Atkins Diet: Why am I not losing? (Part 1)

And….I am measuring my lettuce …lol I have 2 cups of romaine and one cup of veggies and ceaser or blue cheese dressing. Measuring carbs is how it is going to be until I KNOW how much I can have.

Well, I am down to 183 today from 208…so it is FINALLY working. ANd I am doing 30 to 40 mins of cardio and 400 sit ups and cut back on heavy weights. I did get a diet sunkist sparking lemonade I found says zero carbs and have a glass or 2 when I get cravings. Once in a while a shake. I do eat blue cheese dressing at one place where they said it has VERY low sugar, and I do not taste it, and my ketosis is purple on the strips, so I am sticking to what I am doing. Losing more inches then pounds.

I’m in induction Started last monday and have already lost 10lbs but I’m starving myself… so idk I’m on the same boat as you were I’m half way to my 10% induction weight loss, It’s just so disheartning to get on the scale and be like yes i lost two pounds and then eat something and go right back up… I’m excercising and eating very little

Absolutely… The point is you may be losing body fat but retaining water until the body determines it does not need it any longer. You should be measuring in any case as it will help determine body fat %.

so a person can lose inches when the scale is not moving down? i haven’t lost anything yet, but i should measure myself for inches lost right?

I had a similar happening in Boston a few years ago with Coke vs. Diet Coke after drinking 2 or 3 glasses. I was similarly ticked off at the server. It’s good that you don’t allow external affect inner motivation.

It sounds like you might need to review the Acceptable Foods List. I have made a video or you can google the list. Balsamic Vinegar has typically sugar in it. Lettuce and Peppers are both salad veggies and limited to 3 cups per day on Induction.

is salad ok to eat all the time and abit of balsamic vinegar? also can i eat peppers?

But I am still staying with it..I just hope my weekend did not ruin things but I am sure it will slow me down. I know how sensitive this diet works. It just means I really need to pay more attention. The server was POSITIVE there was no sugar, and found out after the fact there was. Anyway, good luck everyone. I am not giving up!! But man, sometimes little things like that just really tick me off.

Day 6, down 4. I did have a nasty experience over the weekend though; learned a valuable lesson. I odered tuna salad…long story short, learned the restaraunt had used a lot of sugar in the making of it. The server felt bad, but came to the table after I ate it and had specifically asked if it was made without sugar. Then Sunday I had an omelette at IHOP not knowing they added pancake batter to them. So people, make sure you read menus and really drill servers!!! I am no longer in ketosis.

I agree with you, I am just getting frustrated. I actually just got home from the store and bought some chicken, skin on, corned beef ith 1 carb per serving and a lunch meat I found..fried chiken (shaved) with one carb per serving as well. The servings are per every 2 oz. I will also have 2 small Caeser Salads a day and one cup of spaghetti squash. This should be fatty enough and I will just ahve 6 or 5 smaller meals. I as afraid of to lean as well. Tomorrow, I will once again start, UUgghh.

I am leery of trying to do the diet “lean,” as you once you cut the fat, how do you fuel the body. The only thing left is protein, which isn’t as efficient as either fat or carbs and excess can rapidly affect blood sugar as well. That’s just my philosophy on high fat vs high protein.

If you have a video or digital camera, you might want to check out my latest video re: Atkins Boot camp as well.

Last year I was 155 @ 14% body fat…I get very big NATURALLY ….so again, starting over may help. I bought Spaghetti Squash, turkey and some lean rare red meat. Wish me luck guys…something has GOT to give here. I havhe been on crutches about a year from a bad horse wreck…so I have learned ho to be patient..lol

Ultimist….I dont know what is going on..I got so mad I carbed out for a week…like a fool. But I am back to it. Just being really strict. I am built big anyway, a good weight for me is about 150 believe it or not and I am 5 feet tall. Genitically I am just not tiny…I just dont get why it is not working this time. So, once again I am starting tomorrow. I dont seem to be losing inches…so maybe being a pig for 2 weeks and starting fresh will help. lol

Yep that was my train of thinking with the measurements recommendations. Without measuring yourself you won’t capture the weight distribution change from weight in fat to weight in muscles. There are a number of sites that will take those measurements and give a semi-reliable Body Fat % which should enable you know how much fat you’ve lost.

For example, if you are losing a number of inches off your chest and stomach, but still not losing the weight is going to muscle. Thanks for comments.

WeimaranerKisses, since you mentioned that you do a lot of weightlifting, I suspect that you are losing tons of fat, but gaining muscle in its place, which (on the scale) makes it seem like you aren’t losing anything. Under the surface you’re probably getting into great shape without realizing it. You should start taking measurements of your waist, chest, and key points on your arms and legs to see if you are losing inches, rather than “weight.”

Great video, Kent… The only thing I would add to your list is muscle gain. If a person is doing a lot of muscle-building exercise, they could still be actually losing a lot of fat per week, but gaining enough muscle in the process to make it seem like they aren’t losing anything.

Check my menus blog for ideas. (google bowulf menus blog) You’ll have to remove the non-Induction legal foods, but there are lots of good past menus in that blog.

Well, I went and bought the New Diet Revolution Book, I read it front to back and feel I better know what I need to be doing. Sorry to keep bugging you guys, I am having SYCH a hard time getting this right. I did clean out my cupboards and fridge, and think I have it under control..so back ro day “1″ tomorrow. Any suggestions on a meal plan? I just want ideas of what others do and make sure I am not eating too much.

If you are losing or as fast as you would like, yes. They are full of sugar alcohols which absolutely should be counted against your daily carb intake.

For dessert I eat those low carb ice cream bars. I per day. Should I ditch?

Absolutely agree… They are a convenience food only for extreme circumstances, and I am afraid way too many people make them a staple. Atkins was all about real unprocessed food as much as possible, not commercially thrown together junk food.

Atkins bars! Ditch them! I never lose when I eat them. Even one affects me. A lot of cash to screw up your diet.
The recipes here are great. Use em.

Sounds like a good idea. Some times it is simply more about what the brain thinks it needs to release (insulin) than what is required, and some people are just more sensitive to even the hint of sweetness or other even potentially things like cheese. Good luck, and keep me updated on your progress.

I tested my urine this morning and I am in full blown ketosis…so I am going to cut out the atkins bars anyway, stick with eggs and cheese for breakfast or the taco salad idea you gave, and break all my meals into 6 small ones including 2 salads and just drink water or unsweet tea with an occasional packet of equal or splenda. Thanks for your help. I will keep ya posted. I need to drop about 50 or 60 pounds and think I can do it by June.