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Ok, so I started weighing and measuring myself 2 weeks ago, and I've heard of so many peeople losing significant amounts of weight and inches in that time. I know everyone loses differently, but I'm a little concerned that I haven't lost any inches yet. I've lost 6 lbs overall so far, but I'd like to see an inch or two come off too! Am I being too impatient? I'd really like to hear your input! Thanks!
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Sarah
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Re: No inches lost...am I being unrealistic?
There are tons of factors here. My best advice is to not get so caught up in the numbers. For example if you lost 0 pounds, but lost 2 inches, there would be a post saying "No weight lost.. Am I being Unrealistic" Sometimes you lost inches, others you lose pounds. If you stick to the way of life 6 months from now you will have lost plenty of inches and pounds. 2 weeks is just a small amount of time. Just give it time and it'll be gone. Keep up the good work though 6 pounds is a nice start!223/168/170
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Maintenance
Started July of 2008.
Hit my original goal of 200 in 2 months.
Hit my altered goal of 180 in 4 months.
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Yeah, you're right, 2 weeks isn't very long. I just feel kinda stuck, I'm happy about the weight loss, but I would like to see at least a little difference in my appearance...but I'll wait it out, its just pushing me to work harder to lose more weight to get my results.
I'm not giving up on this! Thanks for your advice!
Sarah
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I've lost 30 lbs in the last couple of months, but my measurements have barely moved.
I'm happy to take whatever verification presents itself... weight or inches. It's only a matter of time before BOTH are dramatically different.Name: Forrest
Gender: Male
Age: 43
Height: 5' 11"
Girth: 46"
Start Date: April 6, 2009
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Believe it or not, the first place I've really noticed a difference is in my chest. Have you measured there? I didn't and got a huge shock today when things didn't fit anymore.Comment
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Thanks guys for your responses. Fwl, 30 pounds is GREAT! I can't wait to say that I'm down 30 pounds. I'm a really impatient person, so I know that I just need to relax, and let my body do its thing, and eventually I'll notice a difference in my body rather than just on the scale. Don't get me wrong though, I absolutely LOVE that the scale is going down, that is super exciting!
Niko, I have measured everything you could possibly think of, from ankles to wrists to neck and everywhere inbetween! lol I didn't take all of my measurements the other day, so I'll check my chest and see if thats where its coming off of. Thanks for your tips!
I really appreciate everyones advice and motivation, it is so nice to get that extra boost of support when you're feeling a little unsure of yourself.
Sarah
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Make sure to take a picture of what you look like now. That way when you have lost 20 lbs, you can compare pictures and 'see' the difference... it's hard to see anything when you see yourself every day...F/46/5'2" - 249/198/115
Start Date 03/06/09
Mini goals:
1st - 25 lbs down - Met 06/19/09
2nd - Onederland - Met 03/10/10
3rd - 75 lbs down
4th - size 12
5th - BMI 21
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I used to remind myself how long it took for me to get "out of control" (the correct answer was a lifetime!) and then promised myself I'd invest a few years working on this with the generous help of Dr. Atkins (DANDR 2002). Some days it was a few hours at a time, others a day at a time ... pretty soon it was a week and then as the pounds melted, I believed.
I know you want it ... now believe it can be true!
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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Sometimes the fat we are losing is not in the belly or in the legs or arms... sometimes is the one surrounding the heart, the liver, kidneys, etc... the one we dont see but we can feel cause it makes it hard for our organs to work properly... I sometimes think that when I lose weight but not inches, is because Im losing that kind of fat hehehePink
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I can do it, I want to do it!
HW:332 SW: 332
Current weight: 332
Starting Induction
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I'd just like to update that in the last month, I've dropped 8 3/4 inches from my body! Thanks for everyones support and keeping me realistic...I am so happy!
Sarah
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Fantastic!Name: Forrest
Gender: Male
Age: 43
Height: 5' 11"
Girth: 46"
Start Date: April 6, 2009
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Congratulations!!!
That is so great, good job.
"Do not let your fire go out, spark by irreplaceable spark in the hopeless swaps of the not-quite, the not-yet, and the not-at-all. Do not let the hero in your soul perish in lonely frustration for the life you deserved and have never been able to reach. The world you desire can be won. It exists.. it is real.. it is possible.. it is yours."
--Ayn Rand, "Atlas Shrugged"
First mini goal... lose 20 pounds... and go brunette! Made the change from blonde to brown - 4/19/09!
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Thank you guys! I'm really happy and feel a lot better!!
Sarah
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Great shrinking!
Wondering how to get 'most' of your net carbs from your induction veggies?
Take a look at the thread from the latest Veggie Challenge to see how others manage it!
Check out our Low Carb Recipes website and add to it!!
F/60 yrs/5ft 5.5" (Though due to collapsing vertebrae I am now only 5'3" - but I refuse to recalculate my BMI
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I have never measured the whole year i ony go by the lbs lost on the scale thats satisfying for me.
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