I am not trying. But within the past 9 weeks I have lost 17 pounds? Can anyone tell me why this is happining? I am 52 years old, I used to weight 162, now I weigh 145. I'm not complaining. But, I'm not trying. Is something wrong? Thanks. Please answer if you can.
deb

deb,



If you mean that you've been eating the Zone diet for the past 9 weeks and you've lost 17 lbs, that would not be a problem.

If you have not been doing the Zone, and did not change your eating habits 9 weeks ago, then you might want to check it out with your doctor.

How tall are you?

deb, you didn't think dr sears' book was a joke, did you? -lol-

it *really* works for many, many people.

it *isn't* like any other diet - except for all the folks who stole his initial idea and re-branded it without any real knowledge of the underlying science.

you are basically losing excess body fat as your body is now *tuned* to burn excess fat instead of locking it in and burning carbs.

i'm much closer to a seeing my abs at 41 than i ever was a kid - and i worked hard to get a six pack way back when. my high carb, low protein diet wouldn't let me at 18 with a ton of activity, but the zone will at 40+!

[quote]Posted By deb on 08/28/2007 4:16 PM

I am not trying. But within the past 9 weeks I have lost 17 pounds? Can anyone tell me why this is happining? I am 52 years old, I used to weight 162, now I weigh 145. I'm not complaining. But, I'm not trying. Is something wrong? Thanks. Please answer if you can.
deb[/quote]

Assuming you are following the Zone without exercising (not trying), that would be 1.8 lbs per week, within the healthy weight loss range of 1-2 lbs a week that is recommeneded by most drs. That would be successful Zoning.

If your body has just magically started losing without any change in your eating or exercise, would you mind terribly changing bodies with me? :cool:

Joell

Hi Deb,

Congradulations on your success in such a short time, I would love to hear from you (if you have the time of course) about your typical breakfast, lunch dinner and snacks. Where are you getting your receipes from? I am convinced that you are doing something different as my weight loss is extremely slow < 1lbs / week

Many thanks
Nacera from Australia

Congratulations, Deb! You are losing weight at a good rate ... I wouldn't worry about it being too fast.

Joell, you are too funny! I want her body, too! Do you think we could share? LOL!