Have to make some changes soon.

[PeteinVA]

I have to make some changes in what I'm doing here with Atkins. I'm absolutely committed to the plan (as it's almost a month and I have control over my appetite which is one of the main reasons I started). The number one reason I'm frustrated is this:

Day 1, Aug 3: 205
Aug 4: 205
Aug 5: 202
Aug 6 198
Aug 7 199
Aug 8 197
Aug 9 196.7
Aug 10 194
Aug 11 193
Aug 12 194.6
Aug 13 193.5
Aug 14 195
Aug 15 196.8
Aug 16 192.6
Aug 17 193
Aug 18 192.8
Aug 20 191.6
Aug 21 192
Aug 22 191.2
Aug 23 190.6
Aug 24 192
Aug 25 191.4

Maybe I shouldn't weigh myself everyday. But you can see it's up and down up and down and slow going. It's like the same two pounds get gained then lost hahha

The lack of exercise is an issue so I'm thinking about joining the gym and getting things going. That's a challenge as my schedule with work is generally very busy and I've had some physical ailments (scares me). The lack of fat vs protein is also something I need to work on. I'm eating excellent protein and staying under 20 carbs (I believe) so when I have my buffalo meatloaf for lunch I'm drinking the fat on the bottom of the container!

I don't know, just venting here. If you've read this far, thank you.

[Mick2360]

Re: Have to make some changes soon.

Hey Pete, I started out just walking; I now do about 5 miles a day and it has helped me a great deal. Unsure why you are stalled. Sometimes posting your meals can help. There are several very helpful posters here who could probably help you out. I'm a new guy, so about all I can offer is exercise advice (put on your sneaks and go). When you are doing the right thing, it is a matter of time.

Mick

[Georgiana]

Re: Have to make some changes soon.

You see Pete, if you had weighed only once a week, you would have seen:
205 . . . 194 . . . 193 . . . 191.4

You are definitely going down.

And did you realize you've lost, in only 3 week, approx. 25% of the weight you needed to lose? That's awesome!

Add some exercise (you don't need to go to a gym to exercise) and increase your fat intake. You're doing great now, but making these changes should help even more.

[chinadoll]

Re: Have to make some changes soon.

You are down 14 pounds in three weeks and you are complaining? Plus you weren't even exercising? Hey, almost any of is would love to have your poor progress.

One thing about the scale---It does go up and down. That doesnt mean you are gaining and losing fat. 99% of the time it is water. One glass is half a pound. If you eat processed meats, cheese, and salty things it can change your scale reading by a couple of pounds the next day. Definitely go to weighing in once a week.

[PeteinVA]

Re: Have to make some changes soon.

Y'all are TOO GOOD. Wanna give you big huggs!

Thanks.