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    Didn't cheat...I thought?

    Hello all,

    So far I THOUGHT I had been following the guide lines of the induction phase to a T.

    Obviously after weighing myself, Im wrong.

    I started out at 243 about a month ago. As I sit Im 219! Im happy about the overall loss, but my weekly progress has gone in reverse.

    I weighed in last friday, and was 214. I weighed in today (I know, a day early, but I couldn't wait!) and I was 219. I know that sometimes the weight will fluctuate, but this bad? I wouldn't have minded adding a 1-2 pounds from last week, or my weight staying dormant, but to gain 5 back, seems like I might have went off the diet accidently?

    The biggest change I have done in my diet, is for snacks I had been getting some Beef jerky to snack on, and my lunchs have stayed pretty close to normal, with cheese burgers without the buns. I did have Hooters wings on Saturday, but I don't think that threw me off that bad, the hot sauce has no carbs, and the chicken wings had no bread. Give me your insight, I would greatly appriciate it.

    Tim
    Last edited by Dunn; May 10, 2007, 05:58 AM.
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    Re: Didn't cheap...I thought?

    Originally posted by Dunn
    Hello all,

    So far I THOUGHT I had been following the guide lines of the induction phase to a T.

    Obviously after weighing myself, Im wrong.

    I started out at 243 about a month ago. As I sit Im 219! Im happy about the overall loss, but my weekly progress has gone in reverse.

    I weighed in last friday, and was 214. I weighed in today (I know, a day early, but I couldn't wait!) and I was 219. I know that sometimes the weight will fluctuate, but this bad? I wouldn't have minded adding a 1-2 pounds from last week, or my weight staying dormant, but to gain 5 back, seems like I might have went off the diet accidently?

    The biggest change I have done in my diet, is for snacks I had been getting some Beef jerky to snack on, and my lunchs have stayed pretty close to normal, with cheese burgers without the buns. I did have Hooters wings on Saturday, but I don't think that threw me off that bad, the hot sauce has no carbs, and the chicken wings had no bread. Give me your insight, I would greatly appriciate it.

    Tim
    Hi Tim.. YES your weight can go up 5lbs.. Mine did and I freaked out..and then a couple of days later it went down.. I would give up the Beef Jerky it probably has a lot of Salt in it...
    Sandy
    40th birthday June 27,2009


    Starting Weight 293 Highest Weight
    Current Weight 271
    Goal Weight 150
    Female/40

    Mini Goals
    #1-Get into 260's-
    #2-Get into 250's-
    #3-Get into 240's
    #4-Get into 230's



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    • #3
      Re: Didn't cheap...I thought?

      Thank you for the advice, and the warning on the weight fluctuation...beef jerky is gone!

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        Re: Didn't cheap...I thought?

        Beef Jerky from the store typically has sugar in it also. Try nixing it for a week or so. As Sandy pointed out though, weight loss is not linear. It's perfectly normal to go thorugh some upswings...especially after the initial loss. Your body will take some time to adjust to your new weight and eating habits. Let us know how it goes!
        Higgies
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        (Wish I still looked that good! LOL!)
        33 y/o - Male
        1st go around Started: 7/29/2004, Made Goal: 03/17/2005 HW: 286 / GW: 195 / Went off Atkins June, 2008
        2nd Go Around: Started 1/4/2010 SW: 239/ CW: 233/ GW: 220

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        • #5
          Re: Didn't cheat...I thought?

          Yeah, most beef jerky bought from a store has sugar. Unless you make it yourself, always assume there is sugar in it somewhere.

          Also as for hooters, I thought all their wings had breading?
          ~Joy

          Start 1/2/06 Goal 6/11/07 restart 1/2/09
          268.5/196/185
          QUIT SMOKING JULY 23, 2006 while on Atkins


          Just when you think you've eaten enough vegetables...EAT SOME MORE!
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          • #6
            Re: Didn't cheat...I thought?

            no no no, hooters wings come breaded or "naked" which means no breading. i love their wings!!!
            Jamie

            First Attempt: 4/29/07 - 5/22/07 HW 245 to 242
            Restarting Date:             6/4/2007
            SW 242, CW 227, GW 125
            H 5'3, Female

            1st Mini Goal: 230lbs - MET 7/14/07 FINALLY!
            2nd Mini Goal: 220lbs
            3rd Mini Goal: 210lbs





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            • #7
              Re: Didn't cheat...I thought?

              My suggestion would be to put your scale in a dark closet for a few weeks and go by measurements and how your clothes fit instead!
              Your weight is going to fluctuate like crazy, so becoming obsessed with your scales is only going to add stress to your life, which no one needs.
              You'll see many, many posts all over this board about how evil scales are. Please don't base your success, or perceived lack of, on what the scale says.
              I think you're doing great....24 lbs in a month? That's an amazing accomplishment!
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              • #8
                Re: Didn't cheat...I thought?

