So, I just posted most of this info in another thread (because this site asks that newbies post there first) but it looks like there are more folks hangin' out in this forum, and I'd really like some feedback so I'm posting here too
My big question is.. Has anyone made adjustments to their program after weeks of no loss? Did it help?
Here's some info about me and the adjustments I'm making:
I am Female, 38 years old, 5'3, 204 pounds as of last Saturday.
Six and a half years ago I lost 60 pounds on Atkins in about 4 months. That time, I went from 190 lbs to 130 lbs. I was a size small size 8 (fit into some size 6 too) I kept it off for about 3 1/2 years. Then (after a stormy break up with a man who was very watchful of my weight I might add) I started eating very non-Atkins-friendly foods. It was kind of like "well the relationship ended in disaster, but at least now I can eat a big bowl of pasta without getting yelled at) I probably gained 40-50 pounds the first year, then another 25-35 over the next 2 1/2 years. And here I am. 204 pounds. I can hardly believe it. 4 1/2 weeks ago I went back on Atkins and lost nothing in 4 weeks
BUT I didn't do it as "clean" as I did 6 1/2 years ago. This time I didn't give up caffeine, I over-did it on the cheese, I didn't eat multiple smaller meals (just big dinners), and I was hardly drinking any water. SOOOOOOO as of yesterday, I have made some adjustments - No coffee, no cream, no cheese, eat at least 2 times during the day, and drink at least 85 ounces of water per day. I am going to stay on induction for at least another 2 weeks since I didn't lose anything the first four weeks. I hope these adjustments mak a difference. Fingers crossed!