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Well at the end of my fourth week and the weight loss was a big fat zero and I am depressed. Don't get me wrong I anticipated that at some point I would plateau but not after 4 weeks when I have another 113 pounds to lose. I just hope this doesn't set me up for failure because I really want to get the rest off but if it happens too many times in my journey I wonder if I can afford to continue. I am spending money on this diet that I don't really have but I am hoping to get rid of meds to justify paying for this. I am struggling to buy enough food to go with this and it hurts (my budget). I knew it was expensive but I figured I wouldn't eat out anymore and that would pay for the cost. Well I am going to get off the money kick. I am also struggling with exercising. I am so big and have knee and back problems that I haven't exercised which is probably why I hit the plateau. I wish I had a buddy close by that I could experience this journey with but I don't so I am on my own. I really need some motivation. Sorry to bumm anyone else out. I just was hoping to lose at least a pound. I would have been happy with that. ARGHHHHHHHH

Published Saturday, July 18, 2009 09:58 AM by SherylSue

ms.fabulous said:

Have you tried swimming? It's a LOT easier on your back and knees, and you would be surprised at how much of a workout you can get. You can get swimming weights for not much, as well. They are foam resistance weights and they really do work. I am working on losing weight that I have gained back (ugh) but last Summer swimming was my workout and I lost a LOT in not a lot of time. I understand what you mean about the money, though. I'm a teacher and I only get paid once a month. It is hard. Stay positive though, and look at the weight that you have lost in four weeks...and hey, you didn't gain any weight this past week. I'm sorry you're frustrated, though! I totally understand!

July 18, 2009 10:11 AM EST

blossom58 said:

I have a bad back, so I am limited to what I can do. I ride my bike, Take short walks. Even if it just around the block. I found a yoga DVD. Try a beginner one for just starting out. I do alot of that. There are things in it I can't do. I just skip that.Some times if you just keep moving that is all it takes. You could also switch your food around. Have lunch for breakfast, Dinner for lunch, and breakfast for dinner. It will trick your body into lossing again. And drink 8-8oz.glasses of water a day. If you don't drink the water , your body will stop loseing weight. I hope this helps you and I hope your weight starts to drop again.~Carol~

July 18, 2009 10:42 AM EST

nanabrown8 said:

I have a bad hip and cannot walk very well any more, so I hot-footed it to Play It Again Sports and bought a used recumbent bicycle. What a smart move that was. I ride 30 minutes a day watching my favorite tv show and it works like a charm. I sporadically lift some light weights, but I am not doing that as much as I should.

Don't forget that you have a lot of friends here on the NS Web pages. Feel free to contact us for support. The people I have met are a great bunch.

I personally would not quit my meds without a doctor's approval. If you can struggle through this plateau, you will be on your way to losing again. Just remember to drink a lot of water. It really does make a difference. I would also stay away from diet drinks since the sweet taste can cause you to want more sweets (my downfall).

Take care and come visit my page sometime.

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July 18, 2009 01:45 PM EST

HunBo said:

CHeck out Chester's blog. (cemclemore1) He has lost 101 pounds since September 2008 by following the meal planner, drinking ALL (and more) of the water, and water-walking. He was 387 pounds when he started and is doing great.

If you are not used to doing exercise, the simplest thing with jump-start your metabolism...a 10 minute walk to start. Or a DVD for upper body exercise? Or walking at the YMCA pool? There are many ways to get active.

Stick with this. Try adding another glass or two of water for a week. It will come off.

July 18, 2009 08:43 PM EST

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