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I need some help with a timeline, when every 1st of the month or every 2 months to measure my success. Sizes go down, thats great, but I'm very visual but i have to control myself and not get anal with it, looking everyday trying to see a change. I'm doing my waist every week, maybe thats too much. All feedback and suggestions are more than welcome. Thanks, i appreciate it atkins family.
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I don't know what the perfect time is, but I measure once a month. That way I'm sure to see some results.
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I measure once a week and what I've found is that when the scale isn't moving that much, the inches are!
Also, take photographs! That will tell you things the scale, the clothes, the measuring tape, and the mirror won't tell you!~Joy
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I tape everyday and weigh everyday. I keep a detailed journal of what I eat (not amount) and also how many oz of water I take in. I have been in Atkins for 4.5 wks. I have lost 5" and 20lbs. Alot of people don't recomend the measuring and weighing everyday for obvious reasons, but I like to see my results. I like constant reasurement that I am loosing and not gaining. I can handle the scale not moving down for a couple of days. And if the is any fluctuation, I can check my food chart to see what I was eating. Weither I had to much salt the day before or not enough water. this helps guide me to how my body reacts to things I do. I also have in the chart excersise either at home or in the office bathroom - lol!!! Its true, I do squats and some standing ab work. Some Tae Bo kicks. I let everyone know that is what is taking me so long in the bathroom (5 min including pee). They just laugh and say great way to stick with it!! Gotta try it!! Gives you a good boost. Especiall if you drink the recommended Gallon a day, you'll be in there every hour. Do something different everytime!!Comment
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I'm glad you mentioned that salt intake thing. I overdo it with the salt unintentionally.:help: lookin' a hot mess (2??)/:frown: straight sad (2??)/:biggrinan feeling on top of the world!! (135)
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Measuring every day isn't too bad.... don't freak out about gains though....
Measuring once every week is a bit safer. You're almost certain to loose a few inches...
Also... I found that taking a pic with a digital camera and comparing once a week was kind of nice too.
Also.... trying to fit into a smaller pair of pants can be highly rewarding because you can FEEL yourself getting closer to your goal .... and pants don't lie
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I mostly measure once a week....however, when my mind (scale) is playing tricks on me I go for twice a week. OCDComment
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Taking a monthly (or weekly) series of photos is a very good way of recording your progress. Moochiecat did that I know as also did other members.
Try to stand in the same position each time and in similar clothes so the changes become more obvious.
After a few months you can make a great slideshow to encourage you as you see yourself literally shrink as the pictures change!!Wondering how to get 'most' of your net carbs from your induction veggies?
Take a look at the thread from the latest Veggie Challenge to see how others manage it!
Check out our Low Carb Recipes website and add to it!!
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Thanks everyone. Why is it that my waist went up, and my face went down? I don't get that lil part.:help: lookin' a hot mess (2??)/:frown: straight sad (2??)/:biggrinan feeling on top of the world!! (135)
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I measure once a week , and I weigh myself every 2 weeks, because I think the tape measuring is much more reliable then the scale on showing fat loss,
make sure you only measure yourself in the morning before eating anything, I know after I eat my tummy kind of does the bloating thing.Lisa 37yrs old, 5'4
before w. 180
1st goal 150
2nd goal 130
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Thanks Lisa, you're always a help. I've been measuring myself with the tape every morning and the measurements are the same. What gives??:help: lookin' a hot mess (2??)/:frown: straight sad (2??)/:biggrinan feeling on top of the world!! (135)
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