New and already have problems...

[conqueso]

I have avoided the scale since the last incident! I feel really good though and have noticed a decrease in hunger pangs. But I have noticed that when I take my antidepressants, I start craving sugar! I took one last night, but instead of eating a cookie, I ate some cream cheese with unsweetened cocoa with a packet of splenda. (Induction friendly I hope!!!) ( got it from the recipes...) anyhoo, it worked and the craving went away. I guess it is better than binging on icky carbs!
Oh! I convinced DH to join me on my WOE. He is on day 3 of induction! He is going through the "flu" though. I couldn't give him much advice other than to hang in there cause I never had it. But he is still going strong!
And msfran, hang in there! Just keep going! It is soooo worth it in the end! Ever sinceI stopped eating bad carbs, I don't feel bloated anymore, I don't have mood swings, and I'm not hungry all the time like I used to be! I'm actually more alert and get better sleep! Go figure!


Thanks for all the help everyone!

[sillygirl]

Hey conqueso, glad to hear you're doing well!

[uctke283]

I am a daily weigh-er myself - it is a hard habit to break but weighing daily can drive you crazy

[LisaAC]

Originally Posted by conqueso

Hello all!

I have been on induction for 5 days now and have encountered some problems with my weight loss! After three days on induction, I went from 148 to 142. Woohoo!! But I weighted myself on the fifth day and I am at 144. What just happened? Is it water weight? Or am I eating too much? Here is a menu for you to disect:

B - 2 scrambled eggs (or small portion of meat leftover from the night before)
1 tbsp. olive oil to fry the eggs
8oz. decaf coffee
1 packet of splenda
1 tbsp. of heavy cream

Snack - 1 boiled egg

L - 1 small porkchop (or two hamburger patties)
2 tbsp. mayonnaise
2 cups of salad
1 tbsp. olive oil (for the salad)

Snack - 1 boiled egg

D - Steak (or two chicken thighs) (grilled) (salt and pepper seasoning)
2 tbsp. mayonnaise
1 cup of steamed veggies

Snack - SF Jello with 2 teaspoons of heavy cream (or a can of Diet Rite)
(I drink at least 100 ozs. of water a day).


I exercise 5-6 days a week for 60 to 75 minutes....eliptical machine/weight lifting/swimming. I try to mix it up from day to day. But I sit for most of the day because of the type of work I do....(I'm a therapist!!) I don't let the stress get to me, and I try not to eat more than I should. But some days I get so hungry that I eat two steaks in one day! Should I cut out the cream? I rarely eat cheese for a snack unless I'm absolutely starving for something between meals. Any advice on how to alter my menu? Or should I just stay away from the scale?

Thanks!!!

Welcome to the forums. I know you'll like it here, lots of good support. I also highly recommend the boot camp they have. That will help you gain better control of your diet and give you loads of info. It's worth going through it. There's usually a post about signing up, or message a moderator here and ask.

The one thing I can see is Splenda's being used a lot. That's my problem too. Just to let you know, some artifical sweeteners will stall your weight loss. Nutrasweet will stall mine. Splenda so far has been ok, but a lot of sweeteners will spike your blood sugar and that's what you're trying to avoid.

Water weight will also happen if you've not drank enough water. I've learned that we need 64 ounces of water plus 8 additional ounces for each 20-25 pounds to reach your goal plus additional water to compensate for exercise. Too little water and our body holds it instead of letting go, hense the water weight.

[sillygirl]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY CONQUESO!

How are you doing these days?



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