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    Extremely Discouraged!!!

    I am now on my 14th day of induction. Have followed it exactly. No cheating and I did not lose, but gained two pounds my second week. I lost 7 lbs my first week. I walk 3 miles a day at least 5 days a week. It makes me feel horrible. Yes, I have noticed some shrinkage in my waistline, but why did I gain 2 lbs vs. losing any at all?

    Female/married/40
    Restart date 3/1/06
    Beginning wt. 290, Restart wt. 270/ cw259/gw 175







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    Re: Extremely Discouraged!!!

    Water weight. Water retention. Muscle gain.....who knows at this point? I can weigh 205 one day, and the next day weigh 208, and nothing has changed in the woe. THe following day, I may drop to 204, or 206.....and then back down some more. <Shrug> I refuse to let my progress be determined by that silly machine!!!!!

    The fact is that your clothes are looser, which means that the inches are coming off.

    Don't rely so much on the scale. It really isn't very accurate if you are trying to determine fat loss. The tape measure is better.
    Started Atkins 2d time 6/20/05
    218/187/140
    Measuring every 2 weeks
    As of 10/31/05, losta total of 56.75 inches!



    Minimum 45 min cardio per day

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      Re: Extremely Discouraged!!!

      You lost 7lbs in one week? That's awesome! With all that walking you're bound to be putting on muscle...which weighs more...have you been measuring? Get out that tape measure and put away the scale for a least a month. The scale is not your friend right now...it never really will be. Measuring is the only accurate way to know how you're doing. Also...drink that water!! And keep the DANDR 2002 copy handy. Remember you didn't gain the weight overnight and it's not going to come off over night. There's a really good post someone made the other day...let me go find it.
      "Only request in my behalf both inward and outward strength...that I may not merely be called a Christian, but really be found to be one." -- St. Ignatius of Antioch, Epistle to the Romans

      Started 2/25/04 Age 30 5'3" F
      SW231/CW150/GW125
      ~Rhonda
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        Re: Extremely Discouraged!!!

        Why the scales can lie...this is good...read it! Oh! Silly me! Welcome to

        http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...ad.php?t=16505
        "Only request in my behalf both inward and outward strength...that I may not merely be called a Christian, but really be found to be one." -- St. Ignatius of Antioch, Epistle to the Romans

        Started 2/25/04 Age 30 5'3" F
        SW231/CW150/GW125
        ~Rhonda
        My gallery...a work in progress...
        http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...3&userid=10569 updated on Aug 11th!
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          Re: Extremely Discouraged!!!

          Hang in there. I think you are doing great! The fact that your clothes are looser should tell you that you are on the right track. Remember Muscle weighs more than fat. And while it is hard not to look at the scale do take your measurements too! Don't give up!!!
          Elsie150
          Female 44, 5'
          SW241/CW215/GW150
          Never Ending Induction Recipes
          http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...n-recipes.html

          You may encounter many defeats, but you must not be defeated. In fact, it may be necessary to encounter the defeats, so you can know who you are, what you can rise from, how you can still come out of it. ~Maya Angelo~

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            Re: Extremely Discouraged!!!

            Thank you all of you!!! Thanks to you Rhonda for the article, it really helped. I will keep it and read it when I need the encouragement. I told my husband to hide the scales and not get it out again for a lengthy period. I will start measuring like you said. Again thanks. I feel a lot better. I do drink water. I am so thirsty on this diet, I can't get enough water to drink it seems. I always hated drinking water too.
            Oh...and Rhonda, your pics are great. I am having trouble getting pics on my posts.
            Thanks again to all. I will keep yous posted on my progress.

            Female/married/40
            Restart date 3/1/06
            Beginning wt. 290, Restart wt. 270/ cw259/gw 175







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            • #7
              Re: Extremely Discouraged!!!

              Thanks again to all. I will keep yous posted on my progress.
              You're very welcome! And please keep us updated...we're always here for you!
              "Only request in my behalf both inward and outward strength...that I may not merely be called a Christian, but really be found to be one." -- St. Ignatius of Antioch, Epistle to the Romans

              Started 2/25/04 Age 30 5'3" F
              SW231/CW150/GW125
              ~Rhonda
              My gallery...a work in progress...
              http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...3&userid=10569 updated on Aug 11th!
              Has ADBB made a positive impact on your life? Become a Supporting Member!

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