Second Law of Thermodynamics

Are most of us Maysters struggling with the weight not moving? I'm beginning to believe that I may need to accept and be happy with what I've lost. How can I get exercise every day, stay under 1000 calories, and drink 80 oz. of water and gain 1.5 pounds? How? This defies the Second Law of Thermodynamics (http://http://www.panspermia.org/seconlaw.htm) -- conservation of energy -- calories in - calories burned = loss or gain Before I let myself slip (too far) into rant mode I'll just say that I'm grateful for what I've lost, the new opportunities I have for a healthy life, and how much better I feel in general. (rant mode on) But, good grief, these so-called simpleton 'experts' who say that obesity is caused by purely a person taking in more calories than they expend are off-base. I suppose they are right in theory (second law of thermodynamics). However, the 'black box' in the equation is the body. Each body is different. Evidently, because -- damn it -- I'm exercising every day, eating less than 100 calories, and STILL the scale moved UP!!! I'm done now. Eileen

Eileen, You may think I'm a nut, but, I really don't think you are eating enough. But, to be sure, you should get your BMR (basil metabolic rate) measured. You may want to ask at your gym, they can either do it there or refer you to a place that does. That way you can see how many calories you really do need to lose weight. My doctor does it for her patients when we are one year out. So, I guess I'll have mine done in May. But, I'm with you, the science seems flawed! Lori

I'm envious of your doctor's program, you know that. Wow. Eileen

I hear ya! I've been fluctuating between 176.8 and 178 for 2 weeks now . I'm only about 4-5 lbs from hitting 100 lbs and I feel I'll never get there....much less down to 150! I just have to keep telling myself that it doesn't matter how long it takes, that I've made these changes for the rest of my life and trying not to worry that it may take much longer than anticipated. On a positive note, I do feel that my clothes are slightly baggier. So, hopefully I'm losing inches. I did have to go down another bra size (YAY!) 'cause I just wasn't getting the support I needed! I also feel like I'm starting to get in a crappy mood....which lately means that I may start losing again. Either that or my husband is really ******g me off! Ahhh....the joys of weight loss! I know what you mean about the calories in vs calories out. Just doesn't make any sense that a body can weigh one thing, go to the bathroom, and then weigh MORE (that happened this morning...wtf?) Hang in there, we'll make it someday!