Hey Everyone....Need your advice on weight loss problem

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Stargazer

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Hi guys...I haven't been here for awhile....missed you GeneticFreak:) I have a question regarding weight loss...

I have been eating very....very low carb. My goal is to lose weight, not to look emaciated or "skinny fat".....the problem is, I have not cheated at all. From past experience, I should've lost anywhere from 5-7lbs this mos..I lost one damn pound this month. What the hell is going on?

I put on a lot of weight in the past 7mos....from eating lots of white bread, pasta, rice, etc...you get the picture. I have completely cut out all of those things...I eat eggs, ground chicken, chicken breast, lots of fresh baby spinach. I can't understand why it's not kicking my metabolism up...

What am I doing wrong? :! Ps...Genetic Freak...ex-husband went back on test etc...he is no longer depressed. He's back to being the, uh, not real cool person I've always known. I don't know if you remember me.
 
^^I remember you.
And this is puzzling honestly... Normally after eliminating carbs/dropping them low I lose about 10lbs of water and glycogen. Is everything... Moving along in the bathroom? Constipation became an issue for me when I didn't use proper fibre intake with low carbs.
 
Yes...I am ok in that dept. And I remember you too Sero....I am doing a lot better than when I was here...clean for almost 9 mos. now

And yes, this is puzzling...and upsetting. I have cut out all bread,etc. I know what you mean about dropping weight like that. I have done that. That's why I'm shocked....I will continue to push forward...because that's how I am but what the hell??? My carb count is less the 26gms a day. Wtf
 
Stargazer, See if you can get some ketone test strips. You can use them to see if you are in ketosis or not. If not, then you need to cut carbs even further. Use the strips to find your sweet spot. As for the difficulty in weight loss, I assume you have done a low carb diet before. If that's the case, then that's why you are having difficulty now. The first time you go low carb, you body responds very quickly. Any subsequent attempt and your body responds much slower and you'll probably need reduce your carbs even lower for less effect. It's unfortunate but that's the way it goes sometimes.

When you get a chance, read this lady's experience with going low carb more than once. She calls the first time the Golden Shot. It'll explain what I'm talking about. Also, a guy's body composition differs so much from a woman's that you can't expect similar results when performing the same diet.
http://www.lowcarbluxury.com/goldenshot.html
 
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Maybe you really need to look at total calorie intake rather than carbs per se. Do you have a diet written down and calculated, or are you playing it by ear?
 
Cashgarden thank you for all the valuable advice....yes, I have done a low-carb diet before. However, not a lot of times...My weight is usually steady, and I'm slight, small boned etc I am an abhorrent metabolizer. I know this by having blood tests due to my meds not keeping me stable. It was to the point the Dr. did not believe I was taking my medication..he thought I was "diverting" my Rx's..Wth?? I was in fact taking them.

I am just trying to give you a bit of a picture so you understand where I'm coming from. I hope I am making sense to you. That does sound accurate. My body responding magically the last time I seriously did low-carb...I was lean, my muscles defined...it was like nothing I ever experienced. For a long time I was very thin because I did age old barely eat. I probably had my "Golden Shot" already. Thank you again for posting information for me.

I have mentioned before, that my ex-husband is a competitive body-builder and have seen him manipulate his body many, many times. Most of the time w help...but even w help I know there is pain-staking work that goes w it...diet is 70% Gym 30% of your results. It is so frustrating that men can do that so easily....hey it is what it is. I want to get this weight off....for more than appearance. It is uncomfortable, and my frame is not meant to carry this much weight.

And CFC...no I am playing it by ear. I don't eat a lot...I am actually not really hungry...that's also how I know my metabolism isn't kicked up. When it is, it's like I feel like my body is the furnace its meant to be. I don't know how to explain it. But I will become mindful, write it all down, and maybe I will see where I am going wrong.

I will get Ketone strips too...they're great to haves Just as journaling, I will as you said find my sweet spot. Guys thanks for your time.
 
Cashgarden....What a great article!!! That is EXACTLY what is going on w me. Thankyou, now I know, I can fix it. I also need to back on the supplements such as CoQ10, L-Carnitine, Chromium etc...I will research dosages, etc There are other supplements such as Flaxseed Oil, Fish Oil...I remembering taking a lot of supplements. They make me really sick to my stomach. I start to gag swallowing all of them...but hey, in the name of weight-loss, I'll do what it takes.

Thankyou....perfect information.%)
 
Stargazer said:
Cashgarden....What a great article!!! That is EXACTLY what is going on w me. Thankyou, now I know, I can fix it. I also need to back on the supplements such as CoQ10, L-Carnitine, Chromium etc...I will research dosages, etc There are other supplements such as Flaxseed Oil, Fish Oil...I remembering taking a lot of supplements. They make me really sick to my stomach. I start to gag swallowing all of them...but hey, in the name of weight-loss, I'll do what it takes.

