Sat, Oct-04-03, 21:09
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Senior Member
Posts: 787
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Plan: Lyle Style FD
Stats: 143/124.5/123
BF:24.8%
Progress: 93%
Location: Huntsville, AL
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Welcome to this board. You will learn lots here.
First of all, don't panic. You're not in a stall. (Technically a stall is at least 4 weeks with no pounds AND no inches lost while sticking faithfully to Atkins.)
Weight loss isn't a straight-line loss. You will have ups and downs, periods of quick weight loss and periods of slow weight loss. This is just from our bodies adjusting to the changes it is undergoing. Take your measurements - you may find that you're getting smaller even if the scale isn't showing anything, especially if you're getting lots of exercise.
Some people will have slowed weight loss from artificial sweeterers, some don't. But you shouldn't eat Atkins bars (and I'm assuming you're talking about the Advantage meal bars and not the Endulge candy bars) while on induction. Stick with what the book says. The purpose of induction is to start training you to eat properly -- ie. get rid of any bad eating habits (sweets, etc.). When you're on OWL you can add the bars - but only if you don't mind their possible slowing side effect. Lots of us use them as "emergency" food, which they're excellent for, but they shouldn't be a regular item in our daily diet.
Good luck!
Joan
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