HELP! 9 days on induction and no weight lost!

kdmommy · 08-05-2008, 12:19 PM

I have been on induction for 9 days now, and haven't lost an ounce. I did this a few months ago and had lost 7-8 pounds by this point. I am not terribly overweight, I'm looking to lose abouit 20-25 lbs, and nothing else has worked. I also exercise 3-4 days a week. My ketostix are never consitantly purple. Today on day 9 they said negative. I am very careful about my carbs, and I'm not even eating any "Low Carb" packaged food. I'm very frustrated and ready to give up, any sugestions?

lisabinil · 08-05-2008, 12:26 PM

Post your stats-how much you weigh and how much you want to lose. Also post a couple of days menus with amounts. Also do you have any health issues and are you on any meds?

godsbeloved79 · 08-05-2008, 12:27 PM

Could you be losing inches? How do you feel?

I know some more experienced Low Carbers will follow behind me with more help. Maybe posting a menu, so they can see what you are eating might help. Don't give up though

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kdmommy · 08-05-2008, 12:58 PM

I am 5'5" 142 lbs. I'd like to lose 15-20 lbs No health problems. Yesterday I ate:

breakfast:
coffee w/ 1 splenda and cream
1 boiled egg
5slices pepperoni
1 oz cheddar cheese

Lunch:
iced tea
cheesburger (no bun)
green beans, side salad (just lettuce)

Dinner:
Diet soda
steak
broccoli/green beans

Diana · 08-05-2008, 01:03 PM

Are you measuring your foods? Water intake? Looks like you need some fats added in...
Butter, mayo.. etc

lisabinil · 08-05-2008, 01:03 PM

It looks to me like you maybe are not eating enough especially with exercising 3-4 times a week. Those closer to goal usually find the weight loss slower also. Is your fat level high enough?

kdmommy · 08-05-2008, 01:07 PM

This is so weird to me.. I've always been a lowfat/low cal girl, and now it's just the opposite! How much fat (grams) should I be eating?

lisabinil · 08-05-2008, 01:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kdmommy

This is so weird to me.. I've always been a lowfat/low cal girl, and now it's just the opposite! How much fat (grams) should I be eating?

When you do lowcarb fats should be higher and as you raise carbs your fats naturally fall. There is no set rate or % to Atkins and the best advice I can give you is to reread DANDR if you haven't for the explanation about higher fat and lowcarb. Here's a link to plannning healthy Induction menus.

Weight of the Evidence: Low-Carb Menu Planning Made Easy

Ilpirata · 08-05-2008, 03:30 PM

Quote:

There is no set rate or % to Atkins and the best advice I can give you is to reread DANDR if you haven't for the explanation about higher fat and lowcarb. Here's a link to plannning healthy Induction menus.

I believe Dr. A once gave the macros in an interview:

65% fat
30% protein
5% (max) carbs

Just eyeballing it you're probably nowhere near that high of a fat percent. It IS a tough switch to make from low cal low fat. At least put some high fat low carb dressing on your salad and some butter on your vegetables with dinner!

08-05-2008, 12:19 PM	#1
kdmommy Junior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 7 Gallery: kdmommy	HELP! 9 days on induction and no weight lost! I have been on induction for 9 days now, and haven't lost an ounce. I did this a few months ago and had lost 7-8 pounds by this point. I am not terribly overweight, I'm looking to lose abouit 20-25 lbs, and nothing else has worked. I also exercise 3-4 days a week. My ketostix are never consitantly purple. Today on day 9 they said negative. I am very careful about my carbs, and I'm not even eating any "Low Carb" packaged food. I'm very frustrated and ready to give up, any sugestions?

08-05-2008, 12:26 PM	#2
lisabinil Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: suburbs of Chicago Posts: 9,287 Gallery: lisabinil Stats: 214/185/180 287 in 00 WOE: higher carb Atkins for optimum health Start Date: SBD 3/5/07,Atkins 4/18/07	Post your stats-how much you weigh and how much you want to lose. Also post a couple of days menus with amounts. Also do you have any health issues and are you on any meds? Last edited by lisabinil : 08-05-2008 at 12:28 PM.

08-05-2008, 12:58 PM	#4
kdmommy Junior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 7 Gallery: kdmommy	I am 5'5" 142 lbs. I'd like to lose 15-20 lbs No health problems. Yesterday I ate: breakfast: coffee w/ 1 splenda and cream 1 boiled egg 5slices pepperoni 1 oz cheddar cheese Lunch: iced tea cheesburger (no bun) green beans, side salad (just lettuce) Dinner: Diet soda steak broccoli/green beans Last edited by kdmommy : 08-05-2008 at 12:59 PM.

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08-05-2008, 12:27 PM	#3
godsbeloved79 Atkineer For Life Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Pompano Bch, FL Posts: 14,282 Gallery: godsbeloved79 Stats: 210/205/162 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 11/14/08	Could you be losing inches? How do you feel? I know some more experienced Low Carbers will follow behind me with more help. Maybe posting a menu, so they can see what you are eating might help. Don't give up though .

08-05-2008, 01:03 PM	#5
Diana Allergic to Carbs- I break out in Fat! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Anderson, Indiana Posts: 34,961 Gallery: Diana Stats: 176.5/138.8/134 (5'3") WOE: The Original Atkins Start Date: 8/11/03 Restart 4/08	Are you measuring your foods? Water intake? Looks like you need some fats added in... Butter, mayo.. etc

08-05-2008, 01:07 PM	#7
kdmommy Junior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 7 Gallery: kdmommy	This is so weird to me.. I've always been a lowfat/low cal girl, and now it's just the opposite! How much fat (grams) should I be eating?