Ready to give up! (vent warning)

[niko772]

Evidently SOMETHING is working. Look, so you didn't lose a ton of weight..big deal. You *did* lose 3 lbs. That's 3lbs less that you'll have to deal with in the future. Why not be positive and pat yourself on the back for the loss and go on? It's much more productive than pitching a fit.

[Franklin Lee]

Actually, I have never seen the diet not work for someone. A couple of quick suggestions

A) Have you read the Atkins book? If not go find some second hand book store, or visit your local library

B) Are you drinking diet soda with aspartame? It can kill weight loss for some people

C) Are you keeping a daily log of your diet? You would be amazed how little carbs sneak in they too can kill weight loss

D) Stick around here and ask questions about anything you need too. This was an amazing tool for me the first time through

Sorry about your frustration, I completely understand.

[Franklin Lee]

Originally Posted by msm2009

So it's been 2 weeks.

I've lost 3 pounds and no inches. I am SO ready to throw in the towel!
What the ****?
I don't even feel like going into it.
my stupid boyfriend lost like 10 pounds LIKE YOU'RE SUPPOSED TO and i'm all trying to convince him i haven't been cheating all the time! seriously about to cry here. I've been using ketostix everyday and they're always pink and purple. what the ****? the first time i did atkins back in 2003 it did NOT go like this.
i don't want any more friggin gross chicken or sausage or beef or cheese! there was the hugest artery in my chicken the other day... now i'm about to vomit AND cry. i'm sick of cheese, i can't go number 2 no matter what i take and i'm a friggin fart machine! This just isn't worth it anymore.

now i remember why i've given up on this so many times!!! I HATE the food and it doesn't work for me! maybe it's my thyroid, who knows but i'm not doing anything wrong. If i'm gonna lose 1.5 pounds a week i'll go back to stupid weight watchers where i can eat stuff that doesn't make me want to barf and I'm able to go to the bathroom everyday. and p.s. even the thought of salad or vegetables just makes me want to starve. i've been eating plenty of that crap too.

no has to reply to this or ask what i'm doing that could be making it not work so great- i just had to get it OUT! what a miserable disappointing 2 weeks!!!!!!!!!!!!

By the way I this is my third time around. I NEVER lost any weight until three weeks in. Then it came off like crazy. We all have different chemical compositions. Dont judge your success by your boyfriends, or your experience it works, but it works different for different people. Because no two people are alike

[lisau39]

I just wanted to say GOOD LUCK no matter what you decide to do.
We all care about you- obvious from all the responses- and want you to succeed in whatever you do.
I think we've all gotten frustrated at some point but we get past it and move on.
Best of luck to you.

(((lisa)))

[JulieB]

Its funny how we (me included!) don't think 3 lbs is very much...try carying around a 3lb dumbell (or whatever) for one whole day - you'll learn to appreciate 3 lbs a whole lot more. Or open the fridge & take a good look at a lb of butter - that's what a pound of fat looks like - one less of those can only be a good thing!

[Kay-Lynn]

I feel like giving up too, but you know what I am going to stick with it for a few weeks longer and see what happens, everyone swears that the weight will start dropping off and my curiousity has gotten the best of me. I am on an extended induction and this is my 20 day, haven't really lost any weight and my keostix are turning beige. I have not cheated one little bit and have now cut out all veggies just to see if I can make the keostix change color. All I am eating is meat, cheese, and eggs. It is very boring and belive me I sure as heck feel like throwing in the towel. But I will kick myself in the butt if I didn't give it a really good chance to start working. A friend of mine lost 16lbs in 2 weeks. I have lost nothing, if that isn't a kick in the teeth!!!!! But, I am trying all kinds of different cheeses and making salmon salad, egg salad, chicken salad, I was piling it on celery but not now, I am also trying all kinds of different cheeses. I actualy really like the food just wish it would start to work. Don't give up, you can do it. Be strong you wont regret it!!!!!! I know you can do it. And we are alll here with you. Maybe go to the reciepe section there is sooooo much variety etc.... that might help you. GOOD LUCK!!!!!!

[Chihuahua Luvin Gurl]

Originally Posted by Kay-Lynn

I have not cheated one little bit and have now cut out all veggies just to see if I can make the keostix change color. All I am eating is meat, cheese, and eggs. It is very boring and belive me I sure as heck feel like throwing in the towel. But I will kick myself in the butt if I didn't give it a really good chance to start working.

Same here, waiting for the BIG drop in weight....

[kibskix]

kay lynn, thats not atkins, and its dangerous. eat your veggies.

[mk2100]

Even if you didn't lose a single pound, it's about making a change for the better. Maybe Atkins isn't for you, it's definitely a lifestyle and not a diet. If you don't like the food now, then maybe you should try something else. Whatever happens, whatever lifestyle, whatever diet, I wish you the best, and you have my support.

[sallyseachange]

I think you should definitely try to sort out your constipation. That's extra weight you're carrying around, just for starters. You can have ground flax (sprinkled on salads, made into crackers or other things) to help with this. If you go the flax route, be sure to drink lots with it... otherwise you risk the opposite effect.

I'd also post a menu.