New to LCF but not to Atkins

susan0819 · 09-07-2009, 03:51 PM

Hi everyone!

I started Atkins for life in March and to date have lost 30lbs and dropped three dress sizes. It's been slow but steady and I feel great. Struggling with my last 10lbs. I bumped up the water and my exercise plan. Going to see if this may kick my body back into losing the last pounds. Any thoughts or suggestions would be appreciated!

peanutte · 09-07-2009, 04:33 PM

Hi and welcome!

Congratulations on your weight loss! one question I have is: have you cut back on your calories as you've become a smaller person? I think that becomes more of an issue as people get closer to goal.

susan0819 · 09-07-2009, 07:39 PM

Thanks Peanutte! Didn't really think to do that but I will. I travel three weeks a month for my job so I always research the areas I will traveling to for my "safe" restaurants and always stick with the sames foods. I will switch it over to and look for meals with less calories. Hopefully I can report some good results! I feel my goal is just an inch away (they say an inch for every 10lbs right?).

Thanks again!

2big4mysize · 09-08-2009, 10:50 AM

dropping 30 pounds has dropped your BMR by 270 cals so it shouldn't be too big a cut back in cals. the increase in exercise should handel the cal issues
Dr Atkins recommends taking 6 months to a yr to lose our last 10 pounds so you are right on target.
Make sure you are measuring yourself too cause the UConn study proved that folk eating atkins will be adding new lean body tissue as they shed body fat thus making using the scale to determine your goal difficult. if you can get yoiur body fat measured you can save yourself a huge headache. I was still over weight based on BMI and height weight charts at goal weight but from a dunk tank measure I had less then 15% body fat and was actually underweight.

peanutte · 09-08-2009, 11:18 AM

susan, I agree with what 2big said, and also I don't know what your current calorie intake is, so don't automatically cut back without looking at the whole picture.

susan0819 · 09-08-2009, 03:10 PM

Thanks ladies. I am going to stay on target and with the increased activity I am sure I will continue to see results. I am more into the inch loss anyway. Just got fixed on a number I wanted to see on the scale but that isn't realistic. I only weigh once per month anyway. Thanks again ladies.

smbia · 09-09-2009, 12:36 PM

HI there i just read your post of losing 30 lbs congrats that must feel great. How long did this take to lose? I am pretty much at the same start weight as you...175 lbs .and have been doing atkins for 3 months now and have lost 16 lbs..i have been on a stall since august 1st so its very hard to stay motivated. My goal is to get down to 145lbs by christmas. If you have any advice be sure to let me know and again CONGRATS 30 lbs is a major accomplishment!

susan0819 · 09-10-2009, 05:03 AM

Hi Smbia,

Well first and foremost, congrats on your 16lbs! That's great! I started in March this year. I know it can be discouraging. Seeing the pounds melt away on the scale is our reward. Every pound lost is cause for celebration. I try to not stay fixated on the amount of pounds but rather inches. Everyone here will say, have you measured. Bust/Waist/Hips. If you measured prior to starting Atkins, see what your results are. I have lost 4 dress sizes and being back into a size 8 is what keeps me motivated. I haven't felt this good in a long time. I did Atkins 6 years ago and lost 44lbs in 4 months. I know as I get older, weight is harder to come off. Best advice I can give is to drill down further into the foods you are eating. Make sure there are no hidden sugars. Coffee, and diet pop can also stall some people. I drink alot of water too! I am in OWL. I don't consume more than 30 net carbs per day. I don't drink and exercise about 5 times per week. Don't give up. Yesterday I setup a Fitday.com account and it a great tool for entering foods eaten daily. I was actually surprised to see my calorie count but then again, I haven't even considered my caloric intake but I am pearing it down just a bit to see if I can kick myself out of my stall. The last 10 are the hardest. I don't care if it takes me 6 months. It will come. As humans, when we want something we want it NOW. Be patient. You are doing great. Maybe post your daily foods and the more experienced members can analyze it for you. Just a thought..........

09-07-2009, 03:51 PM	#1
susan0819 Junior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 9 Gallery: susan0819 Stats: 174/136/130 WOE: Atkins Start Date: March 2009	New to LCF but not to Atkins Hi everyone! I started Atkins for life in March and to date have lost 30lbs and dropped three dress sizes. It's been slow but steady and I feel great. Struggling with my last 10lbs. I bumped up the water and my exercise plan. Going to see if this may kick my body back into losing the last pounds. Any thoughts or suggestions would be appreciated!

