Conference rocks::weight_control

    Amazing!!  I was just thinking the same thing.  I'm happy with the
    Jenny Craig program (3rd week).  I went through a long weekend with
    barbeques, PMS and water weight gain (first two weeks), thrilled that I
    didn't gain.  
    
    This week, I've really stuck to the program, walked, Nordictrack, biked
    (20miles), weights (light).  I can tell today, I've lost inches because
    of the outfit I have on.  But, I'm hoping that when I weigh in Friday
    there are also pounds going with the inches.
    
    Soon, I'm sure so don't give up!!!  We're just beginning!!!  
    
    
    Pauline

    Thanks for the encouragement.  I sometimes feel like I'm out here by
    myself.  The weightloss notes files (including Progress and Eating
    Disorders) really help me when I have questions, concerns, or am really
    down.  I'll keep on doing the things I'm doing, and I'm sure the weight
    will come off soon.
    
    I know people around me care about what I'm doing, but sometimes it
    seems like they don't, and only care about their problems.  ....
    
    Hmm.  I shouldn't depend on others opinions of me.  I'm still working
    out my emotions on things, but thank heavens I'm not letting it disrupt
    my weight loss program.
    
    
    
    
    Donna

    Donna -
    
    I'm at the same place as you, only my problem is weight, not inches.
    Although I've only been on a "program" for 11 days now, I've lost 7.5
    pounds. But I can't feel a difference in my clothes just yet.
    
    I started walking, and with my asthma, hay fever, allergies and high
    blood pressure, I'm exhausted after only a couple of minutes.
    
    I had a treadmill stress test yesterday, and reached 90% of my maximum
    heart rate within about 30 seconds of walking on the treadmill.
    Translated, that means that I am NOT burning fat when I am walking at
    that rate. I have to slow down, but it seems like I'm already going too
    slow. It's going to take a lot of trials and errors before I find my
    target heart rate - where I'm burning fat, and not just walking.
    
    Looks like you've reached the level of "cardiovascular fitness" that
    allows you to burn fat (meaning "inches") when you're walking.
    Therefore, you're probably building up muscle as well, which weighs
    more than fat.
    
    I wouldn't worry about it. You're doing great, and I commend you for
    sticking to your walking program in this *wonderful* heat in Dallas. I
    would love to be able to walk even ONE mile in 12 minutes. Right now,
    it's taking me every bit of 15-18 minutes just for one mile.
    
    Keep up the good work!
    
    Catherine
    
    

    Thanks Catherine!  Your so sweet.  I've stopped the walking due to foot
    problems.  I don't want surgery, so I've stopped.  I'm doing a exercise
    tape by Kathy Smith called Fat Burning.  Its working for me.
    
    
    
    dh

    Donna,
         I envy you!  I have the opposit problem--I have lost about 8-9
    pounds, but very few inches.  At first I was just going by how I felt
    in my clothes.  I went down a size, and that was terrific.  I managed
    to maintain my weight, so I decided to begin exercising.  I do Kathy's
    Fat Burning tape, along with a couple others at least 3 times a week. 
    It has been 6 weeks and my weight and measurements have remained the
    same (even through PMS!).  
         Just like you, I'm wondering what is going on with me.  I'm just
    going to keep plugging and I have a feeling it will eventually start
    coming off.  Good luck with your weight loss!

    1.  There may be no difference in weight, but in inches lost because
        your exercises may be giving you some muscle which weighs twice
        as much as fat.
    
    2.  You may be exercising every day, but do you have a balanced eating
        schedule?  If you are not eating enough food and drinking lots of
        water your body may have slowed its metabolism down to adjust to 
        the body's eating habits.
    
    3.  What I have found successful is upping my calories by 500 or so and
        my fat intake for one week every three weeks.  This confuses my
        metabolism, therefore keeping it high and not causing that dreaded
        plateau.
    
    Good luck,
    
    B
    
    p.s.  Where do you buy the Kathy Smith's fat burning tape please?

    I would like to know about the tape as well.  I called all over and the
    only tape they have is Kathy Smith "Weight Loss" is this the same.
    
    

    No, the Weight Loss tape is her new one.  She has a whole line of
    tapes.  I bought mine at Blockbuster Video--I thought that any Movie
    store would have it.  At least the larger stores.  As a store to order
    one for you.  I've had to do that before.
    
    If you still cant find the tape send me mail (do send/author or send
    mail at DPDMAI::Huddleston  or Donna Huddleston @DPD -whew!) and I will
    try to find out how you could order it.
    
    
    Donna

    Thanks for the info Donna.  It didn't occur to me to call a video
    store. But my local Blockbuster came through!!!
    
    Now off for the weigh-in (life's anxious moments).