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...............but I can't get out of this plateau. Ahhhhhhhhh!!! But I'm trying really hard. Any tips? Anyone? Please help me 
I'm stuck at 280.........
I'm stuck at 280.........
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[B]Started: March 2007
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Dr. Atkins defined a plateau as 4 consecutive weeks without the loss of inches or pounds.
So.....
How long have you been "stuck"?
Have you lost inches? If so, then you are not in a weight loss plateau according to Dr. Atkins.
~Megs~
242/141/160 (130)
dress size 26/10/8
5'4", Female, May 2, 2003
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BEEN THERE, and know your frustration but don't give up, its very common on Atkins to have these plateaus. The first time it happened to me it lasted about 6 weeks and I was chewing my fingers I was so frustrated. One morning I woke up and had dropped 5 pounds, then the next week 5 more and then nothing for about 3 more weeks. Look at the big picture and not day to day as it will be frustrating as heck for you.
Also check for carb creep, that sometimes happens after awhile on program. Use fitday for a couple days and see what happens.
41 pounds down and counting
If you don't know where you are going, you will wind up somewhere else. - Yogi BerraComment
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I second Megs! How is the inch loss going?
If you are well and truly stalled then try cutting out certain foods to see if they might be stalling you. For me I can't have olives (even though I love them and they are on plan) because they stall me. And I know other people can't have other Atkins legal foods either. Good luck!~Amy~
5'7", 24 years old
(Re-)Starting Weight- 225-- Current Weight- 164.5 -- Goal Weight- 150
1st mini goal- 200lbs : Met 5 March 2008!l 2nd mini goal- 185lbs : Met 3 December 2008!l 3rd mini goal- 170lbs: Met 5 February 2009! l 4th mini goal- 160lbs l Goal!- 150lbs
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Dude, looking at your pic, I'd say most of that weight is probably muscle mass.Robbie T., 240/180/160. 41yr Male, Height 5'9"
Started November 1, 2003. Minor goal (180lbs.) reached Oct. 30, 2004
Lowest weight before slacking-off : 175lbs
Quezon City, Philippines
"Eppur si muove!"Comment
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That's what I was thinking, Robbie
Have you had your bodyfat measured, Marc? Many Atkineers find they are slimmer at a higher weight than before Atkins because they are building muscle along with burning fat.
We have had a member who was striving for a lower weight untill she had her bodyfat measured in a dunk tank to find she was actually at a lower fat% then was healthy for her and so she readjusted her goal weight.Wondering how to get 'most' of your net carbs from your induction veggies?
Take a look at the thread from the latest Veggie Challenge to see how others manage it!
Check out our Low Carb Recipes website and add to it!!
F/60 yrs/5ft 5.5" (Though due to collapsing vertebrae I am now only 5'3" - but I refuse to recalculate my BMI
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Drink at least 10 glasses of water spread out throughout the day. For exercise, take long, fast (two miles at least) walks. If you have a place where you can do some hiking, such as a state park nearby, you can do some serious exercise while enjoying the outdoors.Walking up and down hills does the body good!!
I stalled out on my last diet because I was doing too much weight training, walking outdoors takes the weight off better than anything I've found.sigpic starting 12/26/2008
Judy~in~TN
40, female, college student, 3 kids
HW: 187
sw181/cw139/gw120
Height 5'3"
re-started Atkins 12/26/08
I have lost 5 pounds 8 times!
I need to lose 5 pounds 4 more times to reach my goal!
Mini Goal 1: 175 met 1/09/2009
Mini Goal 2: 170 met 2/02/2009
Mini Goal 3: 165 met 2/22/2009
Mini Goal 4: 160 met 4/15/2009
Mini Goal 5: 155 met 7/25/2009
Mini Goal 6: 150 met 8/17/2009
Mini Goal 7: 145 met 9/14/2009
Mini Goal 8: 140 met 11/08/2009
Mini Goal 9: 135
Mini Goal 10: 130
Mini Goal 11: 125
FINAL GOAL: 120
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As far as inch loss, I haven't really measured myself yet..........But i do notice that clothes are fitting on me a lot better. I know that gaining muscle does make you gain lbs too, but Why have I been stuck at the same weight range for a while now.......maybe like a month?[B]Started: March 2007
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Because it often happens that wayOriginally posted by hydroflame View Post
You are losing fat if your clothes are fitting looser, so just keep up the good work
Wondering how to get 'most' of your net carbs from your induction veggies?
Take a look at the thread from the latest Veggie Challenge to see how others manage it!
Check out our Low Carb Recipes website and add to it!!
F/60 yrs/5ft 5.5" (Though due to collapsing vertebrae I am now only 5'3" - but I refuse to recalculate my BMI)Comment
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