According to LoseIt the 1400 the dietitian put me on is supposed to give me 2# off a week. It's actually been 1# a week lately, which I was ok with, but now it's gone UP 2# and I'm not a happy camper. I've been extra careful in my counting and have been walking the dogs and riding my bike (SO fun!) as well as my usual aquasize, so I don't know what the heck is going on. Should I just keep soldiering on - hoping for the reward of a drop soon?

Kelly-Anne

PS. Even if I don't lose I'm loving being able to walk and ride - I used to have a handicapped tag on my car...

I record every bite in LoseIt, allowing myself what the dietitian told me to - 1400 calories, at least 20 grams of fibre and no more than 38 of fat. I find that keeping my protein over 75 grams and fibre over 30 grams keeps the hunger under control.

I also find that it helps a lot to eat the same breakfast every day. I'm a bit of a zombie in the mornings. My favourite lunches are a big salad topped with some sort of protein and homemade soup, so I think I'll consider those my standards, with the frozen meals the dietitian suggested as my "Plan B."

I can't manage as much walking as I'd like, but recently bought a bike and am really enjoying it. I biked over to mail a letter this afternoon (only 1 kilometre each way, but not bad for someone who used to have a handicapped tag on her car) and decided that I'm going to use my bike for anything a k or less away whenever possible. That includes the Y, dentist, doctor and small amounts of groceries.

What sort of eating plan have you worked out for yourself?

Kelly-Anne

So here's the deal. 2 weeks ago today I had my meeting with the Dr that decides if I'm to be referred to a surgeon and he said no. His reasoning was that I've already lost almost as much with diet and exercise as he'd expect me to with surgery and that the few pounds left aren't worth the risks of surgery.

I spent chunks of the following week crying, but finally decided to just stick with the diet anyway (I generally feel pretty good eating this way) get involved in more forms of fun exercise, and let my weight settle where it does. Hopefully down some more, of course, but without beating myself up over it.

I went to tell my sis that, and about a dance class I want to try this Thursday, and she gave me heck for quitting just because of what the Dr said.

I've been so focussed on the diet for the past few months that my house is a pit and not much else is getting done. Is it bad to put the diet on autopilot for a bit? It isn't like I plan to start stuffing myself. (after all, I need to at least maintain for the next 6 months so I can get my panni done) I just want to think about something else - like finding more ways to be active, and clearing out the clutter and yardwork... I also have to pay attention to our Mum, who is in care, where I visit her 2-3 times a week.

I don't seem to multitask well. Should the scale be the most important thing - or is autopilot ok for a bit?

Any sane, preferably guilt-free, advice out there?

Also, what about maintaining for a bit, then tackling losing another 10#? am I in fantasy land?

Kelly-Anne

I think I will most likely have my arms done first thing! let us know how everything goes, im sure it will be great! 

Just the TT - my problem area is under my belly bottom (about 8-10 lbs of skin per dr).  I wouldn't mind my arms being done but it's more a mental thing than a problem thing.  Also I don't think I'll ever be brave enough to so anything like this again LOL.  My appt. is 6/21 and time seems to be FLYING - ugh!!!!