Thread: Frustrated and Checking in

Quote: Originally Posted by IrishIrish Sometimes I think that our weight loss just defies logic. Yes, if we follow the plan we lose weight. If we read DANDR we lose weight. If we don't eat processed foods we lose weight. If we exercise and drink our water we lose weight. So why don't we lose weight when we think we should. It comes down to this sometimes ... your body isn't ready to give up the pounds. But have faith. Hang in...

Thanks so much everyone! I'm still stuck at the same place, but I'msticking with Atkins and I'm going to do this if it kills me...because if IDON'T do it, this weight just might kill me and I'd rather they carry out alighter me! I don't want to be embarrassed in death.I have blown off my normal exercise these past 2 days because I've beendoing a lot of yard work. We have a pretty steep hill in the back part...

Have you tried posting your menu in the "Review My Menu" section of the board. Maybe one of the veterans can find something that could be stalling you?

Hey Kate, The last time I had a stall I went completely AWOL (thank goodness I didn't stop exercising so I only gained like, 10 pounds in a few months). Anyway, you could always mix up your exercise and add/reduce weights to your regular workouts, or try a different workout. I go back to induction when I hit a stall, sometimes it jump starts the loss again... Oh, and that thing Bizzlekitty said about your body getting stuck at a weight...

I'm no help since I've been stalled since January, but just keep at it. Our bodies will eventually reward us for all of this hard work and patience.

Hi Kate I had like a 4-5 week plateau and did everything I knew to break it. Nothing worked until I just started to lose weight again. It threw off my plans because I was hoping to lose about 10 pounds during that time period, but I'm just happy that the scale started going down again. It will for you too! Hoping for a whooshie to visit you!

Sometimes I think that our weight loss just defies logic. Yes, if we followthe plan we lose weight. If we read DANDR we lose weight. If we don't eatprocessed foods we lose weight. If we exercise and drink our water we loseweight. So why don't we lose weight when we think we should. It comes downto this sometimes ... your body isn't ready to give up the pounds. But havefaith. Hang in there, continue to follow the plan and one day...

Thank you ,thank you IrishIve been feeling a bit low today after weeks of no loss and your post hasjust made me feel a whole lot better

I have hit some long stalls before and its very frustrating. I hit one stall around 255, but I remember that I was at that weight for a long time when I was last around that weight, so perhaps my body was just remembering that and didnt' want to move on quite yet. A few things you can do: 1. Post your menu for review. Others might see something you might be missing or make suggestions to improve what you are eating 2. Look for common...