Stalled Induction.

[BackToAtkins]

Hello to all. Hope this finds you well
My name is Karen, I am 35 single Moms to a toddler. I lost 35lbs on Atkins in 2001. A God send, when nothing else would work. I am one of those few who are metobic resistant and have had a Doctor who recomended Atkins in the past... agree w/ me. I don't know how many here would be able to relate to this. But, could really use some advice or support. See I since have had a baby. I went off Atkins for my pregnancy and nursing. Now I find myself 35-40 lbs over wieght again. I started back on Atkins Feb. 9th. I was so happy to see the first 7 lbs come off the first 10 days. Keep in mind Induction for me is 10-15 carbs a day. Yet I have not lost ONE pound since! I am so discouraged. Before I had a few members of my family on the Diet as well. So there was support there. Now I am on my own. Well, Hopefully no more after finding this site

[kkat55]

Re: Stalled Induction.

Hi!

If you would like some of the veteran folks to review your menu and see if there is possibly something stalling you, then go to the "forums" index and post it in "Review my Menu". They may be able to help you.

Have you also measured inches? You may be losing inches instead of pounds right now.

Don't give up! It will be worth it.

[BackToAtkins]

Re: Stalled Induction.

Thank you for the reply! I will try the menu thing.. when my child stops climbing all over me I have not measured inches. But, keep trying on tight pants and have not had much of a difference. Tight pants that were too big before baby.
I am starting to wonder if it is harder for other people to go back to Atkins after going off and gaining all their weight back?

[rox4jc]

Re: Stalled Induction.

Hello, Karen. I am in the same boat that you are in. My body seems to love being chubby. I however, am going to fight it every fluffy inch of the way. I lost 20 lbs last year on Atkins, then we moved and everything just sort of fell apart.I gained it all back plus an extra 2. And I gave away all of my fat pants because there was no way I was ever wearing them again! I'm back on the wagon now though, on an extended induction and have only lost a total of 4 lbs so far. I look at it as 4 lbs that I don't have stuck to me, so that's a good thing! I do seem thinner throught he middle....I never really know how to measure correctly....do you pull the tape really tight or do you just "float it on top" ?
Keep at it, it will work and you will fit back into those pants again!

[Ms Blue]

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Oh my gosh, I gotta tell ya girl, my weightloss the second time on Aktins HAS been slower. But DO NOT, DO NOT give up. I promise if you stick with it, it will turn out ok in the end. I started Atkins (for the 2nd time) January 1st this year. I have lost 23.5 pounds since then. But I have to tell you MOST of my weightloss has been in the last few weeks, NOT at the beginning. While I am still on strict induction (and choose to do so until I am with in 20 pounds of my goal) I barely lost during the first 2 weeks of induction. But I knew this was my last chance because I knew Atkins was the ONLY thing that ever worked for me and if I didn't get it off my second time around, I might never get it off. My resolve is super strong right now to get the weight OFF! I can see the scale move more in the last two weeks then any of the weeks before, and nothing in my eating habits have changed really. So hang in there. STICK WITH IT, no matter what! Keep coming back to the boards for encouragement, it sure helped me when I was getting bummed out. You are gonna be fine and look soooo fab when you are finished. Just remember, NOTHING tastes as good as thin feels!

[2big4mysize]

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ypu don't say how longyou have been going this time. it is very normsal to have an after initialinduction hesitation in weight loss becuas of all the biochem changes going on in the body with fat burning off fluids being use as place holders and stuff.

make friends with the tape measure and watch the inches of fat bing shed as you morph your body. Check your body fat % too as you go and see it getting smaller too.

Are you drinking all your water doing the mandatory exercise part of your Atkins too?

[BackToAtkins]

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Wow! You guys are great! Thanks!
I started the first time since Baby, Feb. 9th of this year. I lost the first 7 lbs within 10 days of that and have not lost and oz. since. I am and will have to conitue induction or I will gain. I constantly drink water all day long. Infact the keto strips I have tested are so light that most times I can't tell between beige and pink. I know that I should be happy that my wieght has not conintued to climb.. Because that is what it had been doing since Nov. of last year, I was up 17Lbs! With the same low fat, whole grain diet that had allowed me to lose most of my baby wieght. I am sure that nursing helped
lot of that loss. But, I stopped nursing 7 months ago. Hmmmm. Anywaz... Has anyone heard that the BBQ Pork Rinds are not 0Carb like they clame. I am wondering w/ sugar and sometimes even Wheat Flour in their list of ingrediants. However I don't think this is my stall problem. I mostly eat the plain. Never thought I would think Pig Skins was such a treat!

[CarrieSmattick]

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NOTHING tastes as good as thin feels!

I love that!



BackToAtkins we are all here to support you in whatever way we can - hang in there. Everyone seems to have stalls but it turns out great in the end just keep doing what you're doing and you'll be fine.

