189 days in only 51Lbs down?? help

[saraalaswad]

Hey All

I started Atkins February 20th 2008, i have been on extended induction the whole way through and it is now 189 days on atkins with NO CHEATING...

Im really glad with my weightloss and i understand that this is a lifetime way of eating and not just a diet. But i am a little upset with how little i have lost compared to so many other atkins users on this board.

I was hoping someone could help me with some ideas to kick start the weightloss as it has slowed down tremendously this last month ( august) and if there is anything i shouldbe doing.

Many thanks
Sara

[Elizellen]

Re: 189 days in only 51Lbs down?? help

Congratulations on those 50+ pounds lost

Many people on 'extended induction' whose losses have slowed have posted that by moving to OWL and starting to climb the rungs of the carbohydrate ladder they seem to kick-start their losing.

[Minofex1]

Re: 189 days in only 51Lbs down?? help

Sara, Sara, Sara…….perspective is EVERYTHING!

Lets look at your situation for a moment.

In a little over six months, you have manage to lose over 50 lbs.!!! If you did not make the life changing decision to engage in this WOE, where would you be? Would you be discouraged? Would you have a feeling of hopelessness? Would you be wondering how to lower you blood sugar levels? Would you be making the decision – Injectable Metformin or oral?

Come on! Find one of those pictures of yourself before you made the firm decision to begin Atkins. Look at yourself in the mirror right now. Do you see any difference? Better yet, ask someone else! Do you wear the same size clothes that you did 189 days ago? Were you as focused as you were 189 days ago?

You know, I think you will come to realize that everyone has his or her own race to run. If you continue to compare yourself to others, you will get off track. You run your own race! This is about you vs. yourself. Can you overcome your flesh and bring it into subjection to you? I would say DEFINITELY because you have done it for 189 days. Way to go!!

Enjoy your path and your journey! Keep up the awesome work that you have done so far and push it to the limit!

Regards,
- Minofex1

[gman]

Re: 189 days in only 51Lbs down?? help

Ditto re: move on from Induction also so you can learn to do well long term.
Ditto re: celebrate your success.
What is your exercise program?

[saraalaswad]

Re: 189 days in only 51Lbs down?? help

Hi All!!

Thank you all so much for taking the time to respond to my post. I really appreciate all the comments and advice. And i think i am going to just stay strong and accept that even though i am not loosing as fast as others i am loosing And yes i have dropped almost 3 dress sizes so that is enough motivation to want to stay with this

I will consider moving along the rungs and see how it goes.. I am holiday now so i dont have my Dr.Atkins book could anyone help me out with what comes after the vegetable rung and so forth..

Thank you so so much to all of you
SAra
xxx

[cheers2you]

Re: 189 days in only 51Lbs down?? help

I have been on an off this diet, and I finally got it down path I think. I had to look at it just as a way of life, and there are times I lose a few pounds all at once and then there are stalls. I have been cheat free for over 30 days now and I lost (on a good day) 14pounds. There are days, least from my experience that you retain water- or T.O.M is around the corner. I also think some people just have more of a resistance. Its like your body gets comfortable where its at and fights to stay at that size.

Definately congrats yourself with the achievement you have made. Whether it takes 6months or a 3 months, to get to which ever mini goal you set- Time is going to go by regardless. I would look at all the new found energy you have. Eventually you will reach the finish line. Take care

[Tinytulip]

Re: 189 days in only 51Lbs down?? help

That is great. You are 51 lbs lighter you must feel so much better. Keep it up you are doing amazing.