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I'm feeling pretty down right now -- perhaps from feeling wilted from all the added stress w/ Jim's injury...I don't know. But I am pretty frustrated with my persistent stalling. The past few days I've just really lost some of my enthusiasm due to this funk I'm in. I've not cheated or anything - but I've not eaten enough at all. Haven't felt like cooking or anything. Just took the easy route and re-heated whatever I could find in the pantry or leftovers.
To make matters worse, I did my measurements and while the scale gives the same reading, it appears I have gained a half-inch in a couple of places. All I can ask is "How can this be?!" I've cut out Atkins bars and all sugar alcohols forEVER-ago. I've cut out s-f jello and sour cream. I drink over 100oz of water per day. The only other thing I drink is a cup of green tea, almost daily. I never drink diet sodas, Crystal-lite...and coffee is a rare treat. I follow the rules of induction to a T - with my only determent being almond flour as a pie crust once a month or so (when I have company and need to fix a low-carb treat to serve)...evenso, this a rarity and not a staple in my diet weekly. Besides, I've been following Induction for seven months, it won't kill me to have almond flour once in while) I'm just ticked off. (I know - this is really unlike me! :O)
I know for sure I will stick with this lifestyle - and will never go back to how I ate higher carb food before. But, c'mon! The simple fact of the matter is I am still pretty heavy and the weight should be steadily coming off. I accept the fact that PCOS slows my WL down - I can deal with that. But I can't deal with losing 2 pounds in a month and then gaining it back when I have my TOM - only to lose the same 2 pounds the next month. What'll happen when TOM comes again? I'll gain it back and in the long run, I won't be going anywhere.
Do I move on to OWL? What gives?!! Why is my body just shutting this process down? (Yes, I've read Whyguy's forum Why Stalls Happen - forever ago!) AND, I took to heart my friend Les's journal from months back -- the one when he shared about his doctor's evaluation...when he talked with his nutritionist and asked him if there was any validity to "starvation mode" which potentially stalls WL. The doctor replied that it is a myth - that, as far as heavy people are concerned, there is no risk of starvation mode - it is for this reason the bariatric surgery is successful for helping extremely overweight people lose weight. He confirmed that starvation mode is a very real threat to only those who are close to or at a "normal" weight. So, I took this info to heart - and I did not make a huge issue w/ getting close to my RDI, sticking closer to an average of 1600-1650 calories a day. Well, I lost just a bit of weight and then got stuck for a long time--nearly a month stall. So, I decided, maybe there is something to this starvation mode. Perhaps, indeed, I am not eating enough for my metabolism to fire-up and help me burn more fat. I thought: Let me go back and see if eating more will speed up my WL. I know it has worked for others of my Atkins buddies. I worked hard on getting my RDI numbers up, while keeping my Induction percentages right on the mark. It worked for a short spell - lost two pounds. (It was actually after eating my low carb-cheesecake that helped me boost my caloric intake and I lost a pound the very next day.) And then my period started. Gained 2. NOW I'm stuck AGAIN. UGGHH!!! I am so completely frustrated.
I won't give up - I am no quitter. And I know I feel better with this WOE - and I have more energy and I don't feel like I am giving up all that much. I'm just at my wits end - throwing up my hands saying "WHY?!!!" Forgive me - I know it is wicked and I regret that my heart has a propensity towards evil...but I sometimes feel a tad bit jealous of others who whose WL tracker is going down down down steadily, with seemingly rarely even the slightest blip in their progress. (Don't get me wrong - I AM sincerely HAPPY for THEM! But I can't help but wonder why not me?) Some of them admit they even cheat on their diet...and they still lose pounds and inches. I don't cheat - I have shown rock-solid commitment and faithfulness and my weight is still not budging. I am just about to have a tantrum!! (and this is also so unlike me!) Lastly, I'm miserable and ashamed with how many "I"s are in my journal. Typically, I am usually not so self-absorbed or fixated on me...at all. :/ My venting is now over...
Trying to end on a positive note, Jim is doing some better. He's getting around a bit better now, and the intense pain has subsided a good bit. He's still needing to take it easy and is pretty much immobile for the most part, but the worst is over, praise God. THANKS to my friends who have been praying for healing...and for your encouraging support and comments.
Diet Calendar Entries for 14 April 2011:
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869 kcal
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Fat: 46.24g | Prot: 31.30g | Carb: 20.39g.
Lunch: tap water, lettuce, My Tuna Fish Salad, My Vegetable Beef Soup. Dinner: water, Ragu Cheesy Alfredo sauce, chicken tenderloin. Snacks/Other: Tasty Key Lime Pie - Low Carb. more...
