Calorie question

big heart,big body · 01-13-2005, 12:22 PM

I have been on Induction for 2 weeks the first week I lost 12 lbs this week nothing. I have been told by several ppl on this forum that I am not eatting enough calories...I tend to eat 800 to 1050 a day, this is not on purpose, it just happens that was, I eat when I am hungry and stop when I am full.
So my question is: Even though I am not eatting enough calories, wont my body adjust to this. Because I am sure right now it thinks it is starving, but wont it get over that? How long would it take? Thanks!

Diana · 01-13-2005, 02:00 PM

Are you Hungry? If so eat. If not don't worry about it.
What I do when Calories are low is take a day or two in the week and Up Calories a bit, then back to what you normally take in.
Example 1200, Sun-Mon-Tues,Thurs, Friday then 1500 Wed, Saturday

big heart,big body · 01-13-2005, 02:04 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by DianaO
Are you Hungry? If so eat. If not don't worry about it.
What I do when Calories are low is take a day or two in the week and Up Calories a bit, then back to what you normally take in.
Example 1200, Sun-Mon-Tues,Thurs, Friday then 1500 Wed, Saturday

DianaO thay you for replying...NO I am not hungry that is what I have been trying to tell everyone. lol I do that to some days my calories will be around 850 then the next day up to 1100, How long will it take for my body to adjust to this so that I will start losing again?

Diana · 01-13-2005, 02:17 PM

Sometimes it takes a bit for the body to adjust to losing, or what it just lost.

Can we see a menu for the past few days?

Do you measure foods?

big heart,big body · 01-13-2005, 02:35 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by DianaO
Sometimes it takes a bit for the body to adjust to losing, or what it just lost.

Can we see a menu for the past few days?

Do you measure foods?

Here is what my days look like:
Wednesday:

B: Atkins shake (was an emergancy)
L: chicken breast and 1 cup cauilflower
S: 2 oz beef jerky
D: Chicken breast, 1/2 cup cucumber, 2 slices bacon

Calories Eaten Today
source grams cals %total
Total: 854
Fat: 27 241 29%
Sat: 6 58 7%
Poly: 1 13 2%
Mono: 2 18 2%
Carbs: 10 24 3%
Fiber: 4 0 0%
Protein: 140 559 67%
Alcohol: 1 7 1%

Tuesday:
B: 3 Scrambled eggs, 4 pices of bacon

L: 2 cups of salad
D: 2 Double Cheese burgers from Mcdonalds (no bread and no ketchup)

Calories Eaten Today
source grams cals %total
Total: 888
Fat: 62 556 64%
Sat: 10 86 10%
Poly: 0 1 0%
Mono: 0 0 0%
Carbs: 6 16 2%
Fiber: 2 0 0%
Protein: 74 295 34%
Alcohol: 0 0 0%

Monday:
B: 2 scrambled eggs, 2 pices of sausage
L: a serving (14 slices) of pepperoni
D: 8 oz hamburger
S: vanilli coffe drink
I as you can tell had no veggies this day.

Calories Eaten Today
source grams cals %total
Total: 1040
Fat: 81 729 70%
Sat: 20 180 17%
Poly: 0 0 0%
Mono: 0 0 0%
Carbs: 6 24 2%
Fiber: 0 0 0%
Protein: 71 284 27%
Alcohol: 0 0 0%

Sunday:

B: 3 Scrambled eggs, 2 sausage patties
L:2 slices turkey lunch meat, 1 oz motz cheese
D: Cauilflower, salmon
S: pepperoni, 1 oz motz cheese

Calories Eaten Today
source grams cals %total
Total: 1062
Fat: 78 699 68%
Sat: 30 273 27%
Poly: 1 13 1%
Mono: 2 18 2%
Carbs: 10 24 2%
Fiber: 4 0 0%
Protein: 76 302 29%
Alcohol: 0 0 0%

I do some measuring when it is required.
Thanks for your help..I have gotten so much conflicting info. Just trying to do what is right for my body.

Diana · 01-13-2005, 02:37 PM

It looks good to be honest. Just keep the veggies in there. DO you work out? Sometimes that can make a temp stall if the muscles are retaining fluid to repair

big heart,big body · 01-13-2005, 02:42 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by DianaO
It looks good to be honest. Just keep the veggies in there. DO you work out? Sometimes that can make a temp stall if the muscles are retaining fluid to repair

Well to tell you the truth I just started excersing on Monday when this stall started!! COULD THAT BE IT??? I excersise to The Firm video 20 to 30 min a day (that is all I can handle right now

)

CarolynF · 01-13-2005, 08:06 PM

Just my 2 cents..

You did lose 12 pounds..It takes your body a while to adjust to
that..and just think..you didn't gain any back..Sometimes stabilizing for a week or two is a really good thing..Then you will
start losing..

Are you drinking enough water??? That is an important thing to do..daily..

And, I agree that you need to add more veggies...

Good luck..

Lisa Rae · 01-13-2005, 09:55 PM

Yes, exercise can stall loss for a bit. Your body will hold water at first to help new used muscles to recover. Many will stil lose inches during this time (1-4 weeks when begining a new exercise routine)

Whatever you do..don't stop! exercise will rev up metabolism..so even when resting..you'll burn more calories. It also helps keep you firm as you lose. Try and stay off the scale a bit..and also the big loss before this could be part of it. The other poster is right..after induction, especially when people lose large amounts as you did, your body may stall for a few weeks.

