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07.09.08, 12:46 PM General Topics
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is there any healthy (or semi-healthy) way to lose weight faster than weightwatchers? I'm completely plateauing, and it's very depressing. I don't want to cause any health problems, but I'm so tired of being overweight. tia [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
General Topics 07.09.08, 12:46 PM Flag
 

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I hear you. I don't know the answer but in my history of seesawing weight I have found that the faster it comes off, the faster it goes back on. So I would just suggest hanging in there. Plateaus happen as your body adjusts to its new metabolism. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 12:48 PM Flag
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thanks -- at least I'm not the only one. I am just SO tired of it. I feel like I'm not living life to the fullest because I'm constantly thinking about what I'm eating/or feel badly about how I look. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 12:51 PM Flag
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Me too. But I started exercising two months ago and I feel better about my body, even though I haven't lost any weight. I just can't seem to diet. I weighed 150 lbs five yrs ago before my dcs. I thought that was bad, but now I weight 180 and it's mortifying sometimes. But I have found that every since I started exercising, I am not as self-conscious. Maybe it creates its own anti-depressant! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 01:00 PM Flag
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hmm.. you may be on to something. I am in the same boat as you, almost to the exact numbers. I'm going to try going more than once a week to the gym (my current average). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 01:06 PM Flag
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I've been going more often but not killing myself each time. Every now and then I have a breakthrough workout and feel great, though tired. I am certainly feeling stronger. I was able to do a bit of a pullup on the monkey bars last night. That wouldn't have happened 2 months ago. I have lost about 5 pounds but I'm trying not to focus on the scale since muscle weighs more than fat. I think my body will work off the fat eventually. And the side benefit besides the happy brain is that I'm eating better. Don't crave as many sweets. Good luck. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 01:20 PM Flag
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I found doing the cabbage soup diet a great way to break through the plateaus. Obviously not on program. But it works! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 12:50 PM Flag
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i think ww has some jump start options for those who want to start off fast or break through a plateau - one is lower carb for example. i think sometimes you have to tweak what you are doing with WW to get through these points. whether it's more acticity (wo eating those points) or more water or cutting back on carbs and replacing points with veggies, etc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 12:51 PM Flag
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How much do you want to lose? I was 146 at 5'9" and now weigh 135. I used Alli and it really works. You have to commit to low fat foods but it's so much easier than low carb. I run three miles a day and I've never felt better. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 12:52 PM Flag
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I need to lose a lot -- at least 30 pounds and I'm 5'1. I've heard of Alli -- but I don't know anything about it. What is it? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 12:53 PM Flag
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I'm 53 and thought I could no longer lose weight after 3 dcs the last one in my mid 40's caused my weight to balloon up to 150. DH and I are doing this together becasue he needs to lower his cholesterol and lose 25 lbs. Alli is taken with any meal containing fat. It does not allow you to digest 25% of the fat you consume. It passes through you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 12:57 PM Flag
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np: tell me about the side effects.... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 12:59 PM Flag
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if you don't eat more than 15 fat grams at any meal then there are none. If you eat more then you have to go to the bathroom (if the meal was dinner) the next morning with some urgency. That's it. I don't know why it gets a bad rep. If you eat a cheeseburger with fries it won't be good.... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 01:01 PM Flag
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how long for you to lose the 11 pounds? are you still taking the alli, or have you stopped? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 01:07 PM Flag
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my friend was plateauing and switched from flex to core on WW. It's worked great for her. She's lost more than 10 lbs in the last 4-5 wks. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 12:54 PM Flag
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