Keep on Doing What I'm Doing? Sooooo Confused....

Hey all!

Well, this has been a great week for me. I've lost nearly 5lbs. Crazy being 20lbs away from my goal weight.

The problem is I have changed quite a few things accidentally due to being sick but I'm wondering how long I should "ride this train."

I've been sick so I haven't worked out. I'm going tonight to Zumba because I'm much better today. I realized I didn't drink nearly enough water during Thanksgiving and the cruise so it was my sole mission to get my water intake back up. I have been doing my 96oz program (ask if you want me to explain) and have actually upped my carbs. Not in the greatest way, though. I've been allowing myself a few pieces of chocolate each day.

However, I'm losing like crazy. Nearly a pound everyday. Like I said, I'm now 14lbs away from my doctor's goal weight.

What do I do? I also realized I was fixated on drinking 96oz of water because when I calculated it, that was half my body weight in ounces. Now I weigh so much less, do you think all the water is making *that* much of a difference.

Should I keep doing what I'm doing until the scale  no longer rewards me? Thank you thank you thank you!

OH!!!! The other change is that I stopped drinking a protein shake each day. My doctor wants me to get all my protein in via food so I was seeing how I did. Problem is, I'm not tracking. I'm being willy nilly. Very bad Tiffany. Do you think the extra 300 calories of protein was messing me up?

Oy. SO confused but so happy!

Geez gurl, I dont know ... you are doing awesome right now.  I would say keep doing what you are doing but continue to keep an eye on the scale.  I do think it helps to switch things up once in a while.  BTW, congrats on the SV and being so close to goal!!!

I always find that more water helps pretty much everything.  I usually always go over the 1/2 weight rule, and forget 64 ounces.  As long as your kidneys are healthy no harm in either more water or more protein!

 

Just ENJOY it!

I think most people on here get to 64 oz and stop, they forget that is the minimum amount they should get. I think the half weight rule would kill me now that would bat 158 oz. I am trying to do about 90 - 100 right now.

I would say keep doing what you're doing - especially the water. However, I'd carefully watch the carbs. It's very easy to let them creep back up and find suddenly you're too high and the loss slows and/or the cravings kick in. I speak from experience. In maintenance I  keep my carbs low still - usually between 80 & 100 per day. Helps me stay on track and pretty craving free.

Ride the train baby! But maintain your great awareness!

What Kairk said.  Keep an eye on the carbs as things can start getting a bit ugly there, but otherwise, ride the train!

I would love to know what this 96oz program is...

Me too!

Thanks everyone! I'm so suspect and everyday wake up wondering if it's a fluke. Getting a full night's sleep is helping too!

What I mean by the 96oz plan is I have a 32oz water bottle and I break the day into 3 segments.
8am-12pm - drink first one. Fini**** before I eat lunch.
12-4pm - drink second one. (On the road picking up kids from school so good opportunity but always have to pee when I finally get home lol)
4-8pm - drink third one. Make sure before bed. If I want a treat or a glass of wine, I drink more.

So those are my 96oz. Breaking up the segments helps me a lot. I do not count any other fluids so I may have coffee or tea or a protein shake. Of course if I fla or the water it still counts since it doesn't change the diuretic properties.

Does anyone know why seemingly less protein would help me lose?