Week 3, Extended Induction, No loss

[HeatherJL]

Hi all! Hope everyone is well!

So, today is the end of my 3rd week and I haven't done anything differently from my first 2 weeks, except that my aunt sent me dark chocolate covered strawberries and I had 2 the day she sent them, but that's it. Other than that- no sugar, bread, pasta, rice, potatoes, etc. What's going on? Any ideas? I even switched from 1/2 & 1/2 to heavy cream and have been counting my splendas...I think! I did have low carb ice cream a couple of times b/c I brought my own treat to 2 family birthday parties...could that have done it?

Honestly, I thought giving up sugar alone would have caused dramatic weight loss, but still only 4 lbs... My next move is to try this for one more week (minus the strawberries & ice cream) and see what happens, then perhaps move on to OWL.

Thanks everyone!

[Skeptika23]

I'd suggest you post a menu in that forum so the more experienced Atkineers can take a look.

[HeatherJL]

I know..it's just so random what I eat...maybe I'm scared to hear what they have to say...!!! LOL! I know- no excuse!

[Skeptika23]

Originally Posted by HeatherJL

I know..it's just so random what I eat...maybe I'm scared to hear what they have to say...!!! LOL! I know- no excuse!

Eh, don't beat yourself up or be scared - just go over there, post, get the advice, and apply it. Piece of... um... bacon. Yeah. Bacon.

They're a bunch a smarty-pants around here with this whole Atkins way of life dealio. And most - if not all - of them have been where you and I are now, and needed the advice and tips too!

Our goals are similar - and I've struggled a lot too.

[HeatherJL]

Thanks for the encouragement! That's why I love coming onto this board! So, I took your advice & posted...and now I'm waiting...terrified! LOL!

[Skeptika23]

They'll be really helpful - you'll see.

Fear not! Fear is the mind-killer!

(I wonder if any nerds here but me will get THAT reference)

[Lunachick1]

Just need to knock out those unecceptable foods and the low carb franken foods like your planning on doing. if you eat strict from the induction list you will do wonderfully. and also what are your stats? the less you have to loose the slower it will be that you loose weight. good luck! and keep your chin up!

"He who can destroy a thing, controls a thing"
Dune was wonderful im a nerd and proud of it!

[Skeptika23]

Originally Posted by Lunachick1

Just need to knock out those unecceptable foods and the low carb franken foods like your planning on doing. if you eat strict from the induction list you will do wonderfully. and also what are your stats? the less you have to loose the slower it will be that you loose weight. good luck! and keep your chin up!

"He who can destroy a thing, controls a thing"
Dune was wonderful im a nerd and proud of it!

"What do you despise? By this you are truly known."

Very appropriate for Atkineers.

Oh good, it's not just me! I'm not alone!

[kimbat06]

I feel for you, I haven't lost anything for about a week and a half (I'm in my fifth week now.) I guess short stalls are common after the two week induction though.

Let's hope we get a whooshie sometime soon and get this show back on the road!

[caesarsally]

Hi all. I have been on induction since 9/11. My weight loss has been snail-like in speed and I was getting so discouraged. However, I knew that I could not give up and be defeated by this lifetime of uphill weight-loss battle. This time it's for real! Well, I have lost to date ( it's Halloween and I didn't have any craving for candy!) 14 lbs, 3 inches in my waist, 2" in my thighs, and 2" in my hips. I truly believe this WOE is and will continue to work for me. My compassion goes out to you. Please do not give up! You will succeed. Just be consistent, patient and stop weighing yourself every day. I am confident we will pull each other through!