Ug! Day 11 and Just 4 lbs :(

[robinb]

I am going to Chicago for Cubs Opening Weekend (if the rain stops!) today and I'm staying with a friend. Since Induction is extra-hard when traveling, I weighed myself for the first time today. Only 4 lbs. What a disappointment! Did I do a *clean* induction? Nope. I had coffee every morning. I can only change so much in my life at one time. I gave up my daily glass of wine, but I couldn't give up my coffee! I also only excercised about 5 days (walking and pilates). But, other than that I was a *good girl*. I even passed on fresh strawberries! Wah!

I guess when I come home I'll put my nose back to the grindstone. I'll also track and post menus to see if something is stalling me. I do tend to eat a lot of cheese, probably too much for induction.

So ... with such a poor showing on the weight loss, should I move over to extended induction for a couple more weeks come Monday, or should I move on to OWL?

Any advise is appreciated. BTW, I want to join the May Boot Camp and I will be giving up the caffine and be asleep for those two weeks . I'll check back here on Sunday when I return from my games. Go Cubbies!

[Isabeau]

Re: Ug! Day 11 and Just 4 lbs

Well, I want to say congratulations! You know, you can expect to lose on average between five and ten percent of the total amount of weight you wish to lose on induction. Based on your stats, ten percent would be 3.3 pounds and you lost 4!!!! That's fantastic!!!!

[ValidRouge]

Re: Ug! Day 11 and Just 4 lbs

Looks like you only have 33 lbs to lose. Now, for someone who has 100 lbs to lose, they are going to lose bigger amounts percentage wise. It's just the way it is...and it would be that way on most any eating plan. Take a look at people who have about the same amount to lose when you do comparisons. Don't get dissappointed...4 lbs is great in 11 days. Plus you're exercising...so that builds muscle no matter what you do. Get the tape measure out...that's going to be a better tool for you to use. Go right now and get one from Walmart or a dollar store if you don't already have one.

[IrishSarahHB]

Re: Ug! Day 11 and Just 4 lbs

4 lbs in 11 days is roughly 2 lbs a week .. Thats a GREAT .. dont get discouraged.. sometimes it takes a lil longer for your body to jump into ketosis ..

are you drinking enough water ... if not then your body will retain it

[tabekat]

Re: Ug! Day 11 and Just 4 lbs

Only 4 lbs. What a disappointment!

4 lbs is fantastic!!!!

Rejoice and make merry!

Your body has just performed a miracle, and instead of being happy, you criticize the miracle and say it wasn't good enough. Please be kind when you speak to yourself.

How about this: WOW! I lost 4 pounds!!!!! I'm fantastic!!!

Be upbeat, be self-nurturing. Give your body all the time it needs to make changes, it has served you long and well.

Please take a moment to read all the stickys at the top of this forum. Atkineers are not scale slaves. We can lose entire sizes and never see movement on the scale.
That arbitrary number means nothing. But staying clean and doing Atkins to our fullest - thats where our freedom lies.