This post is in response to one of the comments posted, requesting more specific information about how I am losing weight:
Can you be a little more specific about how you are losing 5 lbs in a week? My weight loss has flat lined lately and no matter how I’m changing it up, I feel like the scale is not going anywhere. I do feel a little more energetic, I miss the gym when I can’t go, and I am paying attention to what I eat – but the clothes are still fitting the same.
Let me first say that I really do not consider myself to be an “expert”–I am very much still learning about this process–but bascially, I burn more calories than I consume. I watch my caloric intake very carefully, and I know how many calories I can eat per day and still lose weight. There are a few websites that have helped me to do the calculations: http://www.my-weight-loss-advisor.com/calories-for-weight-loss.html & http://www.my-weight-loss-advisor.com/protein-fat-and-carbohydrate.html. Also, limiting sugar helps me a lot, as does eating lots of lean protein–which keeps me fuller longer. I eat something small every few hours–if I am on the go, this may even be a protein bar or shake. This is just what works for me. It may not be right for everyone, as I definitely believe everyone needs a very individualized weight loss plan that works with their particular lifestyle, etc.
But I should add, that even when I am doing all of this, sometimes the scales don’t cooperate. I certainly know how frustrating it is to feel like you’re doing everything “right”, and then to be disappointed by the numbers. These are the times that I remind myself, that I am not doing this just to watch the numbers fall. I think about how much healthier I feel, or all of the insight I have gained by doing this. Those are definite success measures also. And if I have been hitting the fitness pretty hard–lifting weights, etc., then I will sometimes have a temporary weight gain due to muscle increase and water retention. Does this help?
BTW–I typically do not lose 5 pounds every week!! This was a larger than average loss for me. I have stayed the same for the past several weeks, and then was very focused again this week. A more typical weight loss for me right now is 1-2 pounds a week….
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