I am doing what I recall now I’ve always done: I drop a big chunk of weight, between 4-6 pounds, then I hang in a 2-4 pound range for weeks. Then another chunk and stall, chunk and stall.
I could speed it up any number of ways, but I’m really happy about not feeling the need, because I don’t feel deprived and crazy and desperate to see results. That’s kind of a first. And it’s important, because I’ve committed to eating this way to one degree or another for the rest of my life, and all hope of pulling that off would be lost if I was pulling my hair out in frustration. Instead, its more like, yeah, this is how I eat now and as a bonus, I’m losing weight. Perfect.
As an aside, I went to a market I don’t visit often last night, one that carries one of my favorite breads on earth. I decided to live a little and bought a loaf. I had a few pieces last night, and while it was nice, it was very… yeah? So? Good feeling. Now my dog is enjoying it.
Okay, super awkward, but I decided to post in here instead of starting a new thread, because at least I won’t get sidetracked posts in here.
What do I say to a GP if I go in and say I want help losing weight? I’m obese, not just in a ‘lose 20 pounds’ category. I tried this once, and the doctor made me an appointment with a nutritionist who gave me a printout of the food pyramid. I live in a different city now and have a different doctor.
What I need is an actual program - I know these programs cost a hell of a lot over a year, but I’m at the point where that’s what I need to do. Just telling myself to eat better isn’t going to work, I need the discipline and concrete meal plans. I don’t even know what those people are called though! There’s personal trainers in gyms, but that’s more for exercise, right? The only program I know here is Herbal Magic, but they are more about the supplements and not responsible meal plans and stuff. This is why I want to see a doctor, they might know of such programs, but I also don’t want to go if all a doctor can say is follow the food pyramid.
Please don’t reply with anything about needing self-discipline and doing it myself. If I can make it habitual through a supervised, regimented program then we’ll see where I go, but I need the information to find supervised, regimented programs in the first place.
Yes, tell your doctor that you are in need of a actual program, and not a printout of the food pyramid. That seems specific enough.
Many hospitals have such a program as part of the services they offer the community, and surely your PCP would know about it if such a program were offered in your area. Or you might even contact your local hospital and ask about such a program.
Best of luck to you in finding a specific program that is suitable for you.