Reporting Back - Lowering the UD Calories

Kaos0100 · 11-14-2012, 04:55 AM

Back on October 17, I posted here that I was bouncing around 300, not having lost anything since 9/11/12. I asked for advice on how to change things up. The wonderful Pat suggested that I lower my UD calories from 2300 (which is what Dr. Johnson's calculator gave me) to 1800.

I've been sticking to that number since 10/18 and have gone from 300.8 to 286.8 (today's weight). I'm still bouncing up and down 3-4 pounds sometimes, not sure why. Water retention, or....??

Since I started my weight loss journey on 3/27/12, I've lost 65 pounds. That was on low carb. 44 of those pounds have been on JUDDD...I switched from low carb to JUDDD on 6/25/12.

My pre-weight loss surgery weight was 415, so in actuality, I've lost a total of 129 pounds.

Thanks to you all for your wonderful advice.

ellgee · 11-14-2012, 05:12 AM

Congrats Karen! What an amazing accomplishment! So pleased for you.

You have actually made me think. When I restart JUDDD, I use my current weight and not my pre-WLS weight. I'm going to change my stats because we deserve the credit for that weight lost.

Eagerly looking forward to more success for you!

Kissa · 11-14-2012, 05:15 AM

Karen I am delighted that the lower UD cals seem to work for you. Almost 15 lbs in under a month is wonderful, well done you. The bounce is the bounce, that is part of JUDDD and our own metabolism too.

129 pounds, well that leaves me speechless, and that ain't easy!

canadiangirl · 11-14-2012, 05:33 AM

Wow that is fantastic!! Good for you

mom23kids · 11-14-2012, 06:13 AM

KeirasMom · 11-14-2012, 06:22 AM

I had really hoped you'd be one of the lucky ones who got to eat more to lose. I'm just happy Pat steered you in the direction that works for you. WTG!!

halos · 11-14-2012, 06:34 AM

WOW !!!!! Great losses.

Saxy1971 · 11-14-2012, 06:36 AM

Wow, that is wonderful, Karen!!!

DesertGurl · 11-14-2012, 07:32 AM

Great job!

LoCarbGal · 11-14-2012, 07:38 AM

That's so awesome! You're doing great!

sunday · 11-14-2012, 07:49 AM

Wonderful to hear Karen! Please keep us updated as you JUDDD on! Love this news!

stephdray · 11-14-2012, 08:04 AM

Amazing! Seriously. 120+ pounds. That is a whole person you lost. You're impressive as hell.

Kaos0100 · 11-14-2012, 08:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stephdray

Amazing! Seriously. 120+ pounds. That is a whole person you lost. You're impressive as hell.

Thank you!

Yes, 129 pounds IS another whole person. It's a shame I let myself get to that state.

Dawn - I was also hoping I could eat more and still lose. I guess I will see how far these UD calories take me.

Luv2Eat · 11-14-2012, 10:31 AM

Karen, your weight loss journey so far is nothing short of amazing. Thank you for sharing it here. Am sooo happy for you that the lower UD numbers kick started more losses.

Pat is truely an angel

to help you figure this out.

LuckyLou · 11-14-2012, 10:41 AM

You have done so well, Karen. And how brave to take the step to reduce UD calories too. WTG

cici52 · 11-14-2012, 10:44 AM

Bravo!

brehede · 11-14-2012, 11:11 AM

Well done!

Dee

vilanteira · 11-14-2012, 11:30 AM

Wow, Karen, what an amazing journey.

You are doing so well, and I'm glad Pat's advice is working for you. KUTGW!

I think it's actually the norm to fluctuate and bounce around a few pounds every time we lose a couple. It's not uncommon for weight to bounce up a bit before bouncing down to a new low each time. Add the usual water weight fluctuation to that and we see how weight loss is rarely linear.

Carly · 11-14-2012, 04:04 PM

Yay! I'm so happy for you!

SICCHI · 11-14-2012, 04:14 PM

That is so awesome!!!! Have you tried uping them again to see if it was just a stall? Although I bet your enjoying the great weight loss! Well done!

sunday · 11-14-2012, 04:23 PM

Karen,

I have lowered my UD cals twice and it has not been a problem at all. I knew that my UD cals were too high because I felt like I was overeating every UD to the point that it was painful.

The last time that I lowered was because of my weight dropping and I knew that it was time for a lower UD.

C'Marie · 11-14-2012, 04:34 PM

WOW! Good job!!!!

Erika1962 · 11-15-2012, 03:08 AM

Way to go

gotsomeold · 11-15-2012, 03:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kaos0100

...Yes, 129 pounds IS another whole person...

You lost ME!!!

