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    Plateau so soon?

    Hi all... Well, it's been 4 full weeks on Atkins and I've lost 20 pounds exactly. I've gone from 334 to 314. I actually lost the 20 pounds within the first 3 weeks, nothing this past week...nothing! :-( My question is, is why am I plateauing (sp?) so quickly. I am doing everything the same (induction), and yet no more weight is lost. I know not to give up, but is there anyone else who has been in my boat?

    - Sherry
    Sherry ~33, Michigan ~ Married w/ 3 kids
    http://www.facebook.com/sher801
    Started Atkins 3/29/10
    Currently in: Extended Induction
    SW: 350.8 lbs
    CW: 337.8 lbs (4/11/10)
    1st Goal: 299 lbs



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    Re: Plateau so soon?

    A plateau is 4 consecutive weeks without loss of pounds or inches.

    Many people experience a mini-stall between weeks 3-6 of this Diet. Dr. Atkins explained this in the Atkins Video as your body adjusting to the weight loss.

    Just stick with the diet: following the rules, exercising, etc. And don't worry about not losing every week. There is a sticky thread in the 14 Day Induction forum called "Weight Loss is Not Linear". It might be helpful for you.
    ~Megs~
    242/141/160 (130)
    dress size 26/10/8
    5'4", Female, May 2, 2003
    My blog:
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    • #3
      Re: Plateau so soon?

      Just know that expectations of linear weight loss are never maintained.

      I've been at this for a couple of years. My last 4 weeks. 0 lost, 2 gained, 5 lost, o lost. Just relax and learn to take it in stride. There will be many disappointing weeks on the scale.
      Start 7/5/2004

      290/205/204

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      • #4
        Re: Plateau so soon?

        The scales will reflect the normal ebb and flow of body fluid from day to day and hour to hour as increases and decreases in weight. Your body is mostly water, and the amount in it is influenced by such things as your TOM, salt intake, medications, and workouts. So the scales may actually hide the fact you've been burning fat the 4th week, and then surprise you with a whooshie (sudden loss of multiple pounds) when your body retains less water.
        ~Susan
        49/f 5'7" Start 2-27-06 SW222/11-18-09 @ 160-ish/G135-150ish??

        Doin Miles, Flights, & Kid Ketchin'...
        2 Ab Chal's; 6WEC#27 slug-Free; & more; 50# LOST in'06-
        but regained ~20# in '07 in less than 3 weeks! And again early '08 ...Was in HEAVEN -got to 150, for awhile, then got too busy, and gave in too much... and... OK holding pattern "keep it together..."

        .................OMG how did I fail AGAIN
        (((on temporary break)))
        Sigh ... I'll be back... life isn't always fair 10-07-09

        "Goal: First you have to dream of it. Then you have to do it." Author unknown

        sheesh

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        • #5
          Re: Plateau so soon?

          Also remember, if you are weighing yourself a lot that it is not a good idea, Have you been measuring? I would stick with that.

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          • #6
            Re: Plateau so soon?

            I concur with the above responses, this is why I threw out my scales, it was great when I lost loads, but after a couple of weeks of not seeing changes on the scales (even if the tape measure told a different story) I would get depressed and discouraged.

            Give it time

            Kay
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            SW Too High!             / CW Getting Smaller (I'm estimating 320) / GW 150
            Mini goal - register on the scales (the ones my trainer uses only go up to 300!)
            F / 31
            One second, one minute, one hour at a time, this woe is making me healthier!


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            • #7
              Re: Plateau so soon?

              I find some weeks I lose inches but no weight at all!!

              stick with it, you're doing great!

              jane x
              5ft 4 / female - age 36 start date - 20th March 2006 -restarted 8th August 2006 sw188/cw150/gw147

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              • #8
                Re: Plateau so soon?

                Well, I haven't weighed myself since Monday, and I was so surprised to see this morning (Thurs) that I've lost 4 more pounds!!!

                I guess weighing yourself everyday wasn't good. I 'm glad I didn't get discouraged.

                Thanks for all the comments!
                Sherry ~33, Michigan ~ Married w/ 3 kids
                http://www.facebook.com/sher801
                Started Atkins 3/29/10
                Currently in: Extended Induction
                SW: 350.8 lbs
                CW: 337.8 lbs (4/11/10)
                1st Goal: 299 lbs



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                • #9
                  Re: Plateau so soon?

                  Congratulations, Sher! Scales are EVIL.
                  ~Susan
                  49/f 5'7" Start 2-27-06 SW222/11-18-09 @ 160-ish/G135-150ish??

                  Doin Miles, Flights, & Kid Ketchin'...
                  2 Ab Chal's; 6WEC#27 slug-Free; & more; 50# LOST in'06-
                  but regained ~20# in '07 in less than 3 weeks! And again early '08 ...Was in HEAVEN -got to 150, for awhile, then got too busy, and gave in too much... and... OK holding pattern "keep it together..."

                  .................OMG how did I fail AGAIN
                  (((on temporary break)))
                  Sigh ... I'll be back... life isn't always fair 10-07-09

                  "Goal: First you have to dream of it. Then you have to do it." Author unknown

                  sheesh

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