Thankyou....perfect information.%)
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Hi There Friend....

Of course we remember you, welcome back... :) Glad things are going well for your ex-husband..!!

I've had a long chat with my partner about your position, she is as you might remember a National Champion bodybuilder...
She has recently experienced a downturn in metabolism after a lifetime of being able to eat anything and still have an 8-pack..

She is not doing anything different, so we are thinking maybe its down to age and hormonal changes starting to happen..

We are unsure about the validity of the "Golden-Shot"..? As she can cut to single digit BF% within 3 months whenever she chooses...

Do you exercise..? Do you eat the correct food to obtain the correct amounts of essential nutrients for healthy bodily function..? iodine, selenium etc, etc..

It might help if you wrote down your diet so we can offer opinions...

If calories are lower than metabolic expenditure you will eventually lose weight, you just have to stick with it long enough...!!!

GF...
 
Are you familiar with the metabolic hormones ghrelin and leptin? As a note of advice if your currently using a low-carb diet without incorporating a refeed day or manipulating the carbohydrate variable day by day then you could possibly be creating a negative environment for anabolic processes. Obviously, the basic principle that was mentioned above always applies. To lose weight caloric expenditure must exceed caloric intake, but nutritional intake is only one small factor of the equation. Do you have any health problems? Are you naturally predisposed to holding more adipose tissue than what is generally considered normal? You may take your vitamins, but have you had a full blood panel done to see if the issue lies deeper than what you eat and do?
 
Hi Genetic Freak! I wasn't sure you remembered me, it's been awhile...And this is some discouraging bullshit. I am only eating meat (chicken, and a little beef) at this point. I also eat tuna fish, alot of fresh baby spinach...I put a little olive oil on it, seasonings, wilt it in the microwave...alot of salad. Not cheating at all...no sugar..I'm not even seeing the slightest changes yet. I'm on about a month and a half now.


I also drink diet green tea ...I cannot drink plain water. I re-gurgitate it...I know.... that sounds crazy, but my father also did. I can sip it a little if it's ice cold.

I eat fats such as olive oil, butter...I eat fried eggs...Ok here's an average day of what I eat (I'm losing it guys, this is crazy):

two average sized ground chicken burgers w some sracha or Louisiana hot on it,
about 3 oz of fresh baby spinach w some olive oil and seasoning
Sometimes, a low carb shake (2gms Carbs per 11 oz) which consists of about 1/2 of container at a time in the blender w ice

Tonight I'm making chicken sausage.
Brocoli sauteed in olive oil and seasoning

My carb count is so low....

GrymReefer, I am not familiar with what you are saying. What is a "refeed day"? And what you mean by "manipulating" the carb variable day by day...do you mean body confusion? I'm open to any advice.

GeneticFreak, yes I remember your partner is a National Champion Body Builder (Love it!! Girl Power!!) Not fair that she could eat whatever she wanted and have an 8-pack. Yes, I excercise, but not as you and your partner...I do strength training....an calistentics (sp?)...My legs by genetics for some reason are on the muscular side..
And GF, I feel the same as you...I am determined to get my metabolism to kick up. It has to give in sometime...

I was thin 8mos ago...and could just cut down on whatever I had to...I know why I'm fat, I ate tons of carbs that didn't even taste good. Well I'm soldiering on...Thanks for talk to your partner GF. Tell her I wish her the best too, even though I know she's not fat. This suck, not digging the fat girl thing.
 
I also ordered CoQ10, Chromium, L-Carnitine, Taurine, Fish Oil, Flaxseed Oil...and a few others I can't remember, they will be here any day...Maybe they will help my metabolism start to budge. Omg, I hope so...:!8(
 
Stargazer said:
GrymReefer, I am not familiar with what you are saying. What is a "refeed day"? And what you mean by "manipulating" the carb variable day by day...do you mean body confusion? I'm open to any advice.
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IMO, consuming a low carbohydrate intake 7 days a week isn't a preferred method of promoting weight loss. If you aren't burning up that small amount of carb consumption then I don't see the reasoning behind maintaining a constant low carb intake. If you are trying to achieve ketosis then you must remove all carbohydrate sources minus your consumption of non-starchy fibrous veggies. Veggies will become your best friend. Good source of fiber. Almost acts as a placebo effect because you think your eating, but in actuality the calories associated with the veggies are generally negligible.

No right or wrong way to diet. Just what works for you. If you are aiming towards supplementation I would recommend checking out synephrine. It is extremely potent in association with how much needed to achieve the desired effects.

