No it doesn't work like that for me either. All calories are not equal, I have always found that liquid calories don't seem to do as much harm to me as solid ones. It's all very randomI wish it were that simple, Jamrox.
Doesn't seem to work that way for me, more random.
You will ace it. Get on yer bike missus, you have to lose 3 and a half ounces a week till your hol.I know its wishful thinking but I put a search into Google and got the same answer lots of times. I have 1lb to go and I will have lost 2stone and im looking for ways to loose it before I go on holiday in 4 weeks.
Im terrible at giving up near the end of things so its something that will keep me motivated .If its false then it will at least stop me eating to much
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Good, I had a beer for first time in 6 weeks watching the footy.No it doesn't work like that for me either. All calories are not equal, I have always found that liquid calories don't seem to do as much harm to me as solid ones. It's all very random
Well I couldn't cope with watching footie without a can in my hand. It's just not natural, so I've got a whole stash of cans of Perrier and a few peanuts as a snack. I really have learnt my lesson from holiday. What a great match. Not long till my 4th one now......Good, I had a beer for first time in 6 weeks watching the footy.
Oh dear, think I am going to have to put music on and do some pyjama dancing or something active if I am going to watch the whole tournament.Well I couldn't cope with watching footie without a can in my hand. It's just not natural, so I've got a whole stash of cans of Perrier and a few peanuts as a snack. I really have learnt my lesson from holiday. What a great match. Not long till my 4th one now......
Having done it for a week I can recommend the YouTube Zumba for losing weight. Even if it's only 15 minutes a day on top of your normal routine. It was for beginners so the steps were easy to pick up.
Hi, this is a very difficult post for me to make because I don't like admitting that I need help. I am a 56 year old woman who is morbidly obese and wants to lose 105 pounds. I am type 2 and have been for 3 years. I have been low-carbing, fairly successfully for 3 years, but after a few knocks have stopped for a while and find it difficult to start again. The LCHF diet is very good for my BG's which were within the 'normal' range for most of those 3 years. However I didn't lose much weight on it. The only time I lost a significant amount was when I cut down to 600 calories a day for 7 weeks. My weight then was 16 stone 9 lbs. Today it is 17stones 11lbs. (the highest ever was 18stone 5lbs)
Last week, after a referral from my doctor, I joined Slimming World. I was weighed today and have lost a pound. This may not sound like much to you, but to me it's amazing. It's amazing because I am the sort of person who is 'all or nothing'. When I am feeling good about myself I can work really hard and achieve loads. When I feel down I let everything slide. I have felt down for a couple of months now, yet somehow I managed to start something and achieve something, whilst I wasn't feeling good. I have done many diets before, but I have never done so well whilst feeling depressed and I am very proud of myself for trying. This is a big first for me.
Another big first is asking for help.
I intend to get back to LCHF properly as soon as I can. My Slimming World consultant won't be happy about the high fat bit, but as long as I keep losing weight I don't suppose she will be too bothered. I will not be buying any of the low fat/low sugar products that they like so much. I will eat real food. I intend to keep going to SW so that I am not so tempted to give up in the bad times. This is also the reason I am starting this thread - so I won't be able to hide away during the bad times. I have an appointment to see my nurse for blood tests just before Easter, and another to see my GP to ask for Metformin after Easter.
I haven't been checking my BG's much recently. Two hours after breakfast this morning it was 6.7. I expect my fasting one to be around 8.5. I will check it tomorrow.
I like walking but haven't really done any all winter. I went out for a short walk this morning. I used to walk 2 miles a day but stopped because I developed a heart problem (atrial fibrillation) which made me very breathless. I had an operation (called ablation) in November 2012. They put you to sleep then pass a catheter through to your heart and 'burn' away the circuits inside which are causing the irregular heartbeat. The procedure usually lasts 1 1/2 - 2 hours. Mine lasted 6 hours. I was told to have complete bed rest for 2 weeks afterwards (it's normally a week). I had this idea that I would do that for 2 weeks, then spend a further 2 weeks getting back to normal. The reality was very different. I had the 2 weeks rest, but after that time muscles had already started to weaken and it was 5 months until I felt I had any energy at all. I had problems with my back after all that resting, I could hardly walk and was doubled over like an old lady (OK, an older lady) I went to a chiropractor. I had had my heart set on going to watch a football match again, in April. How could I, when I couldn't walk? I found that the best way to walk was to straighten up whilst pushing a shopping trolley. So I went to the match. My husband dropped me at a supermarket about 1/4 - 1/2 mile from the ground. I limbered up walking with a shopping trolley (with only a pack of Nurofen in it- boy did I get some funny looks!). Then we walked slowly to the ground. This was the start of me getting better.
I have a target for walking too. Two years ago my husband and son did a 50 mile walk in London. They did a 10 mile stretch in the dark and would like to go back one day to retrace their steps and see what they were missing. I would like to go with them, but I need to be able to walk 11 1/2 miles in one day. (to take into account the walking to and from the tube). Last Summer I tried to get in shape, but kept getting stuck at 7 miles. So I need to get back to being able to walk 7 miles in a day, and then push through whatever barrier is stopping me from reaching the 11 - 12 mile target. I think that barrier is something to do with diabetes, because my legs just stop and refuse to function after 7 miles.
So, that's me and that's the plan. Please help me stick to it.
ideas that can help lose weightRight, thanks for today folks. I must remember to test my fasting BG tomorrow morning.
Now I am going to watch the footie on TV
Walk at home programThanks I will do that.
Any advice I get from anyone on here is always welcome. Don't know the politics involved but I found your post interesting.
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Are you hungry on so little cals? I'm doing LCHF and losing weight slowly (about 1-2lbs a week) but don't count cals - just carbs. I'm wondering if I should start reducing cals too?
You're doing so well!
Keep it up
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Diagnosed prediabetic Easter 2014. Just left to get on with it, no guidance or help from GP. Every day I'm learning something new.
I think your weight loss is fine, it's best to lose it slowly. My average is only a bit more than that at 2.4lbs a week and my average will come down eventually. When I did just LCHF and ate what I wanted I only lost about a quarter of a pound a month, so I had to start thinking about calories and increasing exercise too. If I were you I would stick with what you are doing.Are you hungry on so little cals? I'm doing LCHF and losing weight slowly (about 1-2lbs a week) but don't count cals - just carbs. I'm wondering if I should start reducing cals too?
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