Seems like Im slowing down

[rich0788]

This is my 9th day of induction and have lost a total of 14 lbs. but i been weighing the same for the last couple days. Have i came to a stall point, am i doing something wrong, or do i just not need to weigh myself so often

[not2late]

Re: Seems like Im slowing down

This is my 9th day of induction and have lost a total of 14 lbs. but i been weighing the same for the last couple days. Have i came to a stall point, am i doing something wrong, or do i just not need to weigh myself so often

If you are following the diet in the book, Dr. ATkins New Diet Revolution 2002 edition, then you are not doing anything wrong.

Stay off the scales because weight can vary day to day, hour to hour, minute to minute. If you don't believe me, weigh yourself immediately before and immediately after drinking 16 fluid ounces of water.

[rich0788]

Re: Seems like Im slowing down

thanx megs....i just know i have a hard time trying to get down the leafy greens and making sure that most half of my carbs come from veggies. I just hate looking at that scale not seeing the numbers go up or stay the same. Now should i keep my protiens under a certain portion size becuase when i need to eat leafy greens i usually try to mix lots of chicken because i just hate the texture of lettuce.

[liv]

Re: Seems like Im slowing down

Do you like any other veggie? I think there are 40 some veggies to chose from - so you do not have to eat leafy greens.

[MikeInJapan]

Re: Seems like Im slowing down

This is my 9th day of induction and have lost a total of 14 lbs. but i been weighing the same for the last couple days. Have i came to a stall point, am i doing something wrong, or do i just not need to weigh myself so often

Exactly the same thing happened to me in my second week - 3 days in a row of exactly the same weight.

It says (in the book I think) that after the initial period of rapid water loss, the body starts to balance out the water level a little, but at the same time, you are in ketosis and losing fat. Hence the scales don't move (because the water gain, and the fat loss, balance each other out). In a day or two or three, the water issue should resolve itself, and the scales should start moving again. Don't forget to drink a LOT of water in the meantime, and exercise as much as you can.

[chinadoll]

Re: Seems like Im slowing down

Yes and sometimes the body needs a week or two just to catch up with all the changes you have unleashed on it.

[Georgiana]

Re: Seems like Im slowing down

Now should i keep my protiens under a certain portion size becuase when i need to eat leafy greens i usually try to mix lots of chicken because i just hate the texture of lettuce.

It would be good if you could post a menu, with quantities and net carbs. That would make it easier for us to make suggestions.

Excess protein can be converted to glucose and thus interfere with weight loss. Without a menu, it's hard to say if you are eating too much protein or too little. As a rough estimate, about 30% of your calories should come from protein. But you need to make sure that you are eating enough food, or else your metabolism will slow down and 30% doesn't really say much. For example,

30% of 500 kcal ............... 37.5 g protein
30% of 1500 kcal ............. 112.5 g protein
30% of 2200 kcal ............. 165 g protein

[rich0788]

Re: Seems like Im slowing down

GEORGIANA~ THIS IS MY MENU FOR TODAY AND CARBS BASED OFF OF FITDAY

Breakfast~ 2 eggs scrambled---- 1.1 carbs
Snack~ Full fat Colby Jack Cheese---- .9 carbs
Lunch~ 10 oz skirt steak grilled ---- 0 carbs
1 cup zucchini -------- 7.1 carbs
Dinner~ 6 oz chicken breast-------- 0 carbs
about 6 slices -------------- .9 carbs


hope you guys can tell me whether i need to eat more to speed up my metabolism, cuz i dont really feel hungy this menu right here filled me up well....someone please help me understand if this menu is good or not

[Georgiana]

Re: Seems like Im slowing down

Breakfast~ 2 eggs scrambled---- 1.1 carbs
Snack~ Full fat Colby Jack Cheese---- .9 carbs
Lunch~ 10 oz skirt steak grilled ---- 0 carbs
1 cup zucchini -------- 7.1 carbs
Dinner~ 6 oz chicken breast-------- 0 carbs
about 6 slices -------------- .9 carbs

We are counting net carbs on Atkins, not total carbs. Net carbs are total carbs minus dietary fiber. I think what you listed are total carbs.

6 slices of what?

[rich0788]

Re: Seems like Im slowing down

ohh im sorry 6 slices of cucumber......well how do i find out the dietary fiber to subtract from?

[rich0788]

Re: Seems like Im slowing down

Georgiana i found on fitday i can look up my total dietay fiber, so i can stubtract that from my total carbs......and when i look at my pie chart on fitday is there a range i should keep my fat in and other nutrients. cuz i had 62% fat 34% protein and 4% carbs

[Kntrylady]

Re: Seems like Im slowing down

Wow... Maybe I'm missing something here. But 14 lbs in 9 days and you've slowed down a little, and you're worried??? That is fantastic success. Yes, your body is going to want to play catch up and take a break. Also remember, 2 pounds a WEEK would be outstanding too! Remind yourself that it took a while to get where we are today, and it will take a while to get where we want to be.

[Georgiana]

Re: Seems like Im slowing down

ohh im sorry 6 slices of cucumber......

You need more vegetables in your diet. A cup of zucchini and 6 slices of cucumber is very little and you are cheating yourself of nutrition. Did you check the Rules of Induction and the Acceptable Foods List? There you see what veggie choices you have and how much of them you should eat. It is better to choose a variety of vegetables, because one vegetable alone does not have all the nutrients your body needs.

The Rules and the Acceptable Foods Lists are in your copy of DANDR 2002. There are also copies of them in the sticky threads I linked to below, but you need to read the book too.

http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-low-carb-dieting-faqs/6782-what-rules-induction.html

http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-low-carb-dieting-faqs/6781-what-foods-can-eaten-induction.html

well how do i find out the dietary fiber to subtract from?

You click on the food. That will give you the nutritional facts for that food only. There you'll see "Carbohydrate" and right below it there is "Dietary fiber".

Georgiana i found on fitday i can look up my total dietay fiber, so i can stubtract that from my total carbs......and when i look at my pie chart on fitday is there a range i should keep my fat in and other nutrients. cuz i had 62% fat 34% protein and 4% carbs

The ratios are important mainly for fueling ketosis. Beyond that, what is more important, imo, is the amount (in grams) of each macronutrient in your diet. For example,

- 30% protein on a 900-calorie diet is 67.5 g of protein
- 30% protein on a 2000-calorie diet is 150 g of protein

So although the percentages are the same, the amount of protein you eat is very different.

Could you say what your total calories are?

[rich0788]

Re: Seems like Im slowing down

~Georgiana~ I couldn't tell you what my calories are becuase i thought that we really did not have to count those. Would it be wise to count calories along with the carbs? Cuz i mainly stay away from red meat, i eat more chicken and fish than ne thing else.

[Georgiana]

Re: Seems like Im slowing down

~Georgiana~ I couldn't tell you what my calories are becuase i thought that we really did not have to count those. Would it be wise to count calories along with the carbs? Cuz i mainly stay away from red meat, i eat more chicken and fish than ne thing else.

Indeed, Dr. Atkins told us we do not have to count calories, but it is a good idea to count them, imo. Not eating enough can slow you down... and so can overeating. Many people undereat on Induction, because of the appetite suppressant effect of ketosis.

How much cheese did you eat?

Was the chicken breast with or without skin? How did you cook it?

How did you cook the zucchini?