Help day 5 of Induction and no weight loss at all I am really depressed

[Daphne]

I need help,

I am currrently at day 5 of a squeeky clean induction, exercising vigourously too and have not lost even one pound . I am so depressed..... I feel really low, is this normal. Prior to starting Atkins I had been exrcising a lot and not loosing any weight, I have been trying hard for so long and Atkins was my last resort.

can anyone tell me how to find this whoosh that everyone keeps talking about a on what day do you start seeing the pounds drop off the scale

[jenhow69]

Re: Help day 5 of Induction and no weight loss at all I am really depressed

Hey, dont get depressed - it does work you know - I didnt lose any weight for a while but I was losing inches, I've currently lost 4 inches everywhere in 1 month without even trying but my weight has only dropped by half a stone.
Really from what I've read about fat cells and the atkins is that they will retain water and so you think you've not lost weight. You have to drink loads of water to flush out so that your body dont retain water. You should just keep going but dont weigh yourself just measure and the weight will catch up with what your losing - trust me I was skeptical like you once - but not anymore

Good luck!!

[choeve]

Re: Help day 5 of Induction and no weight loss at all I am really depressed

I didn't lose as much as others do on the 2 week induction either. But I am a 4th timer, so I just chalked it up to my body thinking yeah right trying this again are you? But after that two weeks was up I seem to be losing a pound or 2 week which is good enough for me. Just hang in there.

[Daphne]

Re: Help day 5 of Induction and no weight loss at all I am really depressed

Thanks Guys,

I heard drinking water helps, so I am drinking about 5 litres a day. I hope I see some dramatic changes soon.

I am still depressed though

[jimenitayo]

Re: Help day 5 of Induction and no weight loss at all I am really depressed

I'm glad you're getting enough water, that's what made the difference for me

I just whooshed out of a long stall, so i'm a true believer

good for you for doing this for yourself, I know what you mean by last resort... it gets really scary thinking that if this doesn't work you're stuck where you're at...

also, your stats can give us lots of info...
if you only have 15 pounds to lose then you're gonna lose a lot slower than someone with 100 pounds to lose...

in any case, it;s good to have you here, and post wheenver you need an extra push or encouragement!

[Cammy]

Re: Help day 5 of Induction and no weight loss at all I am really depressed

what does the "whoosh" mean?

[riprse]

Re: Help day 5 of Induction and no weight loss at all I am really depressed

i know just how your feeling .iv been doing this for a week lost 3pounds the first day (water loss) then nothing. yesterday i was really fed up & came very close to giving up last night, but thought iv come this far i'll do the whole two weeks then see how i feel . im so glad i didnt give up , got on the scales this mourning 2 pounds gone over night . maybe you should post up your diet , i changed mine yesterday upped my fat intake & carbs a little , i drank more water & i cut back on coffie.

dont give up, at least do the whole 2 weeks . you have nothing to lose except weight

[Daphne]

Re: Help day 5 of Induction and no weight loss at all I am really depressed

You are all so wonderful thank you.

Details

For the last 3 days my

breakfast has been: 2 or 3 peices of fried chicken, cheese and half a cucumber.

Lunch 2 or 3 peices fried chicken small salad

dinner smoked makarel and a small salad and every other day one cup decaf coffee with splenda.

Snack I do so with 1 or 2 chipolita susages (0.9 carb count). Before that

breakfast : 3 egg ham and cheese omlette and half a cucumber

lunch : small green leaf salad and smoked chichen,

dinner: was small salad and Steamed salmon and

snacks: cheese.

My salad dressing is apple cider vinegar.I am drinking the water and exercising rigourously. I am also taking my vitamin suplements and I am definitely in Ketosis my appetite has decreased, and energy levels definitely increasing.

I have about 22 pounds to loose and I am 5.8 and weigh 153. Slow I can stand but no weight loss is frustating

[Atkid]

Re: Help day 5 of Induction and no weight loss at all I am really depressed

I need help,

I am currrently at day 5 of a squeeky clean induction, exercising vigourously too and have not lost even one pound . I am so depressed..... I feel really low, is this normal. Prior to starting Atkins I had been exrcising a lot and not loosing any weight, I have been trying hard for so long and Atkins was my last resort.

can anyone tell me how to find this whoosh that everyone keeps talking about a on what day do you start seeing the pounds drop off the scale

Daphne, can sympathize with you for I am a slow loser. Check out this link about why the Scale Can Lie. http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...ead.php?t=6737

Also wanted to say don't give up on the Whoosh Fairy, she may be headed your way. I woke up this morning 2 1/2 lbs lighter than yesterday. 2 of those pounds was water gain from too much salt over the last few days but the 1/2 pound is genuine.

Keep the faith. It will go.

[Daphne]

Re: Help day 5 of Induction and no weight loss at all I am really depressed

Thanks for this!! great article

[Elizellen]

Re: Help day 5 of Induction and no weight loss at all I am really depressed

Daphne, with 22 pounds to lose you can expect to lose 5%-10% of that in the 14 days of induction. so anything between 1.1 and 2.2 pounds in total is normal!

Please try not to get on the scales until your 14 days are up, so the daily variation we all get will not make you think about giving up.

Your food intake looks fine to me, and you are doing a grand job with your water consumption too - well done

Another thing to remember is that while exercising you may well be exchanging fat for new muscle, and muscle is more compact than fat.
So though your weight may even increase you might find your measurements are decreasing, making you slimmer at the same weight.

So did you take your measurements before starting induction? If not make a point of doing it now so you can compare them later on in your Atkins journey.

We often see members posting that they lost no weight but went down a dress size or two!! what would you rather be - slimmer or lighter? no-one can see your scales result but they will all see your smaller clothes size!!

[Elizellen]

Re: Help day 5 of Induction and no weight loss at all I am really depressed

I have about 22 pounds to loose and I am 5.8 and weigh 153. Slow I can stand but no weight loss is frustating

I know we all have different body structures, but at 5'8" you might be aiming a little low with a goal weight of 131 pounds. Do you know your bodyfat %?

[ErinRachel1021]

Re: Help day 5 of Induction and no weight loss at all I am really depressed

^ I totally agree. I'm 5'7" and my doctor told me that 140lbs is the LOWEST I should go. You're body might just be happy at the weight it's at and thus resistant to losing weight.

[Daphne]

Re: Help day 5 of Induction and no weight loss at all I am really depressed

Today is day 7 of my induction, things are getting easier, My strength is coming back slowly but has not yet reached by pre-atkins days. My BMI is 23, which is in the healthy range but I am naturally small boned so I can afford to loose a little bit more so 1.1 or 2.2 is all I can expect? wow!! well I suppose my goal is to drop a dress size not a squeeze a total drop. If or when that happens I will be satisfied even if the pounds do not match up. Whay I am not convinced this is the lowest I should go is that my eating habbits were so bad before Atkins, I was eating so much processed food, sugar , sweetners and cafaine and I had not drank any water in months ( I mean this) that I believe eating healthily and cleansing my body by drinking water must definitely make a difference.

[Elizellen]

Re: Help day 5 of Induction and no weight loss at all I am really depressed

If not a diffference in actual pounds it will I am sure make a difference in your body as regards health and wellbeing!

So keep up the good work and let your body relax into whatever weight it decides to settle at once it is used to eating the natural and luxurious foods you will be feeding it!