What is the problem?

[citsim]

I have not lost any weight in the last week... I have the Ketostix & they are purple. If I am in Ketosis why am I not seeing it on the scale or in the way my clothes fit etc.?
Typical Day

Breakfast
2 pc sausage
1 egg

Lunch
Chicken (Roasted)
Salad - lettuce cheese ranch dressing

Snack
One tsp chocolate cool whip (TOM)

Dinner
Pork chop
Green Beans



****All meals on saucers NO big portions NO 2nds*****

Any Ideas?

[Richt]

Re: What is the problem?

A couple of possibilities.

1) are there any "fillers" in your sausage (breakfast)?
2) What is in your salad for lunch? and what quantities of salad foods are you eating?
3) How much water are you drinking?

Finally, have you tried feeding all your food intake into Fitday? This can help you work out your daily Fat / protein / carbs ration.

Rich

I have not lost any weight in the last week... I have the Ketostix & they are purple. If I am in Ketosis why am I not seeing it on the scale or in the way my clothes fit etc.?
Typical Day

Breakfast
2 pc sausage
1 egg

Lunch
Chicken (Roasted)
Salad - lettuce cheese ranch dressing

Snack
One tsp chocolate cool whip (TOM)

Dinner
Pork chop
Green Beans



****All meals on saucers NO big portions NO 2nds*****

Any Ideas?

[citsim]

Re: What is the problem?

Maybe my weight just reallllly likes me.
1. No fillers from the butcher
2. about a cup
3. about 70 ounces of water + unsweetened tea & 1 -2 diet rite sodas

[cypressgirl]

Re: What is the problem?

Just posted this for another member but it may help you too!


Okay, here you go! Great info...
Quote:


A biologist at Berkeley shared something very revealing on the low-carb BBS system about 4 years ago that helps us all through the erratic weight fluctuations you invariably encounter:

"Fat cells are resilient, stubborn little creatures that do not want to give up their actual cell volume. Over a period of weeks, maybe months of "proper dieting", each of your fat cells may have actually lost a good percentage of the actual fat contained in those cells. But the fat cells themselves, stubborn little guys, replace that lost fat with water to retain their size. That is, instead of shrinking to match the reduced amount of fat in the cell, they stay the same size! Result - you weigh the same, look the same, maybe even gained some scale weight, even though you have actually lost some serious fat."

This is what we have been telling folks. You lose inches but not pounds because your body plumps the fat cells. I tell them it is a complicated biochemical process that your body replaces the fat molecules with water and fluids until you exceed your bodies predetermined fluid level. Then your body will release a chemical that releases all this stored water and you get a sudden overnight loss of several pounds. Then the cycle starts over again with inches gone and the scales lag behind.

The good news is that this water replacement is temporary. It's a defensive measure to keep your body from changing too rapidly. It allows the fat cell to counter the rapid change in cell composition, allowing for a slow, gradual reduction in cell size. The problem is, most people are frustrated with their apparent lack of success, assume they have lost nothing, and stop dieting. However, if you give those fat cells some time, like 4-6 months, and ignore the scale weight fluctuations, your real weight/shape will slowly begin to show.


http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard....read.php?t=6737

So just take a deep breath and keep eating the way you know you should. When your fat cells finally get the picture that they don't need to wait to be fat agin - cause it ain't coming back! - they will release that water and you will get a nice overnight whoosh!

[citsim]

Re: What is the problem?

Thanks! I hope that is what is going on. I have been working really hard on this. now if I could just get that whooshie

[Sheshy]

Re: What is the problem?

Hi citsim,

It's very possible TOM could be the culprit!

I have not lost any weight in the last week... I have the Ketostix & they are purple. If I am in Ketosis why am I not seeing it on the scale or in the way my clothes fit etc.?
Typical Day

Breakfast
2 pc sausage
1 egg

Lunch
Chicken (Roasted)
Salad - lettuce cheese ranch dressing

Snack
One tsp chocolate cool whip (TOM)

Dinner
Pork chop
Green Beans



****All meals on saucers NO big portions NO 2nds*****

Any Ideas?

