I'm that "one"

[Anguissette]

So I feel like I’m “that one”. That one person that this woe won’t work for. I weighed in on Sunday at the same old 205 I have been since Day 8 and it is now Day 30. I haven’t weighed since but yesterday was my “measuring” day and I haven’t lost any inches either.

I don’t feel any better to be honest. I see posts of people talking about all the energy they have etc etc. I just feel bloated, usually have a head ache, and now you can add depression to the list. I feel like…..what’s the point? It is very difficult for me to persevere when I don’t see any results or even any ancillary benefits.

We have family coming in this Friday to stay for a week and I had originally felt like it would be a breeze because I would have a month of positive results behind me to keep me in line….you know? I just feel like such a failure…….again! Even this diet that works for the rest of the known universe (or so it seems) doesn’t appear to work for me.

Sorry for the whining, but I am just so blue today. Thanks for listening.

[Slapshot]

Re: I'm that "one"

Sorry to hear you're frustrated. We've all been in that situation, and can absolutely relate. Could you post a typical daily menu so perhaps the pros here can try to help you troubleshoot and keep you on track?

For me, I had no idea that the Atkins shakes were not induction-approved (even though they had 1 g carbs). The soy/milk in them makes them non-induction worthy. It didn't mess up my induction, but once I stopped drinking them, I started to lose more. My point is that there might just be one adjustment you'd need to make.

Keep the faith - everyone's here to help...

[sadie147]

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It might be a good idea to post a menu for us so we can see what you're eating....

Also are you on any medications or have any medical issues, have you been exercising and drinking all of your water....

Any more info you can provide will help us help you!

[Anguissette]

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Yesterday I had:

Breakfast
3 pork sausages (no carbs, no sugars in them….I checked) with 2 eggs, the eggs were scrambled in 1 tablespoon of butter

Lunch
1 cup of lettuce/spinach with a tablespoon of cucumber, 5 grape tomatoes, 1 egg, 2-3 oz of shredded chicken (cooked myself so I know nothing was added) 1 tablespoon of parmesan cheese

Supper
Taco salad-hamburger fried with garlic in olive oil and ¼ of a cup of onion with spices (no sugar in any of them),1 ½ cups of lettuce, topped with approx 2 tablespoons of salsa (no sugar) and 1-2 ounces of cheese.

Snack (mid-morning and afternoon) 1 piece of string cheese with 3 baby dill pickles

Dessert was heavy whipping cream

I exercise 30 minutes per day (sometimes more). The form of exercise is quick walking enough for heavy breathing and accelerated heart rate.

I drink 110 ounces of water per day. No meds and no medical conditions of any kind.

At previous suggestions I cut out the soda, the jello, the pork rinds, the pepperoni and the crystal light.

Thanks

[Slapshot]

Re: I'm that "one"

Hmmm...that's a pretty good menu. The only thing I can question is the taco spices. I almost bought taco spices this weekend, but the carb count was surprisingly high due to the corn meal as the first ingredient, even though it had no sugar.

Just out of curiosity, did you cut out the pork rinds due to the sodium content? (Because they're 0g carbs.)

[Anguissette]

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The spices were not prebought….all my own mix---Chili powder with no sugar, cumin, paprika, oregano, cayenne, salt and pepper.
Several people had mentioned pork rinds as a “staller”, so I cut them just to eliminate anything that might possibly be a problem.

[dr.a]

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Have you ever been checked for hypothyroidism? If your thyroid is low it will be difficult/impossible to lose weight.

[Anguissette]

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Yep, as the book recommnded I went to the Dr and had everything checked out in February before I started induction in March. Cept for being obese I'm heathy.

[kibskix]

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i actually dont think pickles are on the induction list, but I might be wrong. you might try eating less dairy, it can stall also. I'm pretty much in same boat you are this go-around, i've been stuck at or HIGHER than what I weighed on day 8, and its now day 20.

[liv]

Re: I'm that "one"

Have you read the section in the book about Yeast Reactions (Chapter 25)?

Are you logging this food into fitday? I would like to keep an eye on how many carbs and calories you are eating a day. I cannot tell from you meny because you do not list amounts. But sign up for fitday and have a check with it.

Hang in there. Hopefully we will figure this out.

[susan423]

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i actually dont think pickles are on the induction list, but I might be wrong. you might try eating less dairy, it can stall also. I'm pretty much in same boat you are this go-around, i've been stuck at or HIGHER than what I weighed on day 8, and its now day 20.

Pickles are just cucumbers

[Desertthorn]

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Pickles are fine, in fact they help concur that sweet tooth.

Come down to Stallbusters, it seems to have worked for us. We have all started to use again.
Just read the rules and try it.

[SunnySmile501]

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I am not reading the other replies before writing this, so if I copy someone's advice, forgive me.

If, after all this time, you are still bloated, tired, failing to lose weight and depressed, you should look into a Candida yeast overgrowth. That sounds like the culprit to me.

Sometimes starting Atkins will cause a case of Candida to flare up because we add so many yeast-causing foods to our diet--cheese, cream, mushrooms, pickles, dry spices, and salad dressings and condiments with vinegar, mayo included. Later we add nuts, which are loaded with molds.

Dr. Atkins devotes a whole chapter in the book about what yeast overgrowth does to the metabolism. I would suggest you visit the yeast forum and read how to do the yeast-free diet. http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...candida-yeast/

[Rhondascissorhands]

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Yep, me too! Always stall after week 1......................... so frustrating................ I am on day 14. Same loss as day 6.................. EEK! Will drink more water, will exercise more.... will eat more fat..... it better drop off!

[msanjelpie]

Re: I'm that "one"

Are you in ketosis? Do you know what your average daily percentages are? Some people have to up their fat to 70-75% if they are metabolically resistant...