charmy98's Journal, 21 September 2010

See I wouldn't care what the scale said if I fit into smaller sizes!! I watt o be smaller, could be dense as hell don't care as long as I am smaller 

But I can'e see myself fitting into a size 14 if the scales are still saying 249lbs...lol  

lol sorry had to laugh at that comment, but no its great that you are at least smaller, but know what you mean you definately want to see it reflected on the scales as well. I haven't had a chance to look at your food diary but have you increased your calories the last few days? what if you increase them for a few days to say 1400 and then drop back give your body a bit of a quick start again? 

If it makes you feel any better. Ive been working out 5 days a week and only eating around 1500-1700 cals a day for over a month and Ive lost nothing. Its only been 5 days.... stay positive! :)  

But you've lost 1.8 in the last week, and 12.4 in less than 2-and-a-half weeks, so I think you're moving at a very nice clip! Then again, I'm biased because I'm setting land speed records myself. LOL! Slow and steady wins the day. There are some on this site that are losing at a faster rate, but this is not a competition to see who can drop the most pounds the fastest. Stay on program and the scale will follow those inches you've already lost. You're off to an excellent start.  

Sandy is right Charmy. I didn't lose for 36 days. I have now started again! Just stay the course, continue to do what you're doing, and check to see if there is anything that could be stalling your progress (hidden carbs, ATkins bars, etc.). You might be amazed at the things that are hidden in our food and suplements that we don't know about! Example, glycerin, gelatin, rice powder.__________I found this when I googled the info on gycerin_______ Hidden Carbs in Foods: It has been shown by Dr. Robert Atkins and others that obesity, diabetes, hypoglycemia, and other problems are precipitated by a high level of carbohydrates in the diet. Contrary to "official" recommendations by the ADA and AMA, research has shown that restricting the amount of carbohydrates in your diet will result in weight loss, lowered blood glucose levels, lowered LDL cholesterol, and lowered triglycerides. In order to follow a strict low-carbohydrate diet, it is important to understand how many carbohydrates are really in the food you eat. Food labels are very helpful, but they are often misleading, especially in the U.S. where food manufacturers are allowed to round the numbers. For example, one serving of heavy cream is listed as having 0 carbohydrates, when in fact, there are .6 grams per ounce. Fillers: Be aware of fillers in foods such as artificial sweeteners, fiber supplement mixes, sugar-free fruit drinks, sugar-free gelatin mixes, and other products that come as dry powders for mixing. The filler used is commonly maltodextrin, dextrose, or corn syrup solids, all made from manipulating the starch contained in corn. These additives are all carbohydrates and must be counted. In fact, all three of these fillers have the same glycemic index as does glucose. Dextrose is chemically equivalent to glucose. Sugar Alcohols and Glycerin: Another possible trap to watch out for are sugar alcohols, or polyols. There is disagreement among authorities as to whether or not they may be safely used on a low-carb diet. Dr. Atkins says that they should be avoided. Yet xylitol, a sugar alcohol, is included as an ingredient in Dr. Atkins Advantage Bars. Other "low-carb" bars also include sugar alcohols. Though technically sugar alcohols are not carbs, they are typically listed as carbs on food labels, except for the low-carb products, which typically do not list them. For more information on these sweetening agents, go here. Glycerin (glycerine, glycerol) is also not technically a carbohydrate, though it does contain about the same number of calories per gram. Glycerin is a type of alcohol that is one of the by-products of fat metabolism. If the manufacturer of a food product chooses not to list glycerin and sugar alcohols as carbohydrates on nutrition labels, then the calorie count will add up differently than you would expect using the generally accepted formula of counting 9 calories per gram of fat, 4 for carbs, and 4 for protein. Some people who are resistant to weight loss report that glycerin and sugar alcohols can produce stalls. Alcoholic Beverages: Alcohol cannot be used directly for fuel by the body. Instead, it goes to the liver for processing. There, it is chemically converted to an aldehyde and then to ketone bodies which are used as fuel. Alcohol contains about 6.9 calories per gram. Beer and wine also contain carbohydrates in addition to the alcohol. Due to its caloric density, and because it is used first for fuel, alcohol may result in weight loss stalls. Some Foods with "Hidden" Carbs: Cream -- 0.6 grams per ounce Cheddar Cheese -- 0.5 grams per ounce Swiss Cheese -- 0.9 grams per ounce Eggs -- 0.6 grams each (large egg) Sugar-Free Jello (mix) -- 1 gram per 1/2 cup serving (maltodextrin) Sugar-Free Tang -- 1 gram per cup (maltodextrin) Coffee -- 0.7 grams per cup Metamucil -- 2 grams per serving; not counting fiber (maltodextrin) Artificial Sweeteners -- 1 gram per packet (dextrose or maltodextrin)... One additional point -- although not technically "hidden" because the carb count is contained on the label, many people mistakenly believe that just because it's meat, it must be carb-free. That is not always the case. Highly-processed meats, like hot dogs and lunch meats, contain carbohydrates. For example... Deli Ham -- 1 to 3 grams per 2-oz serving Deli Turkey -- 1 to 3 grams per 2-oz serving Deli Beef -- 1 gram per 2-oz serving Hot dogs -- 1 to 4 grams per dog Spam -- 1/2 gram per serving Smoked Sausage -- 4 grams per serving So, before you order your shaved turkey or ham, ask to read the label on the meat package. Imitation crab meat is also rather high in carbs. That's important to remember because the seafood salads in many restaurants are made with "fake" crab meat. In addition, liver contains carbohydrates, because that is where the animal starch (glycogen) is stored. A point to remember is not to assume anything. ALWAYS read the label.  

Thanks everyone and thank you ctlss for all of the above information. I will just have to have a closer look at what I am eating. I was thinking aout going onto phase 2 for a week and then go back to induction, actually I am craving fruit so maybe I should try this. I will give it one more week and if there is no change I will go to phase 2 and then back again. I will not give up though. 

Just remember Charmy, that in OWL, the first thing you add a bit more of is more veggies (rung 1). Fruit - at least the kind of fruit you may be thinking of - is potentially added back on a higher rung. If you go on to OWL, be sure to familiarize yourself with the real rules of OWL.  

I hate vegies! I guess I will be staying on Induction for a while longer then :(