Not Working! Maybe I should do Low Fat?

[charmed_im_sure]

hi guys. i am very disappointed in atkins so far. or how i am doing with it. i started induction and didn't buy the book so i was doing it all wrong for 1week. i ate nuts and too many carbs. so then i bought the book and last week i did everything right. i even worked out everyday! strength training and cardio.

so why am i not losing weight? i had lost 4lbs by weds. but then gained a couple ounces the last two days in a row! wtf?! i know it is slow and steady wins the race but when you dramatically change what you are eating and start working out shouldn't you lose alot in the beginning, like biggest loser?

also, my stomach has been upset. i feel bloated and gasy all the time. i'm thinking maybe the fat isn't doing the right thing with me. maybe i can do no carbs and low fat?

[Tom]

Do me a favor ... stick with it a little longer ... stay on induction.
Please start a blog ... and every day blog what you are eating ... and the exercise you are doing.

Sometimes the scale lies ... especially when you are doing exercise. You need to stick with it for at least a full month to fully see the effects.

Now ... you say you havent lost weight ... have you noticed any positive side effects? Do you feel healthier and more energetic?

[charmed_im_sure]

thanks for responding tom. yes i have noticed that i have MUCH more energy when i am working out. i was very happy about that. i think my clothes are fitting better but not positive. also i took my measurements yesterday to start keeping track of those...

i must admit that i really want to drop inches and weight FAST. i know this is not a quick fix and i am committed to long term, but i have a wedding on 10/11 and i want to look GOOD. i thought about alot of diets before i decided on this one and it was because i thought i would get a good jump off in weight loss...

i will start the blog today...

[Tom]

please ... stick with it ... be strict with the induction and if you can post what you are eating + your exercise to the blog here ...

you need to wait a month ... if you are feeling better focus on that ... not on the scale.
The scale will move ... this diet has worked for 99% of the people. Just need to be strict and patient.

[Debie]

I completely agree with Tom. I did not lose ANY weight one week but then I measured and I had lost 6.5 inches total!! Do not let the scale rule your life. Give this an honest chance and I guarantee you will look back on this post and laugh.

[DesertRain]

I agree with everyone else. Please stick to it. I can already see how it may appear that it is "not working". The first thing is to eliminate daily weigh-ins. I would go 2 weeks on a completely honest and clean induction and then weigh yourself. Also good for you for starting to take measurements, I see so many people on this board who have not lost any more than 5 pounds but have gone down so many dress sizes and have lost so many inches. This especially applies when you are working out (which is another way to go moment from me to you ) It is too soon for you to think it is not working. I've been doing this straight for 2 months now. During the first week of induction I dropped about 6 pounds, then barely anything the next week....and then I started thinking it wasn't working. I stopped weighing myself so that I wouldn't get discouraged, but the whole time I was thinking I wasn't losing anything. Well it's my 2 month anniversary today actually and somewhere along the lines I lost an additional 12 pounds, down 2 dress sizes.
I can't promise you that you will look exactly the way you are hoping to look by 10/11. But I can promise you that you will feel so much better, gain confidence and look amazing enough to hold your head up high, and you will look how you want to look, if not better, in due time!
Stick to it, keep going strong, you're doing great and stay with us to keep us posted!

[Adena]

Charmed, you lost 4 pounds in a week -- that's NOT "not working"! The couple ounce gain is nothing to worry about -- the scale fluctuates a lot day to day on Atkins, which is why you should you really try not to weigh everyday.

I agree with everyone else. Just stick with it and follow by the book -- I'm pretty sure you'll be happy with the results. Good luck!

[charmed_im_sure]

thank you all for the concern. i just felt like it wasn't working because in the past when i did low fat stuff i lost alot more in the beginning...maybe i am getting old also...

so i will trust you guys and pray for the best!

[carlybee]

4 lbs is pretty good! I've done Weight Watchers where 2 lbs was considered good. Just hang in there! You've still got a while before 10/11...just set realistic goals. Best of luck!

[Luvmybabies]

It really does work and 4lbs is good!! Have you taken measurements? That is where you will see changes, even if the scale isn't showing a change. Definitely stick with it!