day 12-- not much off

[doin'it]

so... i'm on day 12 and the scale teeters between 4-6 lbs. for which i am stoked about. however, i see so many others with much more off. i'm curious as to why i am not having the same results. i'm following it, truly. ketonstix pink-purple since day 3, percentages are right on as well. my only downfall is occassionally only 3 L of H2O... occassionally. the poundage lost came the first week. i started running day 7 and incorporated weights day 11. could the water be the culprit or is this the norm for some?? will the weight eventually start melting?

[liv]

Re: day 12-- not much off

Hi lady
I am transferring you to the induction board. I think that is where tis belong.
Congratulation on making it to day 12 and losing pounds that is great. And great that you joined the milage challenge too.!!!!

I think many of us see a little bit of a pause in week two. The body is just being stubbern but then things will start moving again. Hang in there. It is happening.

If you want to- share your menu and people will point out if there is anything to tweak.
Keep working on that water!!!! It is good stuff.

[imagood1]

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Not everyone looses a large mount of weight -- you are different than the next person so don't think things aren't right with you.

Water is essential to Atkins -- don't stop drinking it -- make sure it's pure water --- nothing added.

Try postin your menu's Review My Menu - Atkins Diet (everything you eat with amounts) -- someone might be able to find something you are overlooking.

Don't give up -- you are doing fine!

[Atkins groupie]

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Carole is right on the money. I lost more weight initially than you did. (I don't expect to keep it up.) Some reasons I can think of:

1. I had a large amount of recently gained weight, which I think comes off quicker.
2. I'm a diabetic who was out of control, on blood pressure medications which contain a diuretic. I spent a lot of time in the bathroom this past week, so I'm pretty sure I had a huge amount of water weight to drop.
3. I have a great deal more to lose than you do.

I hope I am brave enough to add exercise soon, as you did. Keep on trucking.

[doin'it]

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Thank you, thank you to everyone. You guys are all so great! I'm gonna just keep it up and quick staring at the scale 6x/day!! And definitely increase my H2O!! Much appreciate for the comments and support!!

[Mbudlite89]

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Ya...I today is day 12 and i lost 14 lbs....i dunno to be scared or grateful.. I been eating all my veggies and plenty of fat and lots of water...guess im just lucky lol

[msanjelpie]

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If you just started an exercise program then your muscles are retaining water so that they can heal... they will release the extra water as soon as the little tears grow back together...

[doin'it]

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hhmmm, that's interesting angelpie--never knew!

tomorrow is my last day of induction, on to extended. i really am 'doin'it'! kinda blows my mind.