Plateau!
Question:
Yes, plateaus happen, don’t give up!
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I have been on the Atkins diet for about 12 weeks. I lost weight good the first 6 weeks, but then stopped losing. I was wondering if it is possible that I’ve hit a plateau already this early in the diet ?
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I have been on the Atkins diet for about 12 weeks. I lost weight good the first 6 weeks, but then stopped losing. I was wondering if it is possible that I’ve hit a plateau already this early in the diet ?
Did you check to see if you’ve lost inches?
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I have been on the Atkins diet for about 12 weeks. I lost weight good the first 6 weeks, but then stopped losing. I was wondering if it is possible that I’ve hit a plateau already this early in the diet ? Did you check to see if you’ve lost inches?
In the past 6 weeks I have not lost any inches! If I remember right, I have been at this weight before and had some trouble getting past it. This time seems so much harder. aaaaaahhhhh!
Response:
It is very possible to hit a permanent plateau at six weeks. I did so for almost 3 years. I did not gain and my diabetic blood sugar was normalized but I could not lose another pound. I’ve since broken through that "plateau" using the following strategies. 1. Cut protein down to only what I need. http:/www.geocities.com/jenny_the_bean/proteincalc.htm describes this strategy in detail. Several other people here have found it helpful too. If you get to the right level for your protein needs you should notice that the diet bad breath so common with low carbers goes away. 2. Track what you eat very carefully. Use online software like http://www.fitday.com or download LifeForm from http://www.fitnesoft.com to track everything you eat and see if you are eating more calories and carbs than your body needs. I found that when I weighed portions I was actually eating much bigger portions than the ones that the calorie and carb counts applied to. As you approach your goal weight most people find they do have to cut calories or they won’t lose. I lose when I eat between 1400 and 1600 calories a day depending on how much exercise I do. 3. Add exercise. 4. If you are diabetic, there are some medications that can reverse severe insulin resistance. You’ll need a doctor’s help to get these as they are prescription. If you aren’t diabetic, (or don’t have PCOS) you probably don’t need them. — Jenny 168.5/140.5/138.5 Third Goal 9/1998 – 8/2001 and 11/10/02 – Now http://www.geocities.com/jenny_the_bean How to calculate your need for protein * How much people really lose each month * Water Weight Gain & Loss * The "Two Gram Cure" for Hunger Cravings * Characteristics of Successful Dieters * Indispensible Low Carb Treats * Should You Count that Low Impact Carb? * Curing Ketobreath * NEW! Exercise Starting from Zero
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