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So, here I am on day 4 and I keep reading posts...HELP I AM NOT LOSING or 7 DAYS OF INDUCTION and I only lost 4 lbs!
The reality? Your SCALE lies to you. It has forever. I know you've stepped on it before and said 'THAT CAN'T POSSIBLY BE RIGHT!' So, tell me...why are you believing it now? WHY?
Dr. Atkins suggest that you put away that scale and measure! Measurements and how your clothes are fitting are the best indicators that the diet is working. I say put that scale in a closet, basement, attic or trunk of the car or even to a friend or co-worker that is supportive of your change in your WOE...that way you won't be tempted to step on the darn thing. AND Dr. Atkins says not to step on it for the first 14 days...why does so few listen to this great advice? I walked past my mirror last night in the same pants I've worn since fall and said, 'HUH, that pooch doesn't look half as big as it did..." The scale is an evil demon. DO NOT BE A SLAVE TO IT. DO NOT CONSTANTLY WEIGH YOURSELF DAY AFTER DAY AFTER DAY! Daily fluctuations are normal due to many factors of being on this WOL. And it is not an idication of your success or failure. How your clothes are fitting is the best and most accurate level of success.
If you have the patience to do Induction for 14 days, then have the patience to wait 14 days to step on the evil thing....and I am sure you will be happy to see IT HAS MOVED. And Measure! If you haven't measured yet, do it now and wait 14 days and measure again.
Having patience is hard, I know. Its like being a kid, seeing the Christmas presents under the tree and knowing that Christmas is 14 days away, it absolutely kills you! My children sit there, wondering for days and days what it in each box ... they are not allowed to touch ... and neither should you!
Believe in yourself. Believe in Dr. Atkins. If you do it and follow his advice, it will work.
To your success!!
The reality? Your SCALE lies to you. It has forever. I know you've stepped on it before and said 'THAT CAN'T POSSIBLY BE RIGHT!' So, tell me...why are you believing it now? WHY?
Dr. Atkins suggest that you put away that scale and measure! Measurements and how your clothes are fitting are the best indicators that the diet is working. I say put that scale in a closet, basement, attic or trunk of the car or even to a friend or co-worker that is supportive of your change in your WOE...that way you won't be tempted to step on the darn thing. AND Dr. Atkins says not to step on it for the first 14 days...why does so few listen to this great advice? I walked past my mirror last night in the same pants I've worn since fall and said, 'HUH, that pooch doesn't look half as big as it did..." The scale is an evil demon. DO NOT BE A SLAVE TO IT. DO NOT CONSTANTLY WEIGH YOURSELF DAY AFTER DAY AFTER DAY! Daily fluctuations are normal due to many factors of being on this WOL. And it is not an idication of your success or failure. How your clothes are fitting is the best and most accurate level of success.
If you have the patience to do Induction for 14 days, then have the patience to wait 14 days to step on the evil thing....and I am sure you will be happy to see IT HAS MOVED. And Measure! If you haven't measured yet, do it now and wait 14 days and measure again.
Having patience is hard, I know. Its like being a kid, seeing the Christmas presents under the tree and knowing that Christmas is 14 days away, it absolutely kills you! My children sit there, wondering for days and days what it in each box ... they are not allowed to touch ... and neither should you!
Believe in yourself. Believe in Dr. Atkins. If you do it and follow his advice, it will work.
To your success!!
