Welp, the (semi-disproportionate) pounds got to be a little much to deal with.
Connie and I figured out a way to do South Beach on the cheap, so here I am, one week into the first phase again (ketosis). I'm looking to slim down instead of weighing down (ha) this holiday season.
This diet really impressed me the first time I tried it. The summer before I started transitioning, I started on it and stuck right to it, with a grit (and, okay, an ulterior motive) that surprised many. With about an hour on the treadmill daily-- and, well, more time spent on the ketosis phase than prescribed-- I lost about 40 pounds in the first three months. I made it down to 180 lb. (size 12-14 then) from 240, overall. I even had a "cheat meal" every couple of weeks, usually consisting of lots of local-joint New York pizza and real Coke. At my gender therapist's annual Christmas party that winter, I was convinced by a fellow client to take a break from the diet for the party, and I never ended up back on it. Until now.
You really don't miss the bread, and potatoes, and sugar that much. They sound good sometimes, but the real craving just isn't there-- for carbs or food in general. And I can eat meat (easy on the saturated fat, though, this isn't Atkins), eggs, most veggies, salad with real dressing, cheese... enough to fill me.
Once the first phase is over (supposed to be two weeks but I plan to spend six or longer again), you begin adding (mostly complex) carbs like whole grain pasta and fruit back into your diet. Weight loss slows, but it continues while the diet becomes even more livable.
When you reach your target weight (yay!), you add still more carb-y foods, but stay on the diet, to keep from gaining again. This is easier than it may sound, especially if you're staying active.
I couldn't recommend this diet more. My goal is to slim down to about a size 10-12 (I think), and stay there this time. So, a big "Nyah!" to holiday weight gain again this year.
You failed to mention how this diet will hopefully round you out in a more feminine manner. HOnny, think of your reader! Why do they come? Hm? To learn about trans thingies. What has diet got to do with trans thingies? Yes yes. Makes boobies look bigger, whittles wasp waist, narrows cheekies.... You see? Thus you must elaborate. Carry on.
I'll be trying a low glycemic index diet soon--doing the research on foods and whatnot now. Sounds fairly similar in concept to what you're doing, without the extremity at the beginning. I found a decent website for tracking weight, activity and whatnot: http://www.calorie-count.com/
It seemed really encouraging and it has a recipe analyzing tool (plus it's free). There's something about the fact that it has a listing for how many calories that you burn while drying off after a shower than makes me feel less like it's totally unachievable ;)
Weight Up - 10/01/06 05:36 AM
Welp, the (semi-disproportionate) pounds got to be a little much to deal with.
Connie and I figured out a way to do South Beach on the cheap, so here I am, one week into the first phase again (ketosis). I'm looking to slim down instead of weighing down (ha) this holiday season.
This diet really impressed me the first time I tried it. The summer before I started transitioning, I started on it and stuck right to it, with a grit (and, okay, an ulterior motive) that surprised many. With about an hour on the treadmill daily-- and, well, more time spent on the ketosis phase than prescribed-- I lost about 40 pounds in the first three months. I made it down to 180 lb. (size 12-14 then) from 240, overall. I even had a "cheat meal" every couple of weeks, usually consisting of lots of local-joint New York pizza and real Coke. At my gender therapist's annual Christmas party that winter, I was convinced by a fellow client to take a break from the diet for the party, and I never ended up back on it. Until now.
You really don't miss the bread, and potatoes, and sugar that much. They sound good sometimes, but the real craving just isn't there-- for carbs or food in general. And I can eat meat (easy on the saturated fat, though, this isn't Atkins), eggs, most veggies, salad with real dressing, cheese... enough to fill me.
Once the first phase is over (supposed to be two weeks but I plan to spend six or longer again), you begin adding (mostly complex) carbs like whole grain pasta and fruit back into your diet. Weight loss slows, but it continues while the diet becomes even more livable.
When you reach your target weight (yay!), you add still more carb-y foods, but stay on the diet, to keep from gaining again. This is easier than it may sound, especially if you're staying active.
I couldn't recommend this diet more. My goal is to slim down to about a size 10-12 (I think), and stay there this time. So, a big "Nyah!" to holiday weight gain again this year.
Posted in misc, presentation by Milla | Comments (3)
You failed to mention how this diet will hopefully round you out in a more feminine manner. HOnny, think of your reader! Why do they come? Hm? To learn about trans thingies. What has diet got to do with trans thingies? Yes yes. Makes boobies look bigger, whittles wasp waist, narrows cheekies.... You see? Thus you must elaborate. Carry on.
Posted by Connie at October 2, 2006 11:42 AM
I'll be trying a low glycemic index diet soon--doing the research on foods and whatnot now. Sounds fairly similar in concept to what you're doing, without the extremity at the beginning. I found a decent website for tracking weight, activity and whatnot: http://www.calorie-count.com/
It seemed really encouraging and it has a recipe analyzing tool (plus it's free). There's something about the fact that it has a listing for how many calories that you burn while drying off after a shower than makes me feel less like it's totally unachievable ;)
Best of luck with your plan!
Posted by patita at October 11, 2006 12:58 PM
Just stick to it, Patita! I'm definitely in ketosis and I feel great. 18 pounds down from a month ago! My clothes are already feeling looser.
Hoping I reach my goal of "size 14 by Christmas." Even then I'll probably want to keep losing a few more sizes.
That site (especially the recipe tool) is great, thanks. Bookmarked.
Good luck to you too! =)
Posted by Milla at October 12, 2006 10:17 AM