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    So, I'm kinda upset a little. Been following the diet as best as possible. Not breaking 20 carbs a day, getting my exercise, eating the right foods, etc.

    But for the last 4 days, I was stalled at the same weight. This morning I woke up to weigh, and found that I had gained almost 2 pounds.

    It's really annoying to work as hard as I am, only to see the opposite reaction that I'm working for. I'm going to try to cut back even furthter than 20 carbs a day and see what happens.


    APRIL 2008 Mileage Challenge 32.11/280 miles. (Exercise Bike)
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    Re: No longer working...

    Hello!

    I wouldn't worry about 4 days and not losing! That's totally normal!!! Your body just has to catch up to the changes you're doing! A two pounds gain could be anything like water retention etc. So keep your expectations realistic if you're able. I know it's an exciting process! Keep doing what you're doing and your body will catch up. I had a mini stall for 7 days and then a huge whooshie.
    Katie

    Start Weight: 248
    Current Weight: 231.2 (June 3)
    Mini Goal 1: 230
    Mini Goal 2: 225 - hope to be here by May 25
    Mini Goal 3: 215
    Mini Goal 4: 199
    Mini Goal 5: 190
    Mini Goal 6: 180
    Final Goal: 170 - new wardrobe


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    • #3
      Re: No longer working...

      You really can't trust your scale to be an accurate measure of fat loss on a day-to-day basis. TOo many variables. Please read the below thread, it contains an excellent post on this subject.

      http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...ead.php?t=6737
      Grant
      x20

      Consecutive days nuts free - 0
      Consecutive work days commuted by bike - 5

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      • #4
        Re: No longer working...

        Don't weigh daily, it'll just depress you.




        Lynn

        Started again, April 2008!!!

        245/221/135 (As of 7/6/08 )

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        • #5
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          bigbill, dont worry, have you measure yourself? I have almost two weeks with no weight loss, but I have lost 2 inches from everywhere! and Im almost sure my scale is crazy, I woke up today and I had 8 pounds less than a day before, and went to the bathroom and then weighted again and I then got another reading like 4 pounds up! hehehe I read that once, scales are evil!

          Im going to do what lynn says, Im going to weight myself once a week, bluebelt also told me this and didnt listen, now I understand why!
          PinkBatel
          I can do it, I want to do it!

          HW:332 SW: 332
          Current weight: 332


          Starting Induction
          1st. goal: 320

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          • #6
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            1) Don't weigh yourself daily. Once a week at most.
            2) Take measurements on your weigh in day.
            3) Take pictures (preferrably in the same clothes and same stance) on weigh in day.
            4) It took you years, even DECADES to get where you are today, what difference does 4 days make?
            Ron, 38 y/o Male 5'11"My WOE blog: http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...2&page=1&pp=10
            Starting date: 01/19/2008
            Starting Weight: 340
            Current Weight: 288.2
            Goal Weight: 210
            Major Goals and Milestones
            299 (BIG GOAL HERE, April 15, 2008 target) GOAL MET 4/04/2008!
            265 (Previous atkins low!, July 15, 2008 Target)
            249 (Just to be under 250, how good will that be!, September 15, 2008 Target)
            230 (High school wrestling weight, December 1, 2008 Target)
            210 (NAVY WEIGHT! ULTIMATE GOAL!, February 1, 2009 Target)
            Current Challenges:
            CC Fitness Challenge 7/29lbs 1950/4500 minutes
            Spring into Summer Picture Challenge


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            • #7
              Re: No longer working...

              STEP AWAY FROM THE SCALE!!! It is just a box of bolts and screws and shouldn't dictate how we feel. Having said that, use something else to measure ... a tape measure or a goal shirt or pants. Weigh yourself less frequently.

              If you are following the plan, eating only from the approved food list, you are drinking water, exercising, the plan won't fail you.

              The weight didn't come on overnight and it isn't going to go overnight, so remember this is a way of life and just live life the way it was meant to!!

              Best wishes.

              When you are alone in your head, you are in a bad neighborhood.
              Start:494/current:170
              Began Atkins 1/4/2004

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              • #8
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                AMEN to all that has been said- We all say it cause we've all been there...and gotten past it- and thats why we are all still here :<)
                Even my husband who is losing weight through more "traditional" methods experiences weeks of no loss..its totally normal- IT SUCKS..but its normal :<)
                As for the gain- water water water..ask yourself..did I REALLY eat an additional 7000 calories in the last 2 days??? I doubt it :<)
                Wife to Chris ( who is HOME!!!! :<))
                Mommy to: Katie,Kayla,Kennedy Grace, and finally my prince Cruz

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                  BigBill Iweigh myself everyday and I'm trying to stop. The scale changes daily and a lot of the time it's not in my favor. I've never cheated once and it still goes up and like you it may go up several lbs. Don't get discouraged! I really watched what I was eating because after induction my loss slowed to a crawl. What I found was when I moved to the OWL rung 1 which is more veg's and I made sure I was getting my carbs in ,the scale started moving down again. I don't think I was getting enough carbs. Also certain foods slow me down like mayo. I have no idea why but now I know to not eat it all the time. Also if I eat a lot of sodium, like soy sauce I gain in the morning but I know it's only water because I feel swollen. I drink a lot of water and it goes away. If I drink to much water late at night, or if I eat late the scale goes up in the AM. There is so much that can change the metal monster. That's why I'm working on not weighing in every day. Good Luck! Kathie






                  271/ 214.9/ 150
                  started 3/9/08

                  Goal 1 259 3/17/08
                  Goal 2 249 4/19/08 :D
                  Goal 3 239 5/17/08 :D
                  Goal 4 229 6/13/08 :D
                  Goal 5 219 7/3/08 :D
                  Goal 6 209


                  :capital:

                  2008 How long can you go Challenge-
                  so far 1 days cheat free


                  Read my journal Atkins Diet - Kathie's journey to a new life

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                  • #10
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                    Bigbill... you can do this, I hope you find the inspiration in you to realize you can actually do this, its your decision, its your life, the only person that has the ability to make you happy is yourself. So you can make yourself happy being healthy and getting all those dreams come true, you just have to accept this is only your responsability.

                    Take care,

                    Rosa
                    PinkBatel
                    I can do it, I want to do it!

                    HW:332 SW: 332
                    Current weight: 332


                    Starting Induction
                    1st. goal: 320

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