LesleyMills - WOW! Nice result! It seems you made some helpful adjustments. Be mindful that you aren't letting yourself become too hungry; would it be possible to have a reserve of that soup you describe (or some other 50/50 prepared dish) ready for those times you feel like you're definitely needing a snack? Jeff has a thread discussing iodine
here. Onward and downward!
PonysPlants -
That is another solid week! I'm glad you aren't melting! Keep chipping away at those remaining areas that offer the opportunity to further support your efforts.
Abe - I imagine it feels great when that drop shows up on the scale, "all at once," or otherwise! I suspect that you're probably losing some amount of fat each week, but because of all the other factors that can influence the scale, that progress isn't as apparent in the short run, but becomes observable over the course of the month. It seems to me like you consume a roughly similar volume of food to what I eat in a typical day; just based on my own observations, I would say we're both outliers on the high side of the average. Finding that balance between starches and non-starchy vegetables, and including a "preload" course to my meals seem to be what made the biggest difference in supporting continuing weight loss for me (and, of course, consistency in adhering to all 10-Points from the checklist over an extended period of time). Are meals "on the job" the main source of difficulty in more closely following the 50/50 guideline? If so, maybe we can come up with some potential ideas for that.
josietheschnauzer - That looks like a pretty solid week to me! Like you, I'm interested to see where you "settle" over the course of the coming months practicing MWL. Enjoy those new clothes! Great idea to add in some resistance training; starting with some simple, at home exercises sounds like a good plan.
Cathy Ann - Another 2 pounds down! Well done attending to the recommended behaviors! I'm so sorry you have been dealing with pain in your hip; great work recognizing that binging on troublesome foods wouldn't be an appropriate solution. It makes complete sense to concentrate on pool activities until that flare of discomfort settles down.
squealcat - Great progress, Marilyn! You aced 3/4 of the checklist, and it seems like you have a good plan for continuing to work on the remaining points. Figuring out how to make things work in a particular situation, in a way you can live with, is a really important part of the process, I think. Keep finding those small opportunities for improvement, and implementing them where you are able to do so. Have fun watching those seeds come to life!
Dennis h - That is a dramatic result and an awesome demonstration of how effective the plan can be! Kudos for your excellent adherence this week, and that well-deserved reward from the scale.
wstokes - Nice loss! It can be really difficult to be "perfect," but being mindful of lapses and returning to the recommended behaviors in short order definitely seems helpful. Continue to concentrate on the MWL 10-Point Checklist, and I expect you will achieve that goal in due course.
Waterfit - Yay! 2 year low! It sounds like you're doing a great job figuring out a routine that you can make work!
CindyD - That is a big number! Doing great with the guidelines is what I like to hear! Dr. McDougall recommends limiting beans to 1 Cup per day
on average, so going over that on some days (and under on others) shouldn't generally be a problem. Most of my work as an artist has been in the commercial or educational space; I don't have a website for my personal work at present (but it is on my lengthy to-do list
).
Wfpb2020 - Nice loss! It appears you have many of the checklist points well in hand! Keep striving for continuing progress with those remaining opportunities.
Golightly - Yay! Always fun when the scale returns a pleasing result! Your assessment with the checklist highlights those areas on which to focus for keeping up that momentum. That horrifying documentary scene sounds like a very powerful experience. In my case, I came to this way of eating seeking health and, after some time, found myself developing a greater appreciation for the ethical (and environmental) implications of food choices.
BarbaraLynn - Down 2.2 lbs! Enjoying how you feel, feeling satisfied, and being happy with the results sounds wonderful! Keep doing the best you can to add activity into your daily routine - hiking sounds very enjoyable!
ladevereaux - Happy Birthday, Leslie! I applaud you for that candid appraisal of the recommended behaviors, and for your conscious efforts to make what you felt were the best available choices within a given situation; I think being mindful of those deviations can be really helpful in keeping them from taking over the whole week. I expect that morning BP reading felt encouraging!
Vegeloon - I'm glad to hear you're taking what felt like an off week in stride, and getting right back on track! Focus on the recommended pattern of behavior, and you'll see the results you seek. Keep at it!
Hope410 - Another pound gone! Great work getting in the daily walks! So often, preparation makes the difference for close adherence, so I'm sure any time invested in having appropriate foods ready to go will pay dividends. Isn't it funny how unwelcome guests like that zucchini bread seem to find their way into one's home? Cheers for a great week ahead!
Trish - Awesome! It sounds like you are starting to settle into a nice groove with your day to day routine. I can absolutely relate to a particular scale reading feeling like a "real mystery." I think many of us have a natural tendency to try to find "reasons" for an individual weigh-in result, but that can often backfire; something that seems to correlate to a loss or gain might actually have no (or little) connection. Relying on the proven and time-tested scientific evidence to tell us the pattern of behaviors most likely to deliver the results we are after, in the aggregate, over time and attending to those behaviors is the most effective approach, but it can certainly feel fraught when the particular feedback mechanism we're monitoring isn't predictably responsive (in the short-term) to our efforts. I'm glad you feel better able to realistically calibrate your expectations, and keep your attention where the leverage resides - on behavior.
conniegeerhart - WOW! Great progress! Enjoy your week away from work - using that opportunity to stay active and break that lingering habit seems like a great plan! Best wishes with the colonoscopy, it sounds like you're putting together a thoughtful plan for managing how the requirements for that procedure will impact your routine.
vegyluvver - 2 pounds lost! In my own case, I found a daily "check-in" with the MWL 10-Point Checklist to be extremely helpful in clearly accessing my overall pattern of behavior and keeping on track. Aim for more and more meals that you would rate as great, fewer and fewer that feel terrible. Happy biking!
rlechols - Nice work navigating all those disruptions to your routine, it sounds like you did what you judged best in each situation. For me, getting back to that well-established and tested pattern always feel comforting.
Kathie - That's a three pound loss, if I'm not mistaken!
Nice progress with the checklist; planning and preparation inevitably make it easier to adhere. When you say you eat "too late," is that because it affects your sleep, or some other reason? Generally, the best thing to do if you feel hungry, is to eat of the recommended foods, in the recommended fashion.
Amberlina - Down a pound! Try not to feel discouraged, that is reasonable progress. Using the MWL 10-Point Checklist to assess where you have the opportunity to better support your weight loss goals is exactly the right approach; eliminating those remaining higher calorie dense foods seems like an appropriate step.
Violet3135 - Excellent adherence! Seeing the results we're hoping for on the scale always feels good! I wish you all the best in preparing for and managing the upcoming change in your routine and environment. If you haven't already seen Dr. Lisle's lecture
Getting Along Without Going Along, you may find it helpful; he provides an effective approach for dealing with the sort of social situation you describe.
laura_delao - Down a pound this week! I'm happy to hear you are feeling pleased! Dr. McDougall has a
resource page discussing constipation, as well as a
newsletter article. Jeff discusses the topic
here. Those are all definitely worth a look. Enjoy those potatoes!
Beeshell - I hope your birthday was happy and enjoyable, despite the resulting disruption for your behavioral changes! Attending to the areas you've highlighted for greater focus should be fruitful. Many happy returns!
calharv - This is a great time to get started, Cal! How has it been going with the
MWL 10-Point Checklist? Glad to have you!
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