Frustrated

[iamcrazy]

I have been on atkins for 3 weeks now. My starting weight wad 258.5 and o had lost 11 pounds. I weight and measure myself every week to track my progress and i have gained 4 pounds back and i have actually gained inches as well. I have been exercising and sticking to induction and really trying hard. I am also drinking tons of water. I am just so frustrated!!!!

Sorry, just had to vent

[Kent]

Re: Frustrated

I understand how frustrating it can be to see a fall back. Sometimes the body just bounces around and retains water until it decides it no longer needs it. If only the body was logical sometimes... All I can say is stick with the program, don't get too frustrated, and the normal weight loss will soon return.

[maribelle]

Re: Frustrated

I've also heard when you do exercise, it can bulk up under your fat layer, and temporarily add inches as the fat burns. Just keep going...you will be shrinking very very soon. It happened to me, too.

[Mary-chan]

Re: Frustrated

Could be a number of things, don't worry!! Many of us have noticed that the scale goes up a few pounds right before plumetting a bit. Don't underestimate the power of water retention, seroiusly!!!

Try this experiment: weigh yourself in the morning, get off the scale, drink a whole glass of water, and get back on the scale. If our body is holding onto the water,.. It really adds up!!!

[limabean]

Re: Frustrated

I went through the same thing for a couple of weeks, dont worry it will pass. Just keep on doing what your doing and the whooshie fairy will visist you soon! Trust me...I almost quit and I stuck it out and BAM she arrived =).