5 weeks in

[Nixgirl]

Hi everyone

Well this is day 35 for me and I'd just like to post an update on my progress and perhaps give a little hope to those who feel they are not losing weight quickly enough!


So far I have lost approximately 16lbs (official weigh in is tomorrow) I must admit when I first began Atkins I had expected to lose loads more weight than this...I had heard all the hype and believed the 7lbs a week losses!

I've lost an average of 3lbs a week but much more important are the 22 inches of flab that have gone from all over! Yes it would be lovely to see a massive drop in weight but at the end of the day...only I can see the number on the scales, far better to have inches melt and allow everyone else to see what a difference Atkins has made to me!


I was approximately this same weight 1 year ago...but I wasn't this size...that's what's so brilliant...I have finally managed to move down a clothing size and can now fit into clothes which were too small/tight at this same weight last year!

So that's all I really wanted to say...don't be discouraged by what you consider a slow weight loss...inches lost are far more important in proving this WOL works!


Janet
xx

[AussieGal]

Re: 5 weeks in

I think you've lost a fabulous amount of weight! I'm on day 31 and have lost 4 kgs or about 8 lbs! Maybe you exercise a whole lot more than me, otherwise I'm confused as to your much bigger weight loss.

Anyway, at least we are both losing, and yes, I can wear tops now that used to be too tight cos of my tummy..... and the pants/trousers I used to wear around the house are far too baggy now and slip down too easily!! It really is great to be able to wear different clothes than the few that used to fit me

Keep up your great weight loss!

[Nixgirl]

Re: 5 weeks in

Hi AussieGal

9lbs is still a good weight loss in just over 4 weeks...and as you've noticed you are losing inches!

I had a higher start weight 26lbs more than yourself which can often mean that weight loss will be a little quicker to start...simply because I have more to lose! Age can also affect the rate of loss, there is a difference of 10 years between us so that may account for why I've lost a bit more than yourself!

Everyone is an individual and we will all lose at differing rates...but the main thing being if we all stick at it we'll get where we want to be eventually



Keep it up and you'll get to goal...and remember you're 9lbs lighter than you were before Atkins...that can only be GOOD!

Janet
xx

[AussieGal]

Re: 5 weeks in

Hi... I never thought of age - that could have something to do with it! And I agree people who weigh more can lose quicker... I'm watching the Biggest Loser (Australian) and the biggest guy of all loses heaps of weight every week except about one.

And I agree everyone's an individual!
Good luck with your weight loss

[sallyseachange]

Re: 5 weeks in

Congrats Nixgirl! So pleased that things are moving in the right direction for you! Weigh to go!

[Blackinese27]

Re: 5 weeks in

Congrats on your weight and inch loss!!

[Nixgirl]

Re: 5 weeks in

Thanks folks

Official weigh in was this morning and I've now lost 19lb and 24.25 inches! So I'm very happy today! LOL

Janet
xx

[Scooterjam]

Re: 5 weeks in

Nix Girl!

Great job!! Good for you!! Excellent!

[Nixgirl]

Re: 5 weeks in

Thanks Scooter!

I'm so determined to keep this up all the way...I feel like a new woman!

Janet
xx

[Scooterjam]

Re: 5 weeks in

You just keep pushin' forward, you're really doing a great job!! Keep us posted!

[pjtmay]

Re: 5 weeks in

great job!!! weigh to go!!!!

I am starting week 9 and still have not weighed since I started. I know that I am losing because my body feels different and I am fitting into clothes that didn't fit before. I don't want to get discouragaed over a number if I think I should have lost more. I don't want to set myself up for failure over a scale.
sigh. does that make sense.

Keep up the good work!

[Nixgirl]

Re: 5 weeks in

great job!!! weigh to go!!!!

I am starting week 9 and still have not weighed since I started. I know that I am losing because my body feels different and I am fitting into clothes that didn't fit before. I don't want to get discouragaed over a number if I think I should have lost more. I don't want to set myself up for failure over a scale.
sigh. does that make sense.

Keep up the good work!

Thanks

And yes it does make perfect sense! Personally I don't think I could go for 9 weeks without weighing but thankfully I don't let the scales affect me too much...I like to see how it's going weight wise but I tend to go by my measurements too!

You sound like you're heading in the right direction though...it's great when your clothes feel loose and you get into a smaller size!

Janet
xx