My Weight Loss Journey 1/27/16

@simone10 (54187)

Louisville, Kentucky

January 27, 2016 8:25am CST

It's been a difficult 3 weeks dieting. The first 3 days, I lost 9 pounds and I was feeling extremely weak and tired. I knew that I was losing weight too fast. I had originally set my calories at 1200. So, I decided to move it up to 1500 calories. I knew that upping my calories could possibly make me gain a little weight in the beginning and it did. Then I ended up getting the flu last week which threw a wrench in everything. Also, my doctor changed up my medication a little and the medication he changed was one that can cause weight gain. But I haven't given up and once I started feeling better, I went back to watching what I ate. I got on the scale this morning and I have lost a total of 7.8 pounds. I know it's not a lot for 3 weeks but considering all the obstacles, I am happy with that. I have decided that Wednesday will be my weigh in day and I will post myLot as a way of being accountable.

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@LadyDuck (472500)

• Switzerland

27 Jan 16

I think it's better to slow down, but not to feel deprived.

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@LadyDuck (472500)

• Switzerland

7 Feb 16

@simone10 Cutting too many calories is not good, 1200 are enough for me, but I never ate too much.

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@simone10 (54187)

• Louisville, Kentucky

8 Feb 16

@LadyDuck I think with me, due to all the medication I am on, 1500 works best. I just can't keep losing so much weight like I did when it was 1200.

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@simone10 (54187)

• Louisville, Kentucky

7 Feb 16

I think slower it better also. I don't know what made me try 1200 calories instead of 1500 calories. 1200 just wasn't enough calories for me.

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@jaboUK (64354)

• United Kingdom

27 Jan 16

I think that's a pretty good loss in 3 weeks. It will be a motivator for you if you 'weigh in' here every week.

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@jaboUK (64354)

• United Kingdom

7 Feb 16

@simone10 Well done.

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@simone10 (54187)

• Louisville, Kentucky

7 Feb 16

I missed writing here for my last weigh in. I lost another pound so although it is slower, I am happy with that.

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@snowy22315 (185437)

• United States

27 Jan 16

Hey I would take it! I am getting ready to start a diet...but I decided to wait until after Superbowl Sunday...We had a big snowstorm here and I was not into eating cold foods, as most of this diet contains primarily those.

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@simone10 (54187)

• Louisville, Kentucky

8 Feb 16

What kind of diet is it?

@TiarasOceanView (70022)

• United States

27 Jan 16

That is a great amount for 3 weeks. I have only lost around 8 lbs in 3 months lolz

I know medicine has an effect on my weight too and it is an uphill battle. I think 1200 calories is too low for me. So I try to stick around 1500-1600 a day. Congrats to you friend.

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@simone10 (54187)

• Louisville, Kentucky

7 Feb 16

yes, I think 1200 is too low for me also. I have changed it to 1500 and I'm feeling a lot better.

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@gudheart (12659)

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27 Jan 16

That is a great start! Well done :D

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@simone10 (54187)

• Louisville, Kentucky

7 Feb 16

Thank you! It is a lot slower now but hopefully it will stay off.

@Shiva49 (26925)

• Singapore

27 Jan 16

I think slow and steady wins the race and is good for our overall well being too - siva

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@simone10 (54187)

• Louisville, Kentucky

8 Feb 16

I couldn't agree more. I much prefer losing 1 to 2 pounds a week.

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@salonga (27775)

• Philippines

28 Jan 16

Good luck on your weight loss. I also am working for it. Make sure you do it slowly but surely without really sacrificing your health.

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@simone10 (54187)

• Louisville, Kentucky

7 Feb 16

I agree that slowly is much better as it usually stays off longer. Good luck with your weight loss.

@Carmelanirel2 (8084)

• United States

27 Jan 16

That's great, but be careful and make sure the calories you are getting comes from nutritious food.

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@Carmelanirel2 (8084)

• United States

8 Feb 16

@simone10 That's great!

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@simone10 (54187)

• Louisville, Kentucky

7 Feb 16

I'm not eating any junk at all. I have fruit for snacks and have found that I'm not really craving any sweets.

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@BelleStarr (61225)

• United States

27 Jan 16

Hey that is terrific, I have to admit I don't have a scale here in Florida and I am not going to worry about it at all.

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@simone10 (54187)

• Louisville, Kentucky

7 Feb 16

I worry about my health as heart conditions and diabetes run on both sides of my family.

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@simone10 (54187)

• Louisville, Kentucky

8 Feb 16

@BelleStarr Wow, I don't think I have ever known anyone who has lived to be 100.

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@marlina (154129)

• Canada

27 Jan 16

That's great. My advice is to take is slowly, there is no point in making you feeling too weak.

