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Originally Posted by California Kathy
Hi all. Wondering if anyone experienced a lull in their 4th and 5th weeks. I have 100 pounds to lose. Love the diet. by the end of the 3rd week I'd lost 25 pounds. I'm sure a lot of that was water weight. I had lost inches in those weeks, too. But 4th and 5th week, no inches and no weight loss. I'm past menopause, so no TOM. Went out of ketosis on and off in beginning of 5th week. Now back on as of yesterday with a trace of ketosis. No more than one restricted per day, first 2 weeks no restricteds. I do use a few WF products, confirmed each has 1/3rd a carb per serving. Have stuck to the protocol strictly except for a couple times I ate a boiled egg in addition to morning shake. Not going over proper amount of veggies. I have used one more envelope a day several times. I did drink more water in the beginning. Aside from the water, I don't see a big change in what I'm doing. I'm very pleased with the initial loss. But the last 2 weeks have been discouraging and concern me especially with the ketosis having gone out, especially since on past diets, I tend to lose 25 to 30 pds and then nothing for months and months. Anyone else experience anything similar? Anyone have any suggestions? I don't understand the ketosis going out for 2 weeks.
I'm wondering how much you've read the forum?
This is VERY common (actually your coach should have told you it was expected)
RE: Ketostix.
Your body gets more efficient after a while at processing ketones and the sticks become something that just doesn't work anymore. It doesn't mean you're not in ketoisis. It means you are efficient!
Take a look at ANYONE who has been on the plan for a long time. My WIs are posted. I think I had 3 that were under 1 lb and one was ZERO!
The one extra packet shouldn't make a difference, esp with a significant amt of weight to lose.
Do the math. Look at your average. You're doing great! Stick with it! The weight will catch up again.