Hi a newbie needs some help!!

[gelstyles]

Hi, Im Rocco.
I have been on induxtion for two weeks and for the first two weeks I lost weight nearly every day. I got a electronic scale which measures bodyfat and i check it every day. For the first two weeks I lost a lot, 20lbs.
But now Im stuck. It seems like I am not losing anymore. I have done the two week induction and about a week Of extended induction. Is it normal to stall after the intial water loss? Also the weight I lost is big 20lbs and it seems like(from the mirror) that I havent changed at all. Can anyone help poor me?
Thanks in advance ,
Rocco

[nursemistyford]

Re: Hi a newbie needs some help!!

Yes, it is normal to stall. Don't dispair. But a stall is usually more than a few days of not losing weight. Also, did you take your measurements? It is easy to think that by looking in the mirror that you haven't changed, but HELLO did you just wake up ONE day and say... "OH GOD IM FAT"? No you didn't see the fat, it crept up on you. You see yourself everyday. So the weight loss will be gradual...and hard to see.. just like the gain was. Best take some before, during pictures and measurements to keep track of how you look and measure the inch loss. Weight loss isn't only measured by lbs. 20 lbs is awsome!! Be happy with that. Stay on track and if you find that you are not losing anymore you might want to go onto the next step. OWL..how much do you weigh and how much is your goal. That is also a factor on loss. The more you have to lose seems like the faster you will lose it. Don't beat yourself up.

[gelstyles]

Re: Hi a newbie needs some help!!

Hey mistyford!
Thanks for replying to my post..I will keep going. Maybe the stall will end.

[Georgiana]

Re: Hi a newbie needs some help!!

That's not a stall. Don't expect to lose every day. Some days you'll even gain. Weight less often if this discourages you, maybe once a week or so.

Here's something you should read:

http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-diet-extended-induction/5090-weight-loss-not-linear.html

[kimbat06]

Re: Hi a newbie needs some help!!

Definitely normal during the 3rd and 4th week. Been there done that! 20 lbs is a LOT to lose in 2 weeks, so I'm sure your body is slowing down a little bit as it starts to lose fat rather than water weight. Keep up the good work!

[gelstyles]

Re: Hi a newbie needs some help!!

Thanks Giorgiana, thanks kimbat. i will keep going. I hope I lose more!!!

[rweeks]

Re: Hi a newbie needs some help!!

I am fairly new as well. I did not lose much at all until I started exercising on a regular basis. I have been a consistent 5lbs a week after the first week of exercising. take it from me if you are not exercising, start TODAY. It will jump start you. Good luck.