Uh oh, Stalled!

[addicted_to_WDW]

Well, it's not an official stall yet, but I haven't lost anything in a week and I've only lost a pound in the last 3. I'm on Atkins and am not eating any differently than in the past, so I'm hoping that my fat is rearranging itself. I'm giving it one more week (well, probably one week after thanksgiving) and if I'm still stalled I'm going back to induction.

On the plus side, I bought a shirt the other day. When I started on Atkins, I wore a 3x (I'm top heavy) and the 1x I just bought is loose.

 

[Beastlover]

Boy do I know how you feel! I am on Atkins too, and last week I was cryin' the "stalled" blues!
Yes, your body is recouperating! Give it time, stick to your plan, watch your salt, exercise, and drink your water! The scales will move in good time! Have you measured yourself? I find if I measure weekly with my weigh-in, I can see I may be losing inches instead of pounds.
Good Luck and hang in there!

 

[Rhonda]

This happens to me all the time, and my clothes keep fitting better and better! So, it's not just the pounds - but more importantly the fat/inches that are coming off! Hang in there, and congratulations on your 2+ size loss!!!

 

[mrsltg]

A 3x to a 1x???!!! Congratulations! You should be so proud of yourself!!!

Don't worry too much about a plateau. I find doing induction (basically, just being super-strict again) for a even a few days really jump starts me. Can you be very strict for the next 8 meals (the amount left before Thanksgiving dinner)? If so, you're liable to make up for anything that you eat on T-day, as well as kick starting your metabolism before the big meal. Why wait to start for another week? Seize the day!!!!

Erin

 

[lmhall2000]

You know girl that you've lost inches!! So celebrate them- I try to measure once every 2 weeks- it really helps to see the measuring tape go down even if the scales don't. The good news is with stalls comes whooshes! I lost 1 pound over 3 weeks and today 2 came off- I'll take it! And I bet next week will be even better! Just hang in there and go buy a tape!!

Tara

 

[addicted_to_WDW]

Thanks you guys.

I'm not overly concerned about it, but this mini stall of mine is coming at a time when temptation is around every corner. I'll make it through!

 

[nativetxn]

You've lost two sizes? WOW! Who cares if you are getting lighter as long as you are getting <i>smaller</i>. That's our true goal, isn't it?

Sounds like you are doing great. Congratulations on the new and smaller you. Don't forget to measure yourself. I often lose inches when I don't lose pounds.