How many pounds did you lose during your 1st 2 weeks on Atkins??

[hsmommyto1]

Also, if you could share with us what your starting weight was, I'd really appreciate it. Thanks!

[not2late]

Re: How many pounds did you lose during your 1st 2 weeks on Atkins??

We can all expect to lose 5-10% of the weight we need to lose. So if you have a 100 pound weight loss goal, you can expect to lose 5-10 pounds. If you have a 10 pound goal, you can expect to lose 1/2 to 1 pound.

With that said, it also depends on a number of other factors: your age, your sex, your medical history (some conditions can slow your metabolism), any medications you are taking, how well you follow the program (not only the foods list but also the exercise part), etc.

[adreliluc]

Re: How many pounds did you lose during your 1st 2 weeks on Atkins??

I think I lost like 17 my first two weeks... or close to it...

[msnicksmom]

Re: How many pounds did you lose during your 1st 2 weeks on Atkins??

16 the first time, from 196 to 180. Then post baby 12.5, from 163.5 to 151. When I have gone back to induction levels in the last few months, sometimes accidentally, I STILL drop 2-3 lbs in 2-3 days, some of us just respond really well to low low carb.

Very dangerous to compare yourself to anybody else though. Just stick to the plan, including the mandatory exercise, and you will be smaller at the end of the two weeks, virtually guaranteed.

[Waterbabe_Helena]

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5lb

sadly!

[Mothercooter]

Re: How many pounds did you lose during your 1st 2 weeks on Atkins??

18 lbs my first time back in '05 and 15 this time. I know thats not the norm though. % lbs is awesome though when you think about it. Its so hard not to compare your sucess by others. Everyone is different though and their body looses at a rate that is healthy for them. Even though I lost a ton in the first two weeks I havent lost but a lb in the last month I believe. I think my body is taking time to catch up or something. Cant wait to start loosing again.

[Richt]

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I cant remember that far back, but I think it was 10 (ish). But I did start out at 260 lbs.

[stickin2it]

Re: How many pounds did you lose during your 1st 2 weeks on Atkins??

I lost 11 the first time around and 15 this time... think I lost more because I weighed more...started at 221 and was exercising regularly!

[Jolinar]

Re: How many pounds did you lose during your 1st 2 weeks on Atkins??

I lost 10.5 pounds, all of it in the first week. I went from 195 to 184.5 and I want to lose a total of 80 pounds.

The first time I did Atkins (in 2003) I lost 12 pounds the first week, from 166 to 154. I ended up losing a total of 50 pounds before I got pregnant.

[ValidRouge]

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I lost 7.5 lbs in my first two weeks. I started at 268 lbs and am 5'10" tall.

[changing]

Re: How many pounds did you lose during your 1st 2 weeks on Atkins??

I lost 9 lbs my first 2 weeks... I started at 281. That 9-lb loss was 6.87% of the 131 total pounds that I aimed to lose.

[Deblynn]

Re: How many pounds did you lose during your 1st 2 weeks on Atkins??

I lost only 7 my first induction and only 4 the second time around.I just keep plugging away at it

[ttdriver]

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7 pounds. I lost 40 pounds total.

Betty

[iyamamaschke]

Re: How many pounds did you lose during your 1st 2 weeks on Atkins??

I lost 12 pounds on Induction I was over 285 not too sure where I was.

Sarah

[dreamof145]

Re: How many pounds did you lose during your 1st 2 weeks on Atkins??

I agree with 2big. We all lose differently as we live different lives, are different ages, work different jobs, have different foods that we eat and so forth. I had 140 pounds to lose when I began. I lost about 17 pounds my first two weeks.

One thing for sure is that you will lose according to the amount you have to lose, the exercise you do and the foods you eat. My advice is to do a clean two-week induction, drink lots of water, exercise and take your supplements. In addition to losing, you'll feel great and get rid of the cravings.