Stalling Buddies

[Desihue]

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This is a great thread!

I'm stalled, been stalled for a little over a month now. I have read all of your posts and I'm going to try a few things right away. The first being the spit test. Good grief I hope I don't have a yeast problem!
I know I'm pretty sue one of my problems is I need to eat more. I am working out way more than I ever have and I'm sure my body needs more fuel to go the distance. I'm just NOT hungry dang it!!! With all the water, how the heck am I supposed to eat more food???

[Katie_1985]

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Really? Many gain it back?

[FatBottomGirl]

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Hi Katie:

In DANDR it says the Fat Fast is extremely dangerous for those that aren't metabolically resistant.

While I am not positive (hopefully one of the Mods will come in here and answer for us) If I am reading and understanding this somewhat correctly - If you aren't metabolically resistant I am assuming that you have a chance of gaining the weight back because you are restricting your calories to only 1000 per day. Once you come back off the Fat Fast and increase your calories back to your "normal" intake your body will assume that you were "dieting" and therefore decide to hold onto those calories instead of releasing them and your stored fat.

As I said I am not sure that is the reason. I tried to search the Fat Fast, but didn't really find much other than it was HIGHLY discouraged....

[FatBottomGirl]

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This is a great thread!

I'm stalled, been stalled for a little over a month now. I have read all of your posts and I'm going to try a few things right away. The first being the spit test. Good grief I hope I don't have a yeast problem!
I know I'm pretty sue one of my problems is I need to eat more. I am working out way more than I ever have and I'm sure my body needs more fuel to go the distance. I'm just NOT hungry dang it!!! With all the water, how the heck am I supposed to eat more food???

I agree Desihue -- its difficult to eat when your not hungry and may also be one of my problems and why I am "pausing" -- (note: I have decided STALL is a dirty 5 letter word & therefore taking it out of my internal dictionary ). Sorry mind wandering (ADD kicking in) - back to what I was saying: I have a really BIG tendancy to skip meals... just not skip meals, but on weekends not eat at ALL... Overeating has never been my issue. I have really worked hard on this and while I am not always eating three meals day on weekends I am trying to ensure that I am eating so my body doesn't think I am fasting or dieting.

Also, its funny how you, Beanpole and I have mentioned about exercising (WHICH IS A GOOOOD THING)... I am not sure about beanpole, but I know for me -- this is the most I have EVER exercised in my life...so maybe there is something to this. Maybe as beanpole mentioned early on - because we are toning and building muscle we are doing this in the areas that we want to see most want the results in & aren't. I know you are doing the squats and crunches like I am so maybe under this "fat" there is muscle developing which is affecting what the tape measure states... hopefully once we build enough muscle we will start seeing the "fat pockets" come off a little faster - we all know that muscle weighs more than fat! - so in that respect I am not worried.

Just curious -- (and actually I am going to break this into a different post) what is your Goal -- i.e. pounds or inches. For example - for me its not the pounds its the inches. Two years ago when I lived this lifestyle I was a size 6 but at 136 pounds on 5'4" frame. No one could tell that I weighed as much as I did and were actually shocked when I told them my actual weight. I think as I got older I carry the weight in different parts on my body (boobs for sure ~ that don't necessarily go away the smaller I get).

So my goal is to fit into a size 6 & actual weight be d#mned Some of those pounds might actually be muscle and definition and I'm not going to sneeze at that.

[carjonze]

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Yep, I think everyone is different so what stalls you may not stall me.

I need to cut back on cream in my coffee. I'm not a big cheese lover so that doesn't bother me. And there is no way I'm giving up coffee, so even if it slows me down it's something I'm not willing to give up.

[RBLWMN]

THANKS THANKS THANKS for starting this thread!

I was really feeling down this morning! I've been in a 3 week PAUSE. I am totally on track, no cheating since V-Day. I am going to make myself stop weighing in daily.

