Guest guest Posted November 9, 2000 Report Share Posted November 9, 2000 janine, this came from the atkin center web site: annie I think I’m doing everything right on The Atkins Diet, yet I’, not losing weight or my weight loss has stalled. What are some of the factors that could make happen? First, recognize that there may not be a problem at all. Different people will respond to The Atkins Diet differently; some consistently lose weight while others do so in stages. Don’t watch the scale and become overly concerned with short term results. Also, make sure your expectations of weight loss are reality based. The Atkins Diet is designed to lead you to your natural ideal weight. For many people, that may still be more than they wish to weigh. We strongly recommend that you manage your expectations in a real and healthy way. Second, remember that success on The Atkins Diet should always be measured by more than just the scale. Consider the following questions and think about how they apply to your experience on THE Atkins Diet: · Are you experiencing more energy and vitality throughout the day? · Are your clothes fitting you better? · Are you experiencing less between meal cravings and hunger? · Have you blood tests improved? · Are you still losing weight, but just at a much slower pace? If you answered “yes” to any of the above, then you have the right diet for the rest of your life. Continue to stick with it, modifying it as you go along to make it work for you, and you will continue to see suitable/health enhancing results. Given all of the above, there are a number of key factors that may inhabit a person’s ability to have success on a low-carb program like The Atkins Diet. Listed below are the difficulties people experience most frequently: Consuming Too Many Carbohydrates: It’s amazing how frequently this is the source of most people’s problems. Some people can get away with higher carb consumption and still experience success on The Atkins Diet, but many (especially those that are overweight to begin with), need to be more vigilant in keeping carbs low. Check to make sure you are completely aware of all the sources of carbohydrates you may be eating. For example, lemon juice, excess vegetables, and low fat substitute products can contain those few carbs that could disrupt your success. Keep a complete food diary for a few days to see exactly what you are consuming. You may be surprised, Also, even of you think you’ve caught every carbohydrate, check the ingredients on any processed food you are eating (if a serving size contains less than 1gram of carbs, it can be listed as 0 carbs. If you are consuming a lot of this product, the hidden carbs can add up fast.) If you’ve done a full investigation and believe you’ve caught all the carbs, try a week at a lower carb level (eg: If you’re on an Ongoing Weight Loss Level, go back to Induction) to see if that might restart your success. Overeating: While it is completely true that calorie counting is not necessary on The Atkins Diet, this is not a license to gorge yourself at every meal. The Atkins Diet is most effective when you eat until you are satisfied, not until you can’t eat another bite or you’ll explode. Also, try eating slower to allow your body to signal when it is full before you overeat. Think about this over the next week and see if it helps you to start/restart your weightless. Undereating: Just as overeating can cause your body to resist weight loss, so can undereating. If you’re hungry, eat; if you’re starving, you should have eaten 30 minutes ago. Trying To Do A “Low-Fat” Version of The Atkins Diet: Some people with very fast metabolisms can get away with this and experience success on The Atkins Diet. However, for most, it will inhabit your weight loss and keep you hungrier throughout the day and thus more susceptible to sugar/carb cravings. Nutritional Deficiencies Caused By Previous Diets: Many people who have been on diet high in sugar and other refined carbohydrates, as well as low in fat (which is almost everybody) prior to beginning The Atkins Diet, will have nutritional deficiencies that may not be fully addressed by The Atkins Diet. Readers of the Dr. Atkins’ books know that he is a firm believer in nutritional supplementation. His key recommendations for everyone including a broadbased multi-vitamin program (preferably not a “one a day”, but one consumed through the day for optimal absorption) and an essential fatty acid formula (which can boost your metabolism and enhance fat burning). For additional supplementation, refer to Dr. Atkins’ books including his latest Vita-Nutrients Solution to develop a program that meets you specific needs. Medications: Virtually all medications will inhabit weight loss to some degree, with prescription medications being the most problematic. For more information on this subject, please review the questions concerning medications. Yeast Overgrowth/Candida Condition: Re-read the yeast chapter in New Diet Revolution, and go on a yeast/fermentation-free version of The Atkins Diet (eg: no cheese, vinegar, mushrooms, ect.) for two weeks to see if that precipitates weight loss. Food Intolerances: Re-read the chapter on food