Week #8 - frustration !

[atkins-si]

Well, somewhat frustrated that I hit 369 in week #5 and have been gaining/losing 4 - 5 lbs ever since ... today I am at 370.8 ... but this situation is not totally unexplained ... some observations ... again, net carbs just seem to be too high for me ... just counting plain old carbs this week got me down 2 lbs. this week ... also, wine stalls me but hard liquor seems to be tolerable as I even lose if I have 1 or 2 weekend martinis ... cheese is absolutley a "treat" as it stalls me (not happy about this as i LOVE cheese) ... plus, exercise has to be a regular habit, without it I struggle ... oh and water has to be a habit every single day ... that's it ! - till next time

Regards,

atkins-si
385/370.8/235

[PolarBearKing]

Re: Week #8 - frustration !

I don't really understand your post when I compare it to your "details" (i.e., Extended Induction).

If you really want to be losing weight and following the rules of Extended Induction, you shouldn't be drinking any alcohol. Period. I may be a little sensitive to this as I haven't had a drink since I started and I might be getting grumpy.

Anyways, Extended Induction didn't work for me.... Maybe you should consider adding a rung every couple of weeks. Then you can figure out what works for you and what doesn't, as well as add alcohol when the time is right.

JHMO, best of luck to ya.

[atkins-si]

Re: Week #8 - frustration !

Thanks Polarbearking - your advice is very much appreciated ... alcohol does not stall me (I drink very little and only occasionally) -- as I said in the post -- cheese, water, exercise - are my stall factors it seems ... but your advice is well taken ... I will change my profile from Extended Induction since it is inaccurate ...

atkins-si

[Dryunderwater]

Re: Week #8 - frustration !

Hey there! You are in the same weight bracket as me...need a check in buddy?

Best wishes!