5/30/08

I've lost some weight, but I am not happy.

I've lost 6 pounds in the last 3 weeks but I am not too happy about it. I lost it all in the first 3 days of my new medications and low GI/ low calorie diet so I know it wasn't all fat, it was water weight. Why have I been so good for 3 weeks and for the last two weeks lost nothing? I am not giving up, I am giving it a 3 month go before I decide it isn't working, but if I don't lose some more weight soon I am really going to have trouble staying positive. I don't even know how it is humanly possible for a 300+ pound woman to eat 1600-1800 calories a day of healthy food and do the elliptical machine everyday and not lose an ounce for 2 full weeks. Ugh! I will keep you posted.

8 comments:

  1. Ah I hear you!!!

    I have been seeing a personal trainer for exactly 1 year this month and I have lost 5 lbs since last year this time. Now, I have lost more inches and I am toning immensely, so I can't say I am not changing - it is just creeping like a snail!

    Having PCOS you will have a harder time to lose weight than a normal chic - but with every pound your PCOS will have less of a hold on your body. So, don't give up - I have been going at my weight since 12/06 and lost almost 40 lbs and I am feeling soooo much better than I did back then!

    Low GI is the best diet for PCOS. So, you are on the right track - I have a lot of trouble controlling my sugar intake so I haven't lost as much - but if you can stay away from sugar you will lose more for sure.

    It sounds like you are doing great! Just know it is gonna be a challenge - but not one that you can't overcome!!

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  2. 6 pounds in 3 weeks means 2 lbs a week right?

    It might not be as FAST as you want to lose but it is in the right direction. I know that as 300+ lb lady myself we often expect to be able to lose weight fast, but it's not always that simple.

    I know that for me years of yo-yo dieting have messed up my metabolism.

    For you, your PCOS is an extra headache on the weight loss wagon, but one that I guess you have to work around -- definitely try to avoid high sugar and high carb (white carb) refined foods.

    Best wishes,
    Sharon

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  3. I hear you. What you are going through is so incredibly frustrating. Also, is it possible that your medications are preventing you from losing weight? Maybe if you keep a log of what you're doing and show it to your doctor after 6 weeks of no change, he could play around with your meds. Its a long shot, I know, but I've read other blogs that mentioned weight gain issues caused by meds. Anyway, you will lose weight eventually!!!

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  4. don't ya just hate the body sometimes? Don't give up...I know you'll lose soon.

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  5. That sounds like such a small amount of calories. I'm 250+ and think that cutting my cals to 2000 per day is pretty good for now.

    I hope it all works out for you, sweetie!!! ~j

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  6. It is frustrating isn't it. when your eating so little food and exercising so hard and nothing in happening!!!!

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  7. Bah, I know your frustration! The good news is that it IS impossible to have absolutely no change if you keep to that routine, so it will have to let go eventually.

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  8. Be sure you keep track of inches as well! Don't give up... I think this is a great diet choice for PCOS sufferers and maybe you just need to tweak it to fit your own personal body. Work closely with yoru doctor r nutritionalist and just don't give up!

    p.s. The wiehgt never came off as fast as I was imagining it should have. It does suck!

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