No weight loss with week. Should I make some changes in my menu?

[Jurgita]

It's been a week since I restarted Induction. I weighted myself this morning expecting to see a weight loss. But the scales showed the same result as it was a week ago, no change in my measurements as well .

Could you please have a look at my menu. Any comments on it would be really appreciated.

10 Dec (Sun) – 1 day

B: Bacon And Onion Omelette (Net Carb 1.6g) 400 kcal

L: Fish Chowder (net Carb 4.3g) 418kcal
(Atkins New Diet Cookbook – 68Fish Chowder)

D:Cucumber Tuna Boats recipe (Net carb 5g) 426kcal

1/2 cucumber
1/2 can tuna
1 hard boiled egg, diced
1 oz Cheddar cheese, shredded
1 tbsp mayonnaise
1 tbsp dill, chopped
1 slice chopped onion
couple drops of lemon juice

11 Dec (Mon) – 2 day

B: Bacon And Onion Omelette (Net Carb 1.6g) 400 kcal,

L: Fried salmon with buttery sauce & green beans (Net Carb 3g) 456kcal

D: Fried salmon with 7 slices cucumber and 1 tbs dill and 2 tbs mayonnaise (Net carb 2g) 494 kcal

Snacks: 2 slices of fried bacon (Net carb 0g) 211 kcal

½ tomato (Net carb 2 g ) 13 kcal

80g cheddar cheese (Net carb 3g) 320 kcal

Drinks: 1 cup of decaf tea

12 Dec (Tue) – 3 day

B: 2 fried eggs (on sunflower oil) + spring onions+1 oz cheddar cheese + 4 slices cucumber (Net carb 2.6g) 318kcal

L: Fried salmon with 7 slices cucumber and 1 tbs dill and 2 tbs mayonnaise (Net carb 2g) 494 kcal
½ tomato (Net carb 2 g ) 13 kcal

D: Stuffed beef with cheese and chilli sauce (Net carb 2.5g) 580 kcal

Salad – ½ tomato, 6 slices cucumber, 4 leaves lettuce, 1 tbs spring onion, 2 tbsp sour cream (Net carb 5.6g) 128kcal

Snack: 100g cheese (Net carb 4g) 400kcal

Drinks: 1 cup of decaf tea

13 Dec (Wen) – 4 day

B: Bacon And Onion Omelette (Net Carb 1.6g) 400 kcal,

L: Fried salmon with 7 slices cucumber and 1 tbs dill and 2 tbs mayonnaise (Net carb 2g) 494 kcal

D: Aggieland Zucchini (Net Carb 12g) 330 kcal
SouthBeach Diet (Phase 1) – look below

Aggieland Zucchini - South Beach Diet Recipe (Phase 1)

1 zucchini, sliced
0.2 onion, diced
1 tomato, diced
0.2 tsp. garlic, minced
0.2 tsp. black pepper
2 oz. Mozzarella cheese, grated

Snack: 40g cheese (Net carb 1.7g) 160kcal

Drinks: 1 cup of decaf tea

14 Dec (Thu) – 5 day

B: Bacon And Onion Omelette (Net Carb 1.6g) 400 kcal,

L: Cauliflower Soup with Dill and Caraway Seeds (Net Carb 9.4g) 300kcal
(Atkins New Diet Cookbook – 67Cauliflower and caraway soup)

D:Mushroom Casserole (Net carb 7g) 406kcal

• 200g. fresh mushrooms
• 0.2 chopped onion
• 1 tbsp butter
• Mixed herbs of your choice
• 2 tbsp heavy cream
• 1 egg
• 50g grated Swiss cheese

Snack: 2 oz cheddar cheese (Net carb 2g) 216kcal

15 Dec (Fri) – 6 day

B: 2 fried eggs on butter, 1 tbsp spring onions, 3 small mushrooms, 3 slices of cheese (Net carb 3g) 426kcal

L: Cauliflower Soup with Dill and Caraway Seeds (Net Carb 9.4g) 300kcal

D: Fried chicken breast on olive oil with 2 mushrooms, 3 slices of onions. ½ tomato and 1.5 tbsp mayonnaise (Net Carb 5g) 504 kcal.

D: 2 fried eggs (Net carb 1.6 g) 191 kcal

Snack: 200 g cheese (Net carb 7g) 800kcal

Drinks: 2 cups of decaf tea

16 Dec (Sat) – 7 day

B: Bacon And Onion Omelette (Net Carb 1.6g) 400 kcal,

L:Cucumber Tuna Boats recipe (Net carb 5g) 426kcal


Snack: 4 oz cheese (Net carb 4g) 400kcal


Dessert: Sugar free jelly with whipped cream (Net carb ? g) 200 kcal



Net Carb and calories weekly intake:

10 Dec – 10.9 g Net carb, 1244 kcal

11 Dec – 11.6 g Net carb, 1894 kcal

12 Dec – 18.7 g Net carb, 1933 kcal

13 Dec – 17.3 g Net carb, 1384 kcal

14 Dec – 20 g Net carb, 1322 kcal

15 Dec – 18.4 g Net carb, 1123 kcal

16 Dec – 13.6 g Net carb, 1426 kcal

[Elizellen]

Re: No weight loss with week. Should I make some changes in my menu?

Hi Jurgita

I see you are 5'5" and wanting to get down to 110 pounds which means you dont have that much to lose in total if your body will let you get that low in weight.
I looked at several sites and saw between 114-150 pounds recommended (BMI's between 19 and 25) and that a rough estimate of your current BMI was about 22-23, so it may be you will find it slowgoing to lose as much weight as you want to.

Your meals seem well balanced and varied but you do seem to be eating maybe more cheese than the recommended 3-4 ounces a day - on Friday it looks like 10 ounces in total!!

Are you exercising as well? If so (and exercise is new to your body) your muscles might be 'superhydrating' in order to save you from whatever danger it thinks is making you move more than usual, which will add weight and mask any losses you are having.

You didnt mention water - are you getting your minimum of 64 fluid ounces plus 8 more ounces for the 25 pounds or so you want to lose?

[Jurgita]

Re: No weight loss this week. Should I make some changes in my menu?

Thank you ever so much, Elizellen, for all the effort you have put in looking through my menu Knowing the reasons for no weight loss makes me feel better.

I know that sometimes I overdo with cheese - small bite follows other small bite and suddenly all cheese is gone. This week I did buy it at all - less temptation. In the last week's menu I forgot to mention water and exercises, but I do both of them. Lots of water and about 45 minutes exercising each day.

Have a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!!