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In this video, I deal with another viewer comment on why do people not lose weight or suffer weight loss stalls / plateaus. The first answer is “is it really a stall?”, “Have you lost any inches not just pounds?”, and “Have you not lost in more than 4 weeks?” If you satisfy these above question, this video is for you. Here is list of reasons that I go into in this video: 1.) Eating too many carbs (hidden carbs / underestimating) 2.) Undereating – starvation mode dieting 3.) Dehydration 4 …
Duration : 0:12:44
Tags: Atkins, carb, Carbohydrate, Diet, exercise, Fitness, low, Obesity, Stalls, Weightloss
March 7th, 2009 at 8:32 am
WeimaranerKisses, …
WeimaranerKisses, since you mentioned that you do a lot of weightlifting, I suspect that you are losing tons of fat, but gaining muscle in its place, which (on the scale) makes it seem like you aren’t losing anything. Under the surface you’re probably getting into great shape without realizing it. You should start taking measurements of your waist, chest, and key points on your arms and legs to see if you are losing inches, rather than “weight.”
March 7th, 2009 at 8:32 am
Great video, Kent.. …
Great video, Kent… The only thing I would add to your list is muscle gain. If a person is doing a lot of muscle-building exercise, they could still be actually losing a lot of fat per week, but gaining enough muscle in the process to make it seem like they aren’t losing anything.
March 7th, 2009 at 8:32 am
Check my menus blog …
Check my menus blog for ideas. (google bowulf menus blog) You’ll have to remove the non-Induction legal foods, but there are lots of good past menus in that blog.
March 7th, 2009 at 8:32 am
Well, I went and …
Well, I went and bought the New Diet Revolution Book, I read it front to back and feel I better know what I need to be doing. Sorry to keep bugging you guys, I am having SYCH a hard time getting this right. I did clean out my cupboards and fridge, and think I have it under control..so back ro day “1″ tomorrow. Any suggestions on a meal plan? I just want ideas of what others do and make sure I am not eating too much.
March 7th, 2009 at 8:32 am
If you are losing …
If you are losing or as fast as you would like, yes. They are full of sugar alcohols which absolutely should be counted against your daily carb intake.
March 7th, 2009 at 8:32 am
For dessert I eat …
For dessert I eat those low carb ice cream bars. I per day. Should I ditch?
March 7th, 2009 at 8:32 am
Absolutely agree… …
Absolutely agree… They are a convenience food only for extreme circumstances, and I am afraid way too many people make them a staple. Atkins was all about real unprocessed food as much as possible, not commercially thrown together junk food.
March 7th, 2009 at 8:32 am
Atkins bars! Ditch …
Atkins bars! Ditch them! I never lose when I eat them. Even one affects me. A lot of cash to screw up your diet.
The recipes here are great. Use em.
March 7th, 2009 at 8:32 am
Sounds like a good …
Sounds like a good idea. Some times it is simply more about what the brain thinks it needs to release (insulin) than what is required, and some people are just more sensitive to even the hint of sweetness or other even potentially things like cheese. Good luck, and keep me updated on your progress.
March 7th, 2009 at 8:32 am
I tested my urine …
I tested my urine this morning and I am in full blown ketosis…so I am going to cut out the atkins bars anyway, stick with eggs and cheese for breakfast or the taco salad idea you gave, and break all my meals into 6 small ones including 2 salads and just drink water or unsweet tea with an occasional packet of equal or splenda. Thanks for your help. I will keep ya posted. I need to drop about 50 or 60 pounds and think I can do it by June.
March 7th, 2009 at 8:32 am
ok, I will stop …
ok, I will stop eating the bars and no more sweetners. I think that may be doing it…just water and unsweet tea…I do eat 2 small salads a day as well wiyh a small ammount of ranch or blue cheese and 2 to 7 scallions a day. I am very careful on lunch meats like turkey and salami and always ask the carb count and get the LOW ones (1 to 3 carbs perserving) tons of tuna and mayo…and eggs with cheese.
