How do you stay motivated...

wannabethin55 · 05-02-2010, 05:39 AM

when you are losing soooooo slowly or not at all???

I've posted before that the scale is not moving and after initially losing 5 #'s, I'm back to 161 this a.m.!

After reading the posts everyday, I know that there are may factors to why I may not be losing. I take Lexapro, high blood pressure med, propanolol, and Zocor daily. I have recently been taking aleve or advil to help with either a pinched nerve or arthritis in my arm. I also haven't been exersicing. I am not cheating in the food dept., except my almost daily few glasses of wine. Could my calorie intake be part of the problem?? I went on this "atkins" woe to not have to count calories. My carb intake is usually under 30. What am I doing wrong???

My menu yesterday:
b-2 coffees w/hwc, a hot dog
l- leftover meatloaf & buttered cabbage
d-shrimp scampi & antipasta salad (out) 3 glasses red wine
snack-string cheese

JustCallMeAmy · 05-02-2010, 05:45 AM

i would DEFINATELY lose the wine. i've been at this (low carbing/weight loss) for about 16 months and i can count on one hand the amount of times i've had a drink...and it was with a 0 carb liquor. it can most certainly interfere with your weight loss.

your meds also can, i've been on meds for my epilepsy this whole time too which are NOTORIOUS for weight gain and i'm sure they helped assist me in getting so big in the first place. however, once i was on low carb and eating properly, the weight came off just fine.

cathy77533 · 05-02-2010, 05:49 AM

I agree, lose the wine!!

A "few" glasses a day may be the problem.

I have 3 zero carbs alcholic drinks twice a week, and on the weekend and I still stay in ketosis.

I am not a lush

by any means. We do go out on the weekend and I enjoy my couple of drinks!

As long as it doens't stall me or take me out of ketosis, I ENJOY them.

wannabethin55 · 05-02-2010, 05:56 AM

Thanks for your quick responses! I know I can't for now do anything about my meds, but I can surely stop the wino!(I hope)lol

JustCallMeAmy · 05-02-2010, 06:05 AM

stop the alcohol and watch your carb counts and i think you should be in good shape

SugarPop · 05-02-2010, 06:07 AM

It's DEFINITELY the wine......I can eat LC til I'm blue in face and not lose anything if I drink wine......it's pure sugar. Lose the wine and then you'll lose the pounds.....It's hard to do, for me, because it seems like all of my social occasions involve the potential for having it.......but I've learned I just can't if I wanna lose. I look forward to the day when I'm at goal and can safely enjoy a nice Cabernet or Merlot.

B

wannabethin55 · 05-02-2010, 06:30 AM

Yep, I agree!

Teefie · 05-02-2010, 06:35 AM

Plus, the only med that you've listed that would cause any weight gain could possible be the Aleve. NSAIDS may cause water weight gain, that's all. Good luck deleting the alcohol from your diet. Be patient and continue eating properly. The weight will come off, maybe slowly, but it will come off. Patience, my dear

wannabethin55 · 05-02-2010, 07:05 AM

Thanks Teefie!
Would you mind PM'ing me your plan/suggestions? Your stats are awesome!

clackley · 05-02-2010, 07:39 AM

What keeps me motivated? The fact that if I didn't stick with it, I would regain what I lost and continue to gain. That knowledge makes me a very happy 'lifer'!!

ravenrose · 05-02-2010, 11:53 AM

I have made a HUGE effort to add one glass of red wine a day to my WOE lately. The studies show so much benefit to the heart, blood pressure, and many other systems. I see there seems some negative correlation with breast cancer, but the positive things far outweigh it in my mind.

That recent study I referenced on here before shows a correlation between BMI and alcohol intake that makes it clear that women who drink wine regularly strongly tend to weigh less than non drinkers.

See this thread: Alcohol, weight loss, and insulin sensitivity

Apparently women metabolize alcohol differently than men do, and the calorie counts shown are what they would be for MEN. They are much less for women, that is, the calories from the alcohol per se. The studies actually say alcohol metabolism causes a net calorie LOSS in women, but I'm not sure I'm ready to believe that. I just know I don't seem to gain or lose any differently with a glass of wine than without it. I just don't count it and consider it like a vitamin pill or other supplement I'm taking.

And it's apparently not just the antioxidants in the wine that are beneficial, it's the alcohol too. You can't just take a pill! LOL

I just don't see how one glass of wine a day would slow your loss that much. I know people THINK it does, but I think it's just reacting to the day to day fluctuations that occur normally. If you really wanted to know, pick some plan you can repeat easily, and eat it for a month with one 5 ounce glass of wine a day, and then for a month without the wine, and see what the difference is.

