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Old July 6th, 2008, 11:56 PM
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Atkins Phase: OWL Rung 2
S/C/G Weights: 159/153/130
 
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Default Re: Am I normal or not?

Hi There! Are you measuring as well as weighing? I haven't lost a single pound since my first week of induction but I've lost 18.5 inches off of my body (I started in May.) I was upset too until I realized I was losing inches so its really important to weigh AND measure. You'll be glad you did! I also just got this scale which measures percent body fat, water, bone density, and muscle mass:
Taylor 5596G Fat Water Muscle Bone Scale - Low Carb
Keeping track of your percent body fat is another great way to track your progress, especially since it is possible to have a normal BMI and still be considered obese if you have a high body fat percentage. Its called normal weight obesity.:
Mayo Clinic - Normal Weight Obesity: An Emerging Risk Factor for Heart and Metabolic Problems
Anyway, good luck and try not to get down about what the scale says.
Here's a great sticky to read:
http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...ot-linear.html (Weight loss is not linear)
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Vanessa
28 F, 5'7"
Start Date:
5-19-08
SW:159/CW:153.4/GW:130
Body Fat - 30.1%/Goal - 18%
Inches lost: 23.25
C25K - W2D2
bicycle crunches: 200/2000
squats: 40/500


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