jsfantome's Journal, 04 March 2012

I can relate to being frustrated about putting in the effort and not seeing results. I haven't been able to get the scale to move south since last November and I honestly can't figure out where those deficits have gone. You're such a great example to all of us that it shakes my confidence a bit that even you can't figure this out. Can you look back and see when your WOE stopped working for you? Is the stress possibly getting to you? Have you been to a doc to be checked for other medical issues that might be getting in the way? I feel like there's gotta be something going on behind the scenes that you haven't been able to pinpoint because this situation just doesn't make any sense. Don't let it get you down, though! You like what you eat and you are WAY healthier than you used to be. The things you give up don't matter if it was your choice and a lot of it is garbage anyway, right? Fat, thin, or otherwise, no one needs that stuff in their body. What doesn't kill you make you stronger and everyday you push through this, you're building on that strength. Thanks for sharing your struggles- we all continue to learn from you.  

I understand the frustration at giving up so many food possibilities. I'm right there with you. So my solution this week was to binge on all of the foods I'm not allowed to have. Let me tell you, this was a Bad idea! Not only did I get a migraine, and get sick, I'm stuck feeling awful for days. It's a reminder to me that I'm not in this to lose weight as much as I am in it to be healthy and happy with the way my body functions. Can you add in an item that you truly enjoy and savor it? Is there a meal that you love, that you've neglected to have lately? I hope you can find a way to enjoy food again. No matter what was said about the foods you cut out, you haven't let your diet become WHO you are and limit your entire life. You have so much going on, it's always seemed to me that making healthy choices is just a PART of who you are. I'm sorry this pound is being evil. Don't let it mess with your psyche. Life's stressful enough as it is. I wish I had some great advice to help you banish it. I agree with Nat. You're an amazing, inspirational person. Thanks for sharing the hard times with us and I hope that tomorrow gives you a break. :) 

thanks ladies! It's not the food. Really, it's not. I think Nat is right. I think I need to see a Dr. and get some check ups of things - be it thyroid, or hormones, menapause, or whatever...something screwy is going on in me. I am totally faithful, and something should be working - and it's not. A long time ago I read an article about how some people do better on low carb, while others do better on low fat..and some..are a combo of both. Well, I know in the past low fat did work for me, but not this time (3yrs ago). Low Carb obviously worked for about a year - but then something leveled off, or plateaued. Maybe I eat too much protein. I'm not sure. But if a check up doesn't produce any results, I am making an appt w/ a low carb nutritionist. I will perservere. It's my nature! thanks again!! much love. 

Stef found a 36 hour fast broke her plateau.... Don't know if that is something you would try. Just a thought. You are eating and exercising in a healthy way - so your body is better for it... Please don't be blue - you are doing great x 

We are here to listen. Vent as much as you like. We are get frustrated from time to time. I would evaluate yourself again. Could 135 be too low? I'm not sure how tall you are but that can factor in to what you should weigh. Also, have you thought of light lifting. Sometimes it's less about what the scale says and more about the amount of muscle you have. Lifting can raise your metabolism and could make a difference on your physique too. If you don't think that is for you you could go back to the basics. Make sure to write down everything you eat to make sure you are counting in all the calories you consume and make sure to raise your heart rate up daily. It doesn't have to be for a long time but a 5 minute jog here and there could change things up for you. Just my thought. I know you are very knowledgable on all this but a reminder here and there could help. Hope I didn't offend you. Have a Great Monday. 

http://www.livestrong.com/arti... This website has some good ideas if you are on a stall while doing atkins diet.  

You are under a lot of stress in your life. It catches up at times, hang in there! I have some ideas... I looked at your daily food logs and came up with some ideas... Just ideas... Let me know what you think. First, you are not logging your food every day. That can creap up on you quickly. Back to basics till ya get a grip on the yo-yo a little. Next, I don't think you have too much protein in any way! You are at about 20% give or take. I try to get 30% give or take, but I make sure it is lean protein. Maybe you could change it up and eliminate the high fat for a while to see if you can jump start your body. Instead of bacon and whole fat dressing and cheese, sub with some light dressing and healthy carbs like Sweet Potato, or my fav is my low carb tortillas with 71 calories 10 grams fiber and 9 grams of protein. It is still a good balance, and keeps my carbs around 40%. I know that I will eventyally hit a plateau and tough time and I am actually planning on doing the Atkins when I do hit that. Then I will go back to the diet I am on which is 20-30% fat from either an oz of cheese or some almonds, and then I get my lean protein from fish/chicken or filet. Hope this helps. It is a lifetime struggle we are on, finding a happy balance that doesn't drive us crazy is the hard part. I have to keep my carbs low, but when I do go on atkins for me personally, it is not something I could ever do long term. Hope you figure it out! You have helped so many! As well as me!  

God love your heart Paula...I so hear you on this issue. I am at the same place. Dan (hubby) said to me yesterday, "I miss being fat...it was a lot more fun in the food department!" I laughed, but it's true. There are so many things we have given up...and they are all things we liked. As for the plateau...I have hit one and it has been a doozie. Although my weight fluctuates up and down, it pretty much has stayed close to that 200 pound mark. Last time I hit that mark it took 6 months to see any (and I mean any) movement on the scale. With as much weight as I have to lose still, I don't consider 1/4 pound movement!! Darnit I want more!!! So I understand, truly I do. It simply has to move at some point, though...it has to. Hang in there, Paula. Much love and some great big hugs coming your way! <3