Update On Making Adjustments

[SouthBayDreamer]

So, last Saturday (my weigh in day) I got on the scale after four weeks of induction and saw no weight loss at all. So, I re-read the induction section of the book to trouble-shoot what I might be doing wrong. I realized that there were a few things I could adjust in my diet that might help the situation. So I did. I quit coffee, cream and cheese, I added 85 ounces of water each day and intended on eating more small mealls throughout the day (insted of one big meal for dinner which is my M.O.) I think it helped because I got on the scale today and it says that I lost 3 pounds.

Now, it's not the kind of weight loss I experienced the first time I did this 6 1/2 years ago (I lost about 4 1/2 pounds per week for the first 4 weeks back then.)

I'd really like to see some of that action again

So, looking back on this week I think the only thing I didn't do 100 % is the eating multiple meals through out the day. I managed to eat a little bit more often, here and there. A couple of days I did perfectly. But the rest of the days didn't quite meet the "don't go more than 6 hours without eating" requirement. So that's my goal this week

[Greeneggs&ham]

You may want to sign up at fitday.com and track your food for a week or two. You can use fitday to determine your base metabolic rate which gives you a good idea of how many calories a day you should be shooting for. It also allows an opportunity (if you choose) to let someone take a look at your daily menu to suggest modifciations that might further help your efforts.

I know when I use fitday it helps me find hidden carbs (like cheese, mustard, pickles, etc) and helps keep me on track as far as eating enough food. I had slow weight loss last time I tried Atkin's but I think it may have been from not eating enough food and entering starvation mode!

I know if I had slow weight loss over 4 weeks, I'd be frustrated, so I applaud you on sticking with it through the rough times -- I'll have to think of your tenacity when I hit a slow few weeks!

[SouthBayDreamer]

Thank you Eric Ok, I've signed up for fitday.com and started a simple food log in a word document as well. I'm looking forward to sharing my menu and progress.

I just love the support people offer here. It really helps!

[Elsie150]

Kudos to you for not giving up!! Other things you may want to check your menu for...artificial sweetners, Atkin bars or shakes. Make sure you get your 2 cups of salad veggies and 1 cup other in too. So glad you didn't give up!!