I'm not loosing any weight.

I cut out all overt fats over 3 weeks ago and I haven't lost an ounce of belly blubber. Please help me not get frustrated.

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Permalink Reply by Danny Bergman on June 30, 2012 at 11:01am

whats your activity level like?

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Permalink Reply by sillyogi on June 30, 2012 at 11:43am

I go to 11 or 12 yoga classes a week. (not beginner) I commute on a bike, hills and wind are involved, maybe average 1 1/2 hrs a day, sometimes more. I jog barefoot on the beach at least twice a week about 45 mins, sometimes slow, sometimes fast, but always sweaty. I feel like I'm pretty active for my age, but always feel guilty for not doing more.

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Permalink Reply by mel marley on July 1, 2012 at 3:38pm

damn thats a lot of yoga! what type? hopefully not bikram

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Permalink Reply by sillyogi on July 1, 2012 at 4:59pm

Mostly it's Iyengar. But I have another teacher that does his own thing outside in a park. I've done many styles in the past, but these days as my age advances, moving quickly from pose to pose isn't always the best. I've done Bikram in the past, and even though the style I practice is full of yogis who believe their way is the best and only way, I have nothing against anyone who gets up off their ass and approaches this very challenging discipline no matter which school they choose.

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Permalink Reply by DURIANRIDER on June 30, 2012 at 11:06am

Where are your dexa scans to prove this?

Show us some photos. Maybe your already at a health fat/fluid level.

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Permalink Reply by sillyogi on June 30, 2012 at 11:34am

I guess this is helping me not get frustrated. Proof? That sounds, um... odd. I wouldn't lie to you, Harley. I think you're great. Sorry, don't know what dexa scans are. Well here's a pic I just took that I'm not happy to show you.

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Permalink Reply by ednshell on July 1, 2012 at 6:49am

Well some people actually gain weight before they start losing so count your blessings ;)

This diet/lifestye is for long term health gain above anything else and the weight balance will come along with that. It takes time for the body to adjust to everything so just be patient and keep checking to make sure you have all the factors right. Hydration, make sure you are peeing with vigor 8-15 times daily. Use chronometer or nutridiary to make sure you are eating at least 2500 calories daily and less than 10% fat and protein. Enough sleep so you feel well rested. sun and exercise I think you have ;) emotional poise. Also make sure your fruit is ripe and well combined.

These might be good reading for you:

"I started my LFRV journey at 150 lbs (after fluctuating for years up to 160lbs). In the first 3months that crept up to 154 lbs as my body ‘relaxed’ after the years of drug/stimulant/cooked food abuse and calorie restriction (not saying this will happen to everyone, most peeps lose weight initially!). After a few months I was at 125lbs and that’s where I’m at today. My weight has fluctuated a few lbs up and down within that period, depending on my training regime (slightly heavier in the off-season) and food sensitivities,,eg tomatoes and some varieties of durian cause me to retain fluid which = an extra few pounds. I still feel my weight is coming down even more but this is not a focus for me, health and feeling great is."

http://freeleetv.com/part-2-of-weightloss-blog-my-physical-benefits...

But the scales say I’m FAT! by Freelee

http://freeleetv.com/but-the-scales-say-im-fat.php

How to accept possible fluid/glycogen/fat/blood/lymph weight gain a...

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Permalink Reply by sillyogi on July 1, 2012 at 9:28am

Yes, thank you ednshell. I remember hearing Freelee say that and I was looking of it for reassurance. I'm going to look over all these articles.

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Permalink Reply by Rawbert on July 1, 2012 at 10:03am

FF, I just checked your pick above and it looks like you're not doing too much exercise..

To melt that fat cutting out overts isn't enough, you MUST do aerobic exercise like biking or jogging on a regular basis.

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Permalink Reply by sillyogi on July 1, 2012 at 10:11am

What? That little face foto? Was it the double chins? Half my day is spent exercising.

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Permalink Reply by Rawbert on July 1, 2012 at 10:23am

No, the one you attached.

Have you been exercising for the last few years or only a few months?

3 weeks without oils is nothing, but if you follow 811 and exercise consistently the fat will melt you just need to have patience. You didn't get all that body fat in 3 weeks now didn't you? :)

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Permalink Reply by sillyogi on July 1, 2012 at 10:50am

No, of course not. I never said it should all disappear in 3 weeks. Just looking for a little nudge in the numbers. I've been exercising for decades. I'm over 60. What I do is summarized somewhere in this discussion. This morning I have ridden my bike uphill 25 + 20 minutes and taken a challenging 2 hour yoga class. This afternoon I'll ride my bike to the beach, jog barefoot (push harder) and start getting that headstand happening again. I need to go back to my almost daily one hour headstands, that I quit a few months ago due to a shoulder injury. Oh and I have to take another uphill ride to deliver something. Haven't had a car for several years.