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3227 kcal
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Activities & Exercise:
Walking (slow) - 2/mph - 1 hour, Resting - 15 hours, Sleeping - 8 hours. more...
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Evie, rant away...it is so frustrating when we do all the things we are supposed to do and still don't lose. I completely understand. I wish I had some answers for you, but honestly, I tried all the same things, and just stayed stuck. Hang in there. As for the "I"'s in your journal, it is YOUR journal and should be used for whatever you feel the need to write. Glad that Jim is doing better! Hugs!
14 Apr 11 by member: ctlss
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OH Evie, I cannot tell you how much I understand this!!! I often wonder why not me... and its not that I am not happy for those that are losing but when I work my butt off and the scale goes up and down and up and down and up and down in the same spot it gets VERY frustrating. I wish I had answers for you, but honestly I don;t. Being as I am not doing any kind of low-carb I have no in-site towards switching your food or anything around. I do know what seems to have worked for me this past week was switching it up, I cut back on my calories a bit (only by 100-150 a day) and just relaxed.. I honestly haven't been 100% tracking what I have eaten but I do know I haven't been eating anything bad for me. Like you I would never quit but sometimes its like GAHHHHHHHHHHHHHH WHY AM I BEING PUNISHED?? as for the measurements I have no idea, mine did the same thing lol so again, I understand. Keep hanging on girl and I really hope things turn around for you. I am glad to hear that Jim is better!
14 Apr 11 by member: pixidaisy
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LOL, Stef... Why yes indeedy - it IS my journal...so it's ok. I guess I'm just not used to being a whiny-butt. LOL love you girl
14 Apr 11 by member: Evie1010
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Pixi, thanks for be such an empathetic friend...and for taking the time to read my rant. Love ya
14 Apr 11 by member: Evie1010
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I know you are frustrated. We've all been there. I highly encourage you to move up to OWL. Your body is obviously too content on where you are now and it's not going to budge. Move up, recoup, and try to de-stress. You will start losing again.
14 Apr 11 by member: kmartin
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Yes, Evie it is ok. As for the measurements, if you measure in just a tiny bit of a different spot the numbers may be off. I have that problems with my waist, tummy, and hips...have to make sure I get it exactly in the same spot or the numbers are off.
14 Apr 11 by member: ctlss
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You know, Evie, I was just reading that stress can stall weight loss. I think you've been under a little bit of stress the last few weeks. Be easy on yourself. Relax a little bit. Enjoy Jim's recovery and progress. Keep eating right and then when things level out a bit, I'm sure that the weight will start to come off again. Look for the positives every day! We have so much to be thankful for. This is just a little pothole in the road. You can and you WILL overcome this. Slow and steady my dear friend. I know that God is with you and watching out for you. He is holding you up in the palm of His hand. There are so many folks here that are praying for all factors of your life. YOU CAN DO IT! YOU WILL DO IT! And best of all you don't have to do it alone. We love you Evie! I am standing over here in Iowa in my cheerleading outfit cheering you on. You will make a victorious finish. I just know it. And I'm never wrong. Just ask me! xoxoxo Sherill
14 Apr 11 by member: Sherillynn
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14 Apr 11 by member: jsfantome
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Oh Evie, I'm so sorry you're feeling stressed :( I think one of the posters hit the nail on the head when they said stress and the build up of cortisol can make you hold onto weight. That and the fact that maybe you SHOULD move into OWL since your body has probably caught on to the low carbs and maybe adjusted to the 20? Upping the carbs may trick it into saying "Oh, ok..we can shed some fat now that we're getting more carbs" :-) I'm really happy Jim is doing well. Maybe that will alleviate some of the stress and get you back on the road to losing. wishing you well.. {{{{HUGS}}} Denise
14 Apr 11 by member: deelytful1
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Evie, without reading everyone's comments, I have to tell you what I read when I was trying to decide how I wanted to eat. Have you ever heard of muscle confusion? It is when you are working out your body gets used to the level of activy and type of workout and just decides that this is where you want it to be. Our bodies do that with food too. That is why in the beginning you lose a lot fast and then it starts to slow down and then stall. The book I read said that we need to confuse out metabolism by eating one "cheat" meal a week. For one meal and one meal only eat what ever you want. Then make sure that your next meal is on plan. That is why the people that have cheats are still losing. The body got confused with the more calories and carbs and tried to get back to it's comfort zone so it ramped it up and they lost more. When I was on WW, I would eat one day over my points and then when I weighed in a couple days later I lost. But remember it can only be for one meal. Can't hurt to try it.
