bridetobe
Sat, Jul-28-01, 21:31
Hi everyone. I found this website a while looking for info re: why I am failing on the Atkins Diet. You folks are obviously quite knowledgeable so I am hoping you will help me out.
I've been following the Atkins program since 7/1/01. I lost 4.5 the first week of Induction but have not lost another ounce since then. I have been keeping my carbs below 20g, drinking lots of water, exercizing regularly, and taking all of the Atkins vitamins and supplements (which I ran out an bought after the first week results got me all excited). Basically, I've been doing Induction the entire time. I am so frustrated that I burst into tears this morning after weighing in and threw a hissy fit by cheating for the first time since I started the diet. I ate half of a Pop Tart and drank a glass of wine - two of my pre-Atkins dietary staples.
I am completely lacking patience since I am getting married in less than 3 months and I want to look nice for this special day. I don't care if the weight loss is only temporary -- I just want to look nice walking down the aisle. I will worry about the long term after my honeymoon. I haven't even been able to get a dress because I when I tried one on, I looked like a giant marshmallow. I haven't been able to try another.
I've read the previous posts from others who have stalled and got alot of good info. I think that I am going to try the Fat Fast but first I have a couple of questions for you more experienced low-carbers.
First, I am using the ketosticks and turning them purple every day. (I test in the a.m. and in the p.m.). My understanding is that that reaction indicates that I am in ketosis and burning fat. Is this correct? If so, how can I not be losing weight if I am buring fat all day everyday? Second, do I have to be in ketosis before starting the fast? I am sure I kicked myself out of it with my Poptart/wine party.
I've been following the Atkins program since 7/1/01. I lost 4.5 the first week of Induction but have not lost another ounce since then. I have been keeping my carbs below 20g, drinking lots of water, exercizing regularly, and taking all of the Atkins vitamins and supplements (which I ran out an bought after the first week results got me all excited). Basically, I've been doing Induction the entire time. I am so frustrated that I burst into tears this morning after weighing in and threw a hissy fit by cheating for the first time since I started the diet. I ate half of a Pop Tart and drank a glass of wine - two of my pre-Atkins dietary staples.
I am completely lacking patience since I am getting married in less than 3 months and I want to look nice for this special day. I don't care if the weight loss is only temporary -- I just want to look nice walking down the aisle. I will worry about the long term after my honeymoon. I haven't even been able to get a dress because I when I tried one on, I looked like a giant marshmallow. I haven't been able to try another.
I've read the previous posts from others who have stalled and got alot of good info. I think that I am going to try the Fat Fast but first I have a couple of questions for you more experienced low-carbers.
First, I am using the ketosticks and turning them purple every day. (I test in the a.m. and in the p.m.). My understanding is that that reaction indicates that I am in ketosis and burning fat. Is this correct? If so, how can I not be losing weight if I am buring fat all day everyday? Second, do I have to be in ketosis before starting the fast? I am sure I kicked myself out of it with my Poptart/wine party.