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  • #1

    Err somethings really not right.....

    Can anyone help?

    About a month ago I was weighed and weighed in at an impressived 540lbs, so I knew I could not do 20 carbs so I moved to 40, then 30 the week after starting 20 carbs on the 1st October, so today I go to the doctors for some blood work for my diabetes (more on that in a second)... and I know that ive lost some weight, I got some really accurate new scales and weighed myself on monday and weighed in at 502lbs.... so I jump on the doc's scales and it shows 495.. cool I think to myself, get my blood work done, and go home... anyhow I just on my scales at home and it shows 495... these are my questions...

    1) Isnt loosing 45lbs in 5 weeks kinda dangerous?
    2) Isnt loosing 7lbs in 4days kinda weird?

    I have not really started to exercise yet, just move around a little more, park my car at the far end of the parking lot, when you're 500lbs walking is hard to do...but I have a gym membership and will be going there soon.

    Also Ive noticed that on my meds I take for diabetes, Ive pretty much done away with them, before I did Atkins.. I was taking

    2x80 lantus
    3x20 humalog 75/25
    2x15mg actos
    4x1000mg metaformin

    Now Im just taking

    1x50 lantus and my sugars are within normal range, Im hoping that when I drop the pounds, and get to my target weight of 210-240 that I dont have to do injections at all.
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  • #2
    Re: Err somethings really not right.....

    During induction, it's optimal to lose 5-10% of the total pounds you'd like to lose. So 45 pounds (or however much you lost in 2 weeks) is within your 5-10% I would assume.
    START 8/16/06 @ 270+~MG1: 220-12/2/06~MG2: 210-1/07~MG3: 199-3/2/07~MG4: 190-4/27/07~MG5: 180-7/04/07~GOAL: 170
    RESTART 11/2/09 @ 224.6~MG1: 215~MG2: 210~MG3: 205~MG4: 199~MG5: 195~MG6: 190~MG7: 185~GOAL: 180
    F / 28 / 5'8" FITDAY

    Missoula Marathon 7/13/08 5:41

    Non-Celiac Gluten Intolerance
    GLUTEN-FREE since 10/08

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    • #3
      Re: Err somethings really not right.....

      The old-schoolers on the board can confirm this for you, but my understanding is that the more you have to lose to start with, the more you'll lose on Induction or near-Induction carb levels.

      Can I just say that I think it is so freaking awesome that you're doing this? A lot of people at your weight don't even want to try. And a lot of them aren't nearly strong enough to walk around the parking lot. (I bet you'd take to strength training really well, if you ever feel up to trying it at the gym.)

      For whatever it's worth, I think you're off to a great start and I admire your courage.


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      • #4
        Re: Err somethings really not right.....

        Congrats on your weight loss so far! Fantastic! And yes... you seem to be within usual initial loss range (if my math doesn't fail me!). Being able to ditch medicines (with docs approval of course) has to be a good thing too!

        Remember to drink masses of water. It's really important. Also slowly but surely increase your mobility.
        The best favour you can do yourself is to get hold of a copy (if you haven't already) of DANDR 2002 edition, and read it from cover to cover. Knowing how and why the lifestyle works is fundamental to smooth progress.

        Happy Losing!
        Before and after:






        PLEDGING FLIGHTS
        Completed: 1st set of buildings and mountains (Everest,M.Blanc & Kilimanjaro, twice); Tower Masts & Chimneys; More virtual buildings; Challenger's Choice x 2 (volcanos and mountains on Mars). Currently climbing: Mount Snowdon again: 416/475

        Start 10 Jan 2005. Maintenance since Aug. 2005.
        F/56yrs/5'.4"
        SW:77.7 LW:56.5 CW:60.1 (kilos)

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        • #5
          Re: Err somethings really not right.....

          I think you're doing just fantastic!!!


          45 pounds in 5 weeks sounds like it's treating you really well! From what you said about your diabetes meds, it sounds like you're getting a healthy hold on your blood sugars. Your body WANTED to lose that weight, and I bet it's thanking you. 7 pounds in 4 days, while a lot, isn't out of the question. Sometimes the body decides to shuck a bunch of weight at once. Your body'll do what it feels like doing based on the fuel you give it.

