Hey all,
Well, I've been on Atkins a month as of today. During the first two weeks I lost 10 lbs but in the next two weeks I've lost nothing. I've been using the ketostix everyday and I'm almost always in the dark area.

I am drinking enough water and I'm eating between 10-15 carbs a day. I haven't cheated and I'm eating enough food so that I'm not hungry.

So, If i'm in heavy ketosis, then why have I not lost any weight or inches for 2 weeks???? Could I be on a plateau already??? Could I be retaining water from sodium intake???

My ketostix are new and not out of date, so I don't think they are wrong.

Any ideas or suggestions?? please help!

-Ambrea

Best suggestion is some patience. Stalls after initial loss are normal and to be expected. Your body just gave up some water and some fat - and fat cells are notrious for being uncooperative.

If you truly are eating enough and you are drinking enough no harm can be done by waiting it out. You've already proved that this WOE works - you have 10 lbs of proof. Increasing water wouldnt hurt - it's the constant influx of water that forces the fat cells to 'give up' and let go.

Also, have a look through the sticky in Newbies' Questions called "Hot Links!" for the links concerning "Did you expect all your progress to be loses" and "Can stress be a staller?" They should provide some relief from your anxiety - and keep in mind anxiety about not losing scale weight is very much stressful.

Nat

'it's the constant influx of water that forces the fat cells to 'give up' and let go'

Nat,

Wow!! Can you explain a little more about how this works?

Thanx,

Betsy