Frustrated

[Roseland]

In the first week of my diet I lost 11lbs but now that Im on week two Iam not losing anything I can tell I lost some inches cause my face is smaller and my stomach dosen't stick out as much but no more weight lost WHY? ( Could it be because its that time of the month and if so will i lose the weight after its over?

[sallyseachange]

Hiya Roseland and welcome! Congrats on your first week's losses.

Don't worry about the pause... this happens often. So often in fact that we have a name for it: Post Induction Stall Syndrome (PISS). It can happen before induction is finished too. It's just your body taking stock and getting used to the new "routine". Your losses should pick up again pretty soon.

Also, sounds like you're losing inches which is great! Much better than weight registered on the scales. Inches are real! Never fear, the scale will catch up in the end.

TOM (time of month) can have a huge effect on what the scale says, too. It can swing wildly during this time, so it's well worth being patient and waiting until TOM is well and truly gone, to weigh again.

Hang in there... these are good reasons for a pause, and all perfectly normal.

You can do it!

[fowlergirl]

I lost 6.5 lbs the first week of induction. I lost 1.5 the second week. But a loss is a loss. Hang in there.

[Evermind]

The vast majority of people in induction lose a lot during one week and not the other. Some lose it all in the second, but most of us lose it in the first, like you. I lost 13 lbs this time in the first week, and haven't lost anything since then. But I know from experience that the scale WILL change, so I don't sweat it.

There's a quick, huge weight loss at the beginning, and then you'll settle down to a pound or two a week, on average. But your inches will be melting away at a much faster weight - take your measurements every 2 weeks and you'll be STUNNED!

[dreamof145]

Hi ~ welcome. I agree with all that Sally has told you. You're doing great with your beginning weight loss. I'd recommend taking your measurements so you can see the actual inches you are losing regardless of the numbers on the scale. There may be times when you don't lose pounds, but the inches still show you getting smaller. Make a plan to succeed, join the activites on the board (challenges/journals/chats) and have fun with your new way of life. Making friends and enjoying yourself will help keep you motivated. Keep us posted on your progress, we care and we are here for you!

[SHAN1974]

YOU'RE DOING JUST FINE, JUST HANG IN THERE. I WAS SINGING THAT SAME TUNE A MONTH AGO..LOST 6 POUNDS MY FIRST WEEK AND THE SCALE WON'T BUDGE THE SECOND! IWAS SO FRUSTRATED BUT WITH THE SUPPORT OF OUR ADBB FAMILY, I REMAINED FOCUSED AND SO FAR I'M DOING GREAT!!! YOU WILL START MELTING, JUST WAIT AND SEE!




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F/33yrs./HW:227/SW:211/CW:202/GW:155
Start Date: 7/14/07
ReInduction Start Date: 8/6/07

[sillygirl]

Ditto what the others have said! Just have some patience, keep on following what Dr. Atkins says and your weight will come off. Slow and steady is what you want. Hang in there.

[Roseland]

Thanx everyone for the support this is
truely a great and encouraging group!

[Duck1972]

I have stalled, too! I am glad you asked that question. It is one week away from that time of the month(TOM...I'm learning!) I am stuck on 165. It's so weird how the scale won't budge. I, also, can tell a difference in my face and my stomach is slowly shrinking.

I am not going to give up, though. Hang in there.

[MicheleT]

Hang in there!! 11lbs in one week is so awesome, all in time. You are doing great!