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I wrote before that I was in a stall trying to go into rung 1. Well now I have officially gained 5lbs. What is most discouraging is that I am doing everything I am supposed to be doing! Once I add more than 25g of carbs I begin to gain weight. I've never heard anyone refer to gaining weight on Atkins. (I am aware this could be water retention so I am trying not to freak out.) When I drop back down to 20g I stall but I at least don't gain any weight. I haven't cheated. The majority of the carbs are veggies (broccoli and spinach.) I've tried cutting out things that may be problematic like heavy cream and artifical sweetener to no avail.
I exercise every day. My calorie intake is normal (Between 1300-1500 a day.) I'm just not sure what to do. Also, my ketosis strips read negative unless I am under 20g and then they are always only trace. Has anyone else had a weight gain issue?
Motivation is not something I lack. I have no issue whatsoever sticking to a diet and I have never been an over-eater. (Most people I talk to seem to think this is the issue, but I am actually eating less on Atkins than I was pre-atkins.) I have been doing atkins for months now and have seen no weight loss since the first week and am now back to right where I started. Pretty frustrating. But I haven't given up. I am confident that this is the best diet for me and I do feel more energetic and healthier on it. I just wish I could go up the ladder without stall or weight gain.
I am willing to take any suggestions! Do any of you have an induction menu that worked well for you that you'd be willing to share? I'd love to know how those who have had success started adding carbs. (What things and how often.) I have read the book through and through but talking to others who have done it is what really seems to help me. The only thing I added in rung 1 was brussel sprouts. I cut these out as of monday and instead am sticking to the strict induction menu with 5g more carbs from broccoli or spinach which I've been eating since the beginning. 25g total carbs per day. I will stick to this all week and see if I lose any of the 5lbs I've gained.
Thanks!
Rachel
I exercise every day. My calorie intake is normal (Between 1300-1500 a day.) I'm just not sure what to do. Also, my ketosis strips read negative unless I am under 20g and then they are always only trace. Has anyone else had a weight gain issue?
Motivation is not something I lack. I have no issue whatsoever sticking to a diet and I have never been an over-eater. (Most people I talk to seem to think this is the issue, but I am actually eating less on Atkins than I was pre-atkins.) I have been doing atkins for months now and have seen no weight loss since the first week and am now back to right where I started. Pretty frustrating. But I haven't given up. I am confident that this is the best diet for me and I do feel more energetic and healthier on it. I just wish I could go up the ladder without stall or weight gain.
I am willing to take any suggestions! Do any of you have an induction menu that worked well for you that you'd be willing to share? I'd love to know how those who have had success started adding carbs. (What things and how often.) I have read the book through and through but talking to others who have done it is what really seems to help me. The only thing I added in rung 1 was brussel sprouts. I cut these out as of monday and instead am sticking to the strict induction menu with 5g more carbs from broccoli or spinach which I've been eating since the beginning. 25g total carbs per day. I will stick to this all week and see if I lose any of the 5lbs I've gained.
Thanks!
Rachel
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