Hugs always,

[BackToAtkins]

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Thanks!
I hope to learn first hand how THIN FEELS. Have not been since before puberty~

[2big4mysize]

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have you posted your menus with amounts eatten?

[BackToAtkins]

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Hi! 4size.
Yes I did post it on the review my menu board. Took a while to figure out where to find it. I am new to this site Or any site like it for that matter. Will you take a look for me?
I thought that when atkins came out with their low carb protien bars they where meant to supliment the atkins Diet? Well I guess you will want to see the thread first?
Thanks again,
Karen

[backagain]

Re: Stalled Induction.

Do not worry BAckToAtkins. Just stick to it.
Last year me and my wife started atkins together. After loosing weight initially we both stalled. I had lost 18 pounds before stalling. So I gave up and got back to what other diet program would say a sensible diet and workout program. My wife continued with the Atkins program. The Result now She has lost 57 lbs and I am still the same weight. So I got back to atkins again. I realise the trick is to stick and let your body do the rest. It will come arround and start to loose the fat .We need to just have patience, faith in Atkins and the resolve to keep continuing.
Welcome to the forum and keep visiting for encouragement. (that is the ultimate trick, according to my wife)

[2big4mysize]

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I found it if you read in your DANDR DR ATKINS said those foods were fro emergency use only and I have to ask everybody who tries to tell me they are only using them for emergencies what kind of emergency can it be to preplan to have the bars handy? we can just as easily preplan to have our Atkins foods handy.

there is a great quote from his biography written after his death about the deal he made witht the devil when he agreed to patien demands for bars and stuff to be eatten on the run.

DO your Atkins the way Dr Atkins wanted it done with whole foods and you will be a big loser too. he snacked on nuts when he was too busy working to have a meal. when you get to OWl rung 3 you can too.

Happy low carbing

[chrisie_20]

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Hi Karen, this place is one big support team! A 24 hour hot line...lol....You can do this...Is it that time of the month...that could cause a stall as I recently figured out! Are you taking in medications? Some of those have an effect. Regardless it is something you will come through shining with pride. You can do it, and we are all here to encourage you!

[BackToAtkins]

Re: Stalled Induction.TemptationAndRedemption

Thank you all for your support. I did end up having a carbwise bar yesterday, My sugar was low and I was running late for a dedication ceremony for my Dad and family. And I grabbed the bar on the way out the door and ate it on the way. But, I did not have the shake in the morning and made a great breakfast instead. As you may know I have not lost any weight in 3 1/2 weeks. Well, I have to tell you all about that engagement I went to.
After a 3 hour ceremony, There was a catered food fest! Here was the true test of my aggravation. As you can imagine the spread was not with the Atkins Diet in mind. Here was a time to celebrate this Honor my Father and family was given; of having a new wing of an educational institute named after him and his family. I had not lost anything anyway it was a special day. At this point pretty hungry, I pulled myself together and headed for the long food table. I won't go into the tempting details of what was offered. But, I got a plate for my son and then one for me. I focused in on some cheese..Ok we can do cheese. Skipped the gourmet choices and went for what looked like the safest bet. I passed many more platters and grabbed some slice cucumber. At the end of the table was several big platters of Mexican Layered bean dip. So I went straight for it. Although, the black beans are not allowed in induction??? I thought of all the advice and support I had already received from this wonderful group on line. I actually scooped the top three layers on to my plate left the beans on the bottom! I refused to be embarrassed about it. So I used my Cucumber slices to eat my small portion of the top layer of Guacamole, Sour Cream and Cheese. I did Good right? After finishing that and still feeling a little hungry I ran into the Dessert table while chasing my boy. Oh My! They had everything you could imagine in three or four bite portions. Which actually did not help. Because then the thinking of, it is just a couple of bites Not like I will be Pigging out on them. Well, after several walk by's of stalking the dessert table and deciding it was ok... "It was a special Occasion! I was about to make another pass. Only this time I would be leaving with something! Just then my sister in-law walked up to me (not knowing what I had just decided) and said how great I looked and that she could see that my face looked thinner!
Wow! Could this messenger have been straight from God! As pleased as I was I still told her of my aggravation and how long it had been since I lost. And she said good for you for sticking with it. And I don't care what your scale says I see a difference. Saved! I was no way going back to that desert table after that! I left happy with myself and made a small low carb meal for myself when I got home. Treated myself with some Decafe Tea topped with whipped cream. AND THE BEST PART! I GOT UP THIS MORNING AND WEIGHED IN AT 1.5 LBS LESS THAN THE DAY BEFORE! I SERIOUSLY BELIEVE THAT THIS WAS MY REWARD FOR FIGHTING TEMPTATION! It may not be much to some. But, after not loosing a pound for so long, well AMEN!