I’ve been thinking about my weight loss lately and wondering if something is wrong with me. I don’t know why I can’t just be happy I’m losing weight. It just seems like I’m losing weight faster than I should be based on what I’m eating. I’m not counting calories anymore, just trying to eat less. When I first suspected I had diabetes, one of the symptoms was unexplained weight loss. And now I’m feeling like my weight loss is “unexplained” again.
But maybe I’m doing better than I thought. I started thinking about some of the changes I’ve made. A big one is breakfast. A friend of mine at work was bringing me a biscuit (sometimes with sausage, sometimes with egg & cheese) every weekday morning. Now I only allow him to do this on Fridays. So the other four days, I’m eating oatmeal or maybe a couple of slices of cheese. Those biscuits were about 570 calories. So, I’m cutting 2280 from four days of biscuits, and only adding back maybe 650 calories. So I’m saving over 1600 calories per week right there. Also, I’m not eating any snacks at night most of the time. I’m eating practically NO sweets, just a bite or two a week, maybe. So when I look at all that, I guess I’m cutting down more than I thought. See, I’ve talked myself out of worrying about losing too fast. 🙂
Stats for this week:
Beginning weight: 193
Today’s weight: 174.5
This week’s loss: 1.5 lbs.
Total loss: 18.5 lbs.
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Isn’t one or two pounds a week the “acceptable” range of weight loss? I think you’re right on track! It just shows the changes you have made — which are inspiring, Lauralynn. Not snacking at night would go a long way for me!! Good luck this week!
That’s what we recommended as safe weight loss when I worked for Weight Watchers. Until I started doing my post, I hadn’t really realized how many changes I had really made.
Thanks!
Yep, don’t worry. You’re right on track. J.R. is correct. If you’re losing 5-10 pounds a week, then you can worry (unless you’re spending 4+ hours a day at the gym). Congrats. Keep it up!
Thanks, Ryan! I think you’re right. Like I told J.R., I hadn’t realized how much I had changed my habits.
I don’t think you should worry. 1-2 lbs a week is very healthy. It’s when you lose 10-15 that something isn’t right. Keep it up!! I’m jealous.
Don’t be jealous. Just do it! LOL. Yeah, 10-15 would be scary.
Sometimes is takes a life threatening illness to make us decide to do what we need to do.
I think you’re doing great. Just watch you don’t lose too much – once you get to your idea weight, find a way to maintain it. Exercise creates muscle-tone too, which is heavier than fat, so add that into your calculations. X
Thanks, Shah. To maintain, you have to start adding food back until you are staying steady. I’ll be so happy when its time to maintain! I’ve noticed my blood sugar is getting lower so I need to keep a watch on that. I’m wondering if I should ask my dr. if I should cut back on my insulin a bit. My mom said I should cut back myself and see what happens. I hate to do that without asking my dr. though.
I’ve been doing mostly cardio but I’m ready to start adding weight training. I was doing that before, but I stopped and started cardio when I found out I was diabetic. Now it’s time to do both. 🙂
It doesn’t sound like you’re losing weight too fast or unexpectedly. I’m not an expert, but it sounds like you’re right on track for everything you’ve been doing to eat better.
Thanks, Ruth. A 92 year old woman at church Sunday said, “I don’t know what you’re doing, but whatever it is, it’s working. You look wonderful!” I was walking on clouds all day. Isn’t it funny how just a kind word can make your whole day?
You’re doing great! It’s really amazing how much the small changes add up! I actually had a similar concern, and I decided not to worry about what I ate this past week. Unfortunately, I took it a little too far and gained some back, so I’ll be tracking again this week. I do think those small changes in habits really do make most of the difference. Something as small as one less teaspoon of sugar in morning coffee or 1% vs 2% milk can mean a huge shift in calorie intake when you look at the bigger picture.
You’re doing great! Don’t psych yourself out with numbers. You’re doing this the right way with a consistent, long-term, healthy attitude. You inspire me. I hope this past week was a good one, too!
Thanks, Erika. I’m realizing that some weeks will be better than others. This week wasn’t as good, but not horrible. I had my first gain, which you’ll see in today’s post. 🙂