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@simone10 (54187)

• Louisville, Kentucky

7 Feb 16

I agree. I changed my calories up to 1500 and I am feeling a lot better.

@PainsOnSlate (21852)

• Canada

27 Jan 16

Any loss is a gain in your determination. Congrats on the loss.

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@simone10 (54187)

• Louisville, Kentucky

7 Feb 16

So true! I am determined this time. It's been a month so far and I haven't cheated.

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@simone10 (54187)

• Louisville, Kentucky

8 Feb 16

@PainsOnSlate yes, it really does get easier. There are times when I am tempted but I find that if I eat a piece of fruit, the craving goes away.

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@PainsOnSlate (21852)

• Canada

8 Feb 16

@simone10 once you make the decision, it gets easier.

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Margaret Mwangi

@Missmwngi (12915)

• Nairobi, Kenya

28 Jan 16

Loosing weight is not an easy job. Keep it up and all the best

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@simone10 (54187)

• Louisville, Kentucky

8 Feb 16

No, it's not easy at all because temptations are all around us.

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@simone10 (54187)

• Louisville, Kentucky

9 Feb 16

@Missmwngi yes they do, especially around the holidays. That is why I waited until after the first of the year to start.

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Margaret Mwangi

@Missmwngi (12915)

• Nairobi, Kenya

8 Feb 16

@simone10 Very true and they come in full force ha haa

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@DianneN (247183)

• United States

27 Jan 16

That is a lot in 3 weeks. Water weight comes off fast. Good job!

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@simone10 (54187)

• Louisville, Kentucky

7 Feb 16

I'm sure that most of that was water weight but at least I'm not carrying it around anymore. It's coming off slower now but that's a good thing.

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@simone10 (54187)

• Louisville, Kentucky

8 Feb 16

@DianneN I really hate when that happens. It seems like the last 10 pounds are always the hardest to get rid of.

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@DianneN (247183)

• United States

7 Feb 16

@simone10 That is great! I keep losing and gaining the same two pounds. I would be much happier losing 10!

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@fishtiger58 (29820)

• Momence, Illinois

27 Jan 16

I think you are doing just fine. It will come off if you want it too, just don't get sick doing it.

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@simone10 (54187)

• Louisville, Kentucky

8 Feb 16

@fishtiger58 Thanks! That's why I changed my calorie intake to 1500. 1200 was just too low for me and I was losing weight too fast.

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@kaka135 (14934)

• Malaysia

27 Jan 16

I can't imagine losing 9 pounds in 3 days. I was a bit overweight when I was in high school, and it was so difficult for me to lose even 1 kg. Perhaps I didn't spend much time in doing exercises and changing my diet. I think it's good to do it slow and healthy, and you did very good! Keep going and I hope you'll meet your goal soon.

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@simone10 (54187)

• Louisville, Kentucky

8 Feb 16

Thank you! I agree, losing 9 pounds in 3 days was way too fast.

@amnabas (14889)

• Karachi, Pakistan

27 Jan 16

Wow it's a good progress so far keep going.

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@simone10 (54187)

• Louisville, Kentucky

8 Feb 16

Thank you! It hasn't been easy but it is worth it.

@Drosophila (16571)

• Ireland

27 Jan 16

Oh ya definitely keep up the good work! It took me 3 months to lose 10 pounds so good on ya!

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@simone10 (54187)

• Louisville, Kentucky

7 Feb 16

Thanks! I changed my calories so it's going a little slower now but I am feeling better.

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@simone10 (54187)

• Louisville, Kentucky

8 Feb 16

@Drosophila I agree. At first I was losing the weight too fast and it was making me really weak.

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@Drosophila (16571)

• Ireland

7 Feb 16

@simone10 that's the key, ya as long as you're feeling better for it

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@Marilynda1225 (83777)

• United States

27 Jan 16

Good for you!!! losing weight is difficult but seeing 7.8 lbs lost deserves a high five

keep up the good work and looking forward to hearing about your future success

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@simone10 (54187)

• Louisville, Kentucky

7 Feb 16

Thank you! It isn't easy to do at all, especially on the days when you have cravings for the fattening carbs...lol.

@shshiju (10342)

• Cochin, India

27 Jan 16

Keeps plenty of water that keep away your weakness.

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@simone10 (54187)

• Louisville, Kentucky

8 Feb 16

I have been drinking a lot of water because I can get dehydrated easily.

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@shshiju (10342)

• Cochin, India

8 Feb 16

@simone10 That's nice

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@Auntylou (4264)

• Oxford, England

28 Jan 16

Two or three pounds a week is enough. take it slowly, after all the weight increased very gradually over the years!

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@simone10 (54187)

• Louisville, Kentucky

7 Feb 16

Very true. I don't know what I was thinking when I set my calories at 1200.

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