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Day 4 of eating under 1300 calories in an effort to get to 199 by the 4th of July. Not bloody likely at this rate, but I'm not going to give up and I'm also not going to stress about it.
That being said, I do feel like cussing about it. It may take me 2 more years at .25 pounds a week to lose the next 60 pounds, but so ####ing what? I can see my final Journal entry now:
First 72 pounds: 10 months
Final 60 pounds: 2 years
I'll only be 53, and just think how well ingrained these habits will be after 3 YEARS of doing it! LOL. If I haven't killed anyone by then.
To be fair, the last time I went on a drastic cut, it took my body 4 days to "get the message" and actually start losing weight, and I was flat for the first 4 days, just like this time. I recall being discouraged then, too. I may even go back and read what I wrote (if anything). Not sure if I was Journaling then or not.
In any case, I will do what I have to. Already hit the gym 3 times this week and walked every day like a freakin zombie with the dogs at 5AM when it's still only 85 degrees here and not too hot for either of us to have our daily walkies.
I could understand if I was eating poorly or cheating with pizza or cake, but that's not the case, so I get a little sanctimonious and incensed. CR, PU, NM: just give me a smiley face and that will be our "code" that I know what you're thinking and you can save your fingertips the trouble of the typing. Sometimes, we all need to vent, okay? I know I'll get there.
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94.3 kg
Lost so far: 32.7 kg.
Still to go: 26.8 kg.
Diet followed: 100%.
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1032 kcal
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Fat: 48.32g | Prot: 39.35g | Carbs: 123.29g.
Breakfast: Nectarines. Lunch: Kraft Light Creamy Caesar Reduced Fat Dressing, Cantaloupe Melons, Pineapple, Panera Bread Tuna Salad Sandwich (Half). Dinner: Whole Foods Market Balsamic Vinaigrette, Claussen Dill Pickle Spears, Bertucci's Tomato Mozzarella Caprese Salad. more...
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steady weight
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I look forward to seeing your next big bump. All that work is going to pay off soon. Keep positive and keep going.
12 Jun 14 by member: ChicaLean
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Keep the positive, you will get there
12 Jun 14 by member: wholefoodnut
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I sure understand the frustration. All you can do is your best, step by step you can reach your goal. Whenever it is that happens think how it will feel. What a glorious day that will be!
12 Jun 14 by member: jmb3450
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Everyday is a glorious day!!! If you look at the world that way. Celebrate your small victories and they will add up over time to the larger one.
12 Jun 14 by member: wholefoodnut
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Something's adjusting. It'll change one day I'm sure. You work as hard as any.... Oh... sorry. :)
12 Jun 14 by member: northernmusician
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Don't give up you will have a break through soon. :) :)
12 Jun 14 by member: MomjjjaLou
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I agree with you and NM. Body must be adjusting , you really are putting effort into losing and the weight has no choice but to drop off. Good for you and keep it up!!
12 Jun 14 by member: kattay
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Draglist, you're on! Let's shoot off some serious fireworks in celebration of that 199! I'd love for us both to get there at the same time. The only difference will be that I will leave you there and keep going. You will maintain, you lucky dog. Now let's get to Independence Day!
12 Jun 14 by member: mrsmole
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13 Jun 14 by member: puhpine
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🎆🎉🎊🎇 early fireworks you will get there
13 Jun 14 by member: wholefoodnut
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I'm pulling for you! I can imagine it is very frustrating when you are being SO good. I guess just be patient a bit longer and if it still isn't coming off, go back to a slightly higher RDI and see what happens. You are so right, though, that your good habits will be so ingrained that you'll KEEP doing great. If it weren't for the cost of new clothes, I think I would just stay at approx. the RDI I've been at into the future. I think it will be fun trying to figure out a maintenance RDI.
13 Jun 14 by member: gilliansings
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Going thru same thing. Cut back to 1300 last week. No loss last week. Body finally figured it out. Showing a loss for this week. Hang in there - it does get better. Have a great weekend.
13 Jun 14 by member: MontanasMom
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Being in your 50s, your metabolism will definitely be slower than someone in their 20s (sorry for the downer). But definitely keep working out, especially weightlifting/strength training, because that will add muscle, which will help to increase your metabolism. You could also try eating only 500 calories less than you burn a day. Maybe the extreme calorie deficit you're doing now is making your body think you're starving, and is holding onto every calorie you eat and storing it as fat to keep you alive. A 500 calorie deficit may only be 1 lb a week, but that's more than what you're currently losing (tough love).
13 Jun 14 by member: ChristyLA
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please don't stress about it. It's counterproductive. I'll post about that in a bit in my journal. But please please do not stress about it.
13 Jun 14 by member: Alex_is_Hawks
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Patience, my dear. At one point FS told me I would reach my goal in "78 months" or something based on the rate I have been losing. But you know, I am LOSING. And even though you might not be at your goal, your are getting leaner and fitter every day. :)
13 Jun 14 by member: megmonster
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Wow...I could have written this entry! I feel your pain but I can only hope that this "stalemate" is temporary for us both. Hang in there!
13 Jun 14 by member: lag009
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