Leo41 · 05-02-2010, 02:13 PM

Yes, but the OP wrote that she was having 3 glasses of wine each day. I think that's a significant difference from a single glass, both in carbs and calories.

I think a low carb WOE can include a single glass of wine each day, but not any more. And the research seems to indicate that the benefits to health are from a single glass for women.

But if I were just beginning a new WOE or struggling with slow loss or a stall, the wine would be the first thing to go.

Minnas · 05-02-2010, 03:04 PM

Yeah 3 glasses of wine a day would halt weight loss for anyone I would think. One I think may very well be a good thing as RR points out.

Wanna, I hope you are able to lose the wine but if not maybe try just 1 glass and see what happens?

peachy · 05-02-2010, 03:25 PM

I had to give up the wine too. Now I only drink it on special occasions. Bummer isn't it?

sugarless4life · 05-02-2010, 04:19 PM

I agree about the red wine. If you like it, you might try white wine like a Chardonnay which is lower in carbs than most reds.

Betty

martiangurll · 05-03-2010, 06:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by clackley

What keeps me motivated? The fact that if I didn't stick with it, I would regain what I lost and continue to gain. That knowledge makes me a very happy 'lifer'!!

This.

I can't go back to how it was. Even if I get stuck at this weight forever, it would be better than gaining weight and feeling crappy like I did before. Plus, most likely you will have a break in your stall. And if you don't, you probably have a treatable condition like hypothyroidism...

ljguitar · 05-03-2010, 06:56 AM

Hi wannaBthin…
I don't require motivation to do what's right. I used to chat with our boys (we raised 4) and on some days they just didn't want to go to school.

We developed a motto - ''Do what's right and have fun doing it.'' I taught them some things are just right to do so you might as well enjoy yourself while you are doing them. It got to the point I’d say ''Do what's right..." and they would finish it...

Some things in life are right and routine and for me don't require motivation.

They all succeeded and are teaching grandsons to "Do what's right........."

wannabethin55 · 05-03-2010, 09:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ljguitar

Hi wannaBthin…
I don't require motivation to do what's right. I used to chat with our boys (we raised 4) and on some days they just didn't want to go to school.

We developed a motto - ''Do what's right and have fun doing it.'' I taught them some things are just right to do so you might as well enjoy yourself while you are doing them. It got to the point I’d say ''Do what's right..." and they would finish it...

Some things in life are right and routine and for me don't require motivation.

They all succeeded and are teaching grandsons to "Do what's right........."

Great Quote! Thanks Larry! ''Do what's right and have fun doing it.''

sTaRiA · 05-03-2010, 09:41 AM

Hmm I'm a total wino. Drink about a bottle of Chardy on Friday and saturday nights with no major hassles. Maybe my body is just immune coz it's so used it it? I think it sees wine as a vitamin.

Dreams of a skinny future keep me motivated

wannabethin55 · 05-03-2010, 09:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sTaRiA

Hmm I'm a total wino. Drink about a bottle of Chardy on Friday and saturday nights with no major hassles. Maybe my body is just immune coz it's so used it it? I think it sees wine as a vitamin.

Dreams of a skinny future keep me motivated

Cheers!!!!

afuentes · 05-03-2010, 10:48 AM

I noticed a difference when I lessened my alcohol. I also don't even take a bite of something I should not have. I have had to be very strict and then I started losing again a few months ago.

clackley · 05-03-2010, 11:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sTaRiA

Hmm I'm a total wino. Drink about a bottle of Chardy on Friday and saturday nights with no major hassles. Maybe my body is just immune coz it's so used it it? I think it sees wine as a vitamin.

Dreams of a skinny future keep me motivated

05-02-2010, 05:39 AM	#1
wannabethin55 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 611 Gallery: wannabethin55 Stats: 165/161/135 WOE: low carb Start Date: restart 3/13/10	How do you stay motivated... when you are losing soooooo slowly or not at all??? I've posted before that the scale is not moving and after initially losing 5 #'s, I'm back to 161 this a.m.! After reading the posts everyday, I know that there are may factors to why I may not be losing. I take Lexapro, high blood pressure med, propanolol, and Zocor daily. I have recently been taking aleve or advil to help with either a pinched nerve or arthritis in my arm. I also haven't been exersicing. I am not cheating in the food dept., except my almost daily few glasses of wine. Could my calorie intake be part of the problem?? I went on this "atkins" woe to not have to count calories. My carb intake is usually under 30. What am I doing wrong??? My menu yesterday: b-2 coffees w/hwc, a hot dog l- leftover meatloaf & buttered cabbage d-shrimp scampi & antipasta salad (out) 3 glasses red wine snack-string cheese __________________ ~Nothing tastes as good as thin feels~ ~Slow and steady wins the race~ LovemykitE

