It’s been a month since I embarked on my mission. I’m way behind my initial target of 2 kg per week as I’ve only lost 2 kg so far.
Despite what certain websites say, I do believe that losing weight is much harder as we start to (*gasp*) age. In my 20’s, I used to spend just 10 minutes on the treadmill each day to see some change in my weight. In my early 30’s, I used to cut my carbohydrates intake and start to feel my clothes loosening at the waist. Now, in my mid-30’s, I’m on the treadmill at least 3 times per week with my Samsung MiCoach, I’m cutting the carbs and sugar as much as I can, I eat a lot of vegetables and always include lean protein in my meals but the numbers on my digital scale have simply refused to budge for the past week or so. Could I have possibly reached a plateau so soon?
I’m getting disheartened, can you tell? But I’m not giving up just yet. After all, it’s only been just a month.
Image from fitsugar.com
My game plan:
1) I’ll start with Pilates again. I don’t have time to go to a Pilates class but I’ve got my Pilates VCD’s at home. They helped me a lot when I was pregnant with the twins and after giving birth to the twins.
2) I’ll increase the intensity and/or slope and/or duration and/or frequency of my dates with the treadmill.
Diet pills? I confess I tried them before — a little something that I got from my doctor. They worked by suppressing my appetite, thereby making it easier for me to cut my total caloric intake, and by making me thirsty all the time, thus forcing me to drink more water. My doctor did warn me they might increase my blood pressure so she constantly monitored it. In the end, my BP was fine but my hair suffered (I lost a lot of hair, perhaps from the loss of minerals, not so much the pills) and so did the people around me because the pills somehow made me irritable all the time (think: a woman with PMS every single day). That was sometime after I had RoundBoy. Sometime after I had the twins, I tried the same pills again. But they didn’t work like they once did. The only thing that changed it my age.
Protein shakes? I’ve tried them, too. They’re okay for busy mornings when I don’t have time for breakfast or for evenings when I don’t feel hungry after having had a heavy lunch. But seriously, how long can someone possibly live on a liquid diet? They’re quite costly, too.
So for now, I’ll stick to my game plan and hope to have better news the next time I give an update.
Tags: diet, weight loss
September 13th, 2008 at 15:33
I’m in the same situation as you, trying to lose 5kg but I’m setting my target for 3 months. It’s crazy trying to watch my daily caloric intake and even though I try to cut out certain things, most days, my caloric intake will still be higher than what I aimed for. Have started going back to the gym too.
September 13th, 2008 at 18:07
you? on a diet? you look fine in your pics lah… ;)
September 15th, 2008 at 15:56
Hi Mimi, and thanks for visiting my blog. I was simply assuming that you’re a Malay lady just like me…heheh! Had no idea you’re an expat from Filipina.
Hey, I’m also in the same boat. I’ve not only hit a plateau but worse, gained some kilos too. But when I check back on my diet I’ve realized that I haven’t been watching my calories as much as I did when I was in the beginning of my weight loss mission. I cheated too much and assumed my running could take care of it.
So now I’m trying to make some adjustments. I should be running faster but since that’s beyond my ability, I find something else that can put me in the right zone for fat loss. I join the Bodycombat class at the gym, and I try to vary my workouts at the gym. Plus I add resistance training too. I’ve seen some positive things, but at a very slow demotivating rate.
You’re right, it was much easier when we were younger.
September 16th, 2008 at 02:54
i wish i have the time to go to a gym like you. at least now, you just have to maintain your weight. you look good in your pics lah…
i still have to go through your archives one of these days :P
September 16th, 2008 at 05:14
awww, you can do it!!!
you should see kara’s before and after pictures. but then again, she’s only 28 and mother of 1. :D
but i must admit, lami mukaon. :)
September 16th, 2008 at 13:20
mao gyud. send me her before & after pics…pretty please? :)
September 18th, 2008 at 05:17
We are on the same boat. Am on a plateau now!