[Yakara]

Re: What is the problem?

I also think it could be TOM. You retain more water during that time. That will add to your weight. After you are done you may see a 3 or 4 lbs drop overnight. Keep drinking the water and you may just be surprised. Also, if this does happen, I would suggest not weighing during TOM, it may be easier on you psyche. If you weigh yourself right before you are supposed to start then wait 2-3 days after you finish, you may see more correct results.

-Yakara

[Noorian]

Re: What is the problem?

Just posted this for another member but it may help you too!


Okay, here you go! Great info...
Quote:


A biologist at Berkeley shared something very revealing on the low-carb BBS system about 4 years ago that helps us all through the erratic weight fluctuations you invariably encounter:

"Fat cells are resilient, stubborn little creatures that do not want to give up their actual cell volume. Over a period of weeks, maybe months of "proper dieting", each of your fat cells may have actually lost a good percentage of the actual fat contained in those cells. But the fat cells themselves, stubborn little guys, replace that lost fat with water to retain their size. That is, instead of shrinking to match the reduced amount of fat in the cell, they stay the same size! Result - you weigh the same, look the same, maybe even gained some scale weight, even though you have actually lost some serious fat."

This is what we have been telling folks. You lose inches but not pounds because your body plumps the fat cells. I tell them it is a complicated biochemical process that your body replaces the fat molecules with water and fluids until you exceed your bodies predetermined fluid level. Then your body will release a chemical that releases all this stored water and you get a sudden overnight loss of several pounds. Then the cycle starts over again with inches gone and the scales lag behind.

The good news is that this water replacement is temporary. It's a defensive measure to keep your body from changing too rapidly. It allows the fat cell to counter the rapid change in cell composition, allowing for a slow, gradual reduction in cell size. The problem is, most people are frustrated with their apparent lack of success, assume they have lost nothing, and stop dieting. However, if you give those fat cells some time, like 4-6 months, and ignore the scale weight fluctuations, your real weight/shape will slowly begin to show.


http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard....read.php?t=6737

So just take a deep breath and keep eating the way you know you should. When your fat cells finally get the picture that they don't need to wait to be fat agin - cause it ain't coming back! - they will release that water and you will get a nice overnight whoosh!

I am on the same situation as yourself and this qoute and link may be useful for me too.

All I could say is we both do not loose hope and stick to the diet, hopefully we may see some results

[citsim]

Re: What is the problem?

Well lets hope we all can see MORE results soon

[iyamamaschke]

Re: What is the problem?

The results will come I ahve had a TON of pauses in my weight then it goes down Pauses goes down most of us have them there are those lucky few who can lose all their weight in record time without having to worry about any stoppage in weight loss but I am not one of them. I am on a cycle now working hard I lose for 2 weeks stall for 2 months lose for 2 week GAWD I hate it I lose like 7-10 pounds in the 2 weeks but I hate having to wait.

If ya tough it out the weight will come off even know it's frusturating it will come off. I know it.

Sarah

[citsim]

Re: What is the problem?

Thanks

I know you have been doing this longer than me & it helps to hear it will come off eventually

[iyamamaschke]

Re: What is the problem?

It will Just stay strong, man I don't know How many times I was told that when I was in the same spot as you but I did and Now I am down 100 LBS in 18 months so hey it will WORK!!! Funny I am now giving advice I received way back when lol

Sarah

[citsim]

Re: What is the problem?

For you girl!!!! Keep inspiring us all

I will love to get to the point your at. Thanks again for the support

[Analog6]

Re: What is the problem?

Citsim, your menu looked a bit low on veggies to me. Maybe upping those and the increase in fibre that accompanie that might help?

[citsim]

Re: What is the problem?

Thanks Analog I will try that