I did and it paid off.

I was getting so discouraged after losing 14 lbs. in 2 weeks, then nothing but up and down for over 4 weeks.


But I stuck it out and continued to read and re-read your posts about the lull that can occur after Induction.


I did go off about 2 days and ate more carbs, kind of like a refeed. I don't know if that jumpstarted me again, but I do know that I had those awful carb withdrawal symptons again.


I really believe our bodies are taking a rest when we lose a lot at first. Don't you ?


I am hoping that I will have a more steady loss when I start swimming. It is so cool and it rains almost every day. The just has to come out and warm up the pool water.


It was so empowering to change my stats.

I am soooo glad for you! Yes I know what you mean about changing your stats for the lesser. It's exciting.

I am sooooo glad that you stuck it out. That takes a LOT of courage and willpower.

I see that you have made good progress so far. Every day seems a battle to me. Some days I just cave and then others I am so strong. However, I can say I am MUCH stronger than I was when I first started. (I have muscles to prove it- Hee Hee!)

I hope that it warms up quick so you can start swimming. I live in FL and it's hotter than the devil's hatband here. I love swimming and I have lost mega inches since we bought the pool in April. It is great, low-impact exercise.

Here's to your continued success!


Be blessed,
Tanya

Chloe Mae,

I have been heating my pool for 2 weeks now so that I can get started swimming every day but the high for today is ONLY 60 It has been such a long winter here in Michigan. I want to swim so badly and this weather just isn't cooperating. My knees are bad and I haven't lost enough weight to walk yet, so swimming is my best option. Hoping to lose enough this summer to go to the gym and exercise. Hope summer gets here before the leaves start to fall again

I also have days when I am very strong and days when I am not. I just know that I am going to continue to get back up and brush myself off and start all over again I will NEVER give up! I come to this site every day no matter how I am feeling about myself or this new WOL. I have found a home here.

Best to you.

I stuck with the food aspect of induction but didn't when it came to alcohol over a very stressful few days. My dog has biten a child, I had to put him down (actually just an hour ago because he was in quarantine after the bite), the kids are upset, we're moving in 2 weeks, saying our goodbyes to everyone - it's a sad and stressful time right now.

Overall in 4 days, I gained 7 pounds. It's so discouraging. I guess I should always stick to club soda!

Thanks for the words of wisdom. I'll try harder.

I have sence Jan stayed on the Induction part of the Atkins because I have soooooo much to lose and know what it has really paid off, 16 in gone from my bod What a great feeling!!!!!!!! Thats not to say that it hasn't been hard but heck I think I am worth it, if I fall down I just dust myself off and get back up!!!!
I too have bad knees and cant wait to get swimming at the Lake. In WI it has just been toooooo cold to heat the lakes up. But I am looking forward to it
Have a great day
Stephanie

I, too had a stall where I went up and down with the same 5-6 #s. Not losing at all for 4 weeks. Some of them I gained. It's kinda nice to know that it is normal for some of us.

Echo