I have been stuck for 5 weeks, almost 6 now. I know it's part of the deal, but even before that I was stalled. It's like 6 weeks of nothing and then lose 2 lbs and then six more weeks of nothing...I rephrase that, nothing but low carb eating going on. I have been going to the gym more but I haven't lost any inches either. Anybody had this occur? What did you change to get going again?

Hi Babeez,

You have lost 36 lbs in just over 3 months!! You have had a great start!!! Just over a year ago I also lost close to 40 lbs, then things suddenly slowed down!!! I got fustrated then started cheating!! That was the end of that!!! All the weight came back!! This time I have research more and I know to be patient during slow periods.

I will think clearly over the last few days what I may have had to eat that caused the slowdown and may go back to induction, or if I had foods that were quite salty I will increase water and wait. But I will not give up!!!

Just stick with it, you can do it!!!

Keep In Touch!!!

P.S. I check out your profile - I am a fabricaholic and quilter too!!!

Hi Babeez,

I been doing Atkins for 8 weeks now. I was stalled the last 4 weeks. I've stayed to 20 carbs a day from the start but added nuts after the first 2 weeks. That's about when I stalled. I eliminated them a week ago and finally dropped 4 pounds. I also had to take a look at my sodium intake. I could'nt believe how high it got. I have a lot of weight to lose but I'm convinced this WOE is right for me. The CRAVINGS are gone!! I'm just not very hungry anymore. I have to force myself to eat all I need. This is totally foreign to me, but GREAT. Hang in there.

Hi!

Good work on the weight loss so far! I can relate!!! When I had lost about 35-40 lbs, I stalled, too. I waited it out for about 8 weeks and then really evaluated what I was doing. I totally cut out nuts, the sugar free mint patty ate almost every day, and any diet sodas I had let creep back into my diet. In ten days, I lost 10 lbs... SO, really scan the low carbs you are eating and weed out the extra junk if any. Up your water. It will start up soon!!!!
Good luck!
Putch

I too am grateful for the lack of cravings. However, I am still doing strict induction (occasional macadamias)...I drink 64 oz water per day. I do eat a lot of sodium...but that should stay steady....It's not like if I'm losing fat it is taken over by the sodium and I hold even more water. If that's that case I'd be carrying around like 25 lbs of extra water. I'm hoping it's becasue I have been exercising a lot more and I have gained some muscle weight. Not sure, but if I don't move soon 1 more month...I am going to have to eat eggs for bfast lunch and dinner. This way i won't be able to blame it on anything but myself. the first time I had this stall 2 lbs ago...I cut out all treats except the chream chees heavy cream types...it didn't make a difference. I'm hoping I'm on an extended stall and since I've been a little hungrier earlier lately that I will have a whoosh soon.

Check out this link. This lady lost painfully slowly, but her after photos tell you that it was worthwhile.

Couldn't see a link

Hi

I haven't done it yet, but Dr. Bernstein says on his website

http://www.diabetes-normalsugars.co...apter12-2.shtml

that you first have to decide what you want to shed per week (BUT BE REALISTIC 2 -3 pounds per week is healthy and realistic) and if you eat low-carb, but don't shed that amount on which you decided on, to cut the proteien of one of your meals with one third. Do that for one week and see how much you have shed. If it isn't your goal amount, cut the proteien of another meal per day with a third and a third meal if necessary till you find that you shed about 1 - 3 pounds per week steadily.

Cause you CAN eat "too much" proteien.

Here is a paragraph from his website:

"Let's say that your goal is to lose 1 pound every week. Weigh yourself after one week. If you've lost the weight, don't change anything. If you haven't lost the pound, reduce the protein at any one meal by one-third. For example, if you've been eating 6 ounces of fish or meat at dinner, cut it to 4 ounces. You can pick which meal to cut back at. Check your weight one week later. If you have lost a pound, don't change anything. If you haven't, cut the protein at another meal by one-third. If you haven't lost the pound in the subsequent week, cut the protein by one-third in the one remaining meal. Keep doing this, week by week, until you are losing at the target rate. Never add back any protein that you have cut out even if you subsequently lose 2 or 3 pounds in a week."

Although his book is mainly for diabetics, I've read everything on his website caue my mom is a diabetic and I found it very informative.

Regards
Rey

I am in the middle of a stall too and I upped my calories a little and my fat to around 70%. I am trying that for this week and will see how that goes.

DOnnie

man, would be hosed if I hav to cut protein...I have a hard enough time making my calorie minimum....how do you all get your fats and cals...just butter, mayo and oil?

Hang in there! I've been battling the same flippin' 4 lbs. for 3 mos. now. Granted, inch loss has picked up, but sometimes I wonder if it's too much to ask for something good to happen on the scale. Seriously, though, if you're eating a notable amount of sodium, I'd highly recommend upping your water intake. Even if your sodium was low, I'd still recommend upping your water. 64 oz. is the bare minimum that you need-- try getting a little more in here and there. I know, it sounds like you'll float away, but trust me, if I can drink 140 oz. everyday and stay on land, you can too.

Stick to it and good things will happen-- I promise!

Take care-
Nikki

PS- You may want to try aiming for a ratio of 70% fat, 25% protein & 5% carbs (or something around this). Should get things moving.

are you a fish?

You definately need more than 64 oz., imho...64 oz. is the bare minimum we should drink. I usually have had 32 oz. before I even eat breakfast at 7:00 a.m.!

Where do you work out? I'm in Rochester, too

You have done absolutely wonderful so far!!!! 36 lbs in three months adds up! I am at 5 months 1 week and 1 lb. from 50 lost, which averages about 10 lbs. a month or close to it.

Don't give up...it is worth it to stick with it!

L