Because I need to be accountable somewhere!!!
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nattyclare78
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Thankyou Livvi, never thought I could be someone that would motivate someone else! Good luck, would love to hear how you are getting on!
nattyclare78
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Not really sure what to say today.
I lost 3lb this week which I am not very happy with for all the effort I have been making.
I am seriously considering quitting, I am losing motivation to be honest and the will to bother.
I made this choice to get healthier - despite my weight being a medical problem not an eating problem - I have never exercised so much in my life and it seems to be having a detrimental effect not a positive one on my body and my weight loss. Which is therefore having a negative impact on my mental and emotional wellbeing.
I know 3lbs is a loss and more than I would get on sw or ww but I am loving on 3 shakes a day strictly, I don't cheat, exercise every day, swim 3 times a week (when I swim I add half a pack to a pack as I burn 360kcal in a session) so I am following it to the letter. I don't have bouillon or oxo or anything not exante approved (not saying they aren't approved just know they can cause water retention due to the salt )
The worst thing is exante was a last chance saloon for me - the dr told me calorie counting and other diets didn't work for me so a vlcd was my only option (after thorough examination and nutritionist expertise) so I am in a corner with nowhere to go from here apart from get fatter if I don't stay on exante.
But does that mean I can never eat real food again? Have I got to stay on shakes for life just so I don't put weight on?
I lost 3lb this week which I am not very happy with for all the effort I have been making.
I am seriously considering quitting, I am losing motivation to be honest and the will to bother.
I made this choice to get healthier - despite my weight being a medical problem not an eating problem - I have never exercised so much in my life and it seems to be having a detrimental effect not a positive one on my body and my weight loss. Which is therefore having a negative impact on my mental and emotional wellbeing.
I know 3lbs is a loss and more than I would get on sw or ww but I am loving on 3 shakes a day strictly, I don't cheat, exercise every day, swim 3 times a week (when I swim I add half a pack to a pack as I burn 360kcal in a session) so I am following it to the letter. I don't have bouillon or oxo or anything not exante approved (not saying they aren't approved just know they can cause water retention due to the salt )
The worst thing is exante was a last chance saloon for me - the dr told me calorie counting and other diets didn't work for me so a vlcd was my only option (after thorough examination and nutritionist expertise) so I am in a corner with nowhere to go from here apart from get fatter if I don't stay on exante.
But does that mean I can never eat real food again? Have I got to stay on shakes for life just so I don't put weight on?
womble35
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Sending you a big virtual hug. You are doing incredibly well and everything is going in the right direction. 3 pounds is great, and is probably slightly less because of the exercise because you will not be losing any muscle weight.
Did you take measurements when you started, and is it worth looking at those, and how your clothes are fitting you? The scales can be a b*tch, but there are other ways you can look at how your body is changing?
Failing all else, perhaps speak to doc again... partly to put your mind at ease but also to see if there is anything medical that he might be missing?
Did you take measurements when you started, and is it worth looking at those, and how your clothes are fitting you? The scales can be a b*tch, but there are other ways you can look at how your body is changing?
Failing all else, perhaps speak to doc again... partly to put your mind at ease but also to see if there is anything medical that he might be missing?
nattyclare78
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Minerva
...we're sinking deeper.
Nat, first of all, I'd like to say.. that you're an inspiration to many on this board. You are doing so amazingly well, dealing with everything that life is throwing at you and still keeping a very collected and positive attitude. This diet isn't easy and it can feel overwhelming at times, but you're so strong and powering through.
3lbs is so great for a week. You've been losing this consistently and the body really can't lose much more in one go, you do need to remember there are limits to it and be kind to yourself. It's not long to go until your holiday, imagine how wonderful you'll feel if you stick with it just a little longer.
I do understand the concern and fear about returning to food, when I was doing LL for the first time, I felt the same. I thought I would gain it all back just by eating... But it didn't happen when I was being mindful and I maintained for a long while after the loss counting calories and pushing the boundaries to know what my daily maximum should be. You're learning about what is healthy and what isn't. I am more than confident that you will be able to maintain eating normally and healthily in the long term as you will be more aware of how much you need and when.
I hope you're having a good day x
3lbs is so great for a week. You've been losing this consistently and the body really can't lose much more in one go, you do need to remember there are limits to it and be kind to yourself. It's not long to go until your holiday, imagine how wonderful you'll feel if you stick with it just a little longer.
I do understand the concern and fear about returning to food, when I was doing LL for the first time, I felt the same. I thought I would gain it all back just by eating... But it didn't happen when I was being mindful and I maintained for a long while after the loss counting calories and pushing the boundaries to know what my daily maximum should be. You're learning about what is healthy and what isn't. I am more than confident that you will be able to maintain eating normally and healthily in the long term as you will be more aware of how much you need and when.
I hope you're having a good day x
nattyclare78
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Thankyou Minerva, never saw myself as an inspiration really (never see myself as much really)
I know I need to get myself in a better headspace.
Thanks for dropping in x
nattyclare78
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How are you doing Nat?
Hi Darcy, Thankyou for popping in and asking!
I am doing ok thankyou!
Keeping myself busy and counting down to my holibobs! Only 4 weeks and 5 days now!!!
How is everything with you?
Haven't been around much really, just the occasional lurk! Need to catch up on diaries
I feel your frustration Natalie, and I have been were you are now and have talked myself out of doing a vlcd, when like you I was doing well.
I can't add anymore to Minerva's post except to say keep writing down how you are feeling as you know you are not alone.
nattyclare78
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Thanks Mini, I am still hanging on in there!
nattyclare78
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nattyclare78
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Morning all,
I am back!
I have been 100% still but because of the amount of exercise I do exante said I should add a pack on those days which I was doing but I was concerned about all the extra carbs so, after a little research and particularly after an post on here by a lady who did ss cwp and was running regularly she went up to 810 calories a day and her weight loss started again, I started adding 100g lean protein EVERY day not just the days I am swimming in the form of eggs, prawns, tuna or chicken and that seems to have started me losing again!
This weeks weigh in is -4lb
So I have officially lost 3 stone today....week 9!
AND I am finally into the 14's
It has felt like a real slog to get those last pounds off to get into the 14's!
Only 55 more pound to go ...
Small goes Natalie, small goals.
Ok first goal to get to 14.7!
Almost forgot, it was 2 months since I started 2 days ago so I have basically lost 3 stone in 2 months!
Hope you all have a great day x
I am back!
I have been 100% still but because of the amount of exercise I do exante said I should add a pack on those days which I was doing but I was concerned about all the extra carbs so, after a little research and particularly after an post on here by a lady who did ss cwp and was running regularly she went up to 810 calories a day and her weight loss started again, I started adding 100g lean protein EVERY day not just the days I am swimming in the form of eggs, prawns, tuna or chicken and that seems to have started me losing again!
This weeks weigh in is -4lb
So I have officially lost 3 stone today....week 9!
AND I am finally into the 14's
It has felt like a real slog to get those last pounds off to get into the 14's!
Only 55 more pound to go ...
Small goes Natalie, small goals.
Ok first goal to get to 14.7!
Almost forgot, it was 2 months since I started 2 days ago so I have basically lost 3 stone in 2 months!
Hope you all have a great day x
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nattyclare78
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Thankyou, I am so pleased, never thought this would happen with the thyroid problem! x
nattyclare78
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nattyclare78
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Thankyou, wasn't sure I would ever get there and I still have 4 stone to go but I am pleased all the same!
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