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    The FIRST time's the charm!

    Today marked two weeks on induction, the second time around. The first time around, I lost 8 pounds the first week, and 5 the second. This time, I lost 5 pounds the first week, and 1/2 pound the second. Wow, what a difference.

    I think the body "learns" when it comes to this sort of thing. It's as if it said, "I know what he's doing, and I've learned how to adjust." The second reason I say that, is that I didn't have a single symptom of induction "flu." The first time, I was so sick I missed a day of work. This time, other than some hunger the first few days, I felt just fine. (Although, I will admit to really, really craving something sweet along about the second and third day.)

    Am I discouraged? Not a bit of it. Hey, I've now taken off five and a half pounds of that weight that I'd gained back (for a total weightloss of 38.5 pounds -- which ain't bad!) and I'm that much closer to goal. I know that if I just stick with this WOE, I will eventually get there. If I'd never strayed, I'd be there, by now; but I can't take back what I did. It's just going to serve as a good lesson as to why I should never let it happen, again!
    -Chris



    Male, 58 5'4"
    First time around: 218/147/135 -- 71 pounds lost
    This time around: 193.5/184.5/135 -- 9 pounds lost

    Down 33.5 pounds from highest weight
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    Re: The FIRST time's the charm!

    {{{Chris}}} Have I told you I loved the heck out of you today? You are such an inspiration.
    ADBB Moderator Emeritus
    My blog: The Lighter Side of Low Carb: Food, fun and fidgeting
    Low Carb Lolitas: Hip low carb bloggers

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    • #3
      Re: The FIRST time's the charm!

      Congratulations Chris. Great that you understand the first time around, you had more to lose to reach goal. This time, you are closer to goal, so the induction period is still working for you.

      Thanks for reminding us to not get discouraged....just more determined in our journey to get healthy. We all have set-backs and challenges to conquer - if we didn't, we wouldn't need the ADBB and the invaluable friendships we've made here to support each other.

      You'll make goal ... I have no doubt of that! Best Wishes!!
      Starting Date 3/12/04 285/165/145 - F



      Dedication gives wings to our dreams and keeps them in flight! In One Word...COMMITTMENT.

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      • #4
        Re: The FIRST time's the charm!

        way to go!! you really lifted my spirits today. im only on day 4 and i have lost 2 pounds. i shouldnt be upset about 2 pounds but for some reason i was. until i read your post. thanks! and keep at it!!

        247/233/160
        re-re-re-start:lol: :guns:
        14 pounds lost since restart
        Mini goal : 230 by may 20th
        age:23 F
        Height: 5 '10

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        • #5
          Re: The FIRST time's the charm!

          You are an inspiration! I am feeling better and better. We will do this!
          149.8/no weigh/ 119



          1st goal: 139 (earlier weight)
          what the rungs mean to me:
          rung 1 - more veggies
          rung 2 - dairy (some milk in coffee)
          rung 3 - seeds, nuts (mostly sprinkled on salads)
          rung 4 - berries, melon
          rung 5 - wine -
          rung 6 - beans, hummus
          rung 7 - other fruits
          rung 8 - carrots/ potatoes (nah, prolly not)
          rung 9 - whole grains (fresh Dutch breads...)
          Major Goal - 128 lbs/ healthy range
          (on to pre-maintenance)

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          • #6
            Re: The FIRST time's the charm!

            I almost skipped reading this one and I'm really glad I didn't. Yesterday was my last day on my first 2 weeks of induction - I'm now on extended induction. I've been here a few times around and figured my body was getting "smart" about it. I was just about bummed this morning to find that I've only lost 4lbs (all in the first week - none in the 2nd). Then again, I was happy to be at the reccommended average of 2lbs/week for a "healthy" weight loss timeframe. I was a little discouraged but after reading your post and a few others on plateaus, I have some wind in my sails. Thanks!
            27 F 5' 7"
            Before baby: HW:230/195 after 6 months on Atkins
            After baby and current restart: 210/207/120

            I'm too sexy.....for this bod; WAY too sexy for this bod

            Phase: Restarting a clean Induction as of 7/29/2007.

            Minigoals:
            To get thru my first week clean: (8/05/2007) Done! Yay! and 3lbs down :/ but at least it's a loss.
            To get thru my second week clean: (8/12/2007)
            199lbs:
            189lbs:
            179lbs:
            169lbs:
            159lbs:
            149lbs:
            139lbs:
            129lbs:
            Goal!:

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            • #7
              Re: The FIRST time's the charm!

              Wooo HOO CHIS IS SMALLER WOOO HOOO


              so Chris did you check out the actual percent of the weight you needed to lose totals for the first time verses this time you are a smaller guy on this induction and every pound lost is a bigger change in your total body weight then last time. you ain't chunky Chris any more you know
              by the book atkinseer

              started 6/1/02 at 313
              goalie 5/04 at 167 with under 15% body fat ADBB Presidents exercise Challenge


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              • #8
                Re: The FIRST time's the charm!

                Originally posted by 2big4mysize
                Wooo HOO CHIS IS SMALLER WOOO HOOO


                so Chris did you check out the actual percent of the weight you needed to lose totals for the first time verses this time you are a smaller guy on this induction and every pound lost is a bigger change in your total body weight then last time. you ain't chunky Chris any more you know
                When I first started, I needed to lose 78 pounds, and I lost 16.7% of that during induction. The second time around, I needed to lose a total of 44.5 pounds, and I lost 11.3% of that during induction. Not quite as good, but still not bad, at all.
                -Chris



                Male, 58 5'4"
                First time around: 218/147/135 -- 71 pounds lost
                This time around: 193.5/184.5/135 -- 9 pounds lost

                Down 33.5 pounds from highest weight

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                • #9
                  Re: The FIRST time's the charm!

                  hey did you have your actual body fat measured to know that your selected needed to lose weight is correct? don't forget atfer your first Atkins round you had a higher lean body mass then before your Atkins. unless you have been eating protein defieciently on your off Atkins time your body should still have that extra protein stored as muscle and organgiving you a higher lean body mass now then when you started before.
                  by the book atkinseer

                  started 6/1/02 at 313
                  goalie 5/04 at 167 with under 15% body fat ADBB Presidents exercise Challenge


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                  • #10
                    Re: The FIRST time's the charm!

                    Way to go, Chris! You work it, honey!
                    ADBB Moderator Emeritus
                    My blog: The Lighter Side of Low Carb: Food, fun and fidgeting
                    Low Carb Lolitas: Hip low carb bloggers

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