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    Working Out = Stalled Scale and Measurements? Yikes!

    I started Induction again just over 2 weeks ago and started working out, seriously, a week and a half ago. However, my scale and measurements have been stuck for about 6 days.

    Every morning I do 10-12 minutes on the Gazelle, 195 steps (13 flights) on my little stairstepper, 100 ab crunches, 100 transverse crunches (something my physical therapist taught me to help my lower back), and 50 oblique crunches (elbows to knees).

    I'm doing 30 minutes on the treadmill (averaging 3.8 miles per hour-so about 2 miles in 30 minutes) and 30 minutes on the stationary bike (averaging a distance of 11 miles) - 3 times a week (usually Monday, Wednesday and Friday).

    I'm doing a 45 minute water fitness class on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Lots of arm work with water weights and leg work using the resistance of the water.

    Saturday I take off, except for my morning routine.

    Sunday is either 30 minutes aqua jogging and 30 minutes water fitness, or I go for a bike ride for 30-60 minutes.

    Okay, O Great Experts out there, help!!!!! The scale is not budging and my measurements are staying the same. Do I give this some more time? Do I lighten the load? Am I doing something wrong? Is it possible that my muscles are just adjusting and I might get a whooshie soon (oh please, oh please, oh please!)?

    I just want my old athletic slim body back, and I know that just walking a few miles every day won't do it. These Hips O' Death just need to reduce, kiddies!

    Help?!?!?!?! Any and all advice would be appreciated!

    Thanks,
    Stacy
    F/45(!?)/5'11"
    Highest Weight: 254
    Current Weight: 248 (7/30/09)
    Lowest Atkins Weight 196
    Desired Weight: unknown, but below 180
    1st Goal: 245

    Don't be afraid that your life will end,
    be afraid that it will never begin.
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  • #2
    Re: Working Out = Stalled Scale and Measurements? Yikes!

    i am with you sister.....RE-started my plan.....monday was able to start exercising again. so i picked that day to begin over...following the plan to a T, buckets of water and 30 minutes on my elliptical, followed with my hula hoop and arm weights.....NOTHING...nada...zippo...zip. if someone tells me i am gaining muscle i am gonna croak!





    started atkins 2/18/07
    5'7"........193/150/150

    "it's not having what you want; it's wanting what you've got"
    "you can't control the ocean but you can learn to ride the wave."

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    • #3
      Re: Working Out = Stalled Scale and Measurements? Yikes!

      Hula hoop?!?! Cool!!!!! Hopefully we'll get an answer here soon.

      Stacy
      F/45(!?)/5'11"
      Highest Weight: 254
      Current Weight: 248 (7/30/09)
      Lowest Atkins Weight 196
      Desired Weight: unknown, but below 180
      1st Goal: 245

      Don't be afraid that your life will end,
      be afraid that it will never begin.
      sigpic
      Yes, these are wolves. Glorious wolves!

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      • #4
        Re: Working Out = Stalled Scale and Measurements? Yikes!

        yes. it is a 5 pounder. i never could hula hoop with the regular kind as a kid. it is actually easier once you get the hang of it...and it works the waist....it DOES work and it is fun!





        started atkins 2/18/07
        5'7"........193/150/150

        "it's not having what you want; it's wanting what you've got"
        "you can't control the ocean but you can learn to ride the wave."

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        • #5
          Re: Working Out = Stalled Scale and Measurements? Yikes!

          Originally posted by misplaced southerner
          yes. it is a 5 pounder. i never could hula hoop with the regular kind as a kid. it is actually easier once you get the hang of it...and it works the waist....it DOES work and it is fun!
          Where did you get it? It sounds fun.

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          • #6
            Re: Working Out = Stalled Scale and Measurements? Yikes!

            6 days is NOT a big deal. Ask some other members who have been stuck for MONTHS! Give your body some time to adjust. You've just given it quite a shock, all of this exercise! Yes, you ARE building muscle (don't slap me ) and losing fat. Your measurements will reflect this eventually. Give it some more time.

            One thing that happens when you work out is you retain water. Muscles need water to repair themselves after a workout. Also, it's important to have at least ONE full day of rest somewhere in there so your body can make said repairs and recuperate.

