Atkins and Low Carb Weight Loss
WHY TRY IF THOSE LAST POUNDS JUST WON'T COME OFF? (xpost)
I don't post to this board very often anymore but I'm in a mood and I have something to say. Sit back or just skip it folks.
My screen name MSW has been followed by several comments. Will Not Settle is my personal affirmation that I will not settle for being overweight. Not that many people read my tiraids ranting and *****ing etc; but, be clear that this is NOT a criticism of anyone's personal goal weight.
My bmi is once again in the overweight category by three of the nine extra pounds I'm carrying. I know, I know, in relation to this site I'm not very big. In reality I'm bigger than I should be by 10-15 lbs. Two plus years post op with under 100 lbs total wl needed. It is frustration beyond belief.
Recap for those who have not tasted this whine: I loose excrutiatingly slow then gain up to 15 lbs rapidly; loose again and repeat. I'm still 8 lbs shy of getting a 20 lb gain off these thighs. Yesterday I had a long detailed talk with my endocrinologist.
She is the third doc to tell me that's just how I'm made. Plus its agravated by medications. She is the only doc to explain in detail why as it applies specifically to me. I've only been seeing her six months or so but she noted I have all the signs of untreated long term hashimoto's thyroiditis and long term steroid use. Both conditions fight weight loss and make it painfully slow in an up and down cycle. I won't go over the mechanics of metabolism here but it is a far better explanation than that's just how you're made.
Bottom line: I can and will make my goal if I keep doing what I' doing now. The big however is it will and must be an extremely slow process. I may not be a stable 10-15 lbs lighter for another year. Or two years.
Why? Set points. My body is attempring to weigh 160 lbs. If I won't eat to 160 lbs it will fkcu me over with insulin resistance so it can store fat and I will gain weight or fail to loose weight doing the right thing. My body is working to slow metabolism; however, if I don't break and continue to behave like a 130 lb woman who exercises I will win the war.
Sooooo, giving up will make things worse but further cutting back or ramping up workouts to increase burn will also make things worse. I need to live in maintenance of my final goal over the long haul. She gave me guidance on how to do this as best for me. My weight will eventually catch up by going down. My smallest clothes will eventually fit for good.
If you are frustrated and ready to give up think about this. All of my unrelated docs have independently stated I should eventually be a very healthy 130-135 lbs as long as I keep living to plan. Try living the life of someone who is already where you want to be. If it can get me there with my issues it will likely work for you too. Just bear in mind the time line may be a non issue for you too. It will happen when it does.
I guess its time for me to stop stressing or at least try. I have detailed knowledge now. I'm going to put it to good use because MSW will not settle.
My screen name MSW has been followed by several comments. Will Not Settle is my personal affirmation that I will not settle for being overweight. Not that many people read my tiraids ranting and *****ing etc; but, be clear that this is NOT a criticism of anyone's personal goal weight.
My bmi is once again in the overweight category by three of the nine extra pounds I'm carrying. I know, I know, in relation to this site I'm not very big. In reality I'm bigger than I should be by 10-15 lbs. Two plus years post op with under 100 lbs total wl needed. It is frustration beyond belief.
Recap for those who have not tasted this whine: I loose excrutiatingly slow then gain up to 15 lbs rapidly; loose again and repeat. I'm still 8 lbs shy of getting a 20 lb gain off these thighs. Yesterday I had a long detailed talk with my endocrinologist.
She is the third doc to tell me that's just how I'm made. Plus its agravated by medications. She is the only doc to explain in detail why as it applies specifically to me. I've only been seeing her six months or so but she noted I have all the signs of untreated long term hashimoto's thyroiditis and long term steroid use. Both conditions fight weight loss and make it painfully slow in an up and down cycle. I won't go over the mechanics of metabolism here but it is a far better explanation than that's just how you're made.
Bottom line: I can and will make my goal if I keep doing what I' doing now. The big however is it will and must be an extremely slow process. I may not be a stable 10-15 lbs lighter for another year. Or two years.
Why? Set points. My body is attempring to weigh 160 lbs. If I won't eat to 160 lbs it will fkcu me over with insulin resistance so it can store fat and I will gain weight or fail to loose weight doing the right thing. My body is working to slow metabolism; however, if I don't break and continue to behave like a 130 lb woman who exercises I will win the war.
Sooooo, giving up will make things worse but further cutting back or ramping up workouts to increase burn will also make things worse. I need to live in maintenance of my final goal over the long haul. She gave me guidance on how to do this as best for me. My weight will eventually catch up by going down. My smallest clothes will eventually fit for good.
