ketosis but no loss

[youcandoit]

Hello,
I was wondering if anyone has had this experience. I have been in kitosis (moderate to large range) since I started Atkins. This week I have seen a bit of an increase in my weight. I have not lost any inches since my second week. Is this normal? Can you be in Ketosis yet not loose weight or inches? My diet has remained consistent. I will be moving up to the veggie rung next week. I was just wondering if anyone else has this happen.
Thanks so much!

[Freddy]

Are you drinking anything alcohol related? I did at one stage and the weight stayed - infact went up a few pounds after a few months, but not by much.
I was in heavy ketosis but didnt lose any weight at all!

[youcandoit]

Hello Freddy,
I have completely stayed away from alcohol. I have been following the induction diet quite rigidly.
Thank you for the quick reply though. I love this forum. It really has motivated me to keep at it and the wealth of experience and knowledge has really kept me on top of this WOE.

[write2thepoint]

Since I began Atkins in July, I have been in steady moderate to high ketosis--but have gone a couple of weeks before losing a pound. I am not sure why this is, but for me, I did lose inches--are you sure you haven't lost any inches yet?

[determined2shrink]

your body lets out ketones from 3 sources, the fat from your body, the fat in the food you eat, and alcohol. Check and make sure that you aren't getting stalled by hidden carbs like sweetners and heavy cream that say 0 carbs but actually have slightly less than 1 per packet/tablespoon.

[youcandoit]

Hello Write2thepoint,
I have measured myself once a week and I have not seen a change after the second week. I plan to measure again tomorrow morning, maybe there's a difference. It's reassuring to know that I am not alone in this experience. Thanks for the reply!

[youcandoit]

Hello Determined2shrink,
Thank you for your suggestion, I will double check the cream and sweeteners.
Can you be in Ketosis because you are consuming fat? It is still such a mystery to me!
Thanks again!

[fat4now]

Hi youcandoit, been doing this WOL for 6 months or so. Lose about a pound a week. Could be more but i am happy with that. I know pretty much what to eat and what not to eat. Last week i gained 3 lbs. Really hurt but when i thought back i knew what it was. Eventually you will get to a point, you will know what you did different if you watch what you DO and EAT. For me, it was less exercise last week. Hope this helps.

[youcandoit]

Thank you fat4now,
I guess I am just still really new to this WOE and will eventually pick up on what I am doing wrong. Thanks for sharing your experience!

[shaunawa]

I agree go over everything with a fine tooth comb to see what might be the trigger. Let someone look over your diet menu and maybe we can see something you don't. I know that has worked for others. Are you getting enough to eat that is another possible thing.

Keep plugging along. Maybe the wooshie fairy will bless you soon.