WOW!!

Happy Dance for Karen!

Pat is amazing.

YOU are inspirational and a rockin' weight loss success!

I have seen bounces that high (and higher) throughout this journey. The point is not how high the ball bounces. In the end, it always reaches the bottom of the stairs.

Joyjoy · 11-15-2012, 05:01 AM

Karen, bravo for approaching your tweaking with such sanity. And Yay! for your rewards!

Kaos0100 · 11-15-2012, 07:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SICCHI

That is so awesome!!!! Have you tried uping them again to see if it was just a stall? Although I bet your enjoying the great weight loss! Well done!

I haven't tried raising them again. I've been at this UD level for 4 weeks. My weight bounces SO much, that it's hard to tell if it is the number of calories I'm eating, or water weight, or just what is causing it.

11-14-2012, 04:55 AM	#1
Kaos0100 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Alabama Posts: 640 Gallery: Kaos0100 Stats: 415/269/ WOE: JUDDD - started 6/25/12 Start Date: 3/27/12	Reporting Back - Lowering the UD Calories Back on October 17, I posted here that I was bouncing around 300, not having lost anything since 9/11/12. I asked for advice on how to change things up. The wonderful Pat suggested that I lower my UD calories from 2300 (which is what Dr. Johnson's calculator gave me) to 1800. I've been sticking to that number since 10/18 and have gone from 300.8 to 286.8 (today's weight). I'm still bouncing up and down 3-4 pounds sometimes, not sure why. Water retention, or....?? Since I started my weight loss journey on 3/27/12, I've lost 65 pounds. That was on low carb. 44 of those pounds have been on JUDDD...I switched from low carb to JUDDD on 6/25/12. My pre-weight loss surgery weight was 415, so in actuality, I've lost a total of 129 pounds. Thanks to you all for your wonderful advice. __________________ Karen

11-14-2012, 10:31 AM	#14
Luv2Eat Senior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 627 Gallery: Luv2Eat WOE: JUDDD dd 200 ud 1200 Start Date: Aug 2012	Karen, your weight loss journey so far is nothing short of amazing. Thank you for sharing it here. Am sooo happy for you that the lower UD numbers kick started more losses. Pat is truely an angel to help you figure this out. Last edited by Luv2Eat; 11-14-2012 at 10:34 AM..

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11-14-2012, 05:12 AM	#2
ellgee Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 864 Gallery: ellgee Stats: 309.4/254.4/199 WOE: WW Points Plus Start Date: 12/29/12 @ 259.8	Congrats Karen! What an amazing accomplishment! So pleased for you. You have actually made me think. When I restart JUDDD, I use my current weight and not my pre-WLS weight. I'm going to change my stats because we deserve the credit for that weight lost. Eagerly looking forward to more success for you!

11-14-2012, 05:15 AM	#3
Kissa Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: London UK Posts: 16,464 Gallery: Kissa Stats: 184/124/126 5'3" Age 65 WOE: JUDDD/5:2 Start Date: 2001 Atkins -50 2011 JUDDD - 10	Karen I am delighted that the lower UD cals seem to work for you. Almost 15 lbs in under a month is wonderful, well done you. The bounce is the bounce, that is part of JUDDD and our own metabolism too. 129 pounds, well that leaves me speechless, and that ain't easy!

11-14-2012, 05:33 AM	#4
canadiangirl Senior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Barrie, Ontario Canada Posts: 393 Gallery: canadiangirl Stats: 162/134/125 WOE: Low Carb Start Date: June 12, 2012	Wow that is fantastic!! Good for you

11-14-2012, 06:13 AM	#5
mom23kids Established Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: The Library Posts: 2,491 Gallery: mom23kids Stats: Maintenance WOE: JUDDD for WL/5:2 IF for maintenance

11-14-2012, 06:22 AM	#6
KeirasMom Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 7,312 Gallery: KeirasMom Stats: 277.6/155-159/165, 5'9", 40 y.o., Hypothyroid WOE: In Place of a Roadmap Start Date: Maintenance 1/23/13	I had really hoped you'd be one of the lucky ones who got to eat more to lose. I'm just happy Pat steered you in the direction that works for you. WTG!!

11-14-2012, 06:34 AM	#7
halos Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Middle Tennessee Posts: 533 Gallery: halos Stats: (275)252/246/140 Start Date: 10/19/2012	WOW !!!!! Great losses.

11-14-2012, 06:36 AM	#8
Saxy1971 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 681 Gallery: Saxy1971 Stats: 225/203/170 WOE: JUDDD/Fast-5 Start Date: Fast-5 2/27/13	Wow, that is wonderful, Karen!!!

