How the Heck Am I Going to Keep this Weight Off? - Page 5

Buffy45 · 11-09-2012, 10:18 AM

Now you have entered that world where people just assume you have always been thin.

mom2zeke · 11-09-2012, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Buffy45

Now you have entered that world where people just assume you have always been thin.

It's a very weird place to be--but I'm not complaining

. I know that I'll always be a former fat person and that I can never let my guard down or be "normal."

mom2zeke · 11-11-2012, 05:26 PM

It's official, I have a shopping problem

. Thankfully I am now addicted to thrift stores because I have gone off the deep end. I have almost completely replaced my old wardrobe and I am at the place where I really don't need anything else, but it's hard to stop.

I remember going from a 22 to a 12/14 was shocking in terms of the availability of cute clothes. But shopping for a size 8 is a whole different ball game. I don't feel like I'm trying to hide anything anymore and I actually like shopping (this is a new feeling for me).

The giant downtown Goodwill had its annual "Glitter Sale" this weekend and I am now decked out for the holidays with one dazzlingly glamorous dress (size s

) and half a dozen sparkly tops some of which still had tags attached. I have a much nicer wardrobe now than I ever had before.

My one dilemma is about my old clothes. I have been slowly packing them away but not getting rid of them. I've been up and down the size ladder before and I really don't want to replace my size 12/14 wardrobe next year if I gain this weight back

. I know that clothes don't last forever packed away and some of these are pretty nice. We also don't have tons of space to store this stuff. Originally I thought I'd keep them for a year and then give them away if I hadn't gained any weight. But I am starting to sort out the things that I don't think I'll want even if I gain weight to go to donate.

mom2zeke · 12-01-2012, 04:37 PM

Okay, three month check-in! This morning I was 148.8 on the scale and my ketones have averaged 1.11.

I also got my BF tested in the dunk tank this morning and I am 23.5%BF down from 26.3 in the beginning of September.

My current plan is 2,000 to 2,300 calories a day, 70-90g of protein, and less than 25g of carbs--everything else is fat. I pretty much eat to satiety with the limit on protein and carbs. I'm excited that I've been able to lose fat and gain muscle while maintaining my weight. I was concerned that the ketosis and lower levels of protein might interfere with this process, but I am very happy with the results.

My goal is still 20% BF and I have a feeling these last few BF% points will not be easy to shed.

Izzysdream · 12-04-2012, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by mom2zeke

Okay, three month check-in! This morning I was 148.8 on the scale and my ketones have averaged 1.11.

I also got my BF tested in the dunk tank this morning and I am 23.5%BF down from 26.3 in the beginning of September.

My current plan is 2,000 to 2,300 calories a day, 70-90g of protein, and less than 25g of carbs--everything else is fat. I pretty much eat to satiety with the limit on protein and carbs. I'm excited that I've been able to lose fat and gain muscle while maintaining my weight. I was concerned that the ketosis and lower levels of protein might interfere with this process, but I am very happy with the results.

My goal is still 20% BF and I have a feeling these last few BF% points will not be easy to shed.

Fantastic news! You are doing great, Kristn!

mom2zeke · 12-05-2012, 05:59 AM

Thanks Izzysdream!

mom2zeke · 12-09-2012, 05:05 PM

Okay, since I last checked in I decided that I wanted to lose down to 145 which would take care of my BF goal all by itself. This morning I was 145.8

. I've gone back to my losing routine and I guess it still works! I'm a little in shock right now and I hope that I can hold on to this loss.

My 50th birthday is in 3 weeks and I usually have a free meal on my birthday. My mom is flying in to town, my oldest son will be home from the Czech Republic, and my DH has lots of fun stuff planned. I haven't decided how I'm going to handle the whole thing

.

Izzysdream · 12-10-2012, 04:47 PM

Congratulations!!! Enjoy your birthday, splurge a little, it's only one meal!!

zay · 01-01-2013, 03:41 PM

Happy Birthday Kristn!

mom2zeke · 01-01-2013, 03:55 PM

Thanks Zay!! I'm having a really great one

. 50 isn't bad so far...

mom2zeke · 01-14-2013, 10:24 AM

I haven't posted here in a while

. After going off-plan for my birthday meal I went back to my normal plan the very next day but it took 7 days to get back in ketosis. And while I have now been in measurable ketosis for 8 days, I am experiencing a lot of distracting hunger. I am eating plenty of calories (at least 2000 most days) and I'm now up 2 pounds from where I'd like to be (145 lbs). I am getting to the point where I feel like I could really start gaining if I gave in to my hunger pangs.

I need to get a handle on this hunger and get my weight back down to 145. I'm pretty sure that it's related to leptin and my body trying desperately to gain weight and feel comfortable again.

