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- February 24, 2017 at 7:11 am #37884
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MemberI am on my 3rd week and loving the food but have lost no weight. I feel healthier and have more energy but unfortunately the scales aren’t changing. I weight train 3times a week other than that I have a desk job.
Any advice?
PaulaFebruary 24, 2017 at 11:20 pm #37888jlsaabs
MemberCan’t help but I am in the same situation. Looking forward to sound advice.
February 25, 2017 at 1:27 am #37895Ossie-Sharon
MemberHi, you two. Slow weight loss and even slow starting is normal in this program, because it is focused on meeting your nutritional needs. If you have been on a restrictive diet in the past, your metabolism may have slowed and it may take several weeks for your body to get used to normal amounts of food again. If you are staying stable and not gaining weight, this is already a good sign.
Another common cause of lack of weight loss or weight gain is an imbalance in thyroid function. For this, we recommend getting tested and followed by your healthcare provider. If you are receiving medication, be sure the dose matches your need.
The most reliable (and healthiest) way to give your body a boost here is through physical activity. This is not just because of the extra energy it burns, but also because it protects and strengthens your most important fat-burning asset, muscle tissue.
If you recently started exercising, the number on the scale may not be reliable at this stage. Since you are now swapping fat for muscle, which is much heavier, you may be getting healthier while the number of pounds or kilos stays the same. In this case, pay more attention to how you’re looking and feeling, how your clothes are fitting, etc.
If you have been exercising all along, the muscles you usually use may have become complacent and don’t burn energy the way they did at the beginning. In this case, we suggest to introduce new exercises, even swapping them out for the old ones for a little while, to wake up new muscles. You can also try increasing the frequency of work outs by adding days during the week or even dividing up your current work out in to two a day. In addition to weight training, a helpful option is to mix up the rhythm of cardio exercises by adding bursts of higher intensity movement to a steady regime. This can be something like 30 seconds of jogging or going uphill every 5 minutes during a regular walk.
Regardless of your situation, it is recommended to you discuss your plans with your health care provider to be sure any needed safety steps are taken.
If you have additional questions or concerns, or if none of these scenarios appear to apply to you—and/or you are noticing that the food amounts are exceeding your physical comfort level—please do repost, and we will work with you to right-size both aspects of your plan. - AuthorPosts
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