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Terre
Sat, Jul-21-01, 08:03
Hi. I just started on Protein Power on July 14, when I visited my mom and dad, who have been on it for 4 months and look great! She bought me the book and I have been sticking with it with no problem and no hunger between meals. And in the week I have been on it, I have suddenly been able to button 2 blouses around my waist that I haven't been able to button in 2 years! Could this be water weight or am I really losing that fast???
Also, another question---I know when you diet, you lose weight in the breasts. Is there anything I can do to offset this? I can't exercise my upper body due to a shoulder dislocation (will be having surgery in the next few months.) Any suggestions? That is the ONLY place I don't want to lose weight!!
tamarian
Sat, Jul-21-01, 08:10
Welcome aboard Terre,

Water weight-loss occurs in the first couple of days, and it comes back on and off based on several factors that lead to bloating and de-bloating (for lack of a better word).

The weight you lose beyound the water weight can only be either fat or muscle. If you you are low-carbing and eating enought protein, the weight loss is mostly fat. If you areleating low-calorie, the weight-loss is mostly muscle.

Congrats on the loss so far, and looking forward to hearing about your success.

Wa'il
Karen
Sat, Jul-21-01, 09:38
Welcome to the forum Terre!

Sadly, you can't decide where you will keep the "bulk". Your body does that for you.

Protein Power is a great program. You'll just feel wonderful on it!

Karen
debbiedobson
Sat, Jul-21-01, 10:05
welcome aboard terre! :D i'm glad you're enjoying protein power! isn't lowcarbing the easiest way to lose weight and feel great! too bad about your shoulder! that sounds really painful:( how about an isometric exercise for your bust. remember that one from when you're a kid? i must, i must, i must improve my bust! cross your arms at shoulder level with hands on opposite upper arm. now flex your pecs and hold for a count of 10. release and repeat. do it as often as you can. try red lights when you're driving! this will keep the pecs beneath the breast tissue strong. hope this helps! good luck with your surgery! keep us posted!