Ok, I did it. I stepped on the scale this morning

mona-camille · July 12, 2008

Defeated. Thats exactly how I feel, defeated. I want to cry, but I refuse!

I weight 265. I've gained. My pants shrunk, but I have gained. I am walking between 7-10 miles a day and eating right but I have gained.

I know, I know, I am building muscle from walking and muscle weighs more than fat, but this is still very hard to take.

Here is a sample of what I ate yesterday and is indicitive of what I eat most days. ( I avey the meat and veggies but basically I keep it the same)

1 cup of coffee with 1/2 and 1/2 (my only fat indulgance)

1 GNC 100% whey protein shake

1 string cheese (sometimes 2 depending on how much I walk)

2 of those prepackages fruit cups (1 for lunch 1 for dinner)

1 single serve flavored tuna with 5 whole wheat crackers

1 ground turkey patti (sometimes 2 depending on how much I walk)

1 cup mixed vegetables

and 3 times a week I have a glass of orange juice that I have to take with my iron pill

On the days I do EXTRA walking, I get much hungrier so I usually eat more protein

The only thing I drink is flavored water with no calores, fat or sugar.

Now, of course, that one week when I had good restriction from my fill, all I had was a 1/4 cup of meat 3 times a day, or one of those Gerber Graduates meals because they are tiny but have all the necessary veggies/meat/carbs in them.

I go for that 3rd fill Wednesday and am very hopeful. But I am absolutely open to anyone who has any suggestions. Spell out a meal plan for me if you want, I will try it. Just make it very simple.

See, this is why I call that scale an UGLY SCARY RUDE MEAN MONSTER!

GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR

karenlynn79 · July 12, 2008

Ramona,

Sorry you are having such a hard time. My weight loss slowed (stopped) when I started birth control pills again. Got off them, have lost like 12 lbs in a month. Sadly, I had to start taking them again due to extreme PMDD... Are there meds that might interfer with your loss? Are you sure you're getting enough calories? Sounds like you are really active. Have you talked to Dr Miranda yet?? She told me not to eat cheese, but I do a couple times a week anyway, I love cheese! I also write down every single calorie, fat, protein, fiber and cholesterol I eat. I try to stay within certain limits everyday. It almost sounds to me that you aren't getting enough, though I don't know the nutrional data of what you are eating. I supplement with fiber and protein to make sure I get enough. Good luck and I hope that the third fill helps!

Karen

shrty835 · July 12, 2008

Oh mona im so sorry, I to am at a stand still while I have not gained any, I also havent lost any so i'm greatful for that. Like karelynn saud call Dr. Miranda maybe she could get you going on the right direction. I hope you get help with this new fill. Sending you love and hugs.

nothereanymore · July 12, 2008

I know, I know - but your pants have shrunk!! You have just got to come to terms with your body type - you most likely build muscle fast - there is absolutely no way you are gaining fat!!!!

I need you to say three times:

I am a smaller person today!!

OK, I’m going to wave my magic want…… (did it) and guess what!! You are a smaller person!!

That’s all you need to care about this week! Let the rest go, and love yourself for remaining true and doing such a great job – I’m really proud of you!!

Lisa

Phoenix · July 12, 2008

You're not eating enough. Counting up everything, two turkey patties, two string cheeses, and the OJ, you're still below 1100 calories.

Below 800 calories, without exercize, you won't lose a thing.

That would be great if you weren't also walking 10 miles. A 265 pound person burns 125 calories in an "office mile". Ten miles is 1250. Add that in and you're way too low. To lose anything, you'd need to consume at least 1250 + 800.

I suggest e-mailing Dr. Miranda, too.

Food Item Servings Cals Fat Cholest Sodium Carbs Sugars Fiber Protein

Coffee, Black 1.00 2 0g 0mg 5mg 0g 0g 0g 0g x

^ Servings consumed: Serving size: 8 oz.