If you are frustrated and ready to give up think about this. All of my unrelated docs have independently stated I should eventually be a very healthy 130-135 lbs as long as I keep living to plan. Try living the life of someone who is already where you want to be. If it can get me there with my issues it will likely work for you too. Just bear in mind the time line may be a non issue for you too. It will happen when it does.
I guess its time for me to stop stressing or at least try. I have detailed knowledge now. I'm going to put it to good use because MSW will not settle.
MSW Roux-En-Y Gastric Bypass: Eat sensibly & enjoy moderation
Links: Are you a compulsive eater? for help OA meets on-line Keep Coming Back, One Day At a Time Overeaters Anonymous
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I think this is a very, very wise post. Virtually every single post you've made ANYwhere, I have found to be well-thought-out and well-written, and I always appreciate what you write.
While your specific health issues are unique to you, there's a lot of this issue shared among all of us. The thing that really stuck out in yoru post is .... You wrote "I need to live in maintenance of my final goal over the long haul."
The thing is, you could have written "I need to live," and stopped at that, because living is what all of this is about. Numbers on the scale are only significant in that they give us a measurable way of thinking about how we approach optimal health. But the point of the struggle, the point of the health, the point of improving everything is, "we need to live."
If it takes you a year -- So what? The year will pass whether you lose or not. If it takes five years, or ten ... It's still about having a worthy objective in mind, and struggling (while living) to approach that goal.
I think you rock.
While your specific health issues are unique to you, there's a lot of this issue shared among all of us. The thing that really stuck out in yoru post is .... You wrote "I need to live in maintenance of my final goal over the long haul."
The thing is, you could have written "I need to live," and stopped at that, because living is what all of this is about. Numbers on the scale are only significant in that they give us a measurable way of thinking about how we approach optimal health. But the point of the struggle, the point of the health, the point of improving everything is, "we need to live."
If it takes you a year -- So what? The year will pass whether you lose or not. If it takes five years, or ten ... It's still about having a worthy objective in mind, and struggling (while living) to approach that goal.
I think you rock.
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MSW..... GREAT POST!!!
I admire your perserverence and your great attitude! I am also dealing with a regain and started fresh this week in pursuit of losing it. It is so frustrating but WE CAN DO IT!
Your post was just what I needed!
I admire your perserverence and your great attitude! I am also dealing with a regain and started fresh this week in pursuit of losing it. It is so frustrating but WE CAN DO IT!
Your post was just what I needed!
Michelle 
(OH member since 2004 - new user name)
HW 285 / SW 270 / GW 140 / LW 135 / CW 185
RNY 6/8/2009 
Starting size 26/28, now size 12/14
"Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever." -Hebrews 13:8
Hi MSW, I too am in the very slow weight loss and easy gain category so I totally get you and what you're facing. I saw my surgeon yesterday and he told me to just keep doing what I'm doing. Exercise, eating protein first, low carb. I too don't want to settle. I figure we have to keep doing those things post-op regardless of what we weigh, so I'm just accepting that this is my own personal journey. I get so jealous at the people that say that the weight just falls off. It's never been my story before and it's clearly not now, but I'm so happy to be battling this issue at 90 pounds down than I was at 249.
HW: 249 SW: 229 GW: 149 Age: 63 - Body by Sauceda - 12/2011
Thanks. i needed that. I have been on liquids last few days. My body just refuses to let go of any that I gained. I would not mined losing 10 lbs. I would like that. But no- it is holding steady.
Today is all liquids... clear... prep for colonoskopy. If I don't see the scale move ... I will get a confirmation that I am turning into a plant. Just need water, some vitamins, and air to gain or maintain my weight... lol...
Today is all liquids... clear... prep for colonoskopy. If I don't see the scale move ... I will get a confirmation that I am turning into a plant. Just need water, some vitamins, and air to gain or maintain my weight... lol...
Hala. RNY 5/14/2008; Happy At Goal =HAG
"I can eat or do anything I want to - as long as I am willing to deal with the consequences"
"Failure is not falling down, It is not getting up once you fell... So pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and start all over again...."
I too have hashimoto's thyroiditis...since I was 16 years old. It does make this journey more difficult, I agree. I do think that when we DO get to goal that it will make it that much more awesome!
I'm currently stuck at 162..had RNY Nov 24th 2009 and my goal weight is 145-150....and I cannot seem to shake the last few pounds...YET!
WE WILL DO THIS!
Consistency is key!
I'm currently stuck at 162..had RNY Nov 24th 2009 and my goal weight is 145-150....and I cannot seem to shake the last few pounds...YET!
WE WILL DO THIS!
Consistency is key!
