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I am starting this thread in hopes that others who feel that are stalling (whether "true stall" or not) will visit and post. Maybe we can help each other figure out what is causing us to stall as well as to offer support/encouragement.
So here goes.... Like a few others posting recently - I am in a stall (or what I would consider a stall)... I haven't lost weight or inches in about 4 weeks. I have been eating on plan, exercising like crazy and drinking plenty of water.
The first time I was on Atkins I didn't exercise, had quite a few CHEAT days and still lost... and lost on fairly consistent basis.
This has caused me (probably hits a nerve for a few others out there as well) to get somewhat depressed about my success (or lack of) and on Saturday I went off plan as far as eating -- which made me madder than **** that I did it and didn't even have a really valid reason for doing it in the first place
. The only thing I proved to myself is that my action(s) are those of someone who is willing to accept defeat & and by God I ain't ready to lay down and accept this as my lot.
I think part of the reason I am in a "stall" is:
a) I am few years older than I was the first time around and metobolism is slower than ever.
b) Second time around is not always easy for everyone and many have posted in the past that their loss rate was slower than the first time around.
c) I am exercising on very frequent basis so maybe I am gaining the muscle which would effect the weight - but not sure of measurements.
I know that I have to give this time... the plan will work ~ I just need to try and push through this nonsense. If nothing else - I feel better and am getting healthier just from the excerising alone.... The pounds, inches will come off -- I just need to quit focusing on them.
So during the rest of my 6 week exercise challenge I have decided not to weigh myself or measure my inches.... They are not going to go away overnight and I just need to focus on what I am doing right, rather than focusing on what I can't control. In order for me to succeed I need to keep a positive attitude and encourage myself to push a little harder especially when I start getting that self sabatoging, feel sorry for myself frame of mind.
I hope others will respond to the thread and give voice to the reasons why they think they are stalling and like I said originally maybe we can come up with solutions to our problems and if nothing else lend an ear/shoulder and offer support and a few virtual hugs along the way.
So here goes.... Like a few others posting recently - I am in a stall (or what I would consider a stall)... I haven't lost weight or inches in about 4 weeks. I have been eating on plan, exercising like crazy and drinking plenty of water.
The first time I was on Atkins I didn't exercise, had quite a few CHEAT days and still lost... and lost on fairly consistent basis.
This has caused me (probably hits a nerve for a few others out there as well) to get somewhat depressed about my success (or lack of) and on Saturday I went off plan as far as eating -- which made me madder than **** that I did it and didn't even have a really valid reason for doing it in the first place
. The only thing I proved to myself is that my action(s) are those of someone who is willing to accept defeat & and by God I ain't ready to lay down and accept this as my lot. I think part of the reason I am in a "stall" is:
a) I am few years older than I was the first time around and metobolism is slower than ever.
b) Second time around is not always easy for everyone and many have posted in the past that their loss rate was slower than the first time around.
c) I am exercising on very frequent basis so maybe I am gaining the muscle which would effect the weight - but not sure of measurements.
I know that I have to give this time... the plan will work ~ I just need to try and push through this nonsense. If nothing else - I feel better and am getting healthier just from the excerising alone.... The pounds, inches will come off -- I just need to quit focusing on them.
So during the rest of my 6 week exercise challenge I have decided not to weigh myself or measure my inches.... They are not going to go away overnight and I just need to focus on what I am doing right, rather than focusing on what I can't control. In order for me to succeed I need to keep a positive attitude and encourage myself to push a little harder especially when I start getting that self sabatoging, feel sorry for myself frame of mind.
I hope others will respond to the thread and give voice to the reasons why they think they are stalling and like I said originally maybe we can come up with solutions to our problems and if nothing else lend an ear/shoulder and offer support and a few virtual hugs along the way.
if the fact that it's easier to lose weight in spring and summer is natrual... because in winter it's colder, so we need extra protective "padding". Maybe nature makes it harder to lose weight in the winter months for this reason. No science behind this theory... just a funny lil thought of mine.
...and, whatever you do, hang in there!
Great thread FatBottomGirl! I hope we can all start losing again!
) and I will have dropped inch or so or few pounds as way to continue to boost my morale and confidence... All I know is that like Elffriend - I am not planning to throw the towel in yet!!!
I've decided to stick with the fat fast till sunday since its 'rest' week for me. I still have to workout, the workouts are just easier. I had to laugh at the brownie points comment! 
I lost maybe two pounds while getting rid of my yeast, but I think it was more from being plugged up for awhile at the time.
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