can u refeed before your goal weight

[christine]

Just wondering about all the refeed rules? I have lost 12 kgs in 7 weeks and cant imagine being the goal weight suggested and wonder if you can stop cohens when u are happy with a particular weight and start refeed then. ie I am happy to be a loose size 12 where as a size 8 - 10 seems drastic and maybe not maintainable after reading all those who have trouble with maintenance???? Can anyone shed some light on this. As it is I am rapt with being able to wear some clothes I haven't been able to wear for years. Just thinking realistically and don't want to be scrawny looking!!!


christine

[jlou]

Hi Christine
I recommend you read some threads in the refeed area or look in Kohs Classics about "when am I ready to start refeed". You should also speak with your clinic.
One of the reasons to get to goal (unless you are starving hungry and have no fat stores left) is because Dr C says you need to reach your natural goal weight to be able to maintain....

[christine]

Thanks I have read that you can start refeed earlier in certain circumstances so I will continue for the time being. Also my doctor is concerned with the lack of calcium in the diet as I don't always eat cheese or yoghurt so can I take a supplement?

christine

[mcpsych]

these are questions for your clinic
are you currently taking the vitamin supplements recommended on your program?