something must be wrong.

[Eleonore]

Hi,

Im about to finish my 3rd tkins week. Im still doing induction.
I dont feel bad or hungry, I can live without my friday chocolate, it is fine.

But now something strange is happening, since Monday I gained 2 kilos. I feel and see my tummy getting bigger by the day. Even the clothes that were the right size when I started are getting too small.

I drink my two liters of water a day, and I think Im keeping it all inside.
Should I try to drink less water? Is there something I can try to solve this?
thanks

[teejay]

Re: something must be wrong.

Can you post a menu?

Have you checked your salt content?

Is it close to that time?

I am out of ideas, somebody else is sure to have more

TJ

[Eleonore]

Re: something must be wrong.

it is not close to that time. My salt contents are low as usual, I think. I hardly use any salt. Ivent been noting down my menus but I have an accout on Fitday. I can post the link here too.

thanks

Ele

[Eleonore]

Re: something must be wrong.

http://www.fitday.com/WebFit/Public...Owner=Eleonnore

here it is.

[Elizellen]

Re: something must be wrong.

Eleonore, That link doesnt work for me!
Can you repost it?

You said you are drinking 2 litres of water a day - well that is the amount everyone should drink a day even if they are not trying to lose weight on a diuretic diet like we are doing!

You need to drink another 3/4 of a litre or more to be drinking your minimum recommended amount! So dont cut down on water - increase it!!

And (to be a bit personal here) are you visiting the bathroom to get rid of water a lot or only a few times a day?

What supplements are you taking?

[Elizellen]

Re: something must be wrong.

OK I did a search and found a link you posted earlier
http://www.fitday.com/WebFit/PublicJ...wner=Eleonnore
which did work

But it only has entries for February 5th and 6th!

Have you opened a different account (I noticed this one has your name with 2 n's)

I forgot to ask earlier - have you increased your exercise level or kind of exercise recently?

[Eleonore]

Re: something must be wrong.

Im a bit confused here...shouldnt we drink 64 ounces of water a daY???
I thought I was doing a really good job drinking 68 instead.
That is my account yes, I just dont have the time lately to update it everyday.
I started having little bit more of vegetables, like you told me.
I eat veggies, meat, lots of salmon and some eggs.
I cut down the coffee almost completly and Im eating less cheese too.
My suplements are swedish...so I really dont know, they are called ENOMDAN. It is multivitam without iron, or sugar. I had them before starting this program.
In Sweden ppl MUST have vitamins during winter. I take also a Aloe Vera suplement.
I walk on my treadmill at least 4 or 5 times a week, but I did that before too. I spend lots of time home studying and I need to walk at least 2 kms a day.

I dont visit the toilet that often no, it is not like I feel the water is coming out.

thank you so much for helping.


Ele

[slimndown]

Re: something must be wrong.

Out of curiosity, when did you cut the coffee out? If it has been fairly recent (within) the past week, your body will take some time to adjust by retaining some water for a few days to ensure hydration then get back to normal. Also, what are your stats? I would like to know if you are a smaller body type to start with and may notice this a bit more than us bigger folk might. As always, if this is of major concern, please see your DR as something could be going on inside that isn't actually associated w/any diet.

[fiddlejen]

Re: something must be wrong.

...eating less not losing, tummy getting bigger ummm...

... do you need to get a prenancy test???

[Eleonore]

Re: something must be wrong.

Out of curiosity, when did you cut the coffee out? If it has been fairly recent (within) the past week, your body will take some time to adjust by retaining some water for a few days to ensure hydration then get back to normal. Also, what are your stats? I would like to know if you are a smaller body type to start with and may notice this a bit more than us bigger folk might. As always, if this is of major concern, please see your DR as something could be going on inside that isn't actually associated w/any diet.

I need to go 50 pounds down, not a small body type I guess.
I have no idea of what is this...
I hope it is not pregnacy....Im hoping to get married in July without a tummy.

[Binsk]

Re: something must be wrong.

Sorry you are having so much trouble. I went back a few days in your Fitday food journal and noticed that you were eating over a cup of cheese a day. That may be your problem. Over a cup of Feta is very high in salt, and I would think that a cup of blue cheese would be high in salt as well. If you are in induction phase, the cheese should be limited to 3-4 oz. which would be less than half of what you were eating. For some people cheese stall their weight loss. I know for me, if I ate that much cheese I would feel bloated, and constipated. Hope this helps.

[Austlyn]

Re: something must be wrong.

1. Eat either three regular-size meals a day or four or five smaller meals. Do not skip meals or go more than six waking hours without eating.