11-11-2012, 05:26 PM	#123
mom2zeke Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Seattle Posts: 2,622 Gallery: mom2zeke Stats: 257/144.8/150 WOE: Nutritional Ketosis--Maintenance! Start Date: August 6, 2001	It's official, I have a shopping problem. Thankfully I am now addicted to thrift stores because I have gone off the deep end. I have almost completely replaced my old wardrobe and I am at the place where I really don't need anything else, but it's hard to stop. I remember going from a 22 to a 12/14 was shocking in terms of the availability of cute clothes. But shopping for a size 8 is a whole different ball game. I don't feel like I'm trying to hide anything anymore and I actually like shopping (this is a new feeling for me). The giant downtown Goodwill had its annual "Glitter Sale" this weekend and I am now decked out for the holidays with one dazzlingly glamorous dress (size s) and half a dozen sparkly tops some of which still had tags attached. I have a much nicer wardrobe now than I ever had before. My one dilemma is about my old clothes. I have been slowly packing them away but not getting rid of them. I've been up and down the size ladder before and I really don't want to replace my size 12/14 wardrobe next year if I gain this weight back. I know that clothes don't last forever packed away and some of these are pretty nice. We also don't have tons of space to store this stuff. Originally I thought I'd keep them for a year and then give them away if I hadn't gained any weight. But I am starting to sort out the things that I don't think I'll want even if I gain weight to go to donate. __________________ Kristn 50 yo LC since 2001 257/144.8/150 BF% Goal 26%/20%/20% February Nutritional Ketosis...Are you in the zone? Nutritional Ketosis Thread Information and Posts of Interest My Maintenance Journal Original weight 2001--257 Maintaining 165-175 from 2002-March 2012 March 2012 to August 2012--175/150 Made Goal 8/27/12!

12-09-2012, 05:05 PM	#127
mom2zeke Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Seattle Posts: 2,622 Gallery: mom2zeke Stats: 257/144.8/150 WOE: Nutritional Ketosis--Maintenance! Start Date: August 6, 2001	Okay, since I last checked in I decided that I wanted to lose down to 145 which would take care of my BF goal all by itself. This morning I was 145.8. I've gone back to my losing routine and I guess it still works! I'm a little in shock right now and I hope that I can hold on to this loss. My 50th birthday is in 3 weeks and I usually have a free meal on my birthday. My mom is flying in to town, my oldest son will be home from the Czech Republic, and my DH has lots of fun stuff planned. I haven't decided how I'm going to handle the whole thing.

01-01-2013, 03:55 PM	#130
mom2zeke Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Seattle Posts: 2,622 Gallery: mom2zeke Stats: 257/144.8/150 WOE: Nutritional Ketosis--Maintenance! Start Date: August 6, 2001	Thanks Zay!! I'm having a really great one. 50 isn't bad so far...

01-14-2013, 10:24 AM	#131
mom2zeke Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Seattle Posts: 2,622 Gallery: mom2zeke Stats: 257/144.8/150 WOE: Nutritional Ketosis--Maintenance! Start Date: August 6, 2001	I haven't posted here in a while. After going off-plan for my birthday meal I went back to my normal plan the very next day but it took 7 days to get back in ketosis. And while I have now been in measurable ketosis for 8 days, I am experiencing a lot of distracting hunger. I am eating plenty of calories (at least 2000 most days) and I'm now up 2 pounds from where I'd like to be (145 lbs). I am getting to the point where I feel like I could really start gaining if I gave in to my hunger pangs. I need to get a handle on this hunger and get my weight back down to 145. I'm pretty sure that it's related to leptin and my body trying desperately to gain weight and feel comfortable again.

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11-09-2012, 10:18 AM	#121
Buffy45 Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Lewisville, TX USA Posts: 8,530 Gallery: Buffy45 Stats: Type 2 Diabetic as of 6/1/08 WOE: LC/MP/HF Start Date: Restart 9/3/2012	Now you have entered that world where people just assume you have always been thin.

12-01-2012, 04:37 PM	#124
mom2zeke Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Seattle Posts: 2,622 Gallery: mom2zeke Stats: 257/144.8/150 WOE: Nutritional Ketosis--Maintenance! Start Date: August 6, 2001	Okay, three month check-in! This morning I was 148.8 on the scale and my ketones have averaged 1.11. I also got my BF tested in the dunk tank this morning and I am 23.5%BF down from 26.3 in the beginning of September. My current plan is 2,000 to 2,300 calories a day, 70-90g of protein, and less than 25g of carbs--everything else is fat. I pretty much eat to satiety with the limit on protein and carbs. I'm excited that I've been able to lose fat and gain muscle while maintaining my weight. I was concerned that the ketosis and lower levels of protein might interfere with this process, but I am very happy with the results. My goal is still 20% BF and I have a feeling these last few BF% points will not be easy to shed.

12-05-2012, 05:59 AM	#126
mom2zeke Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Seattle Posts: 2,622 Gallery: mom2zeke Stats: 257/144.8/150 WOE: Nutritional Ketosis--Maintenance! Start Date: August 6, 2001	Thanks Izzysdream!

12-10-2012, 04:47 PM	#128
Izzysdream Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: St. Louis Posts: 1,983 Gallery: Izzysdream Stats: 219/145/145 (5'7") WOE: LC Maintenance Start Date: April 1, 2006	Congratulations!!! Enjoy your birthday, splurge a little, it's only one meal!!

01-01-2013, 03:41 PM	#129
zay Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: DET Posts: 3,727 Gallery: zay Stats: 331/289.5/146 WOE: Caloric deficit/adequate protein/moderate carbs	Happy Birthday Kristn!