14 Apr 11 by member: davidsmom
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do you have the ketostix? Are you testing to see if you are in ketosis? I went back and read my book some more and saw that maybe I should add some vitamins. Maybe you're very resistant right now - the ketostix would tell you that. I bought some chromium picolinate, and maybe next week I'll buy the L-carnatine - I feel your pain though!!!!
14 Apr 11 by member: milbwknicole
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Evie, do you ever go to the Atkins boards? Someone over there might be able to help or point you in the right direction. Maybe your carb tolerance level is really low? I hope things start looking up soon!
14 Apr 11 by member: sooki
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Stress will definitely make your inches go up. It's good you're not giving up! I took a look at your food (just the calories), and you have huge swings from day-to-day. While many people take an "it all evens out at the end of the week approach," for some of us this absolutely doesn't work (especially when we're stressed out). If I swing more than 200-300 calories on any given day, it throws my body completely out of whack - and both my weight and inches show it. You might want to try to be a little more consistent with your calories and see if that helps.
I highly recommend against cheat meals on the Atkins plan as it can throw your body out of ketosis for anywhere from 2 days to several. Also, this is calorie confusion, not "muscle confusion" as that refers to workouts, Calorie confusion is actually better done in a specific manner usually over a week using wholesome foods rather than a splurge or cheat meal. One some people still believe in the "cheat meal," you can get better results by increasing your calories, often for a specified period of time, then lowering them back to your normal rate.
I would also move on to OWL. That will give you more food choices for sure. Good luck! Hope things get better. :)
14 Apr 11 by member: AmethystM
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I have to agree with a couple of the others here....stress is an awful hindrance to weight loss...they were talking about this on Air 1 this morning how we often find ourselves being 'worriers' rather than 'warriors'. Luke 12:25 says, "Can all your worries add a single moment to your life?" Hmmmm...me thinks not! ☺ So, cast away your worries, place them solidly at the foot of Christ. He will stomp them out for you! ☺ Just remember that you, my dear friend, are a true WARRIOR....not a worrier! ☺ I know all too well how you are feeling, though. I think we all do --- you are certainly not alone! You are such an amazing woman...you deserve to 'rant' anytime you want...Lord knows, you listen to me rant enough and you are always so supportive. You can ♫ Lean on Me ♫ anytime!!! I lo♥e you, sister!! Lifting you up in prayer right now!
14 Apr 11 by member: SkeeterJean
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Evie
Nothing more I can add except hang in there girl! You've got a lot on your plate right now taking care of Jim. You're doing a great job and the scale will move again. Think how far you've come. You are dedicated to this new life and things will "take off" again. My thoughts are with you.
14 Apr 11 by member: weirdangel
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So glad to hear Jim is improving! Rant, whine, stomp, throw the scale out the window...do whatever you need to do to be sure you stay on plan. As Jim continues to improve, I'm sure the worry and stress will begin to lift and you'll be on your way before you know it. You've lost 46 pounds already and I just know there are more (good) losses in your future!
14 Apr 11 by member: Sandy701
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Evie....so sorry you are feeling so down.../frustrated. Two things jump out at me...Stress..that will and can make you stall/ it builds up cortisol...the second thing is your total and complete commitment to Induction...I don't think it would be a bad thing to move on to OWL...mix it up...confuse your body..I think some of the posters above hit it on the head..when saying your body may have just adjusted to your current WOE. Try it Evie..., it may just be what you need to jump start things again, if you find this doesn't work you can always go back to Induction. So glad Jim is feeling better, I so sure that his condition has caused you additional stress and worry...with the Easter Season here, I am sure this is one of his busiest times of year with his obligations to your church family...I am praying as his condition improves so will your spirits...As for the "I"s in your journal,,,,it is so "Healthy" to allow yourself to be self absorbed every now and then my friend...can't always emotionally give.,.give...and give, allow yourself to receive every now and then...Love you...Big Cyber Hug...!
16 Apr 11 by member: Raven46
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Hi Evie ~ I know this trying situation will not last for you. I believe in you and know that you will loose soon. I agree w/other posters. Stress does not do our bodies good. I say handle what you can and ask the Big Guy in the Sky to give you a hand with the rest! :) So glad to hear that your husband is feeling better.
17 Apr 11 by member: moondove
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Hi beautiful......you have it within you, you know what to do, one day at a time...one minute, hour, day, whatever it takes to change your mind and remember you know how to take care of you and you are so worth the effort....TOWANDA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
17 Apr 11 by member: Lisa Online
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Good morning, Evie...hope your Palm Sunday is filled with blessings! Hugs and love coming your way, along with the prayers.
17 Apr 11 by member: ctlss
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