Howdy all, Been lurking, Guess it's time to introduce myself.

[Jigflipper]

Hi y'all, Jim here from Tennessee. Started the atkins on November 1 2006 after hitting my highest weight ever. I started at 352 lbs. and now am down to 262, My goal weight is around 218. I'm starting to get discouraged a bit as my weight has'nt moved in about 6 weeks. I've done it so far with no exercise program but I'm very active. I'm guessing a walking program will help get me losing again to hit my goal of 100 lbs. in a year. I take in about 20 to 40 carbs per day and feel I should'nt be stuck but here I am. Anyone else run into this and if so let me know how you busted a rut. Thanks and Nice to meet y'all... Jim

[sallyseachange]

Hiya Jim and welcome! Glad you decided to de-lurk and post here with us.

First... congratulations on your awesome losses so far. You've done soooooo well!!

As for your six week pause... well, these pauses happen to everyone, and it's certainly true that the less you have to lose, the slower will be the weight loss. It's also worth remembering that now that you are at a considerably lower weight than when you started, your body needs less food to fuel it. This is a sad truth...and there are two ways to combat it: Either you adjust your food intake down, or you add extra exercise.

So... I think you're thinking is absolutely right on the adding a walking programme. Try to make your walk speedy rather than leisurely... you want to raise your heartbeat a bit, to help with the burn, burn, burn!

Why not also join two of our challenges: The Pledging flights challenge, where we get to count our flights of stairs and virtually climb all sorts of buildings and mountains worldwide... and the weekly pedometer challenge. They're both great fun and make you aware of how much you're moving (be it climbing stairs or walking). They can also be done throughout the day whilst going about your usual routine.
Just a suggestion!

Post lots and keep us updated on your progress. We're rooting for ya!

[Jigflipper]

Thanks, appreciate it Sally.

[fowlergirl]

Welcome Jim. Congrats on your weight loss so far.

[bradybunch]

Just wanted to drop by and give you a big pat on the back Jim. Congrats on your huge loss so far. Everyone experiences the pauses in weight loss. The walking will be instrumental in getting that scale moving again. I have been hovering at the same weight for some time now but I am not giving up. I can tell the inches are leaving and more muscle is showing up. be patient my friend. I hope we both get to that magic number of 218 together. Talk at you later, brady

[Jigflipper]

Thanks Brady, Finally busted the rut, Took out sugar alchols and started walking a bit. Down to 256, about to hit the century mark.

[Jigflipper]

How do I get this ticker to show up

[bradybunch]

Been catching any fish Jim? Good to see you back.

[Jigflipper]

Naaa man, I've been working aroud the house alot lately plus going to my boys football games and Metal Detecting some too not to mention how busy it's been at work. Reckon I ought to sell the boat because it ain't got much use this year for sure.

[bradybunch]

I love metal detecting. I have found so much good stuff with mine. I had a White but it has been on the fritz, what brand do you have?