2. Eat liberally of combinations of fat and protein in the form of poultry, fish, shellfish, eggs and red meat, as well as pure, natural fat in the form of butter, mayonnaise, olive oil, safflower, sunflower and other vegetable oils (preferably expeller-pressed or cold-pressed).

3. Eat no more than 20 grams a day of carbohydrate, most of which must come in the form of salad greens and other vegetables. You can eat approximately three loosely packed cups of salad, or two cups of salad plus one cup of other vegetables (see Acceptable Foods).

4. Eat absolutely no fruit, bread, pasta, grains, starchy vegetables or dairy products other than cheese, cream or butter. Do not eat nuts or seeds in the first two weeks. Foods that combine protein and carbohydrates, such as chickpeas, kidney beans and other legumes, are not permitted at this time.

5. Eat nothing that isn't on the Acceptable Foods list. And that means absolutely nothing. Your "just this one taste won't hurt" rationalization is the kiss of failure during this phase of Atkins.

6. Adjust the quantity you eat to suit your appetite, especially as it decreases. When you're hungry, eat the amount that makes you feel satisfied, but not stuffed. When you're not hungry, eat a small controlled carbohydrate snack to accompany your nutritional supplements.

7. Don't assume any food is low in carbohydrate instead, read labels. Check the carb count (it's on every package) or use a carbohydrate gram counter.

8. Eat out as often as you wish but be on guard for hidden carbs in gravies, sauces and dressings. Gravy is often made with flour or cornstarch, and sugar is sometimes an ingredient in salad dressing.

9.Avoid foods or drinks sweetened with aspartame. Instead, use sucralose or saccharin. Be sure to count each packet of any of these as 1 gram of carbs.

10. Avoid coffee, tea and soft drinks that contain caffeine. Excessive caffeine has been shown to cause low blood sugar, which can make you crave sugar.

11. Drink at least eight 8-ounce glasses of water each day to hydrate your body, avoid constipation and flush out the by-products of burning fat.

12.If you are constipated, mix a tablespoon or more of psyllium husks in a cup or more of water and drink daily. Or mix ground flaxseed into a shake or sprinkle wheat bran on a salad or vegetables.

13.At a minimum, take a good daily multivitamin with minerals, including potassium, magnesium and calcium, but without iron.

Extra Cautions:

Stay away from diet products unless they specifically state "no carbohydrates." Most such foods are for low-fat diets, not controlled carbohydrate plans.
The words sugarless, sugar-free or "no sugar added" are not sufficient. The label must state the carbohydrate content; that's what you must go by.
Many products you do not normally think of as foods, such as chewing gum, breath mints, cough syrups and cough drops, are filled with sugar or other caloric sweeteners. They must be avoided.
Be wary of prepared salads at salad bars or deli counters. For example, cole slaw or even tuna-fish salad may have been prepared with sugar.

copied from www.atkinscenter.com

this may help you out a bit you have to follow this plan pretty strict for the first 14 days or so. 2 cups of latteuce one cup acceptable veggie a must or 3 cups of lettuce.
Certain cheeses are not on the acceptable foods list .
You must drink 8 more ounces for every 25 pounds you need to lose and every half hour you exercise.
It is very important to learn to prepare your own foods because of hiddin carbs.
If you read all the stickies around the board you will find almost all the iformation you need to start But reading the 2002 DANDR is a must for success

WELCOME TO

[Eleonore]

Re: something must be wrong.

thank you thank you all again.

I dont eat a cup of cheese a day, well I ddint...
There isnt a 50 gr choice at FITDAY, so I alwasy choose the biggest amount they have, beter save than sorrow.

[not2late]

Re: something must be wrong.

ARe you having regular bowel movements? I ask this because sometimes with the decrease in fiber people's normal bowel patterns are changed. The material in your intestines can build up leading to some bloating and "weight" gain.

Conversely, if Induction has made you eat vegetables at amounts you've never eaten before, your intestines might be adjusting to the sudden increase in fiber.

[Eleonore]

Re: something must be wrong.

ARe you having regular bowel movements? I ask this because sometimes with the decrease in fiber people's normal bowel patterns are changed. The material in your intestines can build up leading to some bloating and "weight" gain.

Conversely, if Induction has made you eat vegetables at amounts you've never eaten before, your intestines might be adjusting to the sudden increase in fiber.

nono I love veggies, it is actually one of the hardest things for me, cutting down the veggies and not eating fruit.
I asked bf to buy something to help me with the toilet visits...
I was used to lots of fiber, cerals, dark bread and tummy drinks, so maybe that is it.
again and again thank you, I dont know what I would do without you guys.