That's just ~100 calories difference so might not matter at all.
Consulted a private trainer and I'm going down to 7% body fat, then will hit the gym and try to build muscle and get it around 9-10%.
Step 1 Sole Source Losing 7 Stones - *FIVE* Stones gone!
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That's just ~100 calories difference so might not matter at all.
Consulted a private trainer and I'm going down to 7% body fat, then will hit the gym and try to build muscle and get it around 9-10%.
J.D
Silver Member
WOW... real inspiration. I lost 4st on slimmingworld but can't seem to shift the last 1st 9lbs (ish) with slimmingworld, wanted to try something a bit more intense, I'm starting SS on 23rd of this month. Got my fella's 30th party this weekend so didn't want to start straight away then bugger it up. I didn't think it was possible to be so proud of someone I don't even know lol but you have really put me at ease with your losses. My willpower is pretty great so i'm hoping to lose about 2 stones in maybe 6 weeks then go back to slimming world meals for maintaining my new skinny frame lol. My lightest weight since I can remember is 12st 7lbs, hoping to get down to between 11-12st as i'm 5ft9 so that would give me a pretty healthy BMI! 
Well done again, deffo be catching up with this thread when and as i can
Well done again, deffo be catching up with this thread when and as i can yummymummy27
Will Be Yummy Again ;)
Well done on your losses, your doing amazing!
tizzy51
Gold Member
Well done you!!! Don't worry about the slow down - your body needs time to adjust and, the less you weigh, the smaller your losses. It's not uncommon and would seem normal to me. I can't see someone of 12 stone losing 1 stone in 2 weeks, which happens with people with more weight to lose. 4st in 9 weeks is pretty incredible - CD suggests 1st/4 weeks as a rate of loss for someone sticking to ss 100% - you are ahead of the curve and I suspect your body needs time.
Are you out of ketosis? What have you been up to?
Are you out of ketosis? What have you been up to?
Well done you!!! Don't worry about the slow down - your body needs time to adjust and, the less you weigh, the smaller your losses. It's not uncommon and would seem normal to me. I can't see someone of 12 stone losing 1 stone in 2 weeks, which happens with people with more weight to lose. 4st in 9 weeks is pretty incredible - CD suggests 1st/4 weeks as a rate of loss for someone sticking to ss 100% - you are ahead of the curve and I suspect your body needs time.
Are you out of ketosis? What have you been up to?
I'm in ketosis.
It's a metabolism thing, starting after the second month to third month, the side effects of ketosis (slow metabolism) will start to outweigh the benefits of being on such a VLCD (rather than having a few hundred more calories a day). That's the reason NHS and these diets recommend coming off after 12 weeks, to restore the metabolism to its natural state. It's not 12 weeks for everyone, I'm guessing that I might be getting there soon. Anyway I'll complete the 12 weeks and then I'll restart the ketosis (by going to 820 calories per day for a week and returning to SS again).
I think if we have a lot to lose, coming off every 4 weeks makes perfect sense.
Did some measurements today.
I have lost only 1 inches off my waist in the past 3 weeks or so. I've lost 1.5 inches off my arms, half an inch from my wrist, 2.5 inches from my thighs, 2.5 inches from my chest and 4 inches from my hips. Seems for the time being my body is happy with the way my waist is and tries to get fat from everywhere else
I have lost only 1 inches off my waist in the past 3 weeks or so. I've lost 1.5 inches off my arms, half an inch from my wrist, 2.5 inches from my thighs, 2.5 inches from my chest and 4 inches from my hips. Seems for the time being my body is happy with the way my waist is and tries to get fat from everywhere else
adam_devon
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Thomas, you're a massive inspiration. Today is day 1 for me.
I've read through the whole of your diary, and it's great to see that you've made such quick progress. I'm starting a couple of stone heavier than you, but for now I'd be happy with a mid-term goal of losing 7stone.
Be great to see some before and progress photos.
Adam
I've read through the whole of your diary, and it's great to see that you've made such quick progress. I'm starting a couple of stone heavier than you, but for now I'd be happy with a mid-term goal of losing 7stone.
Be great to see some before and progress photos.
Adam
Good luck Adam. I'm happy to help motivate you. After all, we're all in this together!
Bayboy
Full Member
well done thomas! Good luck adam, being a bloke you will get results quicker than the ladies Im coming to the end of week 11 and have been on ss+ for a couple of weeks now, still loosing, but didnt want to loose to much, the thought of being under 13 stone scared the crap out of me
Thomas, those stats suprise me, i thought you would have lost more inches given the losses. But as you say, less inches mean more fat loss inside! I hope that does not mean i havent not lost fat off my organs!
my measurements from last week where: 9 inches off the widest bit of my waist, 8.5 inches off my chest and 3 off my neck
Im coming to the end of week 11 and have been on ss+ for a couple of weeks now, still loosing, but didnt want to loose to much, the thought of being under 13 stone scared the crap out of me Thomas, those stats suprise me, i thought you would have lost more inches given the losses. But as you say, less inches mean more fat loss inside!
I hope that does not mean i havent not lost fat off my organs! my measurements from last week where: 9 inches off the widest bit of my waist, 8.5 inches off my chest and 3 off my neck
well done thomas! Good luck adam, being a bloke you will get results quicker than the ladies
Thomas, those stats suprise me, i thought you would have lost more inches given the losses. But as you say, less inches mean more fat loss inside!
my measurements from last week where: 9 inches off the widest bit of my waist, 8.5 inches off my chest and 3 off my neck
Those were the difference measurements from only the past few weeks, not from the beginning. I've lost over 10 inches off my waist and hips and 8 inches off my chest. We are both different people now!
adam_devon
Member
Impressive inch loss guys.
Im with you bayboy - I'm not looking to get down to 11-12st, but I'd love to get down to a 34" waist and 13st.
Im surprised how easy it is so far - minimal hunger, and compared to sports supplements the taste of products is great.
Im with you bayboy - I'm not looking to get down to 11-12st, but I'd love to get down to a 34" waist and 13st.
Im surprised how easy it is so far - minimal hunger, and compared to sports supplements the taste of products is great.
Me too. How amazing is that?
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