March 7th, 2009 at 8:32 am
My initial read on …
My initial read on your menus is I don’t see any vegetables on it, Atkins bars are known stallers, how much water were you drinking, and potentially putting yourself in starvation mode from too few Calories in regard to the exercise (just a guess though).
As for what to do, just eat from Induction Legal foods and follow the rules as described in my first few Induction videos. Don’t eat any artificial sweeteners or diet sodas. You may be very sensitive to sweetness. Post your menus everyday
March 7th, 2009 at 8:32 am
Help!! I am a nut …
Help!! I am a nut case. I did this for 14 days and lost NOTHING and went off the deep end and said screw it…well I want to do it again (back on 3 days now). I know this works!! I do go to the gym 4 to 5 days a week, lifting weights and sit ups. I do eat all the meat and eggs recommended and 2 or 3 of the atkins bars. Maybe I am just being impatient…can someone e mail me what exactly I should be doing?
March 7th, 2009 at 8:32 am
Kent,,,
Thank you …
Kent,,,
Thank you so much for a GREAT video…. Guess what? th only thing I drink is crystal light ….. so that made me kinda sad to think that this could be why i am not taking off the weight as fast as I did in the first two weeks…..I do have a couple of questions that i haope you can answer.. first, is there anything I can do to speed up my matabalisims( ? spelling) . my other question is how do I get rid of all my water weight?
Thanks
March 7th, 2009 at 8:32 am
Check out my post …
Check out my post induction stall syndrome (P.I.S.S.) video where I talk about these common initial stalls following large losses. The body is typically just resettling and setting up for another large loss.
March 7th, 2009 at 8:32 am
Hey I have been …
Hey I have been doing the Atkins diet for 2 weeks as of today. In my first week I lost a shocking 20 pounds which made me extremely pumped and happy to see such great results so fast. However, like I said above today is my 2 week mark and I haven’t lost any wait during the second week. Ive been extremely careful with my carb intake limiting myself to no more then 1 or 2 carbs a day. I intend to do the induction phase for another month but was wondering what could of caused my plateau in week 2?
March 7th, 2009 at 8:32 am
Yes, it is actually …
Yes, it is actually one of the higher carbs fruit.
March 7th, 2009 at 8:32 am
Does a bannana hava …
Does a bannana hava a carbs
March 7th, 2009 at 8:32 am
good video.
good video.
March 7th, 2009 at 8:32 am
Which is the reason …
Which is the reason I keep stressing for people to start measuring yourself. They may be losing lots of inches and gaining muscle without seeing it in the mirror.
March 7th, 2009 at 8:32 am
Well I think the …
Well I think the fact that he is also weight training three times a week, you need to take that in consideration. With the amount of protein and weight training I wouldn’t doubt hes just adding muscle. As we all know muscle ways more than fat. Just a thought.
March 7th, 2009 at 8:32 am
It’s likely part …
It’s likely part Post Induction Stall Syndrome (see my video for what that is) and maybe some of the medication role. That does not mean it isn’t possible. It may just take longer.
Additionally, I would start like I said in the video posting my foods in Fitday and being sure I was accurate in measuring those things that need to be measured (like cheese).
If all else fails, start limiting some stallers – artificial sweeteners, cheese, other dairy, etc.
March 7th, 2009 at 8:32 am
bowulf…question …
bowulf…question for you….i have been on the diet now for a month and week….i lost about 17 lbs in the first two weeks….now i just fluctuate gain two pounds lose two pounds and so on….no big loses….I am on a highblood pressure pill or beta blocker…can this be the cause???
March 7th, 2009 at 8:32 am
For me the problem …
For me the problem of not eating enough usually gets fixed as my athletic performance decreases. I am too competitive to starve myself to lower performance or slower times, so as soon as I get that fatgiued feeling or can’t run as fast as I should in my marathon training, I know I have been depriving myself.
Perhaps increasing exercise would stimulate a greater hunger in yourself and reenergize your metabolism. Just a thought, and I hope you find your success.
March 7th, 2009 at 8:32 am
Thank you – just …
Thank you – just doing my job as a volunteer LC evangelist.