Do I eat too much?

[LindaSch]

Hi all
I've done Atkins in the past and always very successful. I've had 3 hip replacements now and during the time when I can't do any excercise I put all the weight back on, even if I don't eat that much. Thing is, if you can't move and can't do anything interesting, food is the only comfort to me, can't help it.
Now here we go again....
I started induction 2 1/2 weeks ago. I did exactly what I've done in the past and only lost 6 pounds in the first week and nothing after that.
I've never stalled after just one week before.
What I eat is very boring but easy to follow, I quite like it and I can do it for long periods without a glitch. I'm not into sweet things at all, which helps.
Here is what I eat every day:
Salad from 2 small gem lettuces with a sauce of 1 Tablespoon low carb majo and 1 tablespoon low carb salad sauce and a bit water (that's my lunch)
I grill 4 medium sized burgers (either beef or pork) in the evening, cut then into bits in the morning, take it with me to work and I eat that during the day.
If there is any left in the evening, I'll have the rest as evening meal with some low carb majo, or a few chicken wings (not much on them, is there?)

That's all

Why is it not working this time?
I'd be grateful for your comments.

Linda

[Elizellen]

Unfortunately each time we restart any diet we are older, which I think makes a difference to start with :(

However losing over 10% of the total amount you hope to lose in just one week can't be sniffed at!! :cheer:

I know you have mobility problems, but there are many exercises even a wheelchair bound person can do, so maybe google for "chair exercises" and see if you find any you can do to get at least some body parts moving.

[Elizellen]

And maybe try some different veggies to make things more interesting - remember on induction we can eat "up to 20 net carbs, most from vegetables"

Sweet red peppers chopped up in a salad or sliced and dipped into dressing, or some sauteed onions would make for more carbs and still be wihtin the rules.

[freckles]

What she said, plus, you didn't give specific amounts, but I wonder if you aren't eating enough?

[Scarlet 96]

I agree. I think you might not be getting enough and a little variety with more fiber might help.

[radiogal]

It sounds like not only are you not eating enough but you might need a little fat with that. are you eating breakfast at all?

[JandLsMom]

It sounds like your not eating enough food for a day..did you fit day it? how many calories is it? Also make sure the fat is atleast 60%...

[Thomas1492]

Linda a easy rule of thumb is to multiply your weight by 1 calorie,so you need approx 2100 calories to maintain a day..So a good amount would be approx 16-1700 calories to lose weight and you would like those to be 70% fat,20% Protein and 10% in carbs from veggies!! Looking at your meals I believe you get enough protein but not near enough fat,and veggies,IMHO..:)
Hope this helps!!

[dlynnRN]

I agree in that you may not be eating enough... Personally I eat at least 5 small meals per day. When I first started I ate breakfast, lunch, and dinner... but found eating smaller frequent meals is much better!! Fuels your metabolism! Eat protein at each meal! Eat a variety with your veggies!