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Hi everyone,
I joined ADBB in January and officially started this WOE on 7th February. I lost 6 pounds during induction – had one cheat with lentils, and restarted. Yesterday I went up to Rung 1 of OWL and have added the 5g extra vegetables. After the first week of induction I stalled and eventually stopped weighing as noticed my clothes were getting looser.
Today is now the beginning of my 6th week and I have regained the 6 pounds. I was quite teary and upset but then I got out the tape measure and I have lost a total of 10 inches! 5” off my hips, 2” off waist, 2” off chest, ½ off upper arms and ½ off thighs!
I am really pleased with the inch loss but just wondered if anyone had a similar experience and eventually lost the pounds. I am very metabolically resistant as I have hormonal issues (surgical menopause - I rapidly went from a UK size 12 to a size 18. I have been this weight since then with no fluctuation.
I have never eaten a lot of simple carbs, didn’t have a sweet tooth, didn’t like pizza or fast foods, wasn’t into low fat diets, and am finding this WOE easy and enjoyable. To be honest, this is my first proper diet but it isn’t that much different from how I used to eat and I’m wondering if this is why the scale isn’t budging. I have not cheated since the lentils, do my Fitday log daily, as well as the Journal Stats forum several days per week. I’ve even checked my BMR and adjusted my calorie intake.
My theory is that because I’ve started exercising at least 5 times per week (I never exercised except for simple yoga before Atkins), my fat is turning into muscle causing me to weigh more? Don’t know if I’m being silly or if this makes sense? Also, I think I retain a lot of water and have now reduced my sodium intake.
I’m doing everything to not let it get to me. Please, if anyone can shed some light I would really appreciate it. As I’ve said, I’m happy about the loss of inches but would also like to get to a healthy weight. My 44th birthday is March 22nd and my mini goal was 195 lbs (just under 14 stone) …. what’s a girl to do????
Thanks for the support and encouragement. This is a long post so thanks for making it through to the end - any feedback will be appreciated.
I joined ADBB in January and officially started this WOE on 7th February. I lost 6 pounds during induction – had one cheat with lentils, and restarted. Yesterday I went up to Rung 1 of OWL and have added the 5g extra vegetables. After the first week of induction I stalled and eventually stopped weighing as noticed my clothes were getting looser.
Today is now the beginning of my 6th week and I have regained the 6 pounds. I was quite teary and upset but then I got out the tape measure and I have lost a total of 10 inches! 5” off my hips, 2” off waist, 2” off chest, ½ off upper arms and ½ off thighs!
I am really pleased with the inch loss but just wondered if anyone had a similar experience and eventually lost the pounds. I am very metabolically resistant as I have hormonal issues (surgical menopause - I rapidly went from a UK size 12 to a size 18. I have been this weight since then with no fluctuation.
I have never eaten a lot of simple carbs, didn’t have a sweet tooth, didn’t like pizza or fast foods, wasn’t into low fat diets, and am finding this WOE easy and enjoyable. To be honest, this is my first proper diet but it isn’t that much different from how I used to eat and I’m wondering if this is why the scale isn’t budging. I have not cheated since the lentils, do my Fitday log daily, as well as the Journal Stats forum several days per week. I’ve even checked my BMR and adjusted my calorie intake.
My theory is that because I’ve started exercising at least 5 times per week (I never exercised except for simple yoga before Atkins), my fat is turning into muscle causing me to weigh more? Don’t know if I’m being silly or if this makes sense? Also, I think I retain a lot of water and have now reduced my sodium intake.
I’m doing everything to not let it get to me. Please, if anyone can shed some light I would really appreciate it. As I’ve said, I’m happy about the loss of inches but would also like to get to a healthy weight. My 44th birthday is March 22nd and my mini goal was 195 lbs (just under 14 stone) …. what’s a girl to do????
Thanks for the support and encouragement. This is a long post so thanks for making it through to the end - any feedback will be appreciated.
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....now that I've re-read it.
I think I actually meant because my muscles are developing they are carrying more weight. Anyway, thanks for explaining. I won't give up and I'll let you all know when the scale finally moves but I won't weigh myself for another few weeks.
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