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    Exercising like a mad woman; why is the damn scale not moving?

    Hi everyone,

    I'm on day 7 of induction, and I've been rigorously exercising (kickboxing). I got on my Wii Fit last night out of curiousity, and I haven't budged a pound. In fact, the Wii said I'd GAINED 1 lb Is there something I should know about induction and exercise? Thanks!

    Happy LC Valentine's Day!

    Shannon
    Shannon in NJ
    FEMALE 35
    SW200/CW198/GW125

    Tags: exercise, slow weight loss
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    Re: Exercising like a mad woman; why is the damn scale not moving?

    Relax, your doing fine. We just don't lose every day on this WOE, (way of eating) and you shouldn't expect it. At first you lose water weight, (its weight and it counts) but then your body starts to settle down and starts to shrink those nasty fat cells. Some of us lose weekly, others lose in spurts. I woke up one day after a long time with no weight loss, like 6 weeks and I dropped 5 pounds, the next week 5 more and then nothing for weeks.



    41 pounds down and counting

    If you don't know where you are going, you will wind up somewhere else. - Yogi Berra

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      Re: Exercising like a mad woman; why is the damn scale not moving?

      I think you should stay away from the scale for 14 days if you for not seeing the numbers move. But let's see... possible reasons for not losing...

      If you are not used to your current exercise routine, your muscles might be retaining water to recover. This will show some extra pounds on the scale.

      Are you eating something salty? You might be retaining water. Salty stuff also stalls some people (me included).

      Are you eating LC products -- bars, chocolates, shakes -- or anything that is not on the induction list?

      Are you eating three cups of veggies?

      Are you eating enough fat? You should aim for 65% fat, 5% carbs, 30% protein.

      Are you drinking enough water? 64 oz is the minimum.

      Are you sure there are no hidden carbs in the foods you're eating? Check the ingredients in lunch meats, sausages, dressings, etc.

      Posting a menu in the 'Review my Menu' forum would be great. Then we can see if there's anything fishy in there.
      "Get action. Seize the moment. Man was never intended to become an oyster."

      -- Theodore Roosevelt

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      • #4
        Re: Exercising like a mad woman; why is the damn scale not moving?

        My mom taught me that " a watched pot NEVER boils ". Put the scale up high in your closet until the 14 days are up.
        bigROB

        Eat Atkins and look good clothed.
        Eat Atkins and exercise and look good naked!


        First Month-Down 16lbs 10/13/2008
        Second Month-Down 16lbs 11/13/2008
        Third Month-Down 15lbs 12/13/2008
        Fourth Month Down 15lbs 01/13/2009
        Fifth month down 14lbs 02/13/2009
        83 pounds lost to date 37 pounds to go!


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        • #5
          Re: Exercising like a mad woman; why is the damn scale not moving?

          Thanks guys. You're right, rweeks. I just want that stupid pot to boil already! ha ha
          Shannon in NJ
          FEMALE 35
          SW200/CW198/GW125

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