how come weight falls off some people but

[imgoingtodisney]

not off others?

 

[glo]

I think that people who pick a plan and are faithful to it will see some kind of result. Not having a plan and taking time off from it or cheats make it even harder. I know I am guilty, but I am thrilled and encouraged by those who can do it!!!!


I think you need to find a plan or get a nutrionist like many have suggested for you here. A plan and some guidance is always helpful.

 

[imgoingtodisney]

I spoke w/the doc a wk ago. I was given some guidelines and been following them.
Is it really harder to loose weight once you reach menopause? I also havent been able to get out and walk as much as I would like.

 

[Jomrog]

I had read somewhere (I can't remember where) that people who have more weight to lose tend to lose it faster in the beginning. I don't know if there is any truth to that. I need to lose about 50lbs to be at a healthy weight for my height (5'2 1/2") but I don't seem to be losing very fast at all.

The good news is that I don't miss carbs, I feel like I am eating healthier, I feel good & have more energy than before.

 

[blanq]

This is a hard one! I will admit I get jealous when I hear about people who lose just a ton of weight in a short period of time. Men seem to lose faster than woman and that just seems so unfair!

I usually lose weight pretty slowly. 1 to 2 pounds per week (with periods where I stall) has been the norm in the past, and supposedly, that is the healthy way to do it. I must admit that this weight loss go around (the FINAL go around!!) I dropped 13 lbs in just 3 weeks. I was ecstatic! But now the weight loss is slowing. I lost 2 lbs last week, and so far feel like nothing is coming off this week. I have reconciled in my head that that is okay. It may take me awhile, but I WILL get there as long as I am staying on my plan.

Linda

 

[yasuern]

Possible explanatons

1. Persons with higher muscle mass(muscle burns more calories than fat) - Now guys don't get made at me - but thats why men tend to lose weight faster than women on the same plans.

2. Some folks NEVER STRAY off the plan they are on - unlike me.

3. the more weight you need to lose the easier it is to lose - Because each activity burns more calories secondary to the weight.

But these are only my opinions and I hope I didn't make anyone mad!


Going back to #1
Although men may lose wgt faster - women because we just natural have more adipose tissue - will survive longer under extreme conditions - ie no water or food.

 

[KathyTX]

Hmmm...

I don't think weight "falls off" anyone, unless they're ill. Some people choose a plan, learn everything they can about it and WORK at it. What may appear to a casual observer as effortless is usually the result of research, planning and WORK.

Since you spoke with your doctor and you seem to be on some plan that you and he agreed on, you really should address your questions to him.

 

[Zoo Keeper]

I think that if you have a lot of pounds to lose the first ones come off fast. At least that's what happened to me, fifty pounds came off with no trouble...but now I am having trouble losing 10 pounds this month.

 

[ohiominnie]

Hey all.
Haven't been posting much (so far dd and ds have had almost 7 hours of rehearsals this week for tomorrow recital, besides an orchestra program and out of town guests!!)...
But I thought I'd jump into this one...
A few years ago I lost about 20 pounds in 12 weeks and it was SO easy. It was with the Weigh Down Workshop plan (a Christian based program) Well, after CONSCIOUSLY deciding not to follow it anymore, I slowly gained the weight back and have been trying to lose it. Now it's not coming off so easily.
Last night as I went to bed I was thinking about it....and what is so different now about me or my lifestyle. The ONLY thing I could come up with is that Weigh Down focused on your relationship with God and with filling your emptyness or hungriness with HIM, not with food. And it stressed praying everytime you are tempted to eat something when you aren't hungry. And it hit me....I've been trying to exercise/diet/lose weight without asking God to help me and guide me. I've read books, and joined Curves and asked questions here, but not once have humbled myself to ask God what He thought.
Anyway....I'm going to get back to that....and I hope (and pray) that I can lean on His strength to get me back down to where He wants me to be.
(this may not be the board to post this on....and your milage may vary, but it's from the heart of what I think MY issue has been this time around)
God bless,