Starting again January 2012

[benshad61]

Hi All,

You have been reading my posts, but I never did start my "progress thread." Maybe because my progress is so very slow.

I joined a year ago and didn't have much luck losing and "life got int he way." Stress does not help anyone lose weight.

I have lost and gained a lot of times in my life, but during my 20's. 30's and 40's I stayed within a normal range with a low BMI

Now I am close to my 70's and I want to lose 23-25 pounds.

I do not have high blood pressure or high cholesterol. I have never liked chocolate anything and prefer things like dill pickles and vinegars in salads etc.

I drink two to three large cups of green tea a day which I love.

I have a very slow metabolism despite my exercising at Wii Fit every day for an hour or more. I take long walks despite the weather and our whole family enjoys low carb eating which really helps.

Weight loss has always been SLOW for me no matter what my age and it took weeks to drop a couple of pounds. It still does.

I need to be on an antidepressant and that will never change. Perhaps that is the reason for my STALL!

However, I need to feel well emotionally.

I read all your success stories, I follow my meal plans and check everything I put into my body and that turtle just CREEPS along at a "Snail's pace."

Today I am feeling pretty sad and may not be able to do this after all. I don't want to be a "downer" when there are so many happy stories here. Guess that is why I put on funny pictures to hide my feelings. Dumb eh??! Especially at my age.

I drink tons of water, never eat anything sweet, avoid those Atkins bars at all cost and the scales don't MOVE!

I will cheer you all along and just hope that someday this old body drops those unwanted pounds.

Have a good day everyone!

Jo

[Allie58]

Oh Jo, I'm so sorry you are in a glum mood. That always makes things seem that much more bleak but if you have been dealing with this for an extended period of time then you know that it will pass. This place is a two way street and it's no good for you to be the one doing all the cheering so we will be here for you as well. I hope you know that. As for the slow weight loss, we all are aware of the old story about the tortoise and the hare. Slow and steady wins the race so have faith. You get far more excersise than I doubt I ever will and you should be very proud of that. Those of us with big losses ( not that mine is a big loss) have far more to lose so you are actually very lucky. Perhaps you will just stumble into the right combinations of food and that will be all it takes.

Steady on my friend and glad you got your own progress thread!

[benshad61]

Thanks Allie! You always know what to say!

Jo

[Allie58]

Hi Jo

Sorry I haven't been around much. Just busy with work. Hope things are going well for you!!

[benshad61]

Waiting for the new baby. Our DIL is being induced late this afternoon and by tomorrow there will be a new little grandchild to love.

I am not losing weight and have been doing everything right.

I'll be okay.

Have a great day!

Jo

[Aradasky]

A BABY!!!! A NEW BABY IN YOUR HOME!!! YIPPEEE! Jumping up and down with joy for you and hoping mom and baby are well!

(I am going to go copy what I told you in my thread, and I am GLAD you started your own thread!)

You mentioned that you are stalled adn there are days when you do not get to your 20 carbs a day or ski meals. Odille skips meals when she is not hungry, I dont think it is bad. I did many days where I did not get to 20 carbs a day and was happy doing it that way. That is why I will probably keep it do about 30 from now on. I just don't need them. I think you may need to look at calories now, You are not very heavy and if you want to lose more, then do the carbs at about 20 to 30 and about 1200 to 1300 calories. Try for a week and see what happens. I kept mine at 1200 for weeks and then ranged from 1200 to 1500 until a few weeks ago.

[Allie58]

Very Exciting for you Jo, Can't wait to hear the news!!

[benshad61]

Thanks Allie,
My dil just emailed us and she will be leaving for the hospital in 15 minutes. Her mother has arrived to be with her. We are SO EXCITED and SCARED at the same time. Until the baby is actually here and everything is going well for both mother and child, you worry.
DS is training for a new job and cannot leave until the end of his work day. Luckily this will all occur over a week-end and he will be able to be with Tracy and baby! He is very SCARED! "Too LATE I said!" DGS is 17 months old and he'll be surprised as well. their spoliled bulldog will definitely wonder what they have gone and done!

Please say a prayer.

Hugs,
Jo

[Allie58]

Done Jo!

[Aradasky]

I am sure this is a LONG day for you and your family. Keeping all of you in my thoughts.

[benshad61]

Thanks Arlene and Allie! I have lit a candle, said many prayers, crossed everything I CAN CROSS and am sitting here on pins and needles. Tracy is having a 2nd inducement this afternoon and hopefully all goes according to plan and there will be a baby by tomorrow.

Jo

[Aradasky]

Jane Willo is a blessed gift. She is here to keep us all humble and remind us how precious life is.

[benshad61]

Yes Arlene,

Life is precious! When I held this little girl who had such a rough delivery, I thought about exactly how precious life realy is as she directed her gaze towards me.

Again, than so to everyone for their good wishes.

Jo

[ninasan]

Hi, Jo!
We haven't met, I,m Nina.
I've been reading the progress board and noticed that you and I are similar in our goals and starting weight, or BMI. I just wanted to tell you that I am experiencing similar results as far as the Atkins diet. I'm losing very slowly, and sometimes I get discouraged, especially in the beginning. Ive practically been on induction for almost 6 months, and have lost about 10 pounds! Not much, but then I say to myself, at least I have lost something. And I'm also eating healthier. I look younger (I'm 48). I guess I'm really not in a hurry to lose, just as long as I at least maintain, or go down slowly.

So, If you are feeling down because you are stalled or losing VERY SLOWLY, remember, you ARE healthier, you ARE slimmer, and you WILL keep taking care of yourself, because you have discovered that this WOE has many advantages, not only for losing weight, but for feeling good.

For some of us it just takes a bit longer, but, we enjoy good nutritiousfood and that's what matters!!

Congratulations on you new grandchild!

[benshad61]

Thank Nina,

I know I am healthier for being on Low Carb eating and my recent blood work was a testament to that. Also, my age plays into this big-time.

I know from past experiences that losing slowly is better than losing too much quickly. I will just take one day at a time.

Thank your for your congratulations on our new grandchild.

Nice to meet you.