Okay, need to vent then need someone to tell me to shutup and deal with it........here goes.....

I have humped my butt to lose this stinking 13lbs that I have to before July when I submit to insurance (insurance says I have to lose it to be approved). I have lost 6-7lbs right now in the last month....whooptie do. I have been exercising, eating right, making the right changes, etc. Sure I have had some bad days, but nothing out of control like in the past. I can't seem to move from this spot. I am frustrated because this always happens....I lose a couple, get stuck, then practically starve myself to keep losing then it all comes back and more. I have to lose the next 7lbs to submit to insurance.....7 lousy pounds. I go to my PCP for anther weight visit tomorrow and I think I have only lost 2 since I was there last a month ago. I feel like such an idiot that I can't do this. I am not sure what I should do....kick up the exercise, eat less, not sure. If I could do this on my own I wouldn't be in the situation I am in now. Someone give me some suggestions......

Thanks Jachut....running is something that someday I would love to do. Is that a good way to get started is by running in short intervals?

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Thanks Jachut....running is something that someday I would love to do. Is that a good way to get started is by running in short intervals?

Personally...I think joggin for 30 minutes at 270+ pounds is a bad idea. Brisk walking, yes, jogging...well, for me, I'd injure my knees, back and hips and I weigh 260 right now. Low impact is the way to go when 100 pounds overweight.

As far as faster weight loss...Medifast works WONDERS! It's 5 suppliments and one Lean & Green meal every day. I lost over 20lbs the first month I did it (almost two years ago). It's expensive though, so you'd probably get the same results from the unjury or high Protein shakes. Hang in there...you have time...Oh, and as previously stated drink LOTS of water!!!! :eek:

Thanks musicalmomma! I agree, I don't think running is the right term for me.....I would like to jog eventually and I printed the article, it seems doable. As hard to believe as this sounds, I am in somewhat decent physical shape. I work a lot with my horses and it takes quite a bit to get me winded, I guess that is one thing going for me. I like to walk but don't feel like it is doing anything for me which is why I need to step it up a notch.

LeeAnn, any idea on how many calories you take in? If you eat 1200 calories and burn up enough exercising each week you should lose about 2 lbs per week. That is if you should be eating 1600 to maintain.

I average between 1200 and 1500 per week. I think I know where some of my issue is.....I have had a terrible cold for the last few weeks and have been sucking on a lot of cough drops...have you ever looked at the sugar in those things?! I about died.....I don't know if this is the only problem, but it definitely goes to show that you have to count everything you put into your mouth....

Wow, I've just read all the posts in this thread and I was going to offer my 2 cents on how to drop quickly, but they are all covered. We are all weight loss experts!

Okay, I'm going to add some thoughts:

I know what you mean about Atkins backfiring. I always joked that I was eating so much fat that putting a carb with it would be like putting a match to TNT. I'd explode!

I'd go with the varying your daily calories and upping your activity. Keep your heart rate low to moderate and going at it for 30-60 minutes is the best fat burner. High intensity burns protein, then carb, than fat. (I just learned that from my trainer!)

Most sources say don't drop below 1100 calories a day for the unbanded. Especially if you are working out.

You'll do it. You've got 5 weeks!

Another thing that my nutritionist told me was that you need to keep your metabolism 'fueled' by eating at least 3 times a day at regular intervals. One of my pre-surgery issues was only eating when I was hungry--about once a day. Not good for weight loss efforts.

I'm sure you will be able to do whatever is necessary to qualify for your surgery.

Cathy

Good Luck....you can do this, Just think "One Day at a Time" We can do it in baby steps. Just get through today!!!

Maureen

Thanks everyone....I have really focused in in the past couple of days and I feel much better. Last night I push mowed part of my yard and man was I sweating (my yard takes 3 hours to mow....with a riding mower). I went to the doctor today for another weight visit and I have dropped 5 more lbs. since I was there last month for a total of 10......YIPPEEEEEEEE! I was so excited I came home and mowed some more tonight