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    Was losing at fast rate and now stalled

    I was on atkins before in Grade 11 and dropped from 320 to 215 in 6 months. I am on Atkins again. I started again 3 weeks ago at 266, I am now down to 249. Keeps fluctuating between 249-251. My ketostix are staying in between moderate and high levels. I was drinking a lot of diet pop and Crystal Light but then thought it might be the aspertame. Have not had any for approx a week, no change. I am getting discouraged but sticking with it. I have amped workouts to 2-3 times a week, walking when possible, and working out at home. Drinking approx 2 LT of water a day. Started drinking koolaid with splenda (0 Carbs). My menu consists of:

    Breakfast- Eggs (cut out ketchup) w/ a few slices of bacon
    Lunch- Green peppers and mushrooms with cream cheese
    Dinner- Chicken Caesar Salad.

    I noticed that I have been eating quite a bit of cheese, so that's the only thing I can think of. Any help would be much appreciated.

    P.S. I am losing inches like crazy, wearing clothes I haven't worn in years.

    Thanks,
    ~ The Ringleader ~

    Atkins re-start date: 11/23/09

    High Weight: 320
    Start Weight: 266
    Current Weight: 249-> 239
    Goal Weight: 180

    23 year old male.

    Mini goal #1: 240 (Achieved)
    Mini goal #2: 225
    Mini goal #3: 210
    Final Goal: 190-> Changed to 180



    Tags: fast, losing, rate, stalled
  • #2
    Re: Was losing at fast rate and now stalled

    How old are you now?
    J.

    "Your life will never change until you change your choices."

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    • #3
      Re: Was losing at fast rate and now stalled

      23 years old.
      ~ The Ringleader ~

      Atkins re-start date: 11/23/09

      High Weight: 320
      Start Weight: 266
      Current Weight: 249-> 239
      Goal Weight: 180

      23 year old male.

      Mini goal #1: 240 (Achieved)
      Mini goal #2: 225
      Mini goal #3: 210
      Final Goal: 190-> Changed to 180



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      • #4
        Re: Was losing at fast rate and now stalled

        Are you reading Dr. Atkins New Diet Revolution (2002)?
        J.

        "Your life will never change until you change your choices."

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        • #5
          Re: Was losing at fast rate and now stalled

          Yes religiously. I own that version and the revised version. Is there anything that i posted that you can see possibly being a conflict?
          ~ The Ringleader ~

          Atkins re-start date: 11/23/09

          High Weight: 320
          Start Weight: 266
          Current Weight: 249-> 239
          Goal Weight: 180

          23 year old male.

          Mini goal #1: 240 (Achieved)
          Mini goal #2: 225
          Mini goal #3: 210
          Final Goal: 190-> Changed to 180



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          • #6
            Re: Was losing at fast rate and now stalled

            Originally posted by iontheprize View Post
            I was on atkins before in Grade 11 and dropped from 320 to 215 in 6 months.
            You're not in high school anymore. Don't compare your weight loss now with your weight loss then.

            And why did you to stop Atkins?

            My ketostix are staying in between moderate and high levels.
            It doesn't matter if it's light pink or dark purple. And for some people the sticks don't change color at all, even when these people are in lipolysis/ketosis.

            I was drinking a lot of diet pop and Crystal Light
            Sweeteners are limited to 3 per day. A serving of CL or diet soda is usually 8 oz.

            And none counts as water. You need a minimum of 64 oz of pure water daily... and many people do better drinking more.

            Drinking approx 2 LT of water a day. Started drinking koolaid with splenda (0 Carbs).
            See above.

            Breakfast- Eggs (cut out ketchup) w/ a few slices of bacon
            Lunch- Green peppers and mushrooms with cream cheese
            Dinner- Chicken Caesar Salad.
            How many calories are here?

            How many net carbs? And how many of your net carbs are coming from vegetables?

            I have been eating quite a bit of cheese
            What's "quite a bit"? Are you measuring?

            Cheese is limited to 3-4 oz per day.

