on my fourth day....2 questions...

[wannabslim]

ok I made it to day four, still having the muscle fatigue, but I have some other questions...at which part during induction does the weight start to come off, and how much? I'm 5 ft 0 and weigh 165..ughh. My goal is 120ish..also other than not being real healthy for you, is aspartame in the crystal light not allowed?? thank you for answering my previous post, it helped me alot though alot of the tech stuff I didnt get but thats ok I'm still here and still pluggin away....Cathy

[not2late]

Hi.

Dr. Atkins observed that aspartame stalled or slowed weight loss in some of his patients. That's why aspartame is not allowed during Induction.

As for weight loss, read the sticky at the top of the forum. My advice: stay off the scales until day 15. Some people lose weight during the first week. Some people lose weight during the second week. Some people lose weight throughout. Some people lose weight on week 3. Be sure to measure yourself too because the loss of inches generally indicates loss of fat from your fat cells.

[wannabslim]

:sadblinky uh oh... I guess I gofed here then, went to store and saw crystal light decaf ice t with no carbs or sugar and had 2 glasses yesterday..I will cut it out altogether now...Thanks for letting me know though..I dont own a scale anymore, it used to make me cry so I threw it out...did measure on day one however I havent measured again yet I didn't want to discourage myself...

[Elizellen]

Originally Posted by wannabslim

:sadblinky uh oh... I guess I gofed here then, went to store and saw crystal light decaf ice t with no carbs or sugar and had 2 glasses yesterday..I will cut it out altogether now...Thanks for letting me know though..I dont own a scale anymore, it used to make me cry so I threw it out...did measure on day one however I havent measured again yet I didn't want to discourage myself...

We all have to learn exactly what the rules are so don't feel too bad about the iced tea :hug

Leave your next measuring until day 15 if you can - just like not weighing the fewer chances of feeling discouraged at any lack of progress you give yourself the better!

[2big4mysize]

sounds like you are doing just fine and will be posting a big yipppeeee I lost inches post on day 15. Keep working your Atkins all of it the mandatory exercise and eating part and it will keep working for you. happy low carbing.

[pluorvee]

anything with aspartame is not alowed...that includes diet soda. Diet rite and diet big red are both make with splenda so you can have those. BUT, you should be staying away from caffeine.

i'm on day 4 as well and have only lost about 3 pounds. I wont be getting on a scale again. But i did measure today and i've lost about an inch from all my problem area. i am also going to the gym 4 days a week and doing tebo 2 days a week

good luck