Barbgetsit's Journal, 27 April 2012

It happens but keep on keeping on don't give up....I know you won't though.  

Are you tracking your caloric intake? If you find your eating way to many calories, then you might want to start tracking. Even on Atkins, you can take in too many calories and not lose. On the other hand, it may just be your body and you may wake up tomorrow 4 pounds lighter. Make sure you getting your water in. Watch out for too much sodium. Some people have difficulty when they eat too many bars. Your doing great. It's just a bump in the road. 

The scale pisses me off too, but I get on all the time to keep me in check and to help me deal with fluctuations in weight...it happens...I always try to weigh at the same time in the morning and on the same floor tile! 

I'm finally at a point where I truly believe that the scale is not the only way to measure success. It's taken me a while to get there, but I'm there. You know what you are doing, and if you are on track and the scale won't acknowledge that, then to he!! with it! :-) You could be losing inches (try tracking your measurements), you might be retaining water, your body could be adjusting, etc., etc. Just stay focused, and be proud of where you are and picture yourself where you want to be. I'm offering to you advice that has been given to me, and it has helped tremendously. Keep up the great work! 

Try recording your weight only once a week. It takes out that "noise" from daily weight fluctuations that make it so hard to stay focused. 

Although there was a blip a few days ago, looks to me like you've lost a pound since 4/19....8 days ago. That's great work! Stay on plan and work with your body.  

Aww thanks guys.. I do track my food, mostly...I very rare have Bars, and I don't think I have had any all week... The measurements thing is something I used to always do.. when I lifted weights alot, I have tendionitis in my shoulder{BAD} and can't do any lifting or boxing, grr, just walking 40 mins each am. I do weigh myself same time each am, on the same floor...I drink tons of water, and maybe 3 diet pop a week.. I chew sf gum only 2 pieces per day... I will not give up at all.. took me too long to get back on track and I am not getting off track again. I am just getting sick of seeing that same number... I also just want to get back to 235 again...