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I appear to have stalled.
Hi group,
I have been on a very conciencious lo carb diet for a few weeks now and so far have been very pleased with the end result. The cravings that I was getting at first appear to have gone, and Im finding it dead easy to stick to. I dont know what my daily carb intake is, its not a lot though. Lunch is usually a green salad, and tea is usually something like steak, or chicken with some greens. I have had the odd beer over the weekend and maybe a glass or two of wine. However, I still have a chubby tummy, and the weight loss seems to have stopped. I can now (for the first time for a long time get into 34" jeans - just) Id like a 34 to be comfortable though. Any tips to get the weight loss going again? -- Gavin. http://www.stoof.co.uk For the road: GSXR600 K1 For the track: GSXR400 GK76A For the rest: Citroen Belingo |
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I appear to have stalled.
Gavsta writes: I have been on a very conciencious lo carb diet for a few weeks now Any tips to get the weight loss going again? Historically, most people "stall" at the three week mark. Just be patient, it will pick up again on its own - just keep doing what you're doing. If you're still stalled at 8 weeks, ask again. |
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I appear to have stalled.
DJ Delorie wrote:
Gavsta writes: I have been on a very conciencious lo carb diet for a few weeks now Historically, most people "stall" at the three week mark. *Just be patient, it will pick up again on its own - just keep doing what you're doing. If you're still stalled at 8 weeks, ask again. Also note Dr Atkins definition of a stall - 4+ weeks without a new low, without a lost inch, without a cheat. Few like this definition but it is extremely useful. It tells what is and isn't reasonable for expectations. There probably hasn't been a dieter in history happy with real loss rates is it's important to know what realistic rates really are. Simply put the time scale for loss is month to month no matter that no one likes the fact. |
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I appear to have stalled.
Doug Freyburger wrote:
Also note Dr Atkins definition of a stall - 4+ weeks without a new low, without a lost inch, without a cheat. Few like this definition but it is extremely useful. It tells what is and isn't reasonable for expectations. There probably hasn't been a dieter in history happy with real loss rates is it's important to know what realistic rates really are. Simply put the time scale for loss is month to month no matter that no one likes the fact. You gave me the same advice, and you were right. I went on to lose 45 pounds and I am very happy with my weight loss. Still, when I read this, I had to laugh at myself. I want what I want, and I want it now. :-) Patience is a virtue. Becca |
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Becca wrote:
Doug Freyburger wrote: Also note Dr Atkins definition of a stall - 4+ weeks without a new low, without a lost inch, without a cheat. This particular bit of advice from Dr A applies across the board. It is not limited to At-kids, low carbers or any other dieting system. I suspect he originally came up with it because of the standard puase during week 3 and often week 4, but it ended up much more useful and global than that. Few like this definition but it is extremely useful. *It tells what is and isn't reasonable for expectations. *There probably hasn't been a dieter in history happy with real loss rates so it's important to know what realistic rates really are ... You gave me the same advice, and you were right. I went on to lose 45 pounds and I am very happy with my weight loss. *Still, when I read this, I had to laugh at myself. I want what I want, and I want it now. :-) * Patience is a virtue. I try to understand that it's about realism not patience. If it's 11 AM here as I write this and I want it to be sundown within an hour, it is patience that let's me put up with the sun light until the sun really goes down? No. It's about knowing if my desires match what's possible and settling for the possible. Oh do I chomp at the bit at what's possible against what I desire just like everyone else. But when I view it as an issue of patience then I start to expect the impossible. So I view it as being about what really is and isn't possible and think of the many references about calories and hormones and maximal loss rates per pound of body fat and more-to-lose-faster-to-lose-it and less-to-lose-slower-to-lose-it. |
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