            I am losing inches like crazy, wearing clothes I haven't worn in years.
            If you are losing inches, you are not stalled. Dr. Atkins defined a stall as 4 consecutive weeks without weight loss or loss of inches.
            "Get action. Seize the moment. Man was never intended to become an oyster."

            -- Theodore Roosevelt

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            • #7
              Re: Was losing at fast rate and now stalled

              >>s there anything that i posted that you can see possibly being a conflict?>>

              Not enough food?

              Not enough vegetable carbs?

              I can't see that you're getting enough calories or enough net carbs per day.


              Too much sweetener.

              >> I noticed that I have been eating quite a bit of cheese>>

              How much exactly?

              >>Drinking approx 2 LT of water a day.>>

              Not enough water.

              64 ounces is a MINUMUM ... and 1/2 your current body weight in ounces of water is probably better.
              J.

              "Your life will never change until you change your choices."

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              • #8
                Re: Was losing at fast rate and now stalled

                And a bit off topic... I moved this thread to the Atkins Diet (Extended) Induction forum.
                "Get action. Seize the moment. Man was never intended to become an oyster."

                -- Theodore Roosevelt

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                • #9
                  Re: Was losing at fast rate and now stalled

                  Oops! We cross-posted.
                  "Get action. Seize the moment. Man was never intended to become an oyster."

                  -- Theodore Roosevelt

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                  • #10
                    Re: Was losing at fast rate and now stalled

                    I suffer from Bipolar Disorder, so I had a lot of things going on. I have it under control now. I still have the same metabolism as high school. I am active and workout. I wouldn't be concerned if it was coming off at the same rate, but why would it just come to a halt?
                    ~ The Ringleader ~

                    Atkins re-start date: 11/23/09

                    High Weight: 320
                    Start Weight: 266
                    Current Weight: 249-> 239
                    Goal Weight: 180

                    23 year old male.

                    Mini goal #1: 240 (Achieved)
                    Mini goal #2: 225
                    Mini goal #3: 210
                    Final Goal: 190-> Changed to 180



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                    • #11
                      Re: Was losing at fast rate and now stalled

                      Originally posted by iontheprize View Post
                      I still have the same metabolism as high school.
                      Well, there is no way to know this.

                      why would it just come to a halt?
                      It didn't come to a halt. You're still losing inches, aren't you?
                      "Get action. Seize the moment. Man was never intended to become an oyster."

                      -- Theodore Roosevelt

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                      • #12
                        Re: Was losing at fast rate and now stalled

                        >>why would it just come to a halt?>>

                        Undereating?
                        J.

                        "Your life will never change until you change your choices."

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                        • #13
                          Re: Was losing at fast rate and now stalled

                          You don't think I am eating enough? Could it really be that simple? I have little to no appetite. How can I increase my food intake? Approved Veggies?
                          ~ The Ringleader ~

                          Atkins re-start date: 11/23/09

                          High Weight: 320
                          Start Weight: 266
                          Current Weight: 249-> 239
                          Goal Weight: 180

                          23 year old male.

                          Mini goal #1: 240 (Achieved)
                          Mini goal #2: 225
                          Mini goal #3: 210
                          Final Goal: 190-> Changed to 180



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                          • #14
                            Re: Was losing at fast rate and now stalled

                            Try using a program like Fitday, it is free on the internet. You simply enter the foods and quantity you are eating and it tells you how much fat, protein, and carbs you are eating and the percentages. Also it shows calories. You don't actually "count" calories on Atkins, but you still need to see approximately if you are eating too low or too high amounts in calories.

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                            • #15
                              Re: Was losing at fast rate and now stalled

                              Originally posted by iontheprize View Post
                              You don't think I am eating enough?
                              Enter your foods in FitDay to check.

                              How many net carbs are you eating?

                              I have little to no appetite.
                              Ketosis has an appetite suppressant effect.

                              How can I increase my food intake? Approved Veggies?
                              Veggies won't add many calories, but they'll add more nutritious carbs. That's a good thing, as long as you stay at your carb level.

                              There are many foods you can choose from using the Acceptable Foods List. More fat will add calories quickly.
                              "Get action. Seize the moment. Man was never intended to become an oyster."

                              -- Theodore Roosevelt

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