Ok ladies and gentlemen, but especially the ladies!
I need help! I have been doing low carb and generally staying in ketosis since August 12Th. I lost 7# in about 2 weeks and then I quit losing. Now I have gained 2#. I am hoping that is because of a little constipation problem but I am getting rid of that now. Hehehehe! Anyway, my mini goal was to be down to 150# by September 24th. That is when I am hoping to welcome my first grandbaby into this world. So I am asking for everyone's help in letting me know what I should do to get to goal in that time. Can it be done and if so, how! HELP!!!!!!!

Thank you very much for your support!

are you drinking plenty of water?

Kim - first off - congrats on your loss so far! Yeah! Your mini-goal is laudable, but I wonder if the goal time frame is reasonable. Most folks with smaller amounts to lose take it off slower, 1-2 lb per week or less. I've noticed that now that I'm approaching 40 that the weight is coming of slower (although it is coming off!). Having said that, the best way is to continue what you are doing, eating low-carb, drinking lots of water, staying active, etc. You may increase your loss (either pounds or inches) by upping your activity/exercise.

Do you have a journal with your meals or exercise routine listed? Maybe some folks with more expertise can comment on specific things you are doing.

Have you noticed any change in your measurements (besides weight?) or how you rclothes fit? you may be smaller than you think if you have been losing inches and or redistributing your weight


jkmfrog

I find when I'm stuck, getting some gym shoes on and going for a really long fast walk gets me going again, or an hour or two in the gym...

Also, watch your fats... play around a bit, maybe increase them, maybe decrease them... Have a look at Fitday and record your menus in there and then you can see if your food is ok for calories, carbs and fats.

Nuts are a watch food as too many can lead to gains as can cheese.

HTH

Get out your measuring tape. If you are losing inches, it doesn't matter what the scale says.

Thanks all! Ok, I normally drink large amounts of water but yesterday and the day before I didn't. So I will work on that. I also didn't work out all last week so thats another red flag for me. So I will work on getting at least 3 days in next week. I also am cutting out cheese for a while and see how that does. I tend to eat lots of cheese. How can you not, its so yummy. Anyway, you all had great ideas and it helps me stay motivated. I guess if I don't get to my mini goal by the 24th, I will be happy with the weight loss that I am working toward. I haven't noticed a big difference with the tape measure but I am noticing my pants are looser. So I guess everything is going in the right direction. Thanks all!!!!!!