It's like I keep playing with the same 3 pounds. Down 18, then 17 then 18 then 17 then....... blah blah blah, you get the picture. What discouraged me the most was this morning when I did my measurments. I went UP a 1/2 inch in 2 places! WAH WAH WAH

My dd is also on plan & she was down 1/2 pound this week & over an inch in her waist. So dang it, the green eyes monster tried to attack me.

So I must do better this week about my water consumption. I need to do better about my caffeine levels. Plus, I've been really lazy about eating breakfast the last month. I've never been a breakfast eater & we are always so rushed I just haven't bothered then about 10 I have a snack, nuts or pork rinds.

I did go get some myralax this week too. Wow, I feel like I'm bloated from the "extra waste" in my system. Extra fiber just isn't helping me.

Thanks again! Let's keep each other lifted up & outta this pause!

[RBLWMN]

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OK, today must be the day to see this everywhere!

So I opened my yahoo mail & there was an email from another low carb lifestyle & I really thought it was applicable here. Here is a quote from it:

1. Try eating different foods. Sometimes people get into a food rut, eating the same things day in and day out, which may lead to overeating as a result of feeling unsatisfied with your routine. Add more variety and different veggies to your meal plan to combat boredom. This may be just what you need to get over a weight-loss slump.
2. Get adequate exercise. Plateauing may result from losing too much muscle mass (as well as fat). Begin a fitness program or, if you already exercise, take it up a notch by increasing the intensity and/or length of your workouts. Dr. Agatston recommends maintaining muscle mass with core exercises, which target your abdomen, lower back, pelvis, and hips. These strengthening moves help keep you free of injuries, so you can enjoy staying active throughout your life.
3. Keep track of what you eat. In general, (low carb lifestyle) does not require you to count calories or portion sizes. That said, you may be eating too much of certain foods to keep losing weight at the same pace. Take a close look at the amount of low-fat cheese and nuts you're consuming, and cut back on these items if you're eating too much.
4. Return to Phase 1. If you have plateaued for several weeks and still have a fair amount of weight to lose, return to Phase 1 for a kick start.

Finally, it's possible that your weight loss has stalled because you've already reached your healthiest weight — even if it's not your desired weight. If your cholesterol and blood sugar levels have normalized, your desire to lose weight may be just a matter of cosmetics. If that's the case, rather than focus on the number on your scale, focus on how much better you feel.

[charks1]

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Today I wanted to start a journal but instead I've been looking around at posts and just reading trying to find a way to get help in my own little battle with weight gain. Mel I love your post and reading everyones responses seems to give me a little hope.I'm a second time arounder and not doing great at the weight lose.I know my problem isn't over eating it's not eating enough,it seems no matter how much I eat it's still not reaching the recommended amount of food.I went to a Dr. app. yesterday for my yearly check up,I hate these app. the worse part for me was getting on the scale.I just went through the no scale challenge and did great cause I knew if I got on it I would have a weight gain so I stayed far away from it,Well I gained 3 pounds so now I'm up to 154 lbs. I hated seeing that worse than the freakin stirrups . I walk all day, I excersise... I work my butt off and I need !It's frustrating as H**L.... ,I've been lectured...over and over about atkins..and I know what has to be done I just don't know how to eat more.I have the books and I've read them.I go to work and get busy and before I know it I've skipped a meal and it's lunch time.I work in a factory training operators to run machinery,computers also Quality auditing etc..so I'm always on the go..between walking all day ,I do the pedometer challenge,the miles challenge,I work out at night and I feel like its all for nothing! when I first started here I was told I wasn't doing the Atkins right and I needed to move up to OWL..I knew after I thought about what they said they were right so I started eating in the morning taking a lunch (salad and tuna.).then eating meat and veggies for dinner..still a big STALL..so I got frustrated all over.I was doing everything right and nothing happened.HELP..it's really depressing and I feel like I'm all alone with this it's so confusing.my pants just get tighter and tighter.

