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**Chris** · January 23, 2006, 07:51 AM

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Damon,

One thing we old hands at this have learned is to never compare our progress with that of another. You're sure to become discouraged that way, because there will always be someone else who seems to be more successful than you.

We each have a unique body with its own unique metabolism, and you just can't expect yours to behave like that of someone else. Hey, you've lost seven pounds, and that sounds pretty darn good to me! Also, bear in mind that with your extra workout, you may be developing muscle tissue, yet are still losing fat. Who knows, you may have lost even more fat than your friend, but have gained muscle to replace it. Now, which one of you would be better off?!!

So, don't let yourself get discouraged. Hang in there, keep doing what you're doing, and you will arrive at the finish line -- thinner, healthier, and happier. I promise!

**Kiasmama** · January 23, 2006, 07:55 AM

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I second that. Don't compare...it's not a race. Just worry about the goals you set for yourself. I would also say....post a menu for review...just to be sure.

**Satyr** · January 23, 2006, 09:14 AM

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Originally posted by Kiasmama

I second that. Don't compare...it's not a race. Just worry about the goals you set for yourself. I would also say....post a menu for review...just to be sure.

I have posted, thanks...

I guess you guys are right...and i have noticed i am getting a little more muscle tone already.

-thanks for the imput

was just feeling a little down thats all

**iyamamaschke** · January 23, 2006, 10:17 AM

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Oh my goodness do I ever Know where you are comming from this is From an exercise Junkie Myself. When I did induction back a year ago I did lose 12 pounds in the first 2 weeks WOOHOO. The I started working out 6 days a week Just as you are I didn't lose a pound not even 1 after the first 12 for another 6 weeks I even gained 5 pounds while I was doing everything right exercising eating right taking my suppliment drinking my water I was sooo upset just as you are. But then I just kept up with it I did and BOOM after the 6 week it took me only 3 weeks to lose a further 17 Pounds WOW. It sure was worth waiting for.

Please don't knock yourself you are doing sooo great and get out that tape measure right now and start to measure yourself and do that 1 time a month or at least every 2 weeks I wasn't losing on the scale but, I was losing inches and Now 1 year 2 months later I am down 98 Pounds this little hiccup isn't gunna tell you the whole storey we all ahve littel stalla dn such but, we all get to where we want to be.

(((HUGS)))

Sarah

**kelly94942** · January 23, 2006, 10:32 AM

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Originally posted by iyamamaschke

Oh my goodness do I ever Know where you are comming from this is From an exercise Junkie Myself. When I did induction back a year ago I did lose 12 pounds in the first 2 weeks WOOHOO. The I started working out 6 days a week Just as you are I didn't lose a pound not even 1 after the first 12 for another 6 weeks I even gained 5 pounds while I was doing everything right exercising eating right taking my suppliment drinking my water I was sooo upset just as you are. But then I just kept up with it I did and BOOM after the 6 week it took me only 3 weeks to lose a further 17 Pounds WOW. It sure was worth waiting for.

Sarah YAY! You are like the story of my life! I lost 13 pounds in the first two weeks, just doing moderate exercise... then I started doing REALLY hardcore exercise last week (week 3) and gained 4 pounds! I wasn't super discouraged by it because I know it's muscle gain and I'm still losing that icky FAT. BUTTTTT now I'm SO much more excited to see that you lost 17 pounds in 3 weeks after the first 6 weeks. I'm not expecting nearly that much, but it's nice to know that patience definitely is a virtue in this case. I'll be looking forward to the possibility of that nice little wooshie down the road. Woo hoo!

**floydgirl** · January 23, 2006, 11:04 AM

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Your measuring tape is a much better gauge at how successful you are. Throw away the scale!!! Seriously! Did you take your measurements when you started this WOE? If not, I implore you to find one and take those measurements. Oh my, you will be so pleasantly surprised at the results -- I'm telling you! I haven't lost much weight recently, but I have dropped an entire clothing size! The scale doesn't always show how effective you've been.

You are doing a great job so far. Hang in there! Congratulations on your loss so far.

**Satyr** · January 23, 2006, 11:07 AM

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thanks for the comments guys

makes me want to get back to the gym!!! haha. Im pretty small everywhere (arms/legs/butt) but my belly is where i gained weight. I was (still am) pretty athletic. Play hockey/softball but the weight just kept coming on in my belly range...so i know its food problems (yum yum)

I know your all right, its muscle im turning into, just frusterating when i went from 200 all muscle to 250 in 1 year of careless eating

**Analog6** · January 23, 2006, 08:48 PM

Re: discouraged - need to vent

The tape measure, Damon, get out the tape measure! From Jan 1st to 20th I only lost 1 kg but lost 14'. Measure, ignore the scale. Remember, muscle weighs much heavier than fat and all that gym work means your body is hard at work converting.

**ValidRouge** · January 23, 2006, 09:21 PM

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Damon,

I just posted the other day how I had been exercising and drinking my water and eating below 20 carbs yet I've gained 4 lbs this week...I even went up in inches a couple places. Talk about discouraging...HOWEVER I didn't stop there (I was determined to see some progress) I went into my closet and pulled out a pair of jeans that just 2 weeks ago I had to lay down to button (no way I could sit in them)....NOT ONLY did they slide right on, but after I buttoned them I could bend over and touch my toes.

There are so many different ways to guage your success other than the scale.

Two posts that caught my attention this week were about:
1) how your body retains water in the muscles when you shock them by adding exercise (and eventually it will release it)
2) how I may not be eating enough calories in a day and my body is going into "starvation mode" where it will store my fat instead of using it for energy.
Soooooooooooo...I'm going to keep up the exercise and add some more calories and hope for a big ole whooshie!

**Satyr** · January 24, 2006, 05:24 PM

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thanks! ill make sure to stick with it and hope they fall off soon (the pounds)

**adreliluc** · January 24, 2006, 05:31 PM

Re: discouraged - need to vent

Hi, just wanted to say that I've been in the same boat. I lost 17 lbs my first 3 weeks on Atkins then once I upped my exercise I stalled, then gained 5 lbs... I stuck to the program and kept up with my exercise and then one morning I woke up and I had lost the 5 plus another 3... Since then I've noticed I'll hit a stall for a few days then my weight will drop a few more lbs. But the inches have not stalled... so that's the good thing! lol
Stick with it and it will work! Good luck!!!

**2big4mysize** · January 24, 2006, 05:32 PM

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just remember too when y'all walk in folk are going to see your new more defined muscles on that healtheir smaller body that shed fat mass and added lean mass not the number on the scales.

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