11-14-2012, 07:32 AM	#9
DesertGurl Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 4,839 Gallery: DesertGurl Stats: 257.4/229.4/140 WOE: JUDDD: 243.5; Atkins: 233.2 Start Date: JUDDD:10/28/12; Atkins:3/18/13	Great job!

11-14-2012, 07:38 AM	#10
LoCarbGal Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 2,834 Gallery: LoCarbGal Stats: 318.5/207.5/140 5'4" 46 yrs WOE: Atkins 1/27/12 - 54.5 lbs: JUDDD 9/4/12 - 56.5 lbs	That's so awesome! You're doing great!

11-14-2012, 07:49 AM	#11
sunday Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Heartland- smack dab in the middle Posts: 4,517 Gallery: sunday Stats: 225/145/ ... WOE: Perfect Health Diet- 16hr Daily Fast Start Date: JUDDD - 2/01/12 Began at 200, Goal 130	Wonderful to hear Karen! Please keep us updated as you JUDDD on! Love this news!

11-14-2012, 08:04 AM	#12
stephdray Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Baltimore Posts: 1,118 Gallery: stephdray Stats: 290/249/250 WOE: Moderate Carb JUDDD (Lost first 4 lbs on WW) Start Date: 7/4/2012 -- 41 lbs lost total	Amazing! Seriously. 120+ pounds. That is a whole person you lost. You're impressive as hell.

11-14-2012, 10:41 AM	#15
LuckyLou Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 276 Gallery: LuckyLou Stats: 205/185/... WOE: JUDD Start Date: Late Aug 2012	You have done so well, Karen. And how brave to take the step to reduce UD calories too. WTG

11-14-2012, 10:44 AM	#16
cici52 Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,201 Gallery: cici52 Stats: HW253/going down/GW157 5'7" 60yo	Bravo!

11-14-2012, 11:11 AM	#17
brehede Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Ireland Posts: 291 Gallery: brehede Stats: 283/223/140 WOE: LC JUDDD Start Date: January 2012	Well done! Dee

11-14-2012, 11:30 AM	#18
vilanteira Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 1,068 Gallery: vilanteira Stats: in maintenance WOE: juddd/lower carb Start Date: low carb: 2008, juddd: 10/24/11	Wow, Karen, what an amazing journey. You are doing so well, and I'm glad Pat's advice is working for you. KUTGW! I think it's actually the norm to fluctuate and bounce around a few pounds every time we lose a couple. It's not uncommon for weight to bounce up a bit before bouncing down to a new low each time. Add the usual water weight fluctuation to that and we see how weight loss is rarely linear.

11-14-2012, 04:04 PM	#19
Carly Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: New York Posts: 4,165 Gallery: Carly Stats: 199/123.2/126.8 5'2" 36yrs Size 20/4P WOE: 5:2 to maintain Start Date: 2/21/12- Low carb (199lbs) 3/28/12 JUDDD (189lbs)	Yay! I'm so happy for you!

11-14-2012, 04:14 PM	#20
SICCHI Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: MELBORNE, AUS Posts: 341 Gallery: SICCHI Stats: 68KG/63.9/59 WOE: JUDDDD Start Date: 29/8/12	That is so awesome!!!! Have you tried uping them again to see if it was just a stall? Although I bet your enjoying the great weight loss! Well done!

11-14-2012, 04:23 PM	#21
sunday Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Heartland- smack dab in the middle Posts: 4,517 Gallery: sunday Stats: 225/145/ ... WOE: Perfect Health Diet- 16hr Daily Fast Start Date: JUDDD - 2/01/12 Began at 200, Goal 130	Karen, I have lowered my UD cals twice and it has not been a problem at all. I knew that my UD cals were too high because I felt like I was overeating every UD to the point that it was painful. The last time that I lowered was because of my weight dropping and I knew that it was time for a lower UD.

11-14-2012, 04:34 PM	#22
C'Marie Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 4,028 Gallery: C'Marie Stats: 270/down 110-ish/ goal 147 WOE: hCG Rx shots/JUDDD maintain Start Date: 1/4/2010 Now R9 P2	WOW! Good job!!!!

11-15-2012, 03:08 AM	#23
Erika1962 Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Springfield, Massachusetts Posts: 597 Gallery: Erika1962 Stats: 260 /167.2 /160? / 5'5/ 50yo WOE: Low carb Start Date: June, 11 2012	Way to go

11-15-2012, 05:01 AM	#25
Joyjoy Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 1,690 Gallery: Joyjoy Stats: 150?/134/136 5'8" 50 yo WOE: JUDDD Start Date: 4-19-12	Karen, bravo for approaching your tweaking with such sanity. And Yay! for your rewards!