[RBLWMN]

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oh, Charks, I can hear the frustration in your words. My first thought is don't buy into the Dr.'s scale's results. For one thing you probably went after you had eaten & drunk liquid. I never weigh the same as the dr.'s scale. I weigh first thing in the morning after I pee, then I feel it's more accurate.

Can you try to find something you can eat on the go, on your way to work? That's why I like hard boiled eggs. Granted, I had to take a bit of a break but as of this week there will be a dozen in the fridge. Also, many don't like the shakes but my dd is having great success on the EAS shakes. She refuses to eat breakfast of any kind so at least it's better than nothing & she isn't stalling. So you have to figure out what works for you & your busy schedule on something before you go to work.

Hope you ease up on yourself.

[FatBottomGirl]

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Today I wanted to start a journal but instead I've been looking around at posts and just reading trying to find a way to get help in my own little battle with weight gain. Mel I love your post and reading everyones responses seems to give me a little hope.I'm a second time arounder and not doing great at the weight lose.I know my problem isn't over eating it's not eating enough,it seems no matter how much I eat it's still not reaching the recommended amount of food.I went to a Dr. app. yesterday for my yearly check up,I hate these app. the worse part for me was getting on the scale.I just went through the no scale challenge and did great cause I knew if I got on it I would have a weight gain so I stayed far away from it,Well I gained 3 pounds so now I'm up to 154 lbs. I hated seeing that worse than the freakin stirrups . I walk all day, I excersise... I work my butt off and I need !It's frustrating as H**L.... ,I've been lectured...over and over about atkins..and I know what has to be done I just don't know how to eat more.I have the books and I've read them.I go to work and get busy and before I know it I've skipped a meal and it's lunch time.I work in a factory training operators to run machinery,computers also Quality auditing etc..so I'm always on the go..between walking all day ,I do the pedometer challenge,the miles challenge,I work out at night and I feel like its all for nothing! when I first started here I was told I wasn't doing the Atkins right and I needed to move up to OWL..I knew after I thought about what they said they were right so I started eating in the morning taking a lunch (salad and tuna.).then eating meat and veggies for dinner..still a big STALL..so I got frustrated all over.I was doing everything right and nothing happened.HELP..it's really depressing and I feel like I'm all alone with this it's so confusing.my pants just get tighter and tighter.

(((HUGS))) Okay first off ~ You My Friend are NOT alone!!! I am right there with you (and so are a few other people according to this thread) & trust me I share your frustration. WE are gonna do this & we are gonna DO IT together I promise you this is not all for nothing! I know how hard you are working toward a better/healthier you and you are one of my biggest inspirations to hang in there when the going gets tough.

RBLWMN (by the way does that stand for Rebel Woman) --- great information.. thanks for sharing! I think we all can benefit from it!!

This weekend - We went camping (okay... its actually a trailer at the lake) and you would think I would take a rest from exercising over the weekend. That would have been alright since I already had completed my four days of exercising commitment for the six week challenge, but NO ~ I took my pedal machine with me to the lake and then while everyone was out of the trailer sat down on the floor and did some crunches, pushups and squats. I broke down when I got home and stepped on the scale.. BIG mistake! Still nothing ~ now you should note from a different post - pounds are not my goal - inches are...but, realistically in order for the inches to go.. so therefore the pounds. I have been working my bottom off - stayed on course even with the food while I was gone... prepared in advance so I wouldn't get off track and have an "excuse" for cheating (thats all there was to eat, etc.) drank my water.. but still no Wooshie Fairy. I was soo frustrated that I ALMOST gave in to the Boston Cream Pie I bought for DD & HH. But - I again had that moment of clarity that stopped me. As I have mentioned before in this thread I am almost positive the reason I am not losing is this is the first time I have exercised -- so I have got to be building muscle which is going to affect my stats right now. Once I have enough muscle built up then I will start seeing the pounds/inches decrease. Its also possible that things I was able to eat the first time around are Pausing my success so I am going to start posting my menu to see there are suggestions to what I am eating.

