am new so introducing myself

[fairmount]

hi,
im 5.5. and weighed 150lb b4 june 23rd 2009,
and my target weight is 126 lbs. after 2 weeks on induciton i came down to 140lb, and after that i did extended induction for one week, but weight didnt change. and body felt the same as well. big time constipated.
i quit since 2 days, but planning to retsart with few days of induction then owl rung1-
well, i dont wanna stretch this diet so long. my uni is going to start and i cant afford to be on a diet then, cuz im no fit then. my appetitie is dead and im sick of eating meat. i love rice, bread and vegies, and am a big time chocoholic. havent touched choch since a month

[Georgiana]

Re: am new so introducing myself

Me again.

The constipation is caused by the lack of fiber and that problem will probably be solved when you start eating your three cups of veggies (those members who don't know what I'm talking about, check this thread: http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...ing-guilt.html ). If you still have the problem, Dr. Atkins recommended flax meal, psyllium husks or wheat bran; you'll need to take these with a lot of water or they'll just make your "pipes" get even more stuck. Exercise also helps.

[liv]

Re: am new so introducing myself

Sounds like you are doing good. Remember to eat plenty of vegetables. They help with constipation issues.
It is not going to help you do do this for a short term. You may lose again but as soon as you start eating those empty carbs it will come back again. You should think about a healthier life style where you balance the foods that you like with some healthy choices. And don't use all kind of excuses
Good luck. You can do it.
Remember we all pretty much see a stop after induction. It is a little stall we sometimes call P.I.S.S. (Post induction stall syndrome) Don't use it as excuse to go wild. Stick to the plan.

[imagood1]

Re: am new so introducing myself

Don't consider this a summer diet until uni starts...if you can eat healthy during summer you can find a way to eat healthy during school also - no excuses.

I agree you need to eat more veggies -- this isn't a meat and cheese only way to eat. Check the acceptable food list again and find the veggies you enjoy (don't just eat salad, that's not good either!) try to eat at least 1 type of veggie from the "other" veg list.

Did you take your measurements before you started? Many times when you stop loosing your body is catching up and the inches are falling off. Good luck to you.

[fairmount]

Re: am new so introducing myself

oh, i wish i came across this forum earlier.. i dint know its soo normal for weight to hault. unfortunately i did not measure myself, though my skirt is loose now compared to before and mu husband really sees the differnces. yeah...i wont make ANY excuse this time...

[ThinSoon]

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Hang in there! We are about the same stats. I just restarted and am back to 148 already. I love this WOE! I love having omelettes with all kinds of veggies in them and cheese, can put salsa over the top for a Spanish type also. I'm having pork steak with veggies tonight.

Vary your menu a bit so you don't get bored. A salad is really good with meat, cheese, veggies!

You are doing great!!

Tracey

[fairmount]

Re: am new so introducing myself

oh yeah, almost the same.. well, ill be having chicken mayo for lunch with some salad and thenground beef with egg at night.. good luck ..