Does it have to be so complicated?

Naboo · Feb 5th 2011, 12:39pm

Hi

This is my first full week on low carb and I've been down to around 25 net carbs a day but I'm eating things like nuts and avocado. I'm religiously tracking my carbs (using Calorie King website - if the people on that forum knew I was here they'd string me up by my thumbs). I bought keto sticks and am finally in ketosis as from yesterday.

But there is no movement on the scales? I have drank wine on two occassions though - ok I know.... naughty!

I've read Atkins cover to cover. What i want to know is do I really have to follow it religiously? Can't I just reduce my carbs but eating cheese and nuts that I like then increase slowly but not in the strict order it says? I'm ensuring I'm getting adequate fat and protein but maybe not in the absolute percentages that is recommended. Oh and I'm not eating so much that it's counter productive either. I'm eating quite healthily actually!

If this isn't going to work unless I follow the eating plan to a 'T' then I'm going to lose motivation because it's too complicated. I'm a full time working mum that's trying to fit this eating around my family committements and budget.

What do you guys think?

shazzasknits · Feb 5th 2011, 12:51pm

Hi Naboo,

I am no expert when it comes to Atkins as I am on a different weight loss programme but I do have the Atkins book and if you are following that plan then there is a real strict two week (?) period where I think nuts and avocado and definately wine are a no no (sorry). but........

if your keto sticks are now showing that you are in ketosis you should start to see results.

hopefully someone doing Atkins can help you out more, but I do know that I can be strict sometimes and those blasted scales don't move, I do however measure my waist weekly and that quite often will decrease even if the scales don't so that makes me happy.

Sharon

Sherrie · Feb 5th 2011, 12:55pm

Hey Naboo, you shouldn't have to follow it to a tea, those first two weeks are more to help set a baseline where you know you can lose and then experiment from there, many people skip it and are fine.

I am surprised you haven't lost fluid, either something is causing you fluid retention or its hormonal e.g. TOM (time of month).

You could try listing a few days worth of foods and drinks and see if anyone spots anything.
Mind you if you only just went into ketosis then the woosh might be about to come.

Naboo · Feb 5th 2011, 1:12pm

Thank you for your responses. It is TTOM next week, but I'm on the pill so i didn't think that it effects me like that? I'm not sure actually??? I don't feel bloated. Oh and I drink diet coke, lots and lots.

I started on Monday, ketosis by Friday. If there is no movement on the scales by say Tuesday I'll write up what I'm eating and get your opinion.

BTW - I really only have to lose about 5-6kg, maybe that's why?

Sherrie · Feb 5th 2011, 1:15pm

It will be harder when you only have a little to lose but if you were eating high carb before then there should be fluid loss regardless...

donkeybrook · Feb 5th 2011, 2:05pm

my advice?? ditch the diet coke for water:D

MissE · Feb 7th 2011, 11:44am

Someone once said to me "If you only kinda follow the program, you only kinda lose weight" and it really stuck with me. I figure that if I knew better than the program, I wouldnt need the program!! (whatever the program is).

I'd try cutting back on your diet coke, caffiene has been said to slow weight loss. I don't know if I believe it, but it might be worth a try?

deenalicious · Feb 7th 2011, 7:57pm

all i know is when I drink heaps of diet coke (im diabetic) its harder to stay on track with eating...I'm not sure if its the caffeine or the sweetener...I drink the Coles brand Natural Mineral Water...its easy to drink...not heavy and feels good...sometimes I pretend its got vodka in it

donkeybrook · Feb 7th 2011, 9:03pm

maybe it's the sweetener cos i have read heaps of reports that say that artificial sweeteners can have the same effect on insulin levels as sugar in some folks. i doubt it is the caffeine as i drink several cups of coffee a day with no probs as do quite a few people i know. just my opinion.:)

Sherrie · Feb 7th 2011, 10:26pm

Research shows that caffiene can effect your levels during the day, depends on the person. This is why it is not allowed during induction as those 2 weeks are meant to set a baseline.

donkeybrook · Feb 8th 2011, 12:10am

i get very grumpy without my caffeine sherrie:( i don't like your research u read:D

Sixtyeight · Feb 8th 2011, 6:47am

I'm with you Donkeybrook:D That research makes me grumpy!:( I don't drink a lot but I'm pretty sure caffeine is what keeps one fooy in front of the other on "those" days:rolleyes:

KatieP · Feb 8th 2011, 7:40pm

Don't you be taking away my Diet Coke now ... or I'll be cranky

deenalicious · Feb 8th 2011, 8:33pm

I can live without diet coke but not without coffee....no way!

donkeybrook · Feb 8th 2011, 11:40pm

amen, sister:D have never been a big fan of soft drinks or fruit juices. give me good old water or a fine coffee (read coffee snob) anyday.

shazzasknits · Feb 9th 2011, 6:28am

deenalicious wrote:

I can live without diet coke but not without coffee....no way!

Same! I've given up a potatoes and crustry multigrain bread but if I had to give up coffee I would remain chubby and unhealthy forever, by choice :p

Naboo · Feb 11th 2011, 4:31pm

Hi guys,

Well I cut back on the DC for one day

I hoped on the scales this morning and I'm 2 kg down!!!!

I'm very happy with that. I've been eating 25 grams of carbs each day although I eat nuts and avocado with them (not induction friendly). I only have a small bit to loose and before this I have been cutting my carbs slowly (then binging carbs) for a couple of months. Maybe this is what stalled the weight loss?

Anyway, I'm stoked! And really happy with my new style of eating. I don't mooch around the house wondering what I can shove in my gob!

I cooked flax-seed bread today (and smothered it with butter). Next week I'm upping my carbs to 30 by introducing low carb yoghurt. I hope I can stick into ketosis.

Thanks for your input everyone

donkeybrook · Feb 11th 2011, 6:44pm

well done. try going without the diet coke if u can for a bit longer and just see if it is that. i know it is a habit, but we have quite a few peoples around here who lost that habit so maybe they can give u some tips on replacements for it.

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