Hmmkay ... disappointed!

[Grniidgrl]

Well I have stayed off the scale for 2 weeks .. continued on induction and added a workout plan, I walk 3-4 miles and added in some light weight lifting.. I stress LIGHT !! anyhow .. I have gained 3lbs *cries* I have also measured and not lost an inch. I am still in ketosis.. but very frustrated ={

I drink over 100oz of water.. keep my net carbs at 20 or below .. watch my fat/protien ratios.. anything I am missing?

Will edit and post my fitday here ..

/done venting .. lol

~ Dana ~
(actual weight 180lbs today)

[Kate113]

Re: Hmmkay ... disappointed!

I'm not that experienced with the advice like a lot of others are here, but even though you're sticking to 20 carbs, are the foods you're eating on the acceptable foods list? Someone else will be along to help you further, I'm sure. Sounds like you're doing great by getting into the swing of things. Maybe you're just at a stall and not doing anything wrong.

[Brook]

Re: Hmmkay ... disappointed!

.....will check back when the Fitday stuff is posted

And when you say "net carbs" does that mean you're only subtracting fiber or are you eating all the frankenfoods and deducting sugar alcohols too?

Are you on any meds?
How much sodium are you eating?
Is TOM coming? Hormonal fluctuations apply at all times - unfortunately. lol

It's also important to note that if you've just started, added to, or switched up your exercise routine you will likely retain all sorts of water for a bit. It's not going to matter to your muscles if you deem the added exercise as "light" - what they know is that they're being introduced to a new stress and they will hold on to water for a bit to protect themselves and aid in recovery from these new stresses. When I switch up my routines, I can generally bank on a 2-4lb gain for about a week and a half to two weeks. The thing is, it's not FAT gain, and I'm not in this to lose "weight" - I'm in this to lose FAT and sometimes the two are mutually exclusive

[Grniidgrl]

Re: Hmmkay ... disappointed!

lol no no I am a good girl about what I eat .. no sugars, alcohols ect ... nothing processed except the Atkins bake mix last week. TOM is upcoming now that I think of it .. also forgot to mention this is my second time around on Atkins not sure if that makes a difference ..

http://www.fitday.com/WebFit/PublicJournals.html?Owner=Grniidgrl

~ Dana ~

[Brook]

Re: Hmmkay ... disappointed!

Your menus look pretty good overall.

I do see quite a bit of sodium in the form of bacon and corned beef, pepperoni and whatnot - but that's an easy fix - you can either cut down on the sodium or up your water intake a bit to flush it.

I would add more variety in veggies - a day with some celery and some cauliflower really isn't hitting your 3 cups.

Bake mix and peanut butter are both no-no's on induction.

Those are the things that are popping out at me.

Again, the water retention is transient. Get those veggies going, stay away from the no-no's, lower your sodium intake a bit, up your water intake a bit, hang on for the TOM ride and see where you're standing after that. I bet you'll see a bit of a whoosh in no time flat

[Grniidgrl]

Re: Hmmkay ... disappointed!

thanks So much Brook !! a second set of eyes is always a huge help

I will stay away from the no-no's and I never thought to look at my sodium intake.

Will keep you posted ! thanks again !!

~ Dana ~

[biogeek]

Re: Hmmkay ... disappointed!

Can't really add to what Brook has already said other than listen to Brook...she KNOWS her stuff!!

Also rereading Dr. Atkins New Diet Revolution will help. It did for me! There's a post on the induction forum of what foods to eat during induction. I pasted it to a word file and then printed it out. I review that EVERYDAY when I'm exercising on my bike. It helps keep me focused for the entire day of what I can and can not eat.

Also, I like fitday.com for keeping track of my meals, but it rounds the carb counts, etc. There's hidden carbs in all kinds of items! I like checking calorieking.com and comparing it to food labels and fitday. Nothing like carb creep to hold you back from your dreams!

Hang in there, Dana! You'll do just fine!!!