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    Introducing myself & I need help!

    Hello,

    I just want to introduce myself - I'm 30 years old, began at 169 lbs (I'm 5'2"), and my goal weight is 135. About 5 years ago, this was my normal weight. I developed depressive symptoms and my weight dropped to 109 in one year. I was placed on numerous antidepressants and in two years, I gained 60 pounds. I'm on week 6 (beginning today) and I've ONLY LOST 11 lbs! I'm not sure if I'm doing something wrong. I'm keeping a log of my carb intake and I've been sticking to it until this past weekend when I cheated. I am quite active, too. I swim three days a week and walk two days a week. I'm seeing some change in the way I look, and others have commented on it. But why am I stuck at 11 lbs? I heard most people lose 10 lbs. during induction! PLEASE HELP!

    Thanks!
    Rsodonnell
    [url="http://www.tickerfactory.com/weight-loss/waiA1px/"]





    "The person who makes a success of living is the one who sees his goal steadily and aims for it unswervingly. That is dedication."
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    Re: Introducing myself & I need help!

    Most people lose 5 - 10% of their excess weight during induction. Since you have 34 pounds to lose that would mean a loss of about 3 lbs would be normal. In reality some people lose a little more those percentages, but that is often because of loss of water weight. However you have lost a third of the total weight you need to lose in just 6 weeks - that ain't bad by any reckoning!

    PLus you are seeing change in how you look - are you measuring? Have you lost inches?

    Are you still on induction? How many carbs are you eating? Where are they coming from? What else are you eating/drinking? It might be useful for you to post an average days menus - in detail, including amounts, just in case.
    Kate




    F, 50, 5'5 Start: Sept 5th 2007
    Start Weight: 255
    MG1: 238 Sept 23rd
    MG2: 224 Oct 23rd
    MG3: 210 Dec 3rd
    MG4: 196 Jan 26th
    MG5: 182
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    • #3
      Re: Introducing myself & I need help!

      Thank you, Kate! You made me feel a little better... especially when you said 1/3 of my goal has been met. I didn't look at it that way. I will start posting my daily meals...


      Thanks again,
      Rsodonnell
      [url="http://www.tickerfactory.com/weight-loss/waiA1px/"]





      "The person who makes a success of living is the one who sees his goal steadily and aims for it unswervingly. That is dedication."

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      • #4
        Re: Introducing myself & I need help!

        Welcome. I agree, you're doing great. Are you exercising or measuring? Post your menu and keep a positive attitude, you are making it happen. Best wishes.
        Starting Date 3/12/04 285/165/145 - F



        Dedication gives wings to our dreams and keeps them in flight! In One Word...COMMITTMENT.

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        • #5
          Re: Introducing myself & I need help!

          Yes, I agree too... if you look at the average percentages for initial weight loss on ATkins, you're doing very well indeed. No need to worry. Also... are your clothes feeling looser? Often we can be losing inches before lbs. This really does happen.

          Ooops... I forgot to welcome you, so.... WELCOME! Good to have you with us!

          Happy Atkineering!
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          • #6
            Re: Introducing myself & I need help!

            I forgot to welcome you too! How rude is that!!

            Welcome!!
            Kate




            F, 50, 5'5 Start: Sept 5th 2007
            Start Weight: 255
            MG1: 238 Sept 23rd
            MG2: 224 Oct 23rd
            MG3: 210 Dec 3rd
            MG4: 196 Jan 26th
            MG5: 182
            My Journal





            "Everyone is entitled to an informed opinion."

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            • #7
              Re: Introducing myself & I need help!

              Hi rsodonnel. Welcome to the board. I too think you're doing fine so far. Posting your menus in the review my menu forum is a great way to be sure. Lots of knowlegable people will help you out there.

              You can also start a Stat Journal for yourself. Only you can post to it, but lots of people track their food in them.

              You can do it!

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              • #8
                Re: Introducing myself & I need help!

                Welcome! and congratulations on 11lbs lost so far! Keep up the good work and keep posting!
                liz
                Highest wt 227
                Atkins start wt 215
                Restart 1/29/10 201
                Current 195
                Goal 149







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                • #9
                  Re: Introducing myself & I need help!

                  You all made me feel so much better! THANK YOU!

                  Rsodonnell
                  [url="http://www.tickerfactory.com/weight-loss/waiA1px/"]





                  "The person who makes a success of living is the one who sees his goal steadily and aims for it unswervingly. That is dedication."

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