          Keep up the great work!! You're doing so well!
          No stats. Not weighing anymore ever. Will post "before and after" pictures when I want to. The end.

          Vigilance, not perfection.

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          • #6
            Re: Err somethings really not right.....

            Big

            You are dealing with big numbers. 540 is a big number and 45 is a reasonable (also big) number.

            The beauty of this is that you can drop 200 pounds in a matter of months.

            Wishing you all the best.
            Start 7/5/2004

            290/205/204

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            • #7
              Re: Err somethings really not right.....

              You are doing fabulous....it doesn't too far fetched to me....keep up the good work your'e going to just love, love, love life everyday more and more. I definately am rooting for you.

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              • #8
                Re: Err somethings really not right.....

                Yeah for you!! That is awesome. A 7 pound loss for a 150 lb. person in 4 days would be alot but not at 500 pounds. It sounds about perfect. Your sugar levels seem to be telling you that you are doing the right thing too. I'm so happy for you. You better start finding clothes that you can shrink into. I doubt your clothes are going to fit much longer.
                Michele SW250/CW 226/GW150 F, 38, 5'6"

                I was down to 175 in 2007 and I will get back there again!

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                • #9
                  Re: Err somethings really not right.....

                  It sounds to me that you're right on track. At 540 pounds, it takes about 6,400 calories a day just to maintain that weight -- and that's with zero exercise. So, a loss of seven pounds in four days in not the least bit unrealistic.

                  Many Type II diabetics have discovered that they've been able to eventually drop all medications after being on the program for six months, or so. Of course, that won't change the fact that you are diabetic and if you choose to eat a whole chocolate cake you'll be in a world of trouble!

                  I heartily applaud everything you've done. But, hey, when you do start that gym membership, go VERY slowly in the beginning!
                  -Chris



                  Male, 58 5'4"
                  First time around: 218/147/135 -- 71 pounds lost
                  This time around: 193.5/184.5/135 -- 9 pounds lost

                  Down 33.5 pounds from highest weight

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                  • #10
                    Re: Err somethings really not right.....

                    Congratulations on your weight loss! That is a fantastic achievement. I hope you are proud.


                    26 yr 5'2 F
                    Did Atkins on and off from Feb 2005 until April 2008. Fluctuated between 15 st 1/211lbs and 11 st 1/155lbs.
                    On different weightloss programme from 28th May 2008 start weight 14 st 11/207lbs.
                    Current weight 10st 3lbs/143lbs.
                    Ultimate Goal Weight 9 st/126lbs.

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                    • #11
                      Re: Err somethings really not right.....

                      Congrats on your loss so far! Remember to do your required exercise to help tone while losing so you do not end of with sagging skin. Keep up the great work!
                      My hubby & I in the Smokies!




                      Jan. 23/06 -183
                      July 23 -159
                      Jan. 23/07 - 154 - 29 lbs.
                      Aug 16 - 153 - 30 lb. mark
                      Sep 26. '07-148.5
                      Nov 26-153
                      April 1, '08-155
                      July7 '08-155
                      6/11/09-148 - 35 lbs. loss



                      ~Karen~

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                      • #12
                        Re: Err somethings really not right.....

                        you are off to an awesome start! 45 pounds in 5 weeks - awesome!

                        Lady Hawke

                        Attitude Changes Everything.
                        Just like the butterfly, I too will awaken in my own time.
                        ---><---



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                        • #13
                          Re: Err somethings really not right.....

                          I mostly lurk around here, but I had to come out and say that you're doing a wonderful job! Atkins is an amazing and healthy way to lose weight and to keep it off. Keep on going!
                          Laurie
                          52-yr old female, 5'7"
                          229/138/138


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                          • #14
                            Re: Err somethings really not right.....

                            Congratulations. Thats awesome.



                            41 pounds down and counting

                            If you don't know where you are going, you will wind up somewhere else. - Yogi Berra

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                            • #15
                              Re: Err somethings really not right.....

                              Edit: Changing is right. I didn't figure in the timeline.
                              Last edited by ShannonM; October 21, 2006, 08:37 AM.


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