I am completely determined this is going to work!!!

[melissac]

Hi!

My name is Melissa and I am just starting my 4th week of Atkins. I am doing an extended induction since I started out with 64lbs to lose. I have lost 14 so far, but that was only in the first two weeks, and I have now hit a wall. I'm not gaining which is great, but I'm not losing either. Now normally, I have a tendency to be instant gratification girl, meaning that it I'm not getting the results I want right away, I stop what I'm doing. I am proud to say that upon entering my 4th week of Atkins, I haven't even been tempted to cheat or to stop doing Induction just because my scale is being a jerk!

I know that the scale is not the be all and end all of weight loss and that I need to measure myself as well as take pictures (which I am going to do today, I swear!! ). I'm also using a pair of pants that I bought last year on the premiss that one day in the very near future, Iwas goignt to fit into them... They have been sitting in my dresser since then. I am so close to fititign them now... I'm just wondering if anyone has any tips for getting past a stall. I could definitely use some encouragement!

I have tried all kinds of diets, and just now at the age of 25 (well, 26 next week), I am realizing how much damage that can do to your body. The last diet I did was Weight Watchers where I lost 30lbs, lost interest, and lost some self esteem when I promptly gained back 10lbs! I've decided that diet is a four letter word and is only a bandaid for being over weight. I want to change the way I eat and the way I view food and myslelf for that matter, for good. It sounds corny, but when I read "Diet Revolution", I had the feeling that this is definitely something I can do... Finally!

So, all that being said, if anybody has any tips they can pass on to someone new, I would really appreciate it!

Thanks!

[Terry]

Re: I am completely determined this is going to work!!!

Hi Melissa!

Many people stop losing after the initial drop as your body has to adjust to the new loss and WOE. This usually only lasts for a short time and that scale will begin to show it soon. But measure because you can be losing a lot of inches even when the scale wont budge.

And as you will hear a lot........... its the loss of inches you see not the number on the scale.

If you let it, your measuring tape will be your best friend.

[kellygirl2]

Re: I am completely determined this is going to work!!!

Hi, Melissa, so glad to see you here and doing so well.

At 2 weeks on Atkins, I too hit the wall and didn't lose for 2 weeks after the iinitial induction loss of 5 lbs. But I stuck with it and 4 weeks after beginning this woe, dropped 4 pounds more, so hang in there.

You are doing great and congrats on your success so far.

Welcome to

[melissac]

Re: I am completely determined this is going to work!!!

It's nice to hear the encouraging words and to know that other people hit plateaus too! I mean, I know that other people hit them, it's just nice to hear it! My finace says I need to hide the scale and just concentrate on what and how I'm eating.

My mom keeps asking if I can just have a little bit of this, or can she make me this one thing just for my birthday, or can I just try it for her... NOT HELPING!!! Other than telling her that I am, under NO circumstances cheating, and asking her to stop (to which she takes great offence!) I don't know what to do!

[jroche5998]

Re: I am completely determined this is going to work!!!

Welcome to the board Melissa!

First a post induction hesitation is entirely normal. But keep with it the weight will come off.

As far as your mother is concerned. Explain to her that this is important to you. You'd love to help her taste things but this is more important right now and that you are at a key stage for success. Ask her to make something Atkins friendly, there are tons of recipes on the board. Ask her to make one of those for your Birthday. I'm sure she would.

Good luck!