)

I actually saw a glimpse of 86.5 kg on the scale today, but I stepped on
the
scale twice, and the average weight is 87 kg. I will be SO happy when I
finally go below the 85 number!

Measurements:
- breasts: 103.5 cm (I lost 3.5 cm in a month)
- waist: 88 cm
- belly button: 103.5 cm
- hips: 118 cm
- thigh: 64 cm (I lost 1 cm in a month)
- calf: 41 cm

According to FitDay, the average carb intake was 39 grams, and the average
calorie intake was 1304.

Average calories spent through exercise per day we 341

Starting weight BMI = 33.1 / current BMI = 32.4 (down 0.7%)
Starting BF% = 31.1% / current BF% = 30.6% (down 0.5 %)

First of all, I have to say that I changed my starting weight and
consequently my mini-goal, since the scale was wrong: the starting weight
was 89 kg or 195.8 lbs, and the mini-goal weight by August 20th is 84 to
85
kg, or 184.8 - 187 lbs.

So, the first week wasn't so difficult. I was firm with myself and others
about what I should/shouldn't eat, and I didn't have any cravings (though
I'm not sure how I will do this week, since it's the PMS time again!), and
sometimes I even felt so full at lunch that I didn't feel any hunger at
dinner time. My two high carb days per week up the average weekly carb
intake a lot, though, but it is important for me not to give up whole
wheat
pasta /black rice /black bread altogether, otherwise maintenance would be
too difficult for me (plus I am breastfeeding, plus I want to be on a
balanced WOE, plus this is how I did it the last time around and it has
shown good results!).
I really should spend more time exercising; I did expect the musculfiber
to
kick in after the first couple of days, and it did, but I didn't do my
home
fitness routine since Wednesday. However, I did swim on Thursday and
Sunday... It is so hot here, sometimes it is really hard to find the
motivation... But now that I saw that "87" number on the scale, that
should
be the motivation enough - this *can* be done, I *did* lose the initial 2
kg
(water weight mostly, I know, but still!) and I think my mini-goal of
reaching 85 - 84 kg (cca 185 to 187 lbs) by 8/20 *is* obtainable.

Elly
breastfeeding mom of a 9mo, following the balanced low carb WOE
Mid July 2004: 195.8 / 191.4 lbs / mini-goal by August 20th: 184.8 to 187
lbs
sometime in the (distant) futu 150 lbs

On Wed, 28 Jul 2004 at 19:08:05, Ignoramus5882
wrote:

The exercises that I suggested, can be done within seconds per set,
in the kitchen. Kids are not am impediment.

Example: 9 month old is crawling around, you perform 7 pushups on the
nearby chair.

Another example: 9 month old sits in the high chair, you perform 15
bodyweight squats in the vicinity.

Another example: 9 month old sits on your belly, you perform crunches,
9 month old will be delighted.

Another example: 9 month old sits on your belly - you lift her up and
down, exercising your arms and making her giggle. Or cross your legs,
sit her on your ankle, and bounce around playing "This is the way the
gentlemen ride...." - excellent for leg stretches!

That's the beauty of calisthenics, it requires no special time
commitment, no equipment, no gym to drive to etc. Not having time is
not a valid excuse. If you have free 20 seconds, anywhere, you can do
pushups and squats. If you have carpet, you can do crunches.

If you have a baby, you have built-in weights!
--
Annabel Smyth
http://www.amsmyth.demon.co.uk/index.html
Website updated 18 July 2004