I think I am doing good?

[sukie7]

Hi All!
I started induction almost 2 weeks ago and have lost almost 10 pounds which I feel is pretty good. Although, this week I have only lost 2 and 1/2 pounds and I lost all the rest the first week. Is this common? I have been eating exactly the same and sticking religiously to the acceptable foods list. Does this happen to everyone, or should I still be loosing at the same rate I did the 1st week?
Thanks!!!

[JulieB]

Many people lose most of their weight either the first or second week of induction - that is perfectly normal.

It sounds like you are doing very well - congratulations on a successful induction!

[sukie7]

Thanks for the quick reply!! I am a 38 year old female and would like to loose roughly 25 pounds. I started out at 146 and would like to be around 120 so how much should I expect on average per week? I suppose everyone is different. My plan is to stay on induction for 2 more weeks and then move to OWL. I know my weight doesn't seem too horrible, but trust me...... I have tried other diets and because I have hypothyroidism, which I have to take synthroid for, and nothing has ever worked before!! I can't tell you how excited I was even to loose 1 pound! I truly believe that ANA is for me!

[JulieB]

You have very little to lose, I would really recommend moving to OWL right away. Many people think that they only need 9 weeks to do OWL, but that isn't true - you need a week for each food you want to add on each rung. You want to go thru OWL while you are still losing at a good rate (it slows considerably closer to goal) so that you can tell if a particular food is problematic for you. Doing it this way will increase your chances of maintaining in the long run.

Best wishes for continued success,

[sukie7]

Thanks for the advice. I really appreciate it!

[liv]

Hi Welcome.
If you want to have a ticker here is a good tutorial by Georgiana
http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...ml#post1138072 (How to Create a Ticker) (How to Create a Ticker)

[sham]

That is perfectly normal I lost 7 the first week and 2lbs the second week it varies week to week thereafter too.

[Elizellen]

Great progress!!
Keep up the good work!