Thu, Jun-12-03, 02:01
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Plan: Atkins & Schwarzbein
Stats: 234/157/90
BF:56.4%/38.8%/23.9%
Progress: 53%
Location: Orpington, UK
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Hi Jinx
I can understand that you are frustrated when the scales are not moving and the book promises so much, but take heart. You are not the only one to experience this.
Firstly, the average weight loss during the 2 weeks of induction is around 10% of what you want to lose. This for you will only be 2 or 3 pounds anyway, so do not be looking for large losses.
The ketostix showing purple means that you have converted your body into being a fat burner, rather than a sugar burner. The colour just means you are burning fat, this is from the food you eat as well as from your own body. You only need it to be in the positive range to register this. As already suggested, there are many other threads about this, so use the search function at the top of the page.
Glad to see you are using Fitday, but I can not see your page as I think the link is incorrect. Are you eating 10 times your body weight in calories? I also don't see any vegetables. You do need around 20 carbs a day, it is no point doing 0 carbs, this does not help your body to lose weight as it shifts the balance of other hormones.
Are you drinking plenty of water. At least 2 litres a day? Not drinking enough will stop you losing weight. So will not eating enough as it throws your body into starvation mode.
So, as already said have a critical look at what you are eating. With so few pounds to lose you will have to be quite clinical about it and it will take time and effort to get there.
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