intolerances in New Diet Revolution. Lack of Exercise: While the Atkins Diet doesn’t require you to kill yourself on the treadmill or in an aerobic class everyday to see results, the importance of regular exercise can’t be overloaded. Make sure you are engaged in some form of exercise at least three times a week, or as directed by you doctor. If you can increase that to four or five times a week, all the better. You will definitely see the results on The Atkins Diet if you increase your exercise routine. Lack of Proper Water Consumption: If you’re not drinking enough water, your body is operating inefficiently. An inefficient body will not respond as well to weight loss efforts. Basically, by the time you feel thirsty, you are already dehydrated. Do yourself and your body a favor and drink at least 8 glasses of water a day (preferably filtered), and more if possible. You may go to the bathroom more, but your body will love you for it. Note: This means water, not decaf coffee, tea, diet soda or anything else that may include water but is not water. Low body Temperature: This would indicate a possible sluggish thyroid. Refer to New Diet Revolution for how this can impact weight loss and how you can test for this condition in your own home. Consumption of Artificial Sweeteners: For many people, products such as aspartame and saccharin are not a problem, especially when consumed at low to moderate levels (remember that all sweetener packets contain a gram of carbs). However, some people can experience a weight loss impasse from these products. For many Atkins dieters, these products have been a “necessary evil”, since they are better than giving into sugar cravings. Our advice: If you are having trouble losing weight on The Atkins Diet, refrain from these artificial sweeteners for a week to see if it helps. Consider trying Stevia, a natural product that people use as a sweetener. Sucralose, recently approved by the FDA, and used safely for years in countries throughout the world (many of which ban the use of aspartame) may solve the problem for all Atkins dieters when it becomes available on a mass level in the U.S. in a few years. We do not believe it will cause weight loss impasses for any Atkins dieters, and are now using it as the sweetener in all Advantage Bars, cheesecakes, and hopefully soon, I other Atkins Diet food products. For more information on sucralose, visit the website www.sucralose.com. If you have reviewed all of the above and are still having problems, consider coming to The Atkins Center as a patient or schedule a Telephone Nutritional Consultation (TNC), For information please call 1-888-ATKINS-8 ext. 263, 264, 265, and 282 the New Patients Department. _________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com. 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Guest guest Posted November 9, 2000 Report Share Posted November 9, 2000 Janine: Well, before I can make suggestions you should post, for a few days, *everything* that goes into your mouth. If you do that, we can look at your menus and make suggestions. Some of the people on this list are *very* good at finding hidden stallers, etc. A. > > Reply-To: Atkins_Support_Listegroups > Date: Wed, 8 Nov 2000 20:09:35 -0800 > To: <Atkins_Support_Listegroups> > Subject: MAJOR 12 week Plateau > > Hi Everyone – > > I am in dire straits ….at this point it has been almost 12 (yes, no typo) > weeks since I lost an ounce. I have not strayed one bit. In fact I have not > gone off induction since starting because I am VERY metabolically resistant. > > I would greatly appreciate any suggestions? Maybe some of you read about > this somewhere? > > Thanks in Advance, > Janine > > The way to happiness: Keep your heart free from hate, your mind from worry. > Live simply, expect little, give much. Fill your life with love. Scatter > sunshine. Forget yourself, think of others. Do as you would be done by. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 10, 2000 Report Share Posted November 10, 2000 Why don't you try the turtles menu Janine, there is a turtles group in egroup also you might be interested in, they are great also, but don't leave us!!! Annie >Do you know of any resource like a meal plan etc that addresses this >besides >what is in Dr Atkins book? > >Thanks, >Janine _________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com. Share information about yourself, create your own public profile at http://profiles.msn.com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 10, 2000 Report Share Posted November 10, 2000 Janine, Meal Plan, you ask? Well, definitely! The Turtle Menues (link below in the message footer) are designed for people just like you who may have stalled and aren't sure why. They are designed arount an induction level plan. You could try them for a couple of weeks and see what happens. I noticed that you listed an apple in your meal plan. Is this a usual practice for you? They do have quite a few more carbs than someone trying to stay close to induction levels needs to take in. Or was this just a one-time addition to your WOE? Terry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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