stalled @ 50

[zadie]

Hi youngsters: I'm looking for some help amongst those of my own age (50ish), as I'm a bit confused about atkins and you may well have the answers.


I am 3 weeks & 2 days in after 2 weeks induction (lost 9 pounds). However, this week I've actually gained back a pound. Am I doing something wrong. I am not eating anything but smallish amounts of cheese (3 oz total), a meat serving and lots of veg and salad. Some butter and mayo--up to two tablespoons a day, but usu. less. Everything is on the program I think. I'm not measuring as much as expanding induction... perhaps I need to really COUNT--write everything down?

thanks all,
Zadie.

[gooniegirl]

Hi Zadie,
Congratulations on the weight loss so far! Don't get discouraged. Maybe you're retaining some water from salty food or needing to perhaps add some bran to your food? ? or who knows? We also level off a little sometimes, plateau and then start to lose again. Be sure to drink enough water though. And don't give up-you're doing great!
Gigi

[zadie]

okay...as long as it's normal. I do feel better in general I must say. I also take meds which interfere with weightloss.

thanks gigi

[Pie4me]

zadie...

congratulations on your 9 pound loss!

It is so frustering to get that weight off after 50.... I KNOW!
How much do you want to loose?

I have 20 pounds and only lost 2 pounds in the 14 days
but I do feel healthier anyway! Good luck!

[Sherri]

Hello Zadie,
Congratulations on your 9 pounds gone forever.
It is our natural rythm of weightloss for our bodies to lose the pounds , go up a pound or more, then lose more pounds. Perfectly Normal!
You will recognize a pattern in your weightloss as you go, which will be your natural rythm to your weightloss.
Wishing you the best of health and lite.
Sincerely, Sherri

[gman]

Zadie-
You should celebrate the 9 lbs.
RE: Being slow or stuck, I can relate as I am nearly 50.
Are you seeing other results besides weight loss (measurements, feeling better, etc.)?
I agree with what the others said and asked.
Yes you should count for a while.
Re-read the DANDR book.
What is your exercise program? I found progress when I stepped up exercise.
Glenn

[zadie]

Thanks all for the support. I have actually lost two more pounds. Good. ANd I do feel plenty better. I've been exercising a lot because we just moved into a new house and there's tons of work. Plus I take my dog to the beach every day. But I've not been to the gym yet as I'm so busy.

I'm just uncertain as to whether I should go up the rungs if I'm not losing. Obviously not. So, if you don't lose after induction, do you just stay at rung 1 or what?

Um...in answer to pie4me...I have 45 lbs to lose.

later...
zadie

[Chicklady]

The good doctor said we should lose between 5 and 10% of what we want to lose during the first two weeks. For you, that would be right on target for 10%. A lot of folks experience a stall right after the induction phase...this too shall pass. Try another rung....you have nothing to lose! I always suggest folks to at least try to make it to rung 4...it just gives you soooo many more options.
I'm still a tad away from 50, though i've got the perimenopausal symptons, so it's starting with me.