amilyah Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 well i have been seperated from my husband for close to 2 months.i admit i have gained some weight.Well first 2 weeks he left i was really horrible.Couldnt eat or sleep.Well i went 2 weeks without anything but water,and started losing weight fast.So then i decided to keep ot up.Started working out and eating like once every 3 days. when this happened i was 5'6 and prolly 190 pounds now im down to 150.I know losing 40 pounds in less than 2 months is awsome but cant get the last 20 off it has slowed down.Im still not eating but every couple days and work out almost everyday.I only drink water.What can i do to get last few pounds off.By the way before i got married i was 108 pounds but dont want to get that small again.Everyone says im at a good weight now but still want to get to 130.Please dont tell me i have to eat like 6 meals a day.Icant eat alot never could.A few bites of food and im full.Only reason i even gained weight was drinking beer.But also quit that to.Can anyone help me with these last few pounds.. Link to post Share on other sites
Citizen Erased Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 That is incredibly unhealthy to not eat for 3 days. You do this frequently? Link to post Share on other sites
xpaperxcutx Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 You definitely need to slow down on the weight loss or you might gain it all back. You need to eat if not 6 meals then 3, otherwise your metabolism will slow down. And eating every 3 days? You better start eating every day if you don't want to end up with an eating disorder. Losing weight isn't the problem its your way of coping with the separation. You should see a professional and learn to deal with your emotions. Link to post Share on other sites
Author amilyah Posted January 7, 2010 Author Share Posted January 7, 2010 No citizen i just started last month. And papercut i am worried about getting an eating disorder but i still want to lose more weight.im also not doing this to cope with my divorce,i am pretty much over it.Although we was together 20 years but i would never take back a cheater so im done with him.I want a divorce fast.I do like the attention i am getting from other guys since i lost my weight and also had a makeover.I just need to know why my weight loss has stopped and how to start it up again. Link to post Share on other sites
mark982 Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 with you eating only every few days, your bodys shifted into starvation mode. it's holding onto every bit of fuel it can. if what you say is correct and it's alot of beer weight,then you're going to have to start eating correctly and working out. good luck Link to post Share on other sites
GrayClouds Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 You have to stop starving yourself, by not eating your fighting with your body to keep the weight on. If you do not your weight will come right back. What you are doing is terrible for your body specially heart and kidneys. Start eating and do it with frequency, eat 5 time a day, that will have you keep you metabolism up. Have god things like quality protein, fruits and vegetables, nuts and quality carbs, fish and a dairy. Keep everything low fat but still some fat and eat about 330 calories a meal. Link to post Share on other sites
LoveSparks Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 Girl.. you need to get some protein in your body. 2 reasons: 1) Protein is the make-up of every cell in your body. In order for your body to rebuild and recover, it needs protein! If you don't have it, you're damaging every cell in your body. 2) Protein feeds muscle and muscle eats fat. THAT'S how you can lose those last 20 lbs. If you're working out everyday, you HAVE to put food back in your body because your body doesn't make it on it's own. Plain and simple. If you're open to protein powder, I found a yummy brand (and I'm picky with protein powder). It's Syntha-6 at http://store.bsnonline.net/detail/syntha6.html?lang=en&skin=bsn. I'm not making any money off that link, it's just what I use when I don't feel like eating. Oh, I have the chocolate peanut butter- YUM! I got it at my local health food store. I'm not a big eater either so I say, eat at LEAST 3 meals a day (they can be kiddie-size), just eat until YOU'RE full. That should be the BARE minimum. 6 meals a day scares me too but I'm 5'6", 133 and eat 3 meals, a few healthy snacks between, and 1-2 servings of that protein powder everyday (sometime as a snack). I used to weigh 144 and took off the last 11lb that way. Once you start eating regularly and more frequently, those last stubborn pounds should start to come off more easily. At least they did for me. You should also be in a better mood so you can get on with your life and not be so upset about your separation. Good Luck 'n Go Get 'Em!! oh yeah, 1 more thing, I bought this book at www.yourgreatabs.com/truth that OPENED MY EYES about eating and working out. I was doing it ALL wrong, which is why I couldn't get past 144. I am making money if you decide to buy that book but I honestly wouldn't recommend it if it wasn't really freakin' good. It's big 'n comes with a LOT of freebies, like smoothie recipes so you definitely get more than you pay for. Just tryin to help a fellow female out. Link to post Share on other sites
on edge Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 well i have been seperated from my husband for close to 2 months.i admit i have gained some weight.Well first 2 weeks he left i was really horrible.Couldnt eat or sleep.Well i went 2 weeks without anything but water,and started losing weight fast.So then i decided to keep ot up.Started working out and eating like once every 3 days. when this happened i was 5'6 and prolly 190 pounds now im down to 150.I know losing 40 pounds in less than 2 months is awsome but cant get the last 20 off it has slowed down.Im still not eating but every couple days and work out almost everyday.I only drink water.What can i do to get last few pounds off.By the way before i got married i was 108 pounds but dont want to get that small again.Everyone says im at a good weight now but still want to get to 130.Please dont tell me i have to eat like 6 meals a day.Icant eat alot never could.A few bites of food and im full.Only reason i even gained weight was drinking beer.But also quit that to.Can anyone help me with these last few pounds.. There is a difference between losing weight and losing fat. You lost weight, but I doubt that you lost very much fat. Your body needed fuel from somewhere and because it wasn't coming from food, your body had to use muscle and some fat. You are probably more unhealthy now because you have lost so much muscle. Start eating again, and hit the gym. Link to post Share on other sites
xpaperxcutx Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 (edited) There is a difference between losing weight and losing fat. You lost weight, but I doubt that you lost very much fat. Your body needed fuel from somewhere and because it wasn't coming from food, your body had to use muscle and some fat. You are probably more unhealthy now because you have lost so much muscle. Start eating again, and hit the gym. I absolutely agree with this. I tried the starving thing ( used to have an eating disorder myself) and I noticed that while the scale went down, I actually looked worse. That's why I don't want to go back to not eating. Simply because it makes me feel ****ty. I love the plan I'm on now, eating every two hours and working out, toning and building muscles; needless to say the scale did went down as well. The thing is if you want to look sexy, then do it the right way. At least then you won't be at the risk of yo yo dieting and putting on pounds later. Edited January 13, 2010 by xpaperxcutx Link to post Share on other sites
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