Haven't lost weight on Atkins for 1.5 mo. now find I'm Candida pos, what's next?

[pinkfeathers]

Originally Posted by chinadoll

Hang in there pink. Keep working at doing it right and the results will follow. And you can't compare your results to anyone else. You can't even compare them to you five years ago!

Having said that, LOL, I'll give you a comparison, just so you can see it isn't all roses for everyone else. I lose a pound a week when I am good. What does that mean? It means no cheats except my coffee. Keeping the cheese down. Keeping veggies up. Keeping calories to no more than 1800 a day. It means 3 weights workouts (I am talking heavy weights not the pastel ones), 2 pilates classes, 3 days of cardio (at least one with intervals), 3-4 days water aerobics, a couple of 2-3 mile walks, less than 3 sweeteners a day and 100 ounces of water daily. That's what I do for one pound off the scale. I am not posting for a pity party--thats just what my body has handed me. Have had thyroid checked. Normal now (was a little low for awhile) candida, maybe but if I have to give up the muushrooms and cheeses I know I will tank on the program so for now they are worth the slow loss. Oh, and this week I am actually one pound more than when I started re-Induction 2 weeks ago but I am not freaking because I know I am doing things right. I am trusting the scale to figure that out at some point. In the meantime, it is banished to the closet.

Wow. That's really a lot of work you do for a pound. I'm really happy you shared that with me. Thank you. You are a workout QUEEN! Way to go! That's such a great inspiration.

Ohhh so you're still eating cheese and mushrooms? Hm... I can see why you don't want to give them up. Cheese is one of my favorite foods.

You're really a wonderful inspiration. Hope we can stay in touch!!

[atkinsgal08]

>>Cheese is one of my favorite foods>>

Well, there are the two cheeses Dr. Atkins says you can still have if you're eating yeast-free.

[sallyseachange]

Originally Posted by chinadoll

Hang in there pink. Keep working at doing it right and the results will follow. And you can't compare your results to anyone else. You can't even compare them to you five years ago!

Having said that, LOL, I'll give you a comparison, just so you can see it isn't all roses for everyone else. I lose a pound a week when I am good. What does that mean? It means no cheats except my coffee. Keeping the cheese down. Keeping veggies up. Keeping calories to no more than 1800 a day. It means 3 weights workouts (I am talking heavy weights not the pastel ones), 2 pilates classes, 3 days of cardio (at least one with intervals), 3-4 days water aerobics, a couple of 2-3 mile walks, less than 3 sweeteners a day and 100 ounces of water daily. That's what I do for one pound off the scale. I am not posting for a pity party--thats just what my body has handed me. Have had thyroid checked. Normal now (was a little low for awhile) candida, maybe but if I have to give up the muushrooms and cheeses I know I will tank on the program so for now they are worth the slow loss. Oh, and this week I am actually one pound more than when I started re-Induction 2 weeks ago but I am not freaking because I know I am doing things right. I am trusting the scale to figure that out at some point. In the meantime, it is banished to the closet.

Inspiring post Jill! Thank you! It's very helpful to those of us who are slow losers to see that not everyone sheds lbs like they were melting. You're right... hard work and determination bring the results in almost all cases.

[chinadoll]

Thanks Ladies, not everybody has the pounds just melting off. Its easy to say its too much work but I'm not ready to give up on myself. I think of it as a long term renovation project!