9:15AM
4 eggs cooked in butter with cheese, 4 bacon slices, and 4 tomato slices
11:30AM
30-minute resistance training workout with personal trainer
1:15PM
Side salad with Ranch dressing, mixed veggies (broccoli, squash, green beans, and red peppers) with butter, sausage, bacon, eggs with bacon, sausage, ham and cheese
6:00PM
Fried mashed cauliflower with cheese and sour cream
9:30PM
2 string cheese
CURRENT WEIGHT: 265.2
NOTE: I spoke with my low-carb doctor today about my weight since I started back on a strict Atkins Induction again with NO low-carb "products" (I haven't had chocolate in over a week, so I'm ornery! Hee hee!). The net result--maybe a pound of weight loss. UGH! Look at my menus and see exactly what I'm eating. It's the same high-fat, moderate-protein, very low-carb diet which helped me lose 180 pounds in 2004. So, why in 2008 am I suddenly stalled out at 265 pounds eating this way?
My doctor said this may not even be related to my diet since I have some other health issues underlying this whole process. It's one reason why there's no easy answer to the obesity problem because you can't always just change the diet and increase the exercise to bring about improvements. What's most sad is the guilt complex. People see you gaining weight and judge your behavior according to that. Nevermind the fact you're doing everything exactly right just as you always have and still the weight stays the same or goes up.
In a way, I wish I'd never started lifting weights because that must have triggered something inside of me that is causing this weight gain. I don't know that for sure, but I was cruising along just fine. Yes, I love having the stronger body now, but at the price of tighter pants and shirts? I dunno. Today's just one of those times I'm pouring out everything I feel about this situation and I'd appreciate your prayers. I am at a loss right now about what to do.
What I WILL do is keep on livin' la vida low-carb until my doctor figures out what to do next. He seems to think I need a biopsy done to determine what he thinks the culprit is. That's gonna be down the road a bit, but I'm already thinking about it now. In the meantime, I'll keep checking in with my weight which has been stuck for about two or so months. I'm not discouraged and ready to give up--not by a long shot! But I needed a listening ear today. THANKS for hearing me share today.
Thursday, May 15, 2008
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Hang in there, Jimmy! I just want you to know that my thoughts and prayers are with you.
I, for one, understand and share your frustration. I've been eating low-carb since 1997 and have experienced the same issue for the whole time.
I've had wonderful results as far as losing the terrible GERD I used to have, have eliminated joint pains and stopped meds for that, enjoy low and stable blood sugars, but have never been able to lose much weight...maybe about 20 pounds overall...much less than I need and want to lose.
I stick with low carb because I feel so much better on it and believe it is the healthiest way to eat, but I sure would be excited if some day, the pounds would start coming off!
Best regards,
Carol
Hi Jimmy I remember in your book you said you used to carbup once in a great while. This is controversial I know, but going back to your roots might reset this thing. Be careful and remember your faith you can do all things, Do one thing at a time, and take small steps. You’ll get there.
Paul
Jimmy,
I'm sorry for your troubles. I'll include you in my prayers.
I just want you to know that your frustration is understandable. I often feel that way too.
Please keep us posted as I know that many people are pulling for you and are interested in your life and well-being.
Stay strong!
Harry
Definitely, hang in there, Jimmy! I can't imagine how frustrating this must be for you. Especially when you seem to be doing everything right.
Not that you'd necessarily want to give up the weight lifting long-term, but have you thought about laying off the weights for awhile in conjunction with your recent dietary adjustments just to see what would happen? I do wonder, since your gains started happening after you began lifting.
Regardless, I wish you much success. Just keep on truckin' and know there are tons of us out here in the blogosphere who believe in you!
THANKS everyone! You guys are the best. :)
Keep going and hang in there. You are in our prayers!!
What part of your body is the Doc going to biopsy, Jimmy?
Karen B.
It's not definite yet, Karen! But we're looking at the kidneys. I've had issues with them since I was a little boy.
Stay strong Jimmy!! You'll get through this frustrating plateau - MAN, do I know how nuts those stretches of no weight loss (or WORSE, GAINS) can make you when you KNOW you're doing everything right!!
2 thoughts (and pardon me if I'm stating the obvious - I know you are very knowledgeable in these areas):
First, It IS just barely possible that through all the weightlifting you are gaining muscle, which as we all know weighs more than fat. This could explain some of the stall - Perhaps you really ARE losing, but the muscle gain is just masking it on the scales??
Secondly, I was reading about weightlifters who do a carb "refeed" day as part of their regimen. I saw some folks who were doing it on LCF and I googled around for more info - I don't think it's for me because I'm not a serious weightlifter, but you might investigate - maybe that would help nudge you out of your stall.
Good luck and GOD BLESS YOU for your wonderful ministry!!! You have helped me so many times!!
Angie
Interesting comments, Angie. And yes I've thought of those. It's just the weight came on very suddenly and has just plain stuck there. :)
Sure some of it is muscle and my upper body especially has gotten much bigger than it was before I started. I LOVE THAT! So, some of the gain is muscle. But my stomach has also gotten a few inches bigger which is my primary concern right now. That's not supposed to be happening.
As for carb refeeding, it sounds gross to me. I'm sure it helps some people, but I don't think I could do that without throwing up.
I REALLY appreciate your comments. :)
Jimmy,
I know you are frustrated to say the least and are doing what you can to figure this out. Also sorry about the blog being down again. Praying for your problem to be resolved soon. A stall is one thing, but gaining weight when you are trying not to is just not fair. Or is there such a thing as fair when you are dieting? LOL Keep your sense of humor, it won't fix things, but it is laughter that is supposed to burn more calories than frowns.
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