05-02-2010, 05:49 AM	#3
cathy77533 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Boston Ma Posts: 787 Gallery: cathy77533 WOE: Atkins Start Date: started again 4/12/2010	I agree, lose the wine!! A "few" glasses a day may be the problem. I have 3 zero carbs alcholic drinks twice a week, and on the weekend and I still stay in ketosis. I am not a lushby any means. We do go out on the weekend and I enjoy my couple of drinks! As long as it doens't stall me or take me out of ketosis, I ENJOY them.

05-03-2010, 06:56 AM	#17
ljguitar Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Wyoming Posts: 4,422 Gallery: ljguitar Stats: 350++/under 240/wherever 30 net carbs a day leads WOE: 30 net carbs a day or less...unclean eating Start Date: August 2008	Hi wannaBthin… I don't require motivation to do what's right. I used to chat with our boys (we raised 4) and on some days they just didn't want to go to school. We developed a motto - ''Do what's right and have fun doing it.'' I taught them some things are just right to do so you might as well enjoy yourself while you are doing them. It got to the point I’d say ''Do what's right..." and they would finish it... Some things in life are right and routine and for me don't require motivation. They all succeeded and are teaching grandsons to "Do what's right........." __________________ Larry J …The early bird gets the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese…

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05-02-2010, 05:45 AM	#2
JustCallMeAmy Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Toronto Posts: 2,641 Gallery: JustCallMeAmy Stats: 267/103/105 WOE: doing it my way :) Start Date: Jan. 6th/09	i would DEFINATELY lose the wine. i've been at this (low carbing/weight loss) for about 16 months and i can count on one hand the amount of times i've had a drink...and it was with a 0 carb liquor. it can most certainly interfere with your weight loss. your meds also can, i've been on meds for my epilepsy this whole time too which are NOTORIOUS for weight gain and i'm sure they helped assist me in getting so big in the first place. however, once i was on low carb and eating properly, the weight came off just fine.

05-02-2010, 05:56 AM	#4
wannabethin55 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 611 Gallery: wannabethin55 Stats: 165/161/135 WOE: low carb Start Date: restart 3/13/10	Thanks for your quick responses! I know I can't for now do anything about my meds, but I can surely stop the wino!(I hope)lol

05-02-2010, 06:05 AM	#5
JustCallMeAmy Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Toronto Posts: 2,641 Gallery: JustCallMeAmy Stats: 267/103/105 WOE: doing it my way :) Start Date: Jan. 6th/09	stop the alcohol and watch your carb counts and i think you should be in good shape

05-02-2010, 06:07 AM	#6
SugarPop Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: NY Posts: 2,611 Gallery: SugarPop Stats: 225/143.0/125 (5'2") WOE: Atkins/ LowCarb	It's DEFINITELY the wine......I can eat LC til I'm blue in face and not lose anything if I drink wine......it's pure sugar. Lose the wine and then you'll lose the pounds.....It's hard to do, for me, because it seems like all of my social occasions involve the potential for having it.......but I've learned I just can't if I wanna lose. I look forward to the day when I'm at goal and can safely enjoy a nice Cabernet or Merlot. B

05-02-2010, 06:30 AM	#7
wannabethin55 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 611 Gallery: wannabethin55 Stats: 165/161/135 WOE: low carb Start Date: restart 3/13/10	Yep, I agree!

05-02-2010, 06:35 AM	#8
Teefie Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Charleston, W.V. Posts: 608 Gallery: Teefie Stats: 180.5/172.2/168/135 WOE: Low Carb Start Date: 06/24/09 restart-01/01/13	Plus, the only med that you've listed that would cause any weight gain could possible be the Aleve. NSAIDS may cause water weight gain, that's all. Good luck deleting the alcohol from your diet. Be patient and continue eating properly. The weight will come off, maybe slowly, but it will come off. Patience, my dear

05-02-2010, 07:05 AM	#9
wannabethin55 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 611 Gallery: wannabethin55 Stats: 165/161/135 WOE: low carb Start Date: restart 3/13/10	Thanks Teefie! Would you mind PM'ing me your plan/suggestions? Your stats are awesome!

