Can't Make the Scale Budge Again

[omnimomma]

I'm in my third week of induction, and can't seem to make the scale budge. I know that I'm supposed to have 65% fat, 30% protein, and 5% carbs, but I can't seem to make this work out.

I've cut out most processed foods, except for shredded cheddar cheese, and have checked the labels for sugar, but I've been stuck on 285 for over a week. I've cut back on my calories as well.

I do drink all my water, plus more -- usually about a gallon a day.

What suggestions do you have to make the ratios work out right? My Fitday link is below, so you can look at several days worth. On Fitday, I list everything I used to prepare the food as well. I figure that today my carb count will be about 6.3g less than what Fitday shows when I subtract for fiber.

[drosa75]

Re: Can't Make the Scale Budge Again

It is normally to hit a stall around this time. I also started a thread a while back called totally stalled. I got some great responses..

Here is the link
http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...otally+stalled

Hope this makes you feel better

[higgies]

Re: Can't Make the Scale Budge Again

Well, the advice I'd give is to be patient. It will work if you keep at it. Also, looking at your Fitday, I'd try knocking out onions for a while. They are higher than most other veggies in carbs and some people have issues with them. One more thing....have you tried eating more calories? Your BMR is about 3000 calories and perhaps your body wants more fuel to burn. I know it sounds contrary, but eating more could help. I used to try to eat around my BMR of 2000 calories and when I ate less I stalled a little. Good luck!

[omnimomma]

Re: Can't Make the Scale Budge Again

Thanks, everyone. I hadn't thought about eating MORE calories. I only thought about eating less. Maybe that is conter-productive. Anyway, I'm NOT giving up. I feel good on this plan, sleep well, and have more energy than I have had for a long time. It will work. It just HAS TO.