Soo.. I will end this post as I know it is a long boring read, but I want to THANK everyone who has responded and hope that eat of you will continue. I would like to celebrate your Wooshie Success when it happens and keep trying to encourage the rest to keep the faith when it doesn't! I know this thread will help others know they are not alone and there are reasons why this is happening... we just have to figure them out as a "TEAM".

Night all!

[RBLWMN]

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Mel, I'm with you on the exercise. I've never really done anything & boy am I sore today! I'm just envisioning all that fat being burned up by it! lol

I'm off work this week for spring break, wish me luck. I do much better at work, I'm too busy to snack.

[BeanPole]

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I wanted to drop in for a minute and update. I had a horrible weekend with DBF's family member's funeral and wake. Both took all day with everyone at DBF's grandparents afterwards with tons of food. I wasn't prepared because I wasn't expecting to spend the entire day out. Ended up having to eat something after the funeral and it was all downhill after that. When I got on the scales this morning - 129lbs. I haven't weighed this much in two years. Now I'm worried that I wont be able to get anything off and that I'll be stuck like this. So much for my summer goal of wearing shorts and reaching my goal weight. I'm going to get back into ketosis and go from there. Hope you guys are having some kind of success!

[FatBottomGirl]

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I wanted to drop in for a minute and update. I had a horrible weekend with DBF's family member's funeral and wake. Both took all day with everyone at DBF's grandparents afterwards with tons of food. I wasn't prepared because I wasn't expecting to spend the entire day out. Ended up having to eat something after the funeral and it was all downhill after that. When I got on the scales this morning - 129lbs. I haven't weighed this much in two years. Now I'm worried that I wont be able to get anything off and that I'll be stuck like this. So much for my summer goal of wearing shorts and reaching my goal weight. I'm going to get back into ketosis and go from there. Hope you guys are having some kind of success!

Hey BeanPole - sorry for your DBF's loss. In times like those it is difficult to prepare ahead even on Atkins so I can understand your going off plan. I bet you are retaining fluids - it would be difficult to believe that it is actual poundage. I promise (like I did with Charks) you won't be stuck this way and the weight will come off. I think especially for you since you are pretty small already the weight just takes a bit longer to come off as your body doesn't see you as "overweight". I really think we all need to put the scale back up as it is truly depressing each of us (I'm sticking mine up in the attic). Also it might be helpful if we each start posting a "sample menu of what we are eating daily" that might help those that have been successful at this WOE see if there is something we are eating that caused them to PAUSE in the past as well.

We are going to overcome this and get into our skinny clothes and without it Killing Us

[FatBottomGirl]

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Okay, as I mentioned I think it might be helpful to post what we ate so I will start:

Breakfast - pork rib and 2 ounces of block cheese
Lunch - 2 KFC chicken breasts without the skin (man that hurt.. but I did it)
Snack - handful of peanuts -- have to watch to see if this is a staller.. wasn't last time, but things change
Dinner - probably a big ole salad with Ranch Dressing and little more cheese.

[RBLWMN]

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OK, I've had 3 eggs with a 1/2 ounce of colby jack
about 15 pork rinds
2 slices of turkey with cheese rolled up
1 gorgeously grilled chicken breast with olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper & paprika with the skin
2 1/4 onions wrapped in 1 slice of bacon grilled until nicely charred
1/2 cup of sweet peas
1/2 cup chopped broccoli with butter on both

I've been so good on the water today, not all of it in but better!

I've only had about 1/2 diet coke BUT I am on the alcohol rung sugar free carb free tejitos were my friend tonight!

I'm speaking to the legislature here tomorrow. Cross your fingers for me & say a prayer for me nerves PLEASE! It's concerning medicines administered in school to kids having a seizure.