05-02-2010, 07:39 AM	#10
clackley Chatty Cathy Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Toronto Posts: 12,991 Gallery: clackley Stats: 228.5/169/125 WOE: N.K.=vlc/hf/moderate protein & organic/pastured Start Date: Restart Oct 18 2009	What keeps me motivated? The fact that if I didn't stick with it, I would regain what I lost and continue to gain. That knowledge makes me a very happy 'lifer'!!

05-02-2010, 11:53 AM	#11
ravenrose . Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: California Posts: 9,061 Gallery: ravenrose Stats: lost 130 lb so far, and miles to go before I sleep WOE: low carb controlled calorie Start Date: June, 2009	I have made a HUGE effort to add one glass of red wine a day to my WOE lately. The studies show so much benefit to the heart, blood pressure, and many other systems. I see there seems some negative correlation with breast cancer, but the positive things far outweigh it in my mind. That recent study I referenced on here before shows a correlation between BMI and alcohol intake that makes it clear that women who drink wine regularly strongly tend to weigh less than non drinkers. See this thread: Alcohol, weight loss, and insulin sensitivity Apparently women metabolize alcohol differently than men do, and the calorie counts shown are what they would be for MEN. They are much less for women, that is, the calories from the alcohol per se. The studies actually say alcohol metabolism causes a net calorie LOSS in women, but I'm not sure I'm ready to believe that. I just know I don't seem to gain or lose any differently with a glass of wine than without it. I just don't count it and consider it like a vitamin pill or other supplement I'm taking. And it's apparently not just the antioxidants in the wine that are beneficial, it's the alcohol too. You can't just take a pill! LOL I just don't see how one glass of wine a day would slow your loss that much. I know people THINK it does, but I think it's just reacting to the day to day fluctuations that occur normally. If you really wanted to know, pick some plan you can repeat easily, and eat it for a month with one 5 ounce glass of wine a day, and then for a month without the wine, and see what the difference is.

05-02-2010, 02:13 PM	#12
Leo41 Senior LCF member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 8,425 Gallery: Leo41 Stats: 340 then/145 now WOE: Low carb/calorie cycling	Yes, but the OP wrote that she was having 3 glasses of wine each day. I think that's a significant difference from a single glass, both in carbs and calories. I think a low carb WOE can include a single glass of wine each day, but not any more. And the research seems to indicate that the benefits to health are from a single glass for women. But if I were just beginning a new WOE or struggling with slow loss or a stall, the wine would be the first thing to go.

05-02-2010, 03:04 PM	#13
Minnas Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 4,616 Gallery: Minnas Stats: 28/8-10/8-10 WOE: Lost VLC/Now LC/Lower calorie through lower fat	Yeah 3 glasses of wine a day would halt weight loss for anyone I would think. One I think may very well be a good thing as RR points out. Wanna, I hope you are able to lose the wine but if not maybe try just 1 glass and see what happens?

05-02-2010, 03:25 PM	#14
peachy MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: WindyCity Posts: 1,064 Gallery: peachy Stats: 213/164/150 Start Date: Too Long Ago	I had to give up the wine too. Now I only drink it on special occasions. Bummer isn't it?

05-02-2010, 04:19 PM	#15
sugarless4life Atkins Ambassador Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Norman, Oklahoma Posts: 14,200 Gallery: sugarless4life Stats: 5'3 / 100 pounds / 56 yo /maintaining for 9 years WOE: Lost it with Atkins / RUNNING to keep it off! Start Date: January 19, 2002 -10 1/2 YEARS ON ATKINS	I agree about the red wine. If you like it, you might try white wine like a Chardonnay which is lower in carbs than most reds. Betty

05-03-2010, 09:41 AM	#19
sTaRiA Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 187 Gallery: sTaRiA Stats: 68/60/55kg WOE: Low Carb Start Date: March 2011	Hmm I'm a total wino. Drink about a bottle of Chardy on Friday and saturday nights with no major hassles. Maybe my body is just immune coz it's so used it it? I think it sees wine as a vitamin. Dreams of a skinny future keep me motivated

05-03-2010, 10:48 AM	#21
afuentes Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: May 2007 Location: Las Vegas, Nevada Posts: 4,982 Gallery: afuentes Stats: 188/130/128 - I am 5'6" WOE: Primal/low carb with weight training Start Date: honest restart - 11/20/08	I noticed a difference when I lessened my alcohol. I also don't even take a bite of something I should not have. I have had to be very strict and then I started losing again a few months ago.