Gutted

[Firewoman]

Hi everyone just finished my 2 week induction on wednesday, i lost 5lbs the first week and only 1lb the second week gutted. I havent cheated at all ive been drinking 20 glasses of water a day and exercising alot been walking at least 2 hrs a day and swimming for 45 mins 5 times a week all that hard work to lose just a pound. I was wondering could it be the exercise, i heard that when u first start your muscles hold onto water for a while? or could it be the fact that i only have a stone and a half to lose alltogether?

[Richt]

Re: Gutted

6 lbs in two weeks is ok. It all depends on how much you have to lose. If you dont have that much weight to lose in the first place then it will come off slower.

Also, people lose at different speeds. I wouldnt worry unduly if I were you, as atleast its coming off.

Can I ask. What was your starting weight, and what is your goal weight? also, how tall are you?

Rich

[Firewoman]

Re: Gutted

Thanks for your reply my starting weight was 10st 2lbs i would like to get down to about 8st 12lbs according to the scales i weigh myself on in boots my ideal weight is supposed to be 8st 5lbs but thats far to thin ive been that weight before my height is 5ft 4ins.

[Richt]

Re: Gutted

10st 2lbs is 142 lbs. Which compared to most people on this board is a lot smaller. At that rate. 6 lbs from 142 is not that bad at all.

In the first couple of weeks of induction a decent rule of thumb is that you will lost approx 10% of what you need to lose. If it puts your mind at rest, that means you are spot on.

I hope that helps

Rich

[Firewoman]

Re: Gutted

oh i forgot to mention i have up smoking too 10 days ago i think that can slow down your metabolism.

[Richt]

Re: Gutted

Thats ok, I still think you are well on track.

[2big4mysize]

Re: Gutted

stopping smoking can slow metabolism and it can also cause fluid retention but you have done a fantastic jopb starting your Atkins. the reat of loss is always fast the first week and then slowes to a more normal rate after that. keep working your Atkins as you move up to OWL.

happy low carbing

[Firewoman]

Re: Gutted

Thanks for your replies i moved onto owl today 2big4mysize, ive never looked forward to eating a tomato in my life lol. Any ideas why giving up smoking causes water retention just out of interest?

[2big4mysize]

Re: Gutted

chemicals in ciggies are diuretics with that steady suppy of them your body cut back on its natural diuretic supple to maintain the balance and now has to step it up and it takes a but for the body to get it right.

[Desertthorn]

Re: Gutted

Great post and great going. To go on a diet and quit smoking is a lot to take on and your absolutely amazing. Don't fret over the pounds, instead consentrate on your new found health, on how much new energy that you have, and for an added bonus, try on those tight pants and you might be pleasantly surprized.

Welcome to ADBB.

[Elizellen]

Re: Gutted

Firewoman, you are doing great

Of a hoped-for 20 pounds to lose you have already lost 6 which is a 30% loss!!!!

Keep up the good work