09-08-2009, 10:50 AM	#4
2big4mysize Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 7,512 Gallery: 2big4mysize Stats: 313 to current goalie 169-173 WOE: Atkins 2002 Start Date: june 1 2002	dropping 30 pounds has dropped your BMR by 270 cals so it shouldn't be too big a cut back in cals. the increase in exercise should handel the cal issues Dr Atkins recommends taking 6 months to a yr to lose our last 10 pounds so you are right on target. Make sure you are measuring yourself too cause the UConn study proved that folk eating atkins will be adding new lean body tissue as they shed body fat thus making using the scale to determine your goal difficult. if you can get yoiur body fat measured you can save yourself a huge headache. I was still over weight based on BMI and height weight charts at goal weight but from a dunk tank measure I had less then 15% body fat and was actually underweight. __________________ 5/04 goalie Hashimoto hypothyroid diagnoised 02 kimkins info 2BIG's BLOG Memeber of LCFs before 2006? Please click here to help with the kimkins case

09-10-2009, 05:03 AM	#8
susan0819 Junior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 9 Gallery: susan0819 Stats: 174/136/130 WOE: Atkins Start Date: March 2009	Hi Smbia, Well first and foremost, congrats on your 16lbs! That's great! I started in March this year. I know it can be discouraging. Seeing the pounds melt away on the scale is our reward. Every pound lost is cause for celebration. I try to not stay fixated on the amount of pounds but rather inches. Everyone here will say, have you measured. Bust/Waist/Hips. If you measured prior to starting Atkins, see what your results are. I have lost 4 dress sizes and being back into a size 8 is what keeps me motivated. I haven't felt this good in a long time. I did Atkins 6 years ago and lost 44lbs in 4 months. I know as I get older, weight is harder to come off. Best advice I can give is to drill down further into the foods you are eating. Make sure there are no hidden sugars. Coffee, and diet pop can also stall some people. I drink alot of water too! I am in OWL. I don't consume more than 30 net carbs per day. I don't drink and exercise about 5 times per week. Don't give up. Yesterday I setup a Fitday.com account and it a great tool for entering foods eaten daily. I was actually surprised to see my calorie count but then again, I haven't even considered my caloric intake but I am pearing it down just a bit to see if I can kick myself out of my stall. The last 10 are the hardest. I don't care if it takes me 6 months. It will come. As humans, when we want something we want it NOW. Be patient. You are doing great. Maybe post your daily foods and the more experienced members can analyze it for you. Just a thought.......... __________________ Susan - Proud Seabee Mom and Nana!

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

09-07-2009, 04:33 PM	#2
peanutte Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 5,904 Gallery: peanutte Stats: 212 (before Atkins)/188 (Jan.'09)/136.2/140 WOE: Atkins Pre-Maintenance Start Date: 01/03/09	Hi and welcome! Congratulations on your weight loss! one question I have is: have you cut back on your calories as you've become a smaller person? I think that becomes more of an issue as people get closer to goal.

09-07-2009, 07:39 PM	#3
susan0819 Junior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 9 Gallery: susan0819 Stats: 174/136/130 WOE: Atkins Start Date: March 2009	Thanks Peanutte! Didn't really think to do that but I will. I travel three weeks a month for my job so I always research the areas I will traveling to for my "safe" restaurants and always stick with the sames foods. I will switch it over to and look for meals with less calories. Hopefully I can report some good results! I feel my goal is just an inch away (they say an inch for every 10lbs right?). Thanks again!

09-08-2009, 11:18 AM	#5
peanutte Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 5,904 Gallery: peanutte Stats: 212 (before Atkins)/188 (Jan.'09)/136.2/140 WOE: Atkins Pre-Maintenance Start Date: 01/03/09	susan, I agree with what 2big said, and also I don't know what your current calorie intake is, so don't automatically cut back without looking at the whole picture.

09-08-2009, 03:10 PM	#6
susan0819 Junior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 9 Gallery: susan0819 Stats: 174/136/130 WOE: Atkins Start Date: March 2009	Thanks ladies. I am going to stay on target and with the increased activity I am sure I will continue to see results. I am more into the inch loss anyway. Just got fixed on a number I wanted to see on the scale but that isn't realistic. I only weigh once per month anyway. Thanks again ladies.

09-09-2009, 12:36 PM	#7
smbia Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 2 Gallery: smbia	HI there i just read your post of losing 30 lbs congrats that must feel great. How long did this take to lose? I am pretty much at the same start weight as you...175 lbs .and have been doing atkins for 3 months now and have lost 16 lbs..i have been on a stall since august 1st so its very hard to stay motivated. My goal is to get down to 145lbs by christmas. If you have any advice be sure to let me know and again CONGRATS 30 lbs is a major accomplishment!