diet update from jilly

jilly

Well i just had to post an update . I am on my 4th day and have lost 4ibs i know it wont last but it is a good start. My husband is dieting with me ,hes lost 4ibs to . It as made me see it does work ,
i have done the atkins before and lost 4stone but that was a long time ago and i thought i could'nt do it again .
If anyone would like to join me it would be great we could keep each other on the straight and narrow and cheer each other up when it gets to hard.

I have 5 stone to loss. I am starting some new meds for inflamatory arthritis in a week and i have been told you put weight on with them. so i am trying to get used to a diet now . wish me luck i really need it .........jilly

caterina57

Hi Jilly - Well done- That is a lot of weight to loose in 4 days! I suspect that because you have a "bit" to loose the initial weight loss will be quite high. I'd love to join you I need to loose 2 stone, so you will have to let me know what you are having on your diet. I will start next Monday -- Its a new start at work too as that is when I start my new role for the same company, would be nice to wear my summer clothes without all the bulges!
Cath

dreamdaisy

That is a good start by you and well done. I hope the new med does not have that effect, sometimes the predicted effects don't turn up, we are all so different in how we react. Keep your attention diverted from food and its apparent lack (it is so easy to over-eat) and I hope the loss continues. DD

jilly

Thats great Cath, As you say it is because i have a little to lose lol. i have gone back on the Atkins but the new version you can have more veg and fruit the older one was nothing but protein. My husband needs to lose about 2 stone he as got very unhealthy the last few years he as more of a desk job now.
So looking forward to you joining me on Monday will keep posting on how we are doing. thanks again Cath and good luck .................jilly

jilly

Thanks DD I think you lose a lot in the first few days but it is helping me to stick to it. I do hope the meds dont put me weight on i will not be able to get around if i put any more on . anyway thanks for your support...jilly

caterina57

Hi Jilly
Between Oct and Dec I lost a stone - I wasn't dieting but was working very long hours 12-14 a day, not eating well and was very active - providing care to people in their own homes, then my arthritis flared (back) was off work from Dec - for 10 weeks. Obviously not active and not likely to be very active for a while as knees and hip have joined in the party. And I put the weight back on. Am trying to be a bit more active - gardening- but can't walk far so going to have to cut the calories accordingly!
I really will make the effort starting on monday though, because I did feel better without that extra stone - will need support though as I love my food!
Cath

coco67

can one of you please explain the atkins diet to me. id like to try it i think

jillyb1

Keep it going , Jilly , I only manage to lose 1 or 2 lbs a week as I'm a non exerciser ( wheelchair ) , but I've lost 2 and a half stone in 6 months and feel really pleased and smug ! If I can lose some weight , anyone can manage it . Eat sensibly and don't give in to cravings ! Jillyb

jilly

Hi Cath , i know how it is with the flare i have been like that for months they have just diagnosed me with infamatory arthritis and probably sjorgens , before i had a hip and knee replaced and managed to loss weight after the ops but this time i cant even walk much so i am desperate to loss weight . I need the other knee doing as well so theres a lot riding on me losing weight .
It is great you are going to join us on monday , it will help us all to do it together summer is on its way. speak again soon. ..........jillyxx

jilly

Hi Coco , i have decided to do the Atkins diet because it worked for me before , i have tried lots of diets but they dont work for me .
Atkins is a high protein diet , you can eat proteins but no carbs , so bread and potatos are out . No sweet stuff either , it is not an easy diet if you like carbs but it work quickly and i dont feel hungry on it . You can get a book called the Atkins new diet book... i got mine on ebay only cost me £2 pounds ..........you can go on their site and find a lot out about it . hope that helps ............jilly x

jilly

Thanks for your support jillyb , you should feel smug with your weight lose , you have done really good, i hope i can join you by the summer a couple of stone would make all the difference to me . ...........jilly x

jilly

Hi I would like to point out i am not asking for people to go on Atkins diet just to join me in dieting. Which ever way you want to diet is great ,so just want people to join in so that we can help each other .. thanks for joining me ....................jilly

NinaKKang

Hi Jilly

Congratulations on your weight loss. Keep us posted on how you're doing, it'll influence others and keep you on the straight and narrow

Nxx

seamonkey

Well done Jilly!
I have been dieting also i dont know how much i have lost as i couldnt bring myself to stand on scale, but i do know that my trousers are begining to get bigger so im quite pleased also.
Keep it going and well done again.
Seamonkey

julie47

well done jilly

4lb is very good. especially in 4 days and i think it is great that your husband is also doing the diet. You both have each other for inspiration.
keep up the good work.

juliepf x

jilly

Thanks juliepf and seamonkey , it is really helping posting on here , i know what you mean seamonkey it took me a month to get weighed and my god i nealy fell off the scales. Has for my husband doing it with me it took a lot of nagging and him saying we will cut down , but he is enjoying it now he is lossing the pounds . lets hope we all get slimish for summer.............jilly