My scale doesn't move!!

[penniedo]

Is anybody in the same situation as me?? I have done a 4 week clean induction and am now on my second week of OWL rung 1 and I have only lost a total of 7 pounds. I know I’m not in a stall because I am loosing inches. I can now fit into a pair of pants I haven’t been able to wear in a year and I can tuck a shirt into them!! (Yea!!!) Ok, so here’s my question? Is the scale ever going to show a weight loss? Has anyone ever woke up one morning and had the scale show all those missing inches all at once? I know we aren’t supposed to worry about the scale but it would be a little more encouraging if it moved a bit!

[BodyRebuilder]

Re: My scale doesn't move!!

I lost 8 inches from my waist with just about 0 lbs. lost over three months. Than whoosh I've lost 17lbs in the last month.

Our bodies are weird, they are always trying to maintain the status quo and when your changing they have a funny way of adjusting. Sometimes it's slow and steady and other times whoosh.

Don't get discouraged, use the mirror, it is the best measure!

AJ

[stephbob]

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My scale hasn't moved since 16th December. But in the last two weeks alone, I've lost 3inches.

It may not be moving, but I've dropped another clothes size, so I'm happy

[penniedo]

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My scale hasn't moved since 16th December. But in the last two weeks alone, I've lost 3inches.

It may not be moving, but I've dropped another clothes size, so I'm happy

And you look wonderful!!! Congrats!!

[Moochiecat]

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That's pretty typical. After the excitement of the Induction loss, things start to get real and your body finds it's own pace.
http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/showthread.php?t=5090

[not2late]

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I've gone through a period of months without any movement on the scale, but lost 3 dress sizes.

If you are exercising, you are losing fat but building muscle. A pound of muscle takes up less space than a pound of fat, generally. So, scales are not the most accurate tool to measure fat loss.

[2big4mysize]

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okay scale 101
scales measure the effect of gravity on your TOTAL body mass.

On atkins we are morphing our TOTAL body mass. shedding fat mass adding muscle mass and fluid mass is ina constant stat of flux bicause of complicated biochem reactions andbiomechanics of weight loss.

So you can lose 3 pounds of fat mass add .5 pounds of muscle mass and 2.5 pounds of fluids (stuffed in the tissues because the body does that when fat cells shrink) and be inches smaller but scale pounds the same.

When your body reaches it's biochemical tolerancefor the fluids it will gereate at chemical to expell the fluids from the tissues and you are going to wake up pounds lighter. we call that a visit from whooshie and it is the normal mechanics of weight loss on any weight loss plan.

[iyamamaschke]

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Yup what 2BIG said.

You are doing Great if you are losing inches. Most likely you will wake up one morning with a GREAT BIG WHOOSHIE.

You are doing FAb way to go.

Sarah

[dreamof145]

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Please don't allow yourself to get discouraged. I've stayed the same weight for the past 4 months. I've still went down a size in clothing and I'm still doing my Atkins faithfully. I know I will lose again soon, (any day now)...

When we are starting to feel the old doubts and frustrations, thats when we really need to rev-up the exercise and get our mind thinking positive thoghts. Read the motivational stories from people who've made it, read the loser's lounge about the ones who've overcame hurdles and are making Atkins thier life-style. Take your measurements, drink extra water and enjoy this journey to weight loss. Don't let it be a stressful experience. It works. You will do it. You are doing it. Congratulations on the weight you've already lost. Hang in there and it will happen!!

[gg626]

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Your doing great. I rather lose those inches anyway. Imagine fitting into something that you have pushed to the back of your closet since last year! Try to slow down with the scale and start trying on old clothes.

[rybread]

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I've had two eight week long stalls. In both cases, I lost inches, and the second I started losing weight again, it was in large chunks (2-3lbs per week). Just have patience!

[SusanQsan]

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I am in the same situation as you. I have been on induction since Jan 1, 2006, and have only lost a total of 8 pounds. The scale is stuck at 192, but I am TOTALLY shrinking! My pants look ridiculously loose on me now. Don't give up - hang tight with me. We'll have our WHOOOSH someday soon.

[Analog6]

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From your ticker you didn't have a great deal to lose in the first place, so if you are shrinking, don't fret about it, stick to the plan and wait for that Whooshie Fairy to wave her magic wand.

[Gala]

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Hi Penniedo!!!

I think 2big has already said everything in her post, and it should be enough for you not to get discouraged!
so,

My scale doesn't move!!

.....it's doesn't matter as long as you move yourself!!!!

.....instead of stepping on the scale focus on climbing that beautiful ladder girl!!!

You've been doing just great!

[cmooregreen]

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My body LOVES the 150 lb mark! I have lost 3 inches in my waist within the last 2 months but haven't lost a pound. I recently began working out in the last 2 1/2 months, however, and since muscle weighs more than fat I am okay. My advice, don't dwell on what the scale says because it may be delivering good news! It just depends on how you look at it! ( :