Done Induction, in ketosis but only lost 3lb...why?

[mae]

Hi, I've just completed the 2 week induction and I've only lost 3lbs and am fairly disappointed!

I did have a Haribo fizzy cola bottle moment about 10 days ago...I ate whole packet (in about 2 minutes) and felt really woozy. But the next day I was back in ketosis. In fact, I've been in ketosis every day (well I've got to use those strips up some way ).

So I was thinking could it be that as I don't have a lot of weight to lose - only 10lbs - and am not particularly overweight? Before starting Atkin's I would say had a reasonably healthy diet but in the last 6 months I started to have fizzy sweet binges and if there was bread in the house I'd have to eat it all.

So, if my calorie intake wasn't huge in the first place is starting a diet which is fatty is giving me more calories than I need? If I eat smaller portions I get really hungry and that's when the sugar cravings start...


I know this is really garbled but I'm in a hurry but really to ask for guidance.

Have a great Friday!

[Adena]

Re: Done Induction, in ketosis but only lost 3lb...why?

If you only have 10 pounds to lose 3 pounds is 30% of your total goal. That's ALOT. You're doing just fine.

You're in ketosis, so your body is using fat like it should -- I doubt you are getting too many calories. But are you tracking them? Do you know about how many calories your body needs? If not, check this out:

First, find your BMR (http://www.bmi-calculator.net/bmr-calculator/).
Then adjust it based on your activity level with the Harris Benedict Equation (http://www.bmi-calculator.net/bmr-c...edict-equation/).

You don't have to count calories on Atkins, but of course you want to be somewhere in the ballpark for what your body needs...

That said, as I said before, 3 pounds in 2 weeks when you only have 10 to lose is GREAT -- I say keep doing what you're doing.

[julirama723]

Re: Done Induction, in ketosis but only lost 3lb...why?

I just wanted to add to Adena's great post, that the "normal" or predicted weightloss for induction is 5-10% of the weight you need to lose. So, a "normal" person with 10 pounds to lose would have lost only 1/2 or 1 pound. You lost 3!!! That's a HUGE amount!

[Elizellen]

Re: Done Induction, in ketosis but only lost 3lb...why?

That is one amazing percentage of weightloss
Keep up the good work!

[mae]

Re: Done Induction, in ketosis but only lost 3lb...why?

Thanks for quick replies and for putting everything into perspective - I really appreciate it.

I've just been out for sashimi so I'm feeling very satiatied and on track!

PS you all look absolutely fantastic in your pics...honestly just amazing

[shari_dawn]

Re: Done Induction, in ketosis but only lost 3lb...why?

Your doing great. And you'll have lost those 10 lbs in no time. I'm curious about your exercise ticker though. are you doing 7 hours of exercise a week?

[sungju]

Re: Done Induction, in ketosis but only lost 3lb...why?

Hello there,

I was wondering how things are going?
I am a newbie here and looking for someone who has only about 10 pounds to lose.
I would love to be able to talk to you.
Goodluck.

[Ladybug820]

Re: Done Induction, in ketosis but only lost 3lb...why?

I am on day 6 and have 8 pounds to go. I lost 4 pounds so far. It's pretty easy. If I can help let me know. Good luck