So I've been stuck for the last two weeks at the same weight. (255) I have been so proud of myself because I have not cheated once in my lost of 17lbs. So I was dealing with the no change in weight OK. But this morning I get on the scales and I'm up a pound! But thats not the worst part, I weighed again after a BM, still no coffee or food yet. And Im up yet another pound!(I had to up my ticker) That's not possible, is it? I even positioned myself differently on the scale.(still in an upright position though)
I havent gone over 20 carbs per day all week,(or the last few weeks) Im keeping my calories around 1500-1800 (except one night I forgot dinner)I'm getting at least 7-8 cups of water a day. I started walking some at work during lunch. I know I need to increase my exercise and water, but it didnt help when I finally started walking. Is it going to help now? Im also way past my TOM. I am still very proud of myself for staying on track and thats the only thing keeping me going right now. I know you can get smaller without the scale changing, but its got to move at SOME point. Sorry...just needed to vent vent vent.

Lots of stuff could be going on, TOM could be near.... a 17 lb loss is quite an achievement, maybe your body needs time to adjust...exercise can be a factor. Try not to weigh yourself every day b/c the body fluctuates so much.

Your doing wonderful, so don't get depressed, focus on the 17 you lost and know that the scale will move again as long as you continue to follow the plan.

CONGRATS on the WL... really thats an awesome amount of weight...be proud.

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Thanks for looking at this. I have started weighing again everday, because I think it would have been even more depressing to see a whole WEEK go by with no loss. I have not measured because Im afraid I won't be consistent with how Im doing it. It would have to be exactly the same place around my hips\waist and with the same tension on the tape. I have been able to crossover into a smaller size jeans over the last two weeks. Cant breath, but I did get them zipped.

Breakfast -3 Hormel Sausage links with 3 0z Cabot aged cheddar(from block)

Lunch-Walmart sliced smoked turkey rolled with aged swiss. Usually 5 rolls of this with mayo and mustard mixed.

Big mixed green salad with mushrooms, cheese and 2 tablespoons regular Blue Cheese dressing.

Dinner-Baked chicken thighs usually 2 or 3


Breakfast- Oscar meyer Roast beef or Walmart smoked turkey rolled with Kraft American slices or Aged swiss

Lunch: Polska Geoboska, Steamed broccoli with melted butter

Dinner-Baked Fish with butter, again sautéed mushrooms with onions.

Snack- 1 beef hotdog.



Desert or prepacked sugar free jell with land o lakes heavy whipped cream. Usually 3 times a week.

Daily-2 cups of decaf with splenda and coffee mate.

Condiments: mustard, mayo, blue cheese dressing, light BBQ sauce (rarely)

it might be the processed meats you are eating. You need more veggies in your day too.

I take it you dont like eggs? If you do like them, switch them up for the sausages/hotdogs and breakfast meats. Try to stay with the real stuff.

I think I know what you mean. Not so much prepacked or convience foods. I would LOVE to eat eggs, but since my second child, 6 yrs ago they make me sick. Cramps, diareaha, the whole bit. Kinda weird. Thanks for the advice.

Definitely put veggies in every day. Watch the salt intake. And I encourage you to measure. You'll know whereabouts you put the tape..but you'd be surprised at the number of times the scale doesn't move but the measurements do. At least give it a try? You can do this, and TOM can definitely mess things up. And definitely don't step on the scale when TOM is supposed to be coming--or expect the scale to be up a bit. You've been doing great! Don't get so discouraged that you go and eat stuff you shouldn't! And it's normal to have "stalls" as your body adjusts. Keep up the great work

15 of your 20 carbs per day should be coming from veggies & salads. If you aren't sure which veggies are acceptable, there is a list on atkins.com

Also, be sure you are drinking plenty of water. I would also recommend taking a good multi vitamin.

I hope this helps!

All the best to you!!!

Kim

Kim, you did a great job explaining all that. I also retain fluid badly if I eat a lot of processed lunchmeat, hotdogs and such. I also switched from coffee mate to heavy whipping cream and noticed my weight started dropping again. I wasn't keeping close tabs on how much coffee mate I was using. I also have noticed that less cheese and more fresh veggies helps to keep the weight off much better.

I only have one thing to add. If you are worried you won't measure consistently - always measure the smallest you can. Suck in that tum, tighten up the tape. Measure your smallest waist. That is how some wt loss folks recommend anyway. You can't fudge it any that way. It may not be accurate for clothing "sizing" measurements, but it should be accurate for progress measurements.

I actually feel MUCH better now. This is something that I can probably control. Im excited again! I'm going to the grocery store tonight and will do much better with my selections. Hopefully, I can go ALONE! Question on the cream for coffee. Is heavy whipping cream the same as heavy cream? Is it in the little pint size cartons? Im sorry, Im just not a good cook. I bought a low carb cookbook because I was looking for more ideas for things like quick lunches and fast dinners, but when I got the book, it was more focused on maintenence. So I will keep looking. I may have to make my own book from the recipe board. Thanks everyone for all of your help on this.

yup, its the same....but I just use 1/2 & 1/2 I dont like the heavy cream in my coffee. Since I dont drink very much coffee anymore, my carb count for it is ok.

I will check outs Lindas low carb. You know, I have had many questions, but not posted them because I didnt want to look like an idiot. But I need to start asking. I am almost 40 and don't know what any of these vegtables below are. Can anyone suggest their favorites on the list and how they prepare it. Maybe I can find some tonight.

daikon
arugula
endive
bok choy
escarole
fennel
radicchio
chicory
jicama
mâche
sorrel

Sorry, I haven't used anything on your list. I eat a lot of cauliflower, brocolli, squash, cabbage and green beans and brussell sprouts. Don't ever feel that you can't ask a question. We're all learning together and in this together.