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I gained a lot of weight this week. I have been eating 600-700 calories per day for a year. Now that I have tried this way which is closer to 2000 calories, I seem to be going backwards.(17 pounds)
Your body’s reaction is quite normal if you were previously on such a restrictive diet. Your metabolism has simply slowed, and it may take several weeks for your body to get used to normal amounts of food again. Because of the huge difference, I would suggest to bring down the amount of food in your menu by entering a goal weight of 81.6 (just 0.21 lower than your current goal weight) as your current weight.
Most importantly, 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 are new to exercise, please let us know, and we can assist you with resources on getting started if you wish—note that you don’t have to dive headfirst into anything strenuous, and that there are helpful exercises to fit all ability levels and time schedules. Even just walking in place in front of the TV for the length of a sitcom is great—if you feel like you’re “out of shape,” just start with 5 minutes each time, and work your way up to 30 minutes, then twice per day if you need. Be sure to switch your exercise routine every three weeks to keep your muscles “guessing” and not complacent.
It doesn’t have to be super strenuous, just something you can do on a regular basis. Even just lifting filled food cans in front of the TV counts. A particularly recommended option is to mix up the rhythm by adding bursts of higher intensity movement to a steady aerobic 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.Thanks for the 2 great suggestions. I never exercised to lose 42 pounds in a year. It was just a high protein, low fat, low sodium diet and 10 cups of water a day and lots of vitamins. My daughter and I are home for the summer. She has been walking a mile every afternoon and wants me to be her partner. I can’t figure out where you got my goal weight of 81.81 from. It sounds like an odd amount.I was hoping to lose around 30 more pounds to start off and then see how it goes from there. I tried to find it to change it, but I didn’t see it in any category.
Hi, Ms. Broussard. I’m very glad to read that you are starting to be active and drinking lots of water. Rebuilding healthy tissue is key here.
I have adjusted your profile settings so that you can generate menus with a bit less food.I just finished week 2. I lost 8 pounds this week. I am not sure if it is because I am sick, I sleep late, and I am taking a steroid that lasts 10 days or if it is how I adjusted the portions of each meal. The problem I am having is that I get full long before I finish eating each meal. I am definitely not hungry at all when it is time to eat again. By the time I get to the afternoon snack I can hardly eat because I am already so full. Dinner is the same way. Each meal is about 2-3 hours apart. Maybe my portions are still to large.
It’s great to read that you are not hungry, but I hope you feel better soon. We do encourage you to go with your body’s signals and not stuff yourself by force. You can cut back some portions – we recommend starting with the starchy carbohydrate foods. It’s best to preserve the protein foods and fruits/vegetables.
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