Synephrine (Bitter Orange) http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-suppl...ientid=976&activeingredientname=bitter orange

A review explaining the difference between ephedrine and synephrine - http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3166186/
 
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Stargazer said:
I eat fats such as olive oil, butter...I eat fried eggs...Ok here's an average day of what I eat (I'm losing it guys, this is crazy):

two average sized ground chicken burgers w some sracha or Louisiana hot on it,
about 3 oz of fresh baby spinach w some olive oil and seasoning
Sometimes, a low carb shake (2gms Carbs per 11 oz) which consists of about 1/2 of container at a time in the blender w ice

Tonight I'm making chicken sausage.
Brocoli sauteed in olive oil and seasoning
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Hey there.... Unsure if burgers and sausage are fresh home made, or bought processed..?

I wouldn't recommend processed food of any kind, and chicken source only as breast..!!

Unsure how much oil/fat you are using in sauteed..? Some fats are essential but its a balance..!!

Apart from spinach I don't see any essential vegetables..

Partners cutting diet:

6 egg white omelette, spinach, seasonings (any green vegetables)

200g white fish, salad vegetables..

1 apple..

150g chicken breast (no skin) 100g sweet potato, or rice, as many green vegetables as you like..

protein shake (water)

Of note: Meats should be lean cuts no skin, cooked in coconut oil (1/2 teaspoon) 200g red meat once a week (lean)..

Eat as many fresh green vegetables as you like, NO sweet corn, carrots..

Please keep us informed of your progress..

Goodluck... GF..
 
Thanks for Diet advice....I will try, except for sweet potato. I eat lots of fresh veg's...no corn, carrots, peas. I am discouraged...my face is thin, but other than that, it seems like metabolism not budging.

I have tried multiple times to get Ketone sticks/strips. It's like I'm not meant to get them. Supplements I ordered should've long been here....another thing I have to look into. This has been a shit day, and my attitude is reflecting that right now.

I will report more....when I get my attitude straight. Thanks GF!!!!!
 
Good morning everyone...

I finally got Ketone sticks. Tested myself....I am negative for ketones I am glad that I accomplished testing negative for sugar...BUT

I'm confused. The goal is Ketosis....do ketones need to be present? Hence the word "Ketosis". So I'm not sure if I'm in a good or bad situation.

I can see my shoulders are thin, my upper back, my face etc. This is the strangest thing I've ever experienced regarding weigh loss. I can't even pinch any skin on my chest or upper back...but still have ALOT to grab between knees and mid-chest level.

I am very confused about Ketone results. Any help will be greatly appreciated GeneticFreak what the hell is going on? :(
 
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Good morning everyone...

I finally got Ketone sticks. Tested myself....I am negative for ketones I am glad that I accomplished testing negative for sugar...BUT

I'm confused. The goal is Ketosis....do ketones need to be present? Hence the word "Ketosis". So I'm not sure if I'm in a good or bad situation.

I can see my shoulders are thin, my upper back, my face etc. This is the strangest thing I've ever experienced regarding weigh loss. I can't even pinch any skin on my chest or upper back...but still have ALOT to grab between knees and mid-chest level.

I am very confused about Ketone results. Any help will be greatly appreciated Genetic Freak what the hell is going on? :(
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My partner used keto-sticks to avoid ketosis, her trainer stated it's a fine line between low carbs and absolute ketosis, as it could negatively affect skeletal muscle...
She used the sticks as an indicator of levels getting too low and this determined when to eat.... (she was allowed an apple I believe)..!!

Your best bet is to eat a clean and well balanced diet. If you’re worried about gaining fat, just limit your carbs to low glycemic index carbs (keeping your insulin spikes pretty low) and aim for a small calorie deficit.....

In time things will correct themselves, you will lose bodyfat, you just have to have the will to keep going when you have bad days or weeks when the scales or mirror doesn't tell you what you want to hear...!!

Goodluck..(stick at it, and don't give up).........!!

GF..!! :)
 
You may also need to plug in a day or two per week where you eat considerably more. Very commonly if people have been starving themselves for a long while and weight loss has stopped, they need more calories, not less, to ramp up the metabolism and get things moving again.
 
Thanks for the support and encouragement GF....this is something else. People must think I eat constantly by the way I look...a few times, I almost got sweets and said "forget it...it's not working anyway"...I am negative for sugar and I'm not losing weight...

I know you are skeptical about the "Golden Shot" theory but I have to tell you she did say her body fought her tooth and nail...and you lose much more slowly, and that it WILL happen, and that it's a struggle. Indeed it is.

I do eat...a lot of vegetables. I eat eggs, beef and chicken. Like CFC said...I thought the same thing about eating more. I am not starving myself....I just eat very very low carb. Well, it will be interesting to see how this turns out.

Thankyou everyone for your support and suggestions. S
 
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