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    Getting A Little Discouraged!

    I'VE BEEN ON ATKINS FOR 14 DAYS SO FAR AND I'VE LOST 6 POUNDS WHICH ISN'T ALL THAT GREAT FOR TWO WEEKS. I STARTED AT 211 AND NOW I'M AT 204-206 UP AND DOWN ON THE SCALE! I JOG, POWER WALK, AND DO STAIR STEPS 4-6 DAYS A WEEK, DRINK ABOUT 84 OUNCES OF WATER A DAY....I'M EATING A LOT OF SALAD AND LESS MEAT, WHEN WILL THE SCALE PUT A SMILE ON MY FACE, I DON'T KNOW WHAT ELSE TO DO.
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    Re: Getting A Little Discouraged!

    Hi Shan!
    6 lbs is 6 lbs and in the right direction too!
    How 'bout your fat intake? are you getting enough to kick start the ketosis? sometimes that can be it... also you are exersizing alot. maybe it's muscle?
    hang in there and go back over DANDR it's a really good book. Everytime I re-read it I learn something new.
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    • #3
      Re: Getting A Little Discouraged!

      I've heard that sometimes when you work out you actually build muscle which weighs more than fat. However, like hope said - 6 lbs is 6 lbs! I also read that after people have kept up with atkins they will lose a BUNCH at once... then they may not lose for a while then they may lose a BUNCH more. So I would say don't give up yet Just stick with it and we will see results! Good luck and let me know if you need any support. I'm just in my first week, but we're all here to support one another!
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        Re: Getting A Little Discouraged!

        That amounts to 3 pounds a week which is fantastic! Don't be discouraged. Some people lose more during induction than others. It all depends on how much we have to lose, how we exercise, what we eat and how much water we drink (and how many trips to the potty we make). You're doing great!

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          Re: Getting A Little Discouraged!

          6 lbs is 6lbs, you should be very happy, 6lbs is alot in 2 weeks.

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            Re: Getting A Little Discouraged!

            I agree..in my first 2 weeks I lost 7 pds and I felt the same as u but I kept at it and I'm 6 weeks in now and at 25 lbs loss..so stick with it ..it will pay off in the end!!!

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            • #7
              Re: Getting A Little Discouraged!

              Shan,

              When you first started did you measure? The tape measure can be your best friend, especially when the scale isn't! Keep working hard, you'll see more results in no time!




              Jessi

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              • #8
                Re: Getting A Little Discouraged!

                You All Are So Supportive...thanks A Whole Bunch! I Know I Have Lost Inches Because Of How My Clothes Fit. I Won't Give Up, I'll Continue With My Daily Routines But I'll Take Hopejoy's Advice And Up My Fat Intake..and Again Thanks 2 Everyone. Good Luck Kristianne35 On Your Journey!

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                • #9
                  Re: Getting A Little Discouraged!

                  Really base yourself on the tape Shan, that is what counts in the end...muscle does weigh so much more than fat...
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                  • #10
                    Re: Getting A Little Discouraged!

                    i agree with upping your fat intake, meat is your friend! Make sure you aren't going over the recommended veggie amounts for induction. 2 Cups salad veggies, 1 Cup other veggies. I think that has been the key to my success this time around, just really enjoying the meat, satisfying my appetite and then having my allowed veggies for the day. Best of luck to you!

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                    • #11
                      Re: Getting A Little Discouraged!

                      Originally posted by kristianne35
                      I've heard that sometimes when you work out you actually build muscle which weighs more than fat. However, like hope said - 6 lbs is 6 lbs! I also read that after people have kept up with atkins they will lose a BUNCH at once... then they may not lose for a while then they may lose a BUNCH more. So I would say don't give up yet Just stick with it and we will see results! Good luck and let me know if you need any support. I'm just in my first week, but we're all here to support one another!
                      6 pounds is good, better than me and I have been on induction for about 4 weeks. I just read Chapter 20 in DANDR and think that I could possibly be metabolic resistance, so I am trying to add the supplements that he recommends.

                      Kristianne, I clicked on your fit day, and was wondering how you figured out the counts for the Big Mac with no bun? I have a problem trying to get that kind of stuff in fitday. Thanks.

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                      • #12
                        Re: Getting A Little Discouraged!

                        I am a "Second Time Arounder". The most valuable thing I have learned this time around is patience. In order for this to become a way of life we need to stop putting a time line on weight loss. It is hard because we want to measure our success. It motivates us ALOT. Try measuring how you feel, and notice how your clothes will get looser. And they WILL. There are alot of bumps along this road so hold on tight, follow the plan, visit these forums, be proud of your progress and enjoy your food!
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                          Re: Getting A Little Discouraged!

                          Originally posted by lucylou3208
                          . . . and was wondering how you figured out the counts for the Big Mac with no bun? I have a problem trying to get that kind of stuff in fitday. Thanks.
                          MacD has a web page where you can find out that info.

                          Here is the entry for their Big Mac http://app.mcdonalds.com/bagamcmeal?...=item&itemID=5
                          you can untick the bits you are not going to eat - like the bun (which has 37 net carbs ) and click on 'recalculate' to get the revised info.
                          Wondering how to get 'most' of your net carbs from your induction veggies?
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                            Re: Getting A Little Discouraged!

                            Originally posted by Elizellen
                            MacD has a web page where you can find out that info.

                            Here is the entry for their Big Mac http://app.mcdonalds.com/bagamcmeal?...=item&itemID=5
                            you can untick the bits you are not going to eat - like the bun (which has 37 net carbs ) and click on 'recalculate' to get the revised info.


                            Thank you so much. I'll now check out the other fast foods and see if they have the same thing.

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