                Very interesting.....I also thought hooters wings were breaded....I just went to their site to confirm, odd. I would still think since they are fried together, there would be residual, ya know. Pretty cool though.

                Beware that store bought Jerky! I have yet to find any Jerky or Pepperoni that does not have added sugars, corn syrup, brown sugar, fructose....
                Scooter







                Remember this everyday - Something Wonderful Is Going To Happen Today. If you live by that decree you will live life to the fullist.

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                • #9
                  Re: Didn't cheat...I thought?

                  Congrats on your overall loss so far... you're doing splendidly! Don't fret about scale fluctuations, but at the same time always be wary of hidden carbs. Check, check and triple check those pesky lables! (I always wear my readers round my neck when going to the supermarket, since Atkins!!)

                  Here's a link to an good piece that might interest you: http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard....read.php?t=5090
                  Before and after:






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                  Completed: 1st set of buildings and mountains (Everest,M.Blanc & Kilimanjaro, twice); Tower Masts & Chimneys; More virtual buildings; Challenger's Choice x 2 (volcanos and mountains on Mars). Currently climbing: Mount Snowdon again: 416/475

                  Start 10 Jan 2005. Maintenance since Aug. 2005.
                  F/56yrs/5'.4"
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                  • #10
                    Re: Didn't cheat...I thought?

                    hey, Tim.

                    Again, congrats on your loss! Woo, Hoo! Don't pay attention to that scale. Remember, the scale does not define who you are. The link that Sallyseachange posted was pretty insightful. You are making choices to get healthy and that is awesome. I too get the naked wings from the deli in my grocery store. No breading. I bring them home and melt butter and add tobasco/hot sauce to the butter and coat the wings. They are really good and I can put some in the fridge for the next day!

                    Don't let that scale sabotage you. No matter what it says you "are" doing this. And, you can achieve your goal.

                    Rock on,

                    Deb
                    Buffy


                    Female
                    STAC Date 5/14/07
                    5'10"








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                    • #11
                      Re: Didn't cheat...I thought?

                      Hey, you've lost 24 pounds...okay, so maybe you're having a "bloated moment" and have actually lost 29 pounds, but reality is...You're doing GREAT! I bet you'll be seeing better results once you readjust your salt intake.

                      How's your inches? Have you been monitoring those since you started?

                      Enjoy the success you've accomplished thus far!

                      April 2007: 212
                      Today: 190:D :walking
                      1st Goal 189
                      Goal: 165




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                      • #12
                        Re: Didn't cheat...I thought?

                        You have to watch out for tomato sauces. Ketchup has more sugar than ice cream. Most tomato products have hidden sugar.

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                        • #13
                          Re: Didn't cheat...I thought?

                          I'm with you! I started at 175 and was so happy to see 165, but now I've been stuck at 170 for a few days! I am currently attributing it to high sodium, so I'm cutting back to see if I get losses (although I didn't yesterday). I may start weighing in weekly to proect my sanity.
                          Height: 5'8



                          February Goals:
                          50 sit-ups/day
                          30 squats/day
                          25 push-ups/day
                          100oz water/day


                          Motivated by:
                          Linda's Low Carb
                          Sugar Free Sheila

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                          • #14
                            Re: Didn't cheat...I thought?

                            A little bit old this thread guys
                            Startdate: November 18, 2007. Female 5'2"

                            May Challenges 2010
                            Push-ups: 450/800
                            Abs: 850/1900
                            Squats: 650/1200
                            Lunges: 500/1000
                            Strength: 490/1200
                            Running: 50/100 km


                            2 Years on Atkins.................. President Challenge Medals earned

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                            • #15
                              Re: Didn't cheat...I thought?

                              It sure would be nice if the forum auto-locked topics say 90 days after the last posting. One could always start a new topic and provide a link to the old one if they want to continue. It is slightly annoying to realize after reading a few comments that the topic is two or three years old and that somebody randomly posted on the end of it that day (and why?? didn't realize it was ancient??).



                              Mini-goals (started 9 MAR 09)
                              1. 237 lbs (12 APR 09, 25% complete)
                              2. 220 lbs (31 MAY 09, 50% complete, < 100 kg, < 30 "obese" BMI)
                              3. 203 lbs (10 AUG 09, 75% complete, < USAF max weight, > 50 lbs lost)
                              4. 198 lbs (29 SEP 09, 82% complete, < USAF criteria for "Fat Boy Program"
                              5. 192 lbs

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