Please help! A little down.

**Theperfect10** · April 30, 2007, 04:41 AM

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Hi Missy
Don't be down, you've done amazing so far. I have a lot more weight than you do to loose, which is why I've lost more than you. Keep focussed and your husband will soon notice the difference. Did you measure yourself by the way? That is so motivating in addition to the pounds. And maybe think about doing some weights. I've started last week and I really think its making a difference.
Good luck and I'm sure you'll reach your goal. You have done wonderfully so far.

**Alexa** · April 30, 2007, 06:17 AM

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Hi Missy,

ThePerfect10 is absolutely right! You have done so well so far. Make a list if that's what it takes to make yourself feel better:
- You've lost 6 lbs in 2 weeks (is that right?). 6lbs is heavy - weigh out that amount and you'll be surprised how heavy it is
- You have stuck cheat free to induction - that is a great start lots of people can't stick 2 weeks at first
- You are bound to have lost inches - measure now so that it 2 week's you won't have to rely on the fickle scale
- You don't feel bloated - I love this about Atkins
- You've made improvements in your exercise
- You've drunk the water

That's pretty good

Is it possible that you feel you haven't done all you can? Make sure that you do all you can to take away the doubt - log foods on fitday, get your percentages right on there, measure out the water, log your exercise, try to add to it each week. If you haven't already join some challenges - Atkins Attack would be great for you, here is the link: http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...0&page=1&pp=10

Best of luck with it all

**Solenne** · April 30, 2007, 07:04 AM

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I felt like you did this morning, missy 33. I lost 8 lbs in the first week and then 1.2 lbs in the second. I felt like I had done something wrong or not done enough of the right things. Then I read the sticky about weightloss not being linear and I realised that this is perfectly normal. I thought to myself, I've lost 9.2 lbs in 2 weeks! I should be celebrating, proud of my efforts.

You've lost 6lbs - do as suggested and weigh that out. It's a lot. Be proud of what you've accomplished and remember that you are doing this for you. It is nice when people notice if we've lost weight but this will come (and men aren't really the most observant at the best of times are they!)

You say that you feel less bloated at the end of a meal - this is just the beginning!

Congratulations on your achievements so far
Bex

**RIMedusa** · April 30, 2007, 08:00 AM

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Hi!

I can relate to the feeling down part. I attribute a lot of it to sugar withdrawal. I've lost what feels to me like nothing, in two and a half weeks (a fluctuation up and down in a 5-pound range).

I did take my measurements, though, and in only a few days I've seen a huge difference -- like 3 inches off my waist and an inch off my neck -- SINCE FRIDAY!

Let's just keep drinking the water and cooking great meals for ourselves and being unstoppable.

They'll all notice in time...

**missy_33** · April 30, 2007, 10:27 AM

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Thank All of you so much for all the wonderful inspiration! I said I was afraid I'd cheat,and so far I haven't!! GO ME!!! I just signed up for the Atkins Attack and I think that will help me stay motivated. I took my measurements today and HELLO DOLLY!!! I'm out of whack soooo bad! Well,I gotta go and finish my mess I started with my laundry room. I hate laundry!! Maybe I'll like it soon with smaller sizes to wash in the future! Thanks guys! All of you are Angels in my book!

**sallyseachange** · April 30, 2007, 11:46 AM

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Am I right in saying you've got about 34 lbs to lose?

In induction one typically loses 5-10% of the total weight you need to lose... 10% of 34 is 3.4 lbs. So... if my maths is correct, you're doing splendidly!
Don't worry!

**SandyL2002** · April 30, 2007, 12:41 PM

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Originally posted by missy_33

Well,I'm a little down and why? I'm not too sure. I started 2 weeks ago and I see all the posts of how people have lost 10lbs. or more. I guess that's what I was hoping for. I've lost almost 6 lbs. That is a great deal! I know. I just thought or hoped it would be enough for my husband to notice. Maybe I didn't do it exactly like I thought I did. Maybe I wasn't walking enough. Actually I walk a lot at work and thought that would be enough for the first part of this. I know people lose weight differently,I just thought it would be more. I'm drinking more water than I ever did before. Oh,I don't know. I don't mean to sound so ungrateful. I hust thought it would be more. One thing I forgot to do is take my measurements. I'm going to do that later today. I have noticed that I don't feel as bloated after a meal like I used to. I do like that. So I think I'll do the extended induction for a little while longer to see if I can do better. Please help me dust myself off. I can't seem to do it myself. Too bad they don't make a Swiffer for self doubt. I'm soooo afraid that I'll cheat. I know only I can make that decision,so please rescue me from my own self destruction!!

6lbs is great! You don't have a ton to lose and you will lose a bit slower.. I too only lost about 6 lbs during induction.. I am now up to 12lbs.. That is 12lbs in one month... When I get down I have to look at the positives especially how I feel.. Hang in there..and you will see the weight coming off.

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