Anyone NOT lose on week 3?

[inkindulgence]

So I am not one for discouragement, but its The 3rd day of week three (thursday), and have not lost since Sunday, 2 days before week three (5 days total). my weight varies from 1-2 pounds on the scales, and I haven't really lost inches either. On one hand, I want to be MORE strict and really cut down on my carb intake to about 10 g (just to see if it does anything), but on the other hand, I don't want that to screw it up if I can just keep going the way that I am. I lost 10 lbs on the induction eating almost exactly 20g of the right stuff. So any advice? Anyone *been there before*??
Thanks

[liv]

Re: Anyone NOT lose on week 3?

What you are experiencing is very normal (and it will happen many times on your journey). We don't lose all days or all weeks. Sometimes our body stops and pauses. But we just continue with the plan because it works. It is especially common to see a small stall in week two or three and then your body will get going again. Don't cut down your carbs (then you are not doing Atkins any more - we eat veggies on Atkins) just keep doing what worked and you will be fine. Promise.

[inkindulgence]

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Thanks, thats refreshing. I think I am just at the worry point because I have never lost more than 10 lbs on any diet...and this is the point where part of me just doesn't believe it will happen! like maybe I am that medical breakthrough person who can't lose more than 10 lbs hahaha. But hopefully I will be proved wrong soon enough!

[xhaustedmomma]

Re: Anyone NOT lose on week 3?

I did the same thing, lost 10lbs the first 2 weeks then nothing the next 2 weeks, then finally lost 2lbs the 5th week. I'm in it for the long haul and try not to get too discouraged when I stall.

[missnikki217]

Re: Anyone NOT lose on week 3?

When I saw this caption, I thought "OOH!! ME!!! ME!!! MEEEEEE!!!!

LoL.. in all seriousness, it is sooooo common. The only thing that got me through it <yeah I'm a little heavy duty on the easily discouraged side> was that I didn't gain, and of course, had to remember TOM was rearing its head.. blech.

[inkindulgence]

Re: Anyone NOT lose on week 3?

so missnikki how long before you started to lose again?

[Bren]

Re: Anyone NOT lose on week 3?

just be patient! It is a normal part of the process and you body is adjusting to all the changes you have thrown at it!
There is a name for it. It is called Post induction stall syndrome. uuuhhhh....... you can figure out the what it is called for short. lol lol

[Skeptika23]

Re: Anyone NOT lose on week 3?

I haven't lost actual *weight* according to the scale for close to two weeks now.

However... the inches are melting off rather nicely.

That's why measuring is so important - the scale isn't the only measure of how the program is affecting your body.

Yes, it's frustrating - but I can't deny I've lost several inches on my waist during the same time period. I may weigh the same - but I look thinner!

[airbud]

Re: Anyone NOT lose on week 3?

My 1st time goin in Atkins and yeah, now in my wk 3's 5th day. Nothing move on the scale, measurement the same. Just gotta press on. All my past diet... lose 1, I'll gain back 2. Hopefully I can succeed on this one.

[inkindulgence]

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I know exactly what you mean by the one step forward two back thing. sometimes thats what i'm afraid will happen !

[liv]

Re: Anyone NOT lose on week 3?

Come on guys. Don't get too focuses on that scale. It is a long journey. Just make sure that you follow it all:
* eat strictly by the rules (includes whole foods, (no garbage) and very limited on sweeteners)
* drink lost of water (but not water with sweeteners)
* take vitamins (watch those fillers)
* exercise (both cardio and strength training)

If you start of obsess with the scale number try to no-scale challenge in the Challenge Forum. It is very refreshing.

[LaceyLooWho]

Re: Anyone NOT lose on week 3?

I had exactly this same problem between weeks 3-5 and I see it over and over on this board. You will lose more weight but in the meantime, take measurements. I lost 11 inches during those non-weight loss weeks. Keep at it and the weight will start peeling off again

[LadyBethny]

Re: Anyone NOT lose on week 3?

I didn't lose for 2 weeks but changed body shape completely! You have to stick with it!

The scales know - they play tricks! Don't give in to them! They know nothing! Make friends with the measure!

[widget246k]

Re: Anyone NOT lose on week 3?

I'm at the end of my third week now and I lost 10 pounds during induction, by day 9. I didn't lose anything else until yesterday when I had a 2 pound loss. I'll take whatever the scale gives me.

[inkindulgence]

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Thanks, it just sucks because I am so damn tall it, takes at least a 15-20lbs weight change for me to go up or down just ONE pant size. Come on 12's!!!!