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    New... and confused

    I originally signed up on this forum because I was going through a serious stall and hoping to find some answers. I've been on induction for 3 weeks and until about 4 days ago I had only lost about 5 pounds. I decided to look around first before posting and decided I'd just keep counting carbs and try to wait it out

    Suddenly four days ago, I dropped 5 pounds seemingly overnight. I was shocked and excited and decided to go on a bike ride to celebrate [and treated myself to half of an avocado]. The next day I was up half a pound. I was frustrated and decided to just ignore the scale for the next two days.

    I weighed myself a few minutes ago. I was 286. Down a whopping ten pounds in two days.

    Is this... possible? Is it healthy?
    I'm 20 years old, ride my bike about 5 or more miles a day, and try to drink about 72 ounces of water a day.

    Can someone really lose 10 pounds in two days on Atkins?

    Or did I break the scale?
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  • #2
    Re: New... and confused

    You didn't tell us how tall you are or how much you weigh, but if you have a lot to lose, yes, those losses are possible. So your scale is probably fine.

    Congratulations on the spectacular start! And good luck on the long haul!

    And I'm so glad you joined us!
    ...

    Female, age 60, 5'5", small frame

    My food journal





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    • #3
      Re: New... and confused

      oops.

      I'm 6'2" and I currently weigh 286.

      Yeah I do have a lot to lose. A healthy weight for me should be about 180-185 but I'm trying to get down to 200 so I can go into the Navy.
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      • #4
        Re: New... and confused

        Then you are doing GREAT!!!!!

        My daughter was in the Army and loved it.
        ...

        Female, age 60, 5'5", small frame

        My food journal





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        • #5
          Re: New... and confused

          welcome Bjorn!!! This is a great place to be for support, questions, friendship...whatever you need. I hope you have the DANDR 2002 book and have read it...it's important to know the what, when and why of the program so you understand it fully. I wish you much success on your weight loss journey --- joining the service is a wonderful reason to want to loose weight!! Believe me, you'll loose weight during basic training!! LOL.
          Carole
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          • #6
            Re: New... and confused

            Welcome to the board, Bjorn!

            Yes, it is possible to go a time with no loss and then suddenly lose a lot. We call it a 'Whoosie'!

            You're doing great, so keep it up!
            Aka Nyna
            HW199/CW168.5/GW155

            "Enough is as good as a feast".~Lord Byron

            Remember, a moment on the lips, forever on the hips!

            X16 X14 X3

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            • #7
              Re: New... and confused

              Welcome Bjorn. Love that name
              Anyways, I always go up after cardio - the body just hangs on to some water - and then it lets go of it. Perfectly normal. I think you did the right thing - if those small ups bother you (and we will have small ups many many times) just shelve the scale for a bit.
              Congratulations on the whoosie. That is great.
              Startdate: November 18, 2007. Female 5'2"

              May Challenges 2010
              Push-ups: 450/800
              Abs: 850/1900
              Squats: 650/1200
              Lunges: 500/1000
              Strength: 490/1200
              Running: 50/100 km


              2 Years on Atkins.................. President Challenge Medals earned

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              • #8
                Re: New... and confused

                Congratulations! You're doing great!
                Before and after:






                PLEDGING FLIGHTS
                Completed: 1st set of buildings and mountains (Everest,M.Blanc & Kilimanjaro, twice); Tower Masts & Chimneys; More virtual buildings; Challenger's Choice x 2 (volcanos and mountains on Mars). Currently climbing: Mount Snowdon again: 416/475

                Start 10 Jan 2005. Maintenance since Aug. 2005.
                F/56yrs/5'.4"
                SW:77.7 LW:56.5 CW:60.1 (kilos)

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                • #9
                  Re: New... and confused

                  Hi Bjorn Hide the scale in the closet, and take your measurements!





                  290 lbs. on 11/02/07 Goal: 145 lbs. or size 14 whichever comes first!

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                  • #10
                    Re: New... and confused

                    Thank you all for the encouragement and good news! I look forward to having more whoosies in the future!
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                    • #11
                      Re: New... and confused

                      Love the visuals!
                      JILL

                      HW 298
                      HW (this time) 248
                      GOAL ONE 228                       (take 2)
                      GOAL TWO 213 (personal goal)
                      GOAL THREE 199 ONE-DERLAND
                      FINAL GOAL 165

                       It's not about the results. Its about the process.

                      "I've never come home after a workout and said, MAN, I wish I had NOT exercised today!"



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