darbs7 -- Glad to hear the occasional mini-Atkins days are working for you. I think I'm going to try that to, though I'm not as familiar with Atkins rules. Is it just that you can add in a little more fat like the cheese?
It is motivating to me that so many of you here, eg, darbs7, cenTXchk, and oneuh2, have lost just about 15 pounds in the first 4 weeks of your reboots -- that's awesome! I know it won't work like that for everyone obviously, but sometimes just focusing on that helps me get through the day
Day 4 has me down almost 5 lbs. so far, and I am hoping this socially-busy weekend does not set me back too much....
You just don't eat carbs....you don't worry about fat or calories. I don't eat a ton because I am so deep in ketosis that I am not that hungry. But I will eat wedge salad (with blue cheese) or wings (not breaded), or a steak with butter, tuna with mayo, usually have a few vodkas. It has not slowed my weight loss much. Still lost over 15 the first month.
I started my reboot last Monday and I'm very happy to say as of this morning I am down 4.4 pounds! Great first week. Now I hope I can stick to it. Taking it one week at a time.
Good morning! Looks like some good losses this week! Keep up the good work!
I started TOM this weekend, so with that and being over the hump of just starting, I am hoping to be feeling much better in a few days. I have been having so many cravings I think due to TOM so I probably should have timed my start a little better.
bummer - this morning the scale was up half a lb at my official weigh in -- the coach believes it's me retaining fluid with my respiratory infection. I had a good bit of bone broth yesterday, and that was relatively high in sodium....
Ah well - yesterday my home scale was the lowest I have seen since this reboot began. It too was up this AM... so maybe I will find a whoosh next week.
I started my reboot last Monday and I'm very happy to say as of this morning I am down 4.4 pounds! Great first week. Now I hope I can stick to it. Taking it one week at a time.
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Good morning! Looks like some good losses this week! Keep up the good work!
I started TOM this weekend, so with that and being over the hump of just starting, I am hoping to be feeling much better in a few days. I have been having so many cravings I think due to TOM so I probably should have timed my start a little better.
Hope everyone has a good day!
I start mine this weekend so after my last few weeks of good losses I expect a little low
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bummer - this morning the scale was up half a lb at my official weigh in -- the coach believes it's me retaining fluid with my respiratory infection. I had a good bit of bone broth yesterday, and that was relatively high in sodium....
Ah well - yesterday my home scale was the lowest I have seen since this reboot began. It too was up this AM... so maybe I will find a whoosh next week.
darbs7 -- Thanks for the Atkins explanation -- very helpful. I will read up on it some more and try to rely on that especially for the dinners out, etc. Nice job on the continued losses!
And doxigirl -- great start on you reboot
I am back on IP. Back in 2011 I lost almost 100 lbs and have gained almost all of it back. I am so ready to feel good again! I know it works and I know I can do it. I need my energy back!!!
1. I feel so great...super high about a great loss!!!!! Woo hoo
but then
2. I get so depressed about dieting and the process.
When I don't diet, I am never depressed, always happy, hubby is always in a good mood, we have so much fun...then diet and he is so grumpy...makes me grumpy...sad...bored (ugh...cabin fever)
Hubby doesn't ever need to diet (he can eat and drink whatever and whenever and never puts on more than 10 pounds)
Height: 5'-2" - 41 years old - 2015 Reboot: 165.4/136.0/135
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Does anyone else have this struggle?
1. I feel so great...super high about a great loss!!!!! Woo hoo
but then
2. I get so depressed about dieting and the process.
When I don't diet, I am never depressed, always happy, hubby is always in a good mood, we have so much fun...then diet and he is so grumpy...makes me grumpy...sad...bored (ugh...cabin fever)
Hubby doesn't ever need to diet (he can eat and drink whatever and whenever and never puts on more than 10 pounds)
Yes, it is actually why I ended my reboot 2# early. I just simply had enough. My husband was dieting too, so that wasn't an issue because we were both dedicated to not wanting to go out, eat out, etc... But I would still get very depressed about dieting in general and being so restrictive. And honestly, I think it is that.
I have been officially off of my reboot for 3 weeks and back to just eating a normal, healthy diet. I eat lots of lean protein, veggies, some nuts, a little bit of fruit and very limited grains (think Paleo but with starchy veggies - squash, potatoes...). I don't eat junk, but I am eating ENOUGH and I don't feel horribly restricted. Now, don't get me wrong, there is a time and place for P1 and believe me when I tell you I have done my time when necessary, but being close to goal, there is just not enough motivation for me to be so restrictive.
Actually, since I have switched over from my reboot, I have stayed the same (138), but I have continued to lose inches. So even though I have replenished my glycogen stores and have been eating roughly 125g carbs per day, I am smaller and I have stayed the same weight, which means I have lost body fat.
If I was further away from my goal weight, I would very likely continue to push through on P1. But you are not alone in being depressed on P1.
Yes, it is actually why I ended my reboot 2# early. I just simply had enough. My husband was dieting too, so that wasn't an issue because we were both dedicated to not wanting to go out, eat out, etc... But I would still get very depressed about dieting in general and being so restrictive. And honestly, I think it is that.
I have been officially off of my reboot for 3 weeks and back to just eating a normal, healthy diet. I eat lots of lean protein, veggies, some nuts, a little bit of fruit and very limited grains (think Paleo but with starchy veggies - squash, potatoes...). I don't eat junk, but I am eating ENOUGH and I don't feel horribly restricted. Now, don't get me wrong, there is a time and place for P1 and believe me when I tell you I have done my time when necessary, but being close to goal, there is just not enough motivation for me to be so restrictive.
Actually, since I have switched over from my reboot, I have stayed the same (138), but I have continued to lose inches. So even though I have replenished my glycogen stores and have been eating roughly 125g carbs per day, I am smaller and I have stayed the same weight, which means I have lost body fat.
If I was further away from my goal weight, I would very likely continue to push through on P1. But you are not alone in being depressed on P1.
Thanks for the confirmation. I hate that it causes so much depression for me to be in phase one, but I also get mini "highs" from clothes fitting and getting compliments.
Quickie post here to say I was down 3 lbs at official weigh in this AM -- this is good - down 13.5 in 5.5 weeks - a bit slower than the first time I did IP but all the same -- I am happy and glad the journey has me moving forward.
Welcome back jd447 and MDloser! Glad you're back! You can do it! We all can!
darbs, I know exactly how you feel! But I'm sticking to it.
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Quickie post here to say I was down 3 lbs at official weigh in this AM -- this is good - down 13.5 in 5.5 weeks - a bit slower than the first time I did IP but all the same -- I am happy and glad the journey has me moving forward.
oneuh, congrats on the loss! Yes, it certainly is slower than the first time for me, too.
I'm home from my annual music teacher's convention. Had a one-pound loss. I ate out a lot, but pretty much stayed OP, except for a little sauce (and salsa) here and there. But I walked a ton. Anyway, I'm glad I stayed OP and now it's Onward for me! I, too, just wish it would come off quicker. I'm still 5 pounds away from my pre-holiday weight, then I need to continue the journey.
