Susie and Orbit's daily dribble

[Alpaca]

Hello Susie... Sounds like a lovely day although I'd get freaked if it was me and Orby decided to growl at that time of night! Lol I get very skittish at night which is a pain! Lol

 

[ladyfelsham]

LOL I was for a minute, then came to properly and realised what it was

 

[Jim]

Morning Susie love, sounds like a nice weekend

 

[LVLLM]

morning again xx

 

[ladyfelsham]

Morning all

Had a terrible WI this morning - 8lb gain :cry:

It has left me wondering what the next step is, as I was pretty good on food - just one small blow out and some wine on the weekend, neither of which should account for such a huge gain. Also had barely any cheese, no cream and hardly any FFs - but am almost back to where I started.

I've chatted with Vicky about maybe doing Exante to kick start me into losing again, but am really worried about getting hungry.

I also wonder if I should try red days on Slimming World?

What does everyone think?

 

[Leanne1]

I reckon this is just water weight and it will all drop off again if you go strict. The wine prob caused it so just glug the water and get back to clean and green. Nobody puts "real" weight on that quickly.

 

[MissGonnaBSlim]

I agree with Leanne, only fluid retention can cause weight gain that quick.....could you try something like water balance, or waterfall for a few days and see if it makes a difference before taking a more drastic action?? xx

 

[LVLLM]

yes plenty of water suze but if you feel you need a kick start with exante then we will all be supporting you. red days on sw are just low fat low carb arent they?

 

[ladyfelsham]

thanks for your replies all - but it just seems like a lot to gain, even though I still drank 2 litres of water each day on the weekend.

I am really leaning towards SW at the moment. Yes V it is low-ish carb and low fat, but I'll keep using coconut oil.

There's a meeting 10 houses down from my new flat, and there's one tonight so think I might go along.

 

[ClaireCat]

You could always join me on my super complicated low-carb, low-gi, high gi collaboration! lol!

Its more of a game than a diet!

 

[Quak]

Oh Susie, you must be really fed up with that, but it cannot be true weight gain, not in that time - and you know if you do try Exante I will help you as much as I can - whatever you decide to do we are all with you xxxxxxxxx

 

[LVLLM]

yes why dont you see suze go to the meet x i did find when i did ww it did help to have the meetings. just remember you cant leave the atkins board xx

or if not i can always help you with my lowish carb low cal low fat diet

 

[ladyfelsham]

Thx you are all so wonderful - supportive and forgiving, so big hugs (((((my lovelies))))).

LOL@ Claire and Vicky - don't think I could do something that complicated, imagine my name mix up and multiply, I wouldn't know what type of day I was on! Simples is best

I just can't bear these dramatic swings, so it's time to try something else for a while. But look on the bright side, thanks to Atkins -

- I haven't eaten a ready meal for 12 months
- I cook all my own food - from scratch
- I have removed salt from everything
- I'm down to 1-2 caffeines a day (from about 6-8!)

All of which means a much healthier diet.

I know what to expect from SW, I did it about 8 years ago with my ex and lost well, but I believe it has been 'updated'. Will report back!

 

[LVLLM]

yes they have an extra easy thingie now let us know suze. But if it is just this water gain thats putting you off then remember its just water x

 

[Dietkitty]

It's really tough when yu have to make a decision like this so I feel your pain. My plan is very similar to SW red days. MFP has been really helpful and I set it to 1200 cals 40 % carb 40% protein and 20% fat. It would work a treat if I gave up drinking lol.

 

[LVLLM]

mine works too - 1200 cals and under 100g carb and try and stay to under 13g sat fat x

 

[ladyfelsham]

Thanks for those percentages, I'll adjust MFP tomorrow.

 

[Kat1e]

Hi Susie, sorry to hear you got such a shock but as the others have all said this cant be real gain but just water. But understand your frustration too - hope you can find something that suits....as long as no danger of you leaving us! We will stalk you otherwise
Xx

 

[ClaireCat]

LOL@ Claire and Vicky - don't think I could do something that complicated, imagine my name mix up and multiply, I wouldn't know what type of day I was on! Simples is best

Hehe! But think of all the extra weight loss from thinking - brain exercise must burn loads of calories!

I think I've got the hang of mine:

2 days lower fat atkins
2 days lower fat atkins with loads of fruit and legumes
2 days low fat with breads, pastas, rice etc

One day of whatever I fancy.

At least, I think thats what I'm supposed to be doing!

 

[ladyfelsham]

as long as no danger of you leaving us! We will stalk you otherwiseXx

LOL no danger, couldn't have got through last year without you guys keeping me sane, so I'm here for life!