Frustration.....

[Because I love my girls]

I just don't understand it. Today marks my seventh week on Atkins and I have only lost one pound since induction. Encouraged to move on to owl, I did so one week ago. I posted a typical induction menu and all said that it looked okay. This week I added 5 grams of carbs for three days, by means of jicima, asparagus, and cauliflower. I do not drink aspartame. I always check ingredients for hidden sugars. I drink at least 100 oz water daily. I walk/run 2 miles a day ( which is not an easy task when you have 6 month old twins and an almost three year old.) I am never hungry and have to force myself to eat. I do not cheat nor am I ever tempted. This WOE agrees with me . I just do not understand why I am not losing. I am almost tempted to quit and try low calorie dieting. I do not want to, but why keep going if the weight won't come off? I lost 16 pounds on induction which according to DANDR I have a low metabolic resistance. This does not seem to be the case. I hate taking pills of any sort but I also started taking CLA with tonalin just to see if it would help. Doesn't seem to. I lost 60 pounds fairly quickly last time I did Atkins and I didn't even do it right. I did a clean induction and then added fresh cheeses, nuts, and alcohol the very first week after induction. Still managed to lose 60 pounds. I don't mean to sound whiney,( I know I probably do) I am just so frustrated that I want to cry. Should I try a fat fast? Any help or suggestions would be most appreciated!! Thanks so much.

[EverLosing]

NO FAT FAST!! Ugh!! Don't even be tempted by that! You already know you have a low metabolic resistance. Doing the fat fast would be dangerous and quite frankly, I have heard you'll probably start dropping weight and then as soon as you switch back, you get it all back and maybe a little more. I believe it's not a safe thing for anyone who doesn't truly qualify by Dr. Atkins standards and believe me, few people really do.

Oh, I am so sorry you are so discouraged. I really am! I understand how frustrating it is. Please believe me when I tell you, you are due for a whoosh! It does happen. Have you measured with a measuring tape? Have you been exercising and walking/running 2 miles all along or did you just begin doing it when you restarted Atkins? Going low calorie might ensure you gain every bit of your losses back. I'd hate to see that happen to you when I know all you really want is progress and quitting this WOE isn't going to bring you progress. Any other ideas? Are you taking any medications? Hang in there. We're going to figure it out!! Oh, and you're allowed to sound whiney. That's okay, too!

[liv]

Can you post a link to where you posted your menu? I could not find it.

[Because I love my girls]

http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...ml#post1079410 (salad veggies vs. other veggies)

Thanks Liv. I wasn't sure how to post a link to where I posted my menu. I think I figured it out? Let me know if it worked. Yes I have been measuring. No inches lost. I do a combo of 3 min. walking then I run for 1 minute. I do this for 2 miles. I started doing this right after induction. I also get in any extra activity that I can, like parking as far away as I can in a parking lot, always taking stairs. etc. I'm not on any meds. I was on high blood pressure meds during and after my pregnancy but have been off of them for the past three 1/2 months. I had severe pitted edema also during my pregnancy and was put on Lasix ( DIURETIC) and potassium. I am also off of those meds. I still have slight pitted edema that does not seem to want to go away. I saw a nutritionist also during my prenancy who told me that I am very sodium sensitive. So I am very careful with my salt intake. I did have a tubal ligation after my twins and my TOM has been messed up ever since. I am usually able to tell when it's coming though due to TOM symptoms, so I don't think that my weight loss stall is due to that. I have also had my thyroid tested and doc. said all is well. I feel like I am doing everything right. I just don't get it. It's funny because I read complaints from people because they are only losing 1 or 2 pounds a week. I would be thrilled with that at this point!! Anyways, I am getting long winded now, lol. Thanks again.

[liv]

The link worked.
You are right. That menu is looking pretty good.

Do you use fitday? I was wondering how many calories you may be eating a day.
Are your percentages fine?

Hang in there. Drink your water.

[Because I love my girls]

I attempted fitday once and got p.o'd I will try again. Thanks

[liv]

You can try one of the other food recording sites if fitday annoys you.

[Because I love my girls]

Well. I tried fitday again, and we got along a little better. lol. My percentages look ok I guess. I only did one day, but is pretty typical of what I eat on a day to day basis. Fat 68% protein 29% carbs 3%. Calories were pretty alarming. 2,175 calories. Doesn't seem right somehow. Should I try cutting back on calories? How do I do this and still get my fat? Maybe try smaller portions of meat? AARRGGG!!!!!! Thanks

[liv]

You may try to cut back a bit. Maybe a little bit less cheese. Cheese can be a bit problematic for some.

[Because I love my girls]

I will try anything. Thanks so much for your help.