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    Not losing yet need encouragement

    Hi everyone. I've tried Atkins so many times but was never really true to it and just complained that it didn't work for me. But I have so many friends who have done it and look awesome! So I know it works. So here I am, I'm on day 4 I have been so good this time around! I'm really proud of myself for sticking to it this far and haven't even had a craving for bread or other sweets. My problem now is, I haven't lost anything! I was so bummed this morning when I got on the scale and it didn't move at all! I'm walking as my exercise, I drink my water, but what I did notice this morning is I think I'm eating too much cheese. I missed in the book that you're only supposed to have between 3-4 ozs per day. I've been eating it freely (opps) so maybe thats what I've been doing wrong? And also I'm wondering if the scale hasn't moved because I haven't been "regular"....if you know what I mean? (could be all the cheese) . So any advice or motivation you can throw my way is much appreciated!!!!
    Christie
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    Re: Not losing yet need encouragement

    You got it hon. Try switching to 1 - 3 oz for awhile. Also I recommend much more water. I drink 220 oz a day. I'm like a clock if you know what I mean!
    Make sure you're eating your 3 cups of veggies everyday faithfully, that is your fiber and you need it.

    So give the cheese a break, give your scale a break, make sure you are only weighing in 1 to 2 times a week, (preferably 1).

    Re-read your book, sounds like you might have just skimmed it, I did that and made several mistakes, try it again.

    You WILL see a difference if you make those simple adjustments.!

    Best of luck! Life is good!
    Scooter







    Remember this everyday - Something Wonderful Is Going To Happen Today. If you live by that decree you will live life to the fullist.

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    • #3
      Re: Not losing yet need encouragement

      I agree on the cheese, and just avoid the scale for a while. The first time around my scale was packed away due to remodeling. So I didn't notice any change in my clothing and then suddenly after two weeks I woke up and put on pants that were nearly 2 sizes smaller than when I started. It was amazing! Not that it will necessarily go that fast for your first 2 weeks, but just eat and exercise and it will happen in a nice whoosh.

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      • #4
        Re: Not losing yet need encouragement

        I agree with all the above and just wanted to add.. make sure you measure. Sometimes inches will come off when the scale isn't moving. It's working that way with me right now.
        ~Brandi
        35/F/5'8", Type 2 Diabetic
        July 27, 2003: 145/ Aug 31: 135/ Goal: 125
        Fell off the wagon in Nov 2003
        Restarted several times since then
        June 2009 168.. Lost 15 lbs after starting work
        Feb 24, 2010:153/139/130-135ish
        size 14/10-12/8









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        • #5
          Re: Not losing yet need encouragement

          I agree with the others too... I know it's hard and sooo tempting, but try to stay off the scale for awhile... Some people lose a little slower than others and that's ok!!! At least the scale will be going down and not up! Hang in there!!! xo
          ♥Started Atkins on December 8th, 2005

          Officially Re-Focusing on 12-28-09.

          Was, Am, Will be: 280/222/175ish.
          Started Dec 2005 and lost 105 lbs by mid 2006, maintained loss for the most part until 2009...then really let go & gained some back... lol

          so:
          Restart Progress:
          12/28/09 ~ 235.1
          01/04/10 ~ 229.0
          01/11/10 ~ 229.0 Grrrrr....
          (Induction= only 6lbs but lost 10 inches! yay)
          01/18/10 ~ 227.4
          01/5/10 ~ 226.8
          02/01/10 ~ 222.6

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          • #6
            Re: Not losing yet need encouragement

            Thank you everyone for your encouraging words! That really makes me feel better...whooo....I'm so glad I found this board.
            I had actually really read the book a few years back so when I decided to restart I did just skim through it....I will definately sit down and read it again...thanks!!!

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            • #7
              Re: Not losing yet need encouragement

              Good for you christie, read that book! There is SO SO SO much info in there it's hard to retain it all the first time. I STILL go back and re-read parts over and over again.

              I'd ditch the scale at least until day 14. And after that, weigh only once weekly. I could weigh everyday, but why torture myself? I know my weight fluctuates daily based on uh, fiber, as well as water retention, etc. I only weigh on one day and only count the weight on that day.

              And remember, you didn't gain all the weight in 4 days, don't expect to lose it in 4!
              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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              • #8
                Re: Not losing yet need encouragement

                Originally posted by christie0211
                I missed in the book that you're only supposed to have between 3-4 ozs per day. I've been eating it freely (opps) so maybe thats what I've been doing wrong? And also I'm wondering if the scale hasn't moved because I haven't been "regular"....if you know what I mean? (could be all the cheese) . So any advice or motivation you can throw my way is much appreciated!!!!
                Christie
                I'd say you "hit the nail on the head" so to speak! Cut back on the cheese, eat some high fiber veggies (spinach or Jicama are two good choices IMO) and drink a LOT of water to get things moving.
                ~Joy

                Start 1/2/06 Goal 6/11/07 restart 1/2/09
                268.5/196/185
                QUIT SMOKING JULY 23, 2006 while on Atkins


                Just when you think you've eaten enough vegetables...EAT SOME MORE!
                http://www.fitday.com/WebFit/PublicJournals.html?Owner=ride2joy

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                • #9
                  Re: Not losing yet need encouragement

                  Here are some words of encouragement to all:

                  I was reading a magazine today and there was a study made by some university and they say that of all the diets that exist, Atkins is the one that has made a person lose more lbs in a year versus other diets out there.

                  It said something like most diets make u lose 1-2lbs a week and atkins averaging out I think was like 4-5 a week...I don't know if it was written like that but the idea is we lose more weight in the year than other diets!!

                  So be lucky that we all have choosen to do the atkins plan and no other...not only is it a more rapid weight lose than others but now its the one diet we lose the most weight!

                  Hope this helped!
                  Netty12
                  25/F/5'0
                  HW: 230lbs
                  SW: 198.4lbs (8/24/2009)
                  GW: 110lbs














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                  • #10
                    Re: Not losing yet need encouragement

                    I think I read the same article. I think that is what made me come back to this WOE...I have definately cut back on the cheese...made some recipies last night...yummy. But my hubby gave me his cold so now I feel terrible but still eating right!! Major accomplishment today already, my office brought in this HUGE cake for March birthdays and I wasn't even tempted!! I couldn't believe I looked at it and though yuck! That is so onlike me but I'm happy about it!!!!

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                    • #11
                      Re: Not losing yet need encouragement

                      Good for you Christie!!! It's all in our minds and once we don't have that craving because it's cleaned away from our system, it only takes us and I mean our minds to keep things going the way they are. Our body doesn't need it but we make our mind trick our body into thinking it needs it because of the cravings and so forth. We are all stronger than that because nothing is impossible to conquer in this world and something as little as "FOOD" can't take the best of us! Our body only needs it as fuel and nothing else, not even to indulge anything by it.
                      I too have been going through a cold and even though it makes u feel like crap just think that when we go through colds we tend to lose weight! lol...I've already lost 4lbs since my cold!!
                      Netty12
                      25/F/5'0
                      HW: 230lbs
                      SW: 198.4lbs (8/24/2009)
                      GW: 110lbs














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                      • #12
                        Re: Not losing yet need encouragement

                        Isn't it weird how that works?
                        That you actually REALLY think you don't even WANT to taste that food, cause it feels so good having the energy and that good feeling about doing something that's good for you
                        41 year old female, lenght 5'5'' and a half

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