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August 5th, 2009, 01:18 PM
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#2
August 5th, 2009, 01:25 PM
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4 lbs is not bad at all. What are your stats (height, current weight, goal weight)? Also post a menu or two, including quantities.
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#3
August 5th, 2009, 01:28 PM
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Okay, I found your ticker. So you started at 170 lbs, lost 4, and your goal is 140 lbs. 4 lbs lost out of 30 is over 13%. Most people lose 5-10% at the end of their Induction (14 days). Your results are excellent!
__________________ "The truth is that temptation lurks everywhere, unless you deny yourself a social and working life and the attendant pleasures of eating out. I believe that the best way to overcome temptation is not with willpower, which is so often in short supply, but with our brain power, a potentially unlimited resource. Imagine that you're doing great, losing weight, feeling better than ever, thrilled with yourself, hearing compliments from friends and acquaintances---and then it happens! Despite all your good intentions, you're mightily tempted by a food you're not supposed to have. What to do? I'll tell you this: You'd better have a strategy ready!" (Dr. Atkins' New Diet Revolution, Chapter 19) |
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August 5th, 2009, 01:34 PM
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That's what I was gonna say - excellent results! 4 lbs is fantastic! I'd be happy with 4 lbs, and I have PLENTY more to lose. |
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#5
August 5th, 2009, 01:36 PM
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I started out at 170.5 and now I am 166.5 This is day 9 for me, and I havent budged since saturday (so like 4 days)  My typical days food is Breakfast eggs lunch: cottage cheese and tomatoes (mixed together) then (a small salad) with onions, pepper, and romaine lettuce dinner: chicken (or beef), and a salad, sometimes an egg on my salad also. Snack: Cheese cookie (small amount of cheese on plate melted) I drink TONS of water, I dont allow myself anything else until I get at least my 64 ounces in, and then I might mix in an on the go crystal light into my water. |
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#6
August 5th, 2009, 01:40 PM
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My other question is?? Is it bad for me to be in such dark ketosis even though I drink all my water??? |
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#7
August 5th, 2009, 01:44 PM
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From what I've read in the book - the induction phase isn't just about losing weight, it's helping you to lose your dependency on carbs in general. It's preparing you for the next stages of weight loss. Honestly, you shouldn't have weighed yourself so soon because there are so many factors as to why you've been stalled since Saturday. Any weight loss is good. Don't be so much of a scale hound though - it's not good for your psyche. I can't say anything about your menu, I'm just on day 4 - but I'm refusing to weigh myself because I DON'T want the added pressure of maybe possibly not losing actual pounds right away. |
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#8
August 5th, 2009, 01:58 PM
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sweetz, my ketostix stay really dark too. I drink between 64-100 oz a day. I've just been told everyone is different. But maybe we'll both get some advice! 
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#9
August 5th, 2009, 02:01 PM
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I would cut out the cottage cheese, because that's only allowed once you get to OWL Rung 2. Also, I would completely cut out the Crystal Light (since I believe the sweetener is aspartame, which often stalls people). But definitely keep in mind 4 lbs is nothing to scoff at. You should be very proud! Also, are you near your TOM?
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#10
August 5th, 2009, 02:21 PM
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I've been doing Atkins since on and off since 2002. Cottage cheese was allowed on induction in some of the earlier books. I forget which one was the last one that allowed it...I'll have to go look it up.I lost just fine on induction using cottage cheese. But maybe I will cut it out and see what happens. Also the crystal light is the ones that you pour in the water bottle, (hardly anything) and I have only had 1 since starting. Thanks for the tips  |
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