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Etana · 06-02-2009, 10:02 AM

INTRODUCTION:
Today is June 2, 2009 and I am moving my log from FLzine.com over here to JP Fitness forums. As you see by my signature, I have log here from Fall, 2008, when I did Leigh Peele's Metabolic Repair Manual (MRM) REPAIR program, in which I learned a LOT I didn't know that I didn't know

, and gained only 3 lbs, which I lost, plus 6 more pounds the following ONE month, doing Leigh's One Big Meal (OBM) challenge, a total of 9 pounds loss in one month!! (or 6 lbs net)

I have a history of being a yoyo dieter, 5 or more years doing WeightWatchers, counting points, not losing more than 2lbs per month. I am a sugar-junkie and chocoholic.

Then about 2005 did Body For Life, learned wonderful things about eating protein, and how carbs are a trigger narcotic for me. I now really enjoy 4-6 smaller meals a day... I thought I would never say that!!! The protein at each meal really satisfies my hunger. I also did the BFL exercise program. I didn't lose weight over a couple of on/off years with BFL. Very frustrated.

Then last year, began a strict diet again, 1200 cal, Turbulence Training (TT) exercise program of 3days bodyweights and 3 days Intervals. I was pretty strict, enjoyed the workouts, only lost about 5 lbs in 5 months. very frustrated again. UGH

That's when someone on the TT boards directed me to Fatloss Troubleshooter (FLTS) and Leigh Peele. Leigh said I had been a "laze" and I realized how, outside of exercise hour, I had been totally sedentary due to a torn tendon and fallen arch from history of a flat foot which was collapsing.

After REPAIR and OneBigMeal deficit, I had foot surgery Dec 2008, and spent the winter recovering. Totally sedentary. Totally.
Injuries: Because in Dec. I fell on my butt, sprained my rotator cuff, and with my crutches, it did not heal. Started walking (commute to work), felt stronger. Then April I began Jazzercise with enthusiasm and sprained my back. My body was not prepared for the twisting and stretching/reaching of the Jazzercise total body movements. I was so blue: I felt like a creaky bent over old lady, just as my 63rd birthday was approaching.

I bought a GoWearFit around April 1, and it has been wonderful. Has taken the guilt out of a cheat meal. Now I now that for that one day my deficit may be only 30cal due to the cheat, but that my week is still, or can be still on target for my goals.
http://www.amazon.com/GoWear-Lifesty...3956456&sr=8-1

So finally, May 3, I began Leigh's OPT for Fatloss, with great enthusiasm, but a very restrained exercise plan, so as to not hurt myself again. The past month I have really been thrilled with how I am getting stronger and have recently begun increasing the weights of the dumbbells. Today I feel strong and energetic, my old self. Sunday I turned 63.

The wrinkle in this story is that I am still not losing pounds on the scale. My results for the 1 month on OPT with great compliance is 1 lb scale loss. In 1 whole month. With a good big deficit. (as I will post results for the month in my next posting down from here).

As you see from the title of my log, I have a challenge getting 'results.' I seem to do what I think is "everything right," and I still seem to not get the results I want (in this case it would be 4-6 lbs per month fat loss on the scale). I do have a really nice measurements loss, so for the month, I am satisfied. For this next second month of OPT, I am concerned whether to drop my calories another 100kcal. I will discuss this later and on the FLTS forum here at JP Fitness.

So hello to the friends and acquaintences I've made here since August 2008 on JP Fitness! I have come back here, mostly due to the wonderful support and learning I've received from each of you, and to be closer to your stories and logs.

I invite you to subscribe to my log!

06-02-2009, 10:02 AM	#1 (permalink)
Etana Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Appalachian Trail, Silver Spring, MD Posts: 1,691	Get In and Get Out: RESULTS are the name of my game INTRODUCTION: Today is June 2, 2009 and I am moving my log from FLzine.com over here to JP Fitness forums. As you see by my signature, I have log here from Fall, 2008, when I did Leigh Peele's Metabolic Repair Manual (MRM) REPAIR program, in which I learned a LOT I didn't know that I didn't know , and gained only 3 lbs, which I lost, plus 6 more pounds the following ONE month, doing Leigh's One Big Meal (OBM) challenge, a total of 9 pounds loss in one month!! (or 6 lbs net) I have a history of being a yoyo dieter, 5 or more years doing WeightWatchers, counting points, not losing more than 2lbs per month. I am a sugar-junkie and chocoholic. Then about 2005 did Body For Life, learned wonderful things about eating protein, and how carbs are a trigger narcotic for me. I now really enjoy 4-6 smaller meals a day... I thought I would never say that!!! The protein at each meal really satisfies my hunger. I also did the BFL exercise program. I didn't lose weight over a couple of on/off years with BFL. Very frustrated. Then last year, began a strict diet again, 1200 cal, Turbulence Training (TT) exercise program of 3days bodyweights and 3 days Intervals. I was pretty strict, enjoyed the workouts, only lost about 5 lbs in 5 months. very frustrated again. UGH That's when someone on the TT boards directed me to Fatloss Troubleshooter (FLTS) and Leigh Peele. Leigh said I had been a "laze" and I realized how, outside of exercise hour, I had been totally sedentary due to a torn tendon and fallen arch from history of a flat foot which was collapsing. After REPAIR and OneBigMeal deficit, I had foot surgery Dec 2008, and spent the winter recovering. Totally sedentary. Totally. Injuries: Because in Dec. I fell on my butt, sprained my rotator cuff, and with my crutches, it did not heal. Started walking (commute to work), felt stronger. Then April I began Jazzercise with enthusiasm and sprained my back. My body was not prepared for the twisting and stretching/reaching of the Jazzercise total body movements. I was so blue: I felt like a creaky bent over old lady, just as my 63rd birthday was approaching. I bought a GoWearFit around April 1, and it has been wonderful. Has taken the guilt out of a cheat meal. Now I now that for that one day my deficit may be only 30cal due to the cheat, but that my week is still, or can be still on target for my goals. http://www.amazon.com/GoWear-Lifesty...3956456&sr=8-1 So finally, May 3, I began Leigh's OPT for Fatloss, with great enthusiasm, but a very restrained exercise plan, so as to not hurt myself again. The past month I have really been thrilled with how I am getting stronger and have recently begun increasing the weights of the dumbbells. Today I feel strong and energetic, my old self. Sunday I turned 63. The wrinkle in this story is that I am still not losing pounds on the scale. My results for the 1 month on OPT with great compliance is 1 lb scale loss. In 1 whole month. With a good big deficit. (as I will post results for the month in my next posting down from here). As you see from the title of my log, I have a challenge getting 'results.' I seem to do what I think is "everything right," and I still seem to not get the results I want (in this case it would be 4-6 lbs per month fat loss on the scale). I do have a really nice measurements loss, so for the month, I am satisfied. For this next second month of OPT, I am concerned whether to drop my calories another 100kcal. I will discuss this later and on the FLTS forum here at JP Fitness. So hello to the friends and acquaintences I've made here since August 2008 on JP Fitness! I have come back here, mostly due to the wonderful support and learning I've received from each of you, and to be closer to your stories and logs. I invite you to subscribe to my log! __________________ - Etana log: Get In and Get Out: RESULTS are the name of my game Etana's google-docs spreadsheet Etana's Fitday Etana REPAIRs log Last edited by Etana : 06-02-2009 at 10:34 AM.