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So many new folks believe they are doing something wrong when their scales stop moving so thought we could show them and each other how different our loses are.
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41 pounds down and counting
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I haven't been on the diet for a very long time. But so far my results are that I will lose, see a nice low number on the scale.... then bounce back up and it will be a few days before I see that number again.
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I could answer all of the above on the poll question
Sometimes, I had a steady poundage loss. Sometimes, I would have a whoosh. Sometimes it used to yo yo.
That's why I eventually stopped putting alot of emphasis on the pounds I lost and started looking at the inches I lost. I've written it before, but I had a period of months where I'd lose a pound or two one week, the "regain" it the next week and "stall" or lose alittle the next week. Well, that happened through the winter. That spring, I decided to buy a pair of summery pants. So I went to the store, headed directly to the extended sizes---because I didn't really lose any pounds so I figured I must be the same size, and tried on my size. It didn't fit. I tried on the size bigger. It didn't fit. I tried on my start size. And it didn't fit either. I was in a panic in the dressing room---none of the pants I tried on fit, including the size I started at. I was so mad at myself and at this diet, because I wasted my time. I hadn't lost any pounds and now I couldn't fit into anything. Then it dawned on me. Those pants didn't fit because they were too big ! I lost an incredible amount of inches: I was smaller. I was no longer that huge whale I had been.
So, I don't care what the scale says.~Megs~
242/141/160 (130)
dress size 26/10/8
5'4", Female, May 2, 2003
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I will yo yo on a daily basis, but for the weekly totals, I haven't had a week yet where I have gained. I think most people will answer the same. I probably weigh myself 4 times a day, but I only obsess over the first weigh in in the morning, over a period of a week. I use fitday to track my weight, and I have lost weight every single 7 day period since mid December. Even after my epic cheat day on New Years Day. You might think you've cheated, but trust me, I probably set a record with that binge. My friends here won't allow that craziness to happen again.
T. J."...Health and fitness are more than just personal goals - they're gifts we give to the people around us. Being fit and feeling on top of our game will ensure that we're there for the people who rely on us. It will make us better fathers, husbands, friends, lovers... and yes, even better sons." -David Zinczenko -Mens Health Magazine
39M/Married with two wonderful kids
Mini goal #1 - 225 1/16/2010
Mini goal #2 - Stick with this WOE until 1/31/10
Mini goal #3 - 214 No longer obese
Mini goal #4 - Stick with this WOE until 2/28/10
Mini goal #5 - Stick with this WOE until 3/31/10
Mini goal #6 - 199
Mini goal #7 - Survive Easter on plan
Mini goal #8 - Stick with this WOE until 6/30/10Comment
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well, I still feel I have not lost anything going on 12 days and my pants are still tight. Think I might be getting too many calories in general-I thought we were not supposed to focus on calories but I am DEFINITELY doing something wrong. Induction is hard enough and I can't believe I am not even at 20 carbs... I am probably the most resistant of all here.sigpicStart 2/9/09
SW148
CW146
GW125
Mini Goal 140
Mini Goal 135
Mini Goal 130
Goal 125Comment
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CPB, Are you sure nothing else is going on that you know of...Please read the book so that you will know what the problem might be. Don't give upppppp!!!Comment
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Yes, I have read the book in the past-it has been awhile though. I am really swtruggling. Never thought 25 pounds would be soooooooo difficult!sigpicStart 2/9/09
SW148
CW146
GW125
Mini Goal 140
Mini Goal 135
Mini Goal 130
Goal 125Comment
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You can do this, just don't give up. I have been so encourage, keep reading forums and posting....Comment
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Ditto. In addition, sometimes there's no movement at all and I wonder how it all added up to 100 pound loss.Originally posted by not2late View PostI could answer all of the above on the poll question
Sometimes, I had a steady poundage loss. Sometimes, I would have a whoosh. Sometimes it used to yo yo.
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That still doesn't keep me off the scale tho 
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I have been bouncing around with the same 3 lbs for 2 months now. One week I lose it but the next week it's back. Sometimes I think it's because I'm eating too much fat because I do tend to let the oil bottle tip too much. So now I'm thinking about going back to induction for awhile because I'm starting to get a little mad at myself for not being able to get a steady weight loss going.Aka Nyna
HW199/CW168.5/GW155
"Enough is as good as a feast".~Lord Byron
Remember, a moment on the lips, forever on the hips!
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hi.. I usually have a swoosh right after my period.. about 3 lbs... and I can yo you due to maybe salt .. or hormones... like.. now.. I am up 2 lbs ... tom will be here on tuesday and I have kept a log.. same thing happened last month... so.. I should swoosh some more weight off... hopefully... LiaLiaHello, I am an autism advocate. I urge you to take care of your immune system as vaccines have heavy metals that will damage your brain and nervous system. GREEN OUR VACCINES... take the toxins out of the vaccines. 1 in 150 children are diagnosed with autism and the numbers are increasing. It is a man made epidemic as there is no such thing as a genetic one. Thank you for reading!!
5'2
Starting weight 135
Current weight 115.0
Goal weight achieved!!!!!
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I tended to yo-yo when in the losing phase.Before and after:
PLEDGING FLIGHTS
Completed: 1st set of buildings and mountains (Everest,M.Blanc & Kilimanjaro, twice); Tower Masts & Chimneys; More virtual buildings; Challenger's Choice x 2 (volcanos and mountains on Mars). Currently climbing: Mount Snowdon again: 416/475
Start 10 Jan 2005. Maintenance since Aug. 2005.
F/56yrs/5'.4"
SW:77.7 LW:56.5 CW:60.1 (kilos)Comment
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I find that since I've advanced to OWL the pounds don't come off as quickly and until I found the flax cookie recipe I was having trouble going to the bathroom, but that has changed so that makes my life much better...lol! It might be slow loss but I'm ok with that - I've done so many crash/fad diets, I've done Nutri-System, Weight Watchers and another diet that you paid through the nose and ate 500 calories a day (can't remember the name of it -- they aren't in business anymore). Anyone remember the "I Love NY Diet"....I can probably still recite what you eat on Tuesday with that diet...yuck!
This is the first time in my life that I don't feel deprived, I enjoy eating and finding new recipes. I like cooking my own food and not eating out of cardboard boxes that are delivered to my home. It's nice to eat something other than chicken tenders steamed in chicken broth 5 days a week for lunch. This is so easy to do -- I haven't had any trouble from the beginning - I really don't "miss" anything enough to go off track and cheat. I'm high enough on OWL now that I can throw a pkt of seeds in my purse if I need to go somewhere (like the hospital ER again!!) to get through! As soon as I got to the nut rung I threw a 1oz packet of sunflower seeds in my purse (that I got with a salad when I ate out one day) and it's a relief to know there is something there in case I need it!
Slow is fine with me -- I have a new saying --- each pound 1 loose give me 1 additional day onto my life. Ever since I've been thinking of my loss that way it's been really empowering!
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I was losing about 3lbs a week after my big 12lb loss on the first week of induction, but ever since I found out I was NOT supposed to deduct fibre from my daily carb intake because in the UK it's already done, I've lost 4-5lbs each week.
I also cut out breakfast. I know I shouldn't but I can't stomach it, I have to force myself to eat lunch and a good dinner. By the time I'm tucking into my dinner I'm enjoying it though.
I've only been on Atkins 6 and a half weeks so we'll see. Oh and I'm doing the extended induction I haven't moved onto OWL.Comment
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