Weight Loss Question

[BJ Gaddour]

I received a great question from fellow WM user Sharon, I posted it here so all can benefit from the answer and Sharon's subsequent reply:

Crank it!

BJ

Hey Sharon,

Congrats on the progress bud!

First thing I need to ask, having worked with so many females, is what time of the month is it?

I ask because there are natural fluctuations in body weight that come with your period.

If you do in fact have your period or it is coming up, I really wouldn't sweat it.

In addition, tell me exactly what you've been eating since following the EE plan so I can make sure there aren't any confusions about the plan.

My best advice to all women:

DON'T WEIGH! It's too distracting and demotivating!

Instead focus on real world results:

- dress/pant size reduction
- fitting into your dream dress, swimsuit, outfit, etc.
- digital progress pics- front, side, rear view (review every 2 weeks in similar conditions- lighting, distance, outfit, etc.)

It doesn't matter how much you weight bud! What's more important is are you accomplishing what you and everyone else on the face of the earth wants:

TO MAXIMIZE THEIR SEXY AND LOOK BETTER NAKED!

So stop weighing entirely for the next 2-4+ weeks and focus on this stuff and watch the fat fly off your body. The last thing you need is a stupid number setting you back ;)

Let me know on the questions I have and we'll figure this out baby!

Crank it!

BJ

PS- Please make all future posts in the forum so we can all benefit from them. I am posting this there, so please reply in the forum to this ;)

On August 26, 2008 at 5:09 PM, Sharon wrote:
>Hi BJ,
> I've been using the cardio interval training and
>doing resistance training on off days. I had lost
>about 4 pounds in 2 weeks (watching what I was
>eating at the time). I started using the eternal
>eating program this week and have actually put ON
>1.5 pounds. Any thoughts or suggestions?
>
>thanks,
>Sharon

[Sharon]

Hi BJ,
Thanks for the speedy response. It's not that time of month, but I'm sure hormones could have something to do with it. I have hypothyroidism and insulin resistance (although I would think eating fewer carbs would help with the insulin resistance). I actually think the gain was either a fluke or a muscle gain before a fat loss. I lost 1 of those 1.5 pounds today. I must admit, I am badly obsessed with the scale. I'm not sure I can make it 2 weeks without checking, but I'll set a goal of 1 week.
As for what I'm eating. Tons of raw and cooked veggies (I actually came up with a great healthy way of cooking eggplant that I should add to the cookbook). Mostly fish, shrimp, chicken, buffalo burger, and low fat string cheese for protein (and post workout 1 scoop of protein shake). Mostly brown rice, brown rice cakes, and occassionally low fat popcorn or pretzels for carbs (and of course low glycemin index fruits, which I do snack on in addition to veggies). Almonds and olive oil for healthy fats. I may get a few extra calories from eating things my 18 month old hands me, but we're trying to keep her food pretty close to what we are eating as well. Thanks again for the help.

Sharon :)

P.S. Some of the e-books that were included had Tabatas workout suggestions, but they were using an on 20 off 10 approach. Is there an mp3 for that, or should I just use the 15/15 tabatas soundtrack? Thanks again.

[BJ Gaddour]

Hey Sharon,

You are doing very well! Remember, for faster fat loss go core lean as often as possible since the green veggie carbs are ideal for situations of insulin resistance. All those other carbs are simply non-essential (though dam tasty) and will slow the fat loss. It's important to know this as the key to rapid fat loss is maintaining lower levels of muscle glycogen (stored carbohydrate) to force the body to tap into stored body fat for fuel, in addition to keeping that dreaded fat-storing hormone insulin at bay...

Trust me, get of that dam scale baby! Use the suggestions I gave you and you will not believe how much easier this whole thing will be: mentally, physically, and emotionally

You should have received the 20-10 Tabatas if you purchased the entire 16-week program, double check your downloads to make sure. Also, cardio workout b in month#4 features tabatas as well.

Sharon said:

Hi BJ,
Thanks for the speedy response. It's not that time of month, but I'm sure hormones could have something to do with it. I have hypothyroidism and insulin resistance (although I would think eating fewer carbs would help with the insulin resistance). I actually think the gain was either a fluke or a muscle gain before a fat loss. I lost 1 of those 1.5 pounds today. I must admit, I am badly obsessed with the scale. I'm not sure I can make it 2 weeks without checking, but I'll set a goal of 1 week.
As for what I'm eating. Tons of raw and cooked veggies (I actually came up with a great healthy way of cooking eggplant that I should add to the cookbook). Mostly fish, shrimp, chicken, buffalo burger, and low fat string cheese for protein (and post workout 1 scoop of protein shake). Mostly brown rice, brown rice cakes, and occassionally low fat popcorn or pretzels for carbs (and of course low glycemin index fruits, which I do snack on in addition to veggies). Almonds and olive oil for healthy fats. I may get a few extra calories from eating things my 18 month old hands me, but we're trying to keep her food pretty close to what we are eating as well. Thanks again for the help.

Sharon :)

P.S. Some of the e-books that were included had Tabatas workout suggestions, but they were using an on 20 off 10 approach. Is there an mp3 for that, or should I just use the 15/15 tabatas soundtrack? Thanks again.