Hello everyone
I have been on this diet for exactly one month now. I was 9 1/2 stone when I started, which is a healthy weight (5ft 4 BMI 22-ish), BUT I have put on the 1/2 stone over the last 10 years or so (I am 46) and wanted to get back to 9 stone. I have never really dieted before, as I knew I would never be able to stick to a ‘normal’ diet and didn’t need to anyway. The main reason for wanting to lose this half stone is that all the weight I have put on has been on my stomach – at the front. From front and back I look very slim, but turn sideways on and I look pregnant! It doesn’t help that I also get quite bloated which makes things worse. I also suffer from IBS – mainly constipation (hence the bloating) which has not improved with the reduction in food intake. I have started taking Optibac probiotics ‘for a flat stomach’ which makes me feel more comfortable but hasn’t really helped with the appearance of my belly. I eat a lot of veg and fibre including linseeds, nuts, brown rice and pulses, and I drink plenty (maybe not enough?) I can go a couple of weeks with ‘normal’ bowel movements, but then suddenly everything seizes up for no obvious reason (IBS or hormones, I don’t know)
As for weight loss, I am due another weigh-in tomorrow, I had lost 2 lb the first week, then put on 3 lb over the weekend (went a bit mad over the w/e!) end of last week I had lost 2 lb so my net loss is only 2lb, which I suppose is reasonable? I know belly fat is notoriously stubborn and will probably be the last place I lose it from, but I also wonder how much visceral fat I have (despite eating well and generally healthily I have never been one for low fat foods and I do like my chocolate and puddings).
I apologise if this sounds trivial – I know a lot of you will have much more serious weight and health issues, but I would welcome any thoughts or suggestions, particularly with regard to the bloating/constipation. Thanks for your time.
2:09 pm
6 Feb 14