Well it is the official start of the "active weight loss" and the group is diverse. Weight wise that is. We have people who look like they could lose 200 pounds to those that I go huh? And why are you here? The program states that you have BMI over I don't remember, 30 and have 40 pounds to lose. Ah well don't judge me is the saying of the day.
Some changes that surprised me - no tic tacs or sugar free mints. If it was under 5 calories we could have one. Now because some people can't just eat one mint or two tic tacs they don't want anyone eating them.
And they don't want you to do any exercise that will be strenuous. Start slow, stick to walking, no swimming. What?? She said that like five times. I have a feeling it was directed at me, but that just isn't going to happen. She said it will slow the metabolism down, and I will start losing muscle, and my weight loss will plummet. We will see. I will cut intensity maybe for the first couple of weeks, but I will not cut the swimming - or the pickleball.
Then she addressed the stinky breath we will have when we hit ketosis. But not to worry that won't happen until week 10 or 11. I seem to recall it hits a lot sooner than that. No amount of gum of breath mints will hide that stinky breath, she said she smells it on us. Could you imagine coming into a room with 20 people who have halitosis? If she can smell it, I wonder if she starts putting vics under her nose around week 11/12?
There was no drama in group, just a general going over rules, and meeting our neighbors. I think there are still 23 people in the group.
It will be an interesting final journey. I am looking forward to the end. Wherever that may lead.
Some changes that surprised me - no tic tacs or sugar free mints. If it was under 5 calories we could have one. Now because some people can't just eat one mint or two tic tacs they don't want anyone eating them.
And they don't want you to do any exercise that will be strenuous. Start slow, stick to walking, no swimming. What?? She said that like five times. I have a feeling it was directed at me, but that just isn't going to happen. She said it will slow the metabolism down, and I will start losing muscle, and my weight loss will plummet. We will see. I will cut intensity maybe for the first couple of weeks, but I will not cut the swimming - or the pickleball.
Then she addressed the stinky breath we will have when we hit ketosis. But not to worry that won't happen until week 10 or 11. I seem to recall it hits a lot sooner than that. No amount of gum of breath mints will hide that stinky breath, she said she smells it on us. Could you imagine coming into a room with 20 people who have halitosis? If she can smell it, I wonder if she starts putting vics under her nose around week 11/12?
There was no drama in group, just a general going over rules, and meeting our neighbors. I think there are still 23 people in the group.
It will be an interesting final journey. I am looking forward to the end. Wherever that may lead.
Suggest you talk with her about swimming, pickleball & Evan. I have told you many times that you are not eating enough calories to do all three, but you didn't listen. Maybe there is a middle ground? Talk with her!
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