Jut hang-in..it will start to drop again soon

Atkins_Nutritionist · 01-14-2005, 09:18 AM

Big Heart,
Not only are you not eating enough calories, but you are not eating enough carbs either. You should be aiming for 20 grams on Induction, the most in the menus you listed was 10 grams. There may be days when you are not hungry and don't make it above 1,000 calories, this shouldn't be a typical pattern. You shouldn't go below 1,200, this is something I am advising as a dietitian, not necessarily because you are on Atkins. It doesn't seem you are eating enough. That is why your body thinks it is starving and why you are stalled. You can only get over that by feeding it. Try eating 6 small meals a day, or at 3 larger meals and at least 2 snacks.

01-13-2005, 12:22 PM	#1
big heart,big body Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Kansas Posts: 464 Gallery: big heart,big body Stats: 236/192/145 WOE: Atkins, Master Cleanse Fast Start Date: 01/01/05	Calorie question I have been on Induction for 2 weeks the first week I lost 12 lbs this week nothing. I have been told by several ppl on this forum that I am not eatting enough calories...I tend to eat 800 to 1050 a day, this is not on purpose, it just happens that was, I eat when I am hungry and stop when I am full. So my question is: Even though I am not eatting enough calories, wont my body adjust to this. Because I am sure right now it thinks it is starving, but wont it get over that? How long would it take? Thanks! __________________ Teresa Goals: 180 by Easter Week 1: - 12 lbs WOO HOO Week 2: - 2 lbs Week 3: - 5 lbs and -10 inches since week 1 Week4: - 1 lbs Week 5: - 6 lbs and - 3 inches all over Week 6: - 2 pounds and 3.5 inches Week 7: -5 pounds and 8.5 inches (AMAZING) Week 8: -0 pounds and 2.0 inches 02/27/05 bought a new scale and instantly gained 8 pounds, changes stats to reflect that change Week9: - 12 pounds and - 2.0 inches(fasting) Week 10: +3 (gained back after breaking my fast) Week 11: + 2 fell of the wagon and -1.25 inches I can't wait to find the person inside of me!! Avatar Pics: My before pic and then my during pic ( - 26 pounds)

01-13-2005, 09:55 PM	#9
Lisa Rae Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Venice, Ca Posts: 10,271 Gallery: Lisa Rae Stats: 250+/???/150 WOE: Atkins or Bust! Also Smoke Free! Start Date: September 15th, 2000	Yes, exercise can stall loss for a bit. Your body will hold water at first to help new used muscles to recover. Many will stil lose inches during this time (1-4 weeks when begining a new exercise routine) Whatever you do..don't stop! exercise will rev up metabolism..so even when resting..you'll burn more calories. It also helps keep you firm as you lose. Try and stay off the scale a bit..and also the big loss before this could be part of it. The other poster is right..after induction, especially when people lose large amounts as you did, your body may stall for a few weeks. Jut hang-in..it will start to drop again soon __________________ 250++/???/150 Quit smoking and gained 35 back!! Working towards goal once again ( Still not smoking though! Woo Hoo) Atkins for Life! "I'm not Bad, I'm just drawn that Way!"..Jessica Rabbit

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01-13-2005, 02:00 PM	#2
Diana Allergic to Carbs- I break out in Fat! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Anderson, Indiana Posts: 34,966 Gallery: Diana Stats: 176.5/138.8/134 (5'3") WOE: The Original Atkins Start Date: 8/11/03 Restart 4/08	Are you Hungry? If so eat. If not don't worry about it. What I do when Calories are low is take a day or two in the week and Up Calories a bit, then back to what you normally take in. Example 1200, Sun-Mon-Tues,Thurs, Friday then 1500 Wed, Saturday

01-13-2005, 02:17 PM	#4
Diana Allergic to Carbs- I break out in Fat! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Anderson, Indiana Posts: 34,966 Gallery: Diana Stats: 176.5/138.8/134 (5'3") WOE: The Original Atkins Start Date: 8/11/03 Restart 4/08	Sometimes it takes a bit for the body to adjust to losing, or what it just lost. Can we see a menu for the past few days? Do you measure foods?

01-13-2005, 02:37 PM	#6
Diana Allergic to Carbs- I break out in Fat! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Anderson, Indiana Posts: 34,966 Gallery: Diana Stats: 176.5/138.8/134 (5'3") WOE: The Original Atkins Start Date: 8/11/03 Restart 4/08	It looks good to be honest. Just keep the veggies in there. DO you work out? Sometimes that can make a temp stall if the muscles are retaining fluid to repair

01-13-2005, 08:06 PM	#8
CarolynF Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Kansas Posts: 20,099 Gallery: CarolynF Stats: 195/144/139 WOE: Eat Fat, Get Thin/I Can Make You Thin Start Date: January 2001	Just my 2 cents.. You did lose 12 pounds..It takes your body a while to adjust to that..and just think..you didn't gain any back..Sometimes stabilizing for a week or two is a really good thing..Then you will start losing.. Are you drinking enough water??? That is an important thing to do..daily.. And, I agree that you need to add more veggies... Good luck..

01-14-2005, 09:18 AM	#10
Atkins_Nutritionist Nutritionist Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Atkins Health and Medical Information Services Posts: 684 Gallery: Atkins_Nutritionist	Big Heart, Not only are you not eating enough calories, but you are not eating enough carbs either. You should be aiming for 20 grams on Induction, the most in the menus you listed was 10 grams. There may be days when you are not hungry and don't make it above 1,000 calories, this shouldn't be a typical pattern. You shouldn't go below 1,200, this is something I am advising as a dietitian, not necessarily because you are on Atkins. It doesn't seem you are eating enough. That is why your body thinks it is starving and why you are stalled. You can only get over that by feeding it. Try eating 6 small meals a day, or at 3 larger meals and at least 2 snacks.