            Hang in there, you'll see some changes!
            START 8/16/06 @ 270+~MG1: 220-12/2/06~MG2: 210-1/07~MG3: 199-3/2/07~MG4: 190-4/27/07~MG5: 180-7/04/07~GOAL: 170
            RESTART 11/2/09 @ 224.6~MG1: 215~MG2: 210~MG3: 205~MG4: 199~MG5: 195~MG6: 190~MG7: 185~GOAL: 180
            F / 28 / 5'8" FITDAY

            Missoula Marathon 7/13/08 5:41

            Non-Celiac Gluten Intolerance
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            • #7
              Re: Working Out = Stalled Scale and Measurements? Yikes!

              Thanks Julie -- I think I just needed someone to remind me to actually take a day off. That's challenging when you're motivated!
              F/45(!?)/5'11"
              Highest Weight: 254
              Current Weight: 248 (7/30/09)
              Lowest Atkins Weight 196
              Desired Weight: unknown, but below 180
              1st Goal: 245

              Don't be afraid that your life will end,
              be afraid that it will never begin.
              sigpic
              Yes, these are wolves. Glorious wolves!

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              • #8
                Re: Working Out = Stalled Scale and Measurements? Yikes!

                It *is* tough!

                Once you get that buzz, you don't want to quit. But it is much harder to exercise without that day off. If you don't take a day of rest, your body gets fatigued and you actually can't work out as intensely as you'd like to.

                Now, a day of rest doesn't mean sitting on your duff. Usually I go for a nice long walk on my day "off" but it's nothing that's really physical, just something to keep me moving.
                START 8/16/06 @ 270+~MG1: 220-12/2/06~MG2: 210-1/07~MG3: 199-3/2/07~MG4: 190-4/27/07~MG5: 180-7/04/07~GOAL: 170
                RESTART 11/2/09 @ 224.6~MG1: 215~MG2: 210~MG3: 205~MG4: 199~MG5: 195~MG6: 190~MG7: 185~GOAL: 180
                F / 28 / 5'8" FITDAY

                Missoula Marathon 7/13/08 5:41

                Non-Celiac Gluten Intolerance
                GLUTEN-FREE since 10/08

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                • #9
                  Re: Working Out = Stalled Scale and Measurements? Yikes!

                  Stacy, definitely stick with your exercise plan. I agree with Julie's suggestion to take a day off to rest and recuperate.

                  I'm sorta in the same boat. Up and down up and down, and its driving me nuts. I feel your frustration. Keep exercising though because it does make a difference.

                  I haven't seen much change in my measurements (at least the places I actually measure) but people are making comments like mad. I've got two areas on my body where I'm getting VISIBLY thinner, but its not where I put the measuring tape. Go figure.
                  ~Joy

                  Start 1/2/06 Goal 6/11/07 restart 1/2/09
                  268.5/196/185
                  QUIT SMOKING JULY 23, 2006 while on Atkins


                  Just when you think you've eaten enough vegetables...EAT SOME MORE!
                  http://www.fitday.com/WebFit/PublicJournals.html?Owner=ride2joy

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                  • #10
                    Re: Working Out = Stalled Scale and Measurements? Yikes!

                    nah julie i won't slap you! we have to be pals so we can share that insane dress you are going to get for us! i am just impatient...and, at the risk of sounding like a broken record...june 30, june 30, june 30~~~





                    started atkins 2/18/07
                    5'7"........193/150/150

                    "it's not having what you want; it's wanting what you've got"
                    "you can't control the ocean but you can learn to ride the wave."

                    sigpic

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                    • #11
                      Re: Working Out = Stalled Scale and Measurements? Yikes!

                      Thanks, kids. I appreciate the support. I'm taking today off and will lighten up tomorrow and Sunday. I will say that my muscles are feeling TIGHT under the fat!

                      Thanks again!

                      Stacy
                      F/45(!?)/5'11"
                      Highest Weight: 254
                      Current Weight: 248 (7/30/09)
                      Lowest Atkins Weight 196
                      Desired Weight: unknown, but below 180
                      1st Goal: 245

                      Don't be afraid that your life will end,
                      be afraid that it will never begin.
                      sigpic
                      Yes, these are wolves. Glorious wolves!

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                      • #12
                        Re: Working Out = Stalled Scale and Measurements? Yikes!

                        OooOoohhhh tight muscles are HOT!
                        ~Joy

                        Start 1/2/06 Goal 6/11/07 restart 1/2/09
                        268.5/196/185
                        QUIT SMOKING JULY 23, 2006 while on Atkins


                        Just when you think you've eaten enough vegetables...EAT SOME MORE!
                        http://www.fitday.com/WebFit/PublicJournals.html?Owner=ride2joy

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