tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4839697656674262294.post6304949047207214190..comments2024-03-19T05:18:49.316-06:00Comments on Kickin' Carb Clutter: Why Did You Stop Losing Weight After Atkins Induction?Vickie Ewellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09933461203986015406noreply@blogger.comBlogger190125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4839697656674262294.post-41747312669778818972018-01-15T09:40:50.854-07:002018-01-15T09:40:50.854-07:00This is what happened to me pretty much. Lost only...This is what happened to me pretty much. Lost only 1/2 pound the first week after coming back. I can really relate to the frustration. Sometimes, the body just expects us to quit though. How are things going? I'm sorry for the late reply.Vickie Ewellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09933461203986015406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4839697656674262294.post-83129295433502025312018-01-11T08:14:52.336-07:002018-01-11T08:14:52.336-07:00Hi Vickie! I was so excited to still have the link...Hi Vickie! I was so excited to still have the link to this blog saved! I ended up losing over 30 lbs and having a successful pregnancy after 3 miscarriages before keto! Even my specialist agreed keto was the main reason for my fertility success. I had my son back in March and I started to keto again on Monday. I decided to look at the scale and I had gained a pound. It was an unwelcome shock. I have the keto stix and I’m definitely spilling ketones. I’m guessing since I did this diet before my body knows what I’m doing. Ugh. At least coming back and reading the article and comments is reassuring that I just have to wait things out. I know obviously it hasn’t even been a week but seeing the scale go up was unwelcome. Last time I lost 9 lbs in the first week. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14909263659594032683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4839697656674262294.post-69002938329675758922016-10-02T20:49:34.850-06:002016-10-02T20:49:34.850-06:0030 ounces of protein? That's like 195 to 200 g...30 ounces of protein? That's like 195 to 200 grams of protein a day, about twice as much as you need. Your body will burn much of that protein for energy, instead of body fat. Try cutting your protein down to 16 ounces a day. 20 carbs is perfect right now, till you find the amount of protein and fat that will let you lose. <br /><br />I ran your stats, maintenance calories are between 1500 and 1600 calories, but you don't need a huge deficit to lose on low carb. Often, 300 calories less than maintenance is plenty.<br /><br />16 oz protein - 104 grams, or 416 calories<br />20 carbs - 80 calories<br />That leaves about 100 grams of fat per day<br />Vickie Ewellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09933461203986015406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4839697656674262294.post-13763321469477001002016-10-02T19:27:10.642-06:002016-10-02T19:27:10.642-06:00I'm sorry, I didn't give you all that info...I'm sorry, I didn't give you all that info, I'm 63 , 170 lbs ,5'5 , I have read the Atkins Book and I'm doing everything it says to do, I'm eating about 30 ozs of protein a day and around 18-20 carbs a day, I walk on the treed mill 30 mins and do weights for about 30-45 mins , I have always worked out even before I started dieting , I must be doing something wrongAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4839697656674262294.post-51453955883806625482016-10-01T14:04:07.355-06:002016-10-01T14:04:07.355-06:00Ketosis doesn't make you lose weight. Ketosis ...Ketosis doesn't make you lose weight. Ketosis simply means your body is burning fats for fuel, but that fat can come from your diet as well as your excess body fat. You have to be in a calorie deficit to lose weight. However, too much exercise causes elevated levels of cortisol in some individuals. Since low-carb uses the starvation pathway, too much exercise can cause your body to slow metabolic rate.<br /><br />It's hard to say what your particular problem is. Height, weight, age, past dieting history, type of exercise you're doing (lifting vs cardio), and a lot of other factors need to be considered. For most people, they're eating too much, but not always. Vickie Ewellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09933461203986015406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4839697656674262294.post-59528649640594686852016-09-30T21:21:46.151-06:002016-09-30T21:21:46.151-06:00I started induction Aug 25th and I have stayed at ...I started induction Aug 25th and I have stayed at 20 carbs a day strick , My ketone strip is dark pink or purple everytime, I have only lost 4 lbs, as of today sept 30 , I work out 5 - 6 days a week for an hour or more, please help ! Thank YouAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4839697656674262294.post-83823983920500781452016-09-16T13:37:31.941-06:002016-09-16T13:37:31.941-06:00I don't think you understand how a low-carb di...I don't think you understand how a low-carb diet works. The first week, you're using up your liver glycogen stores. You are not burning body fat. That takes time.Vickie Ewellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09933461203986015406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4839697656674262294.post-15282201894999694732016-09-16T13:35:23.153-06:002016-09-16T13:35:23.153-06:00A lot of people don't lose weight the first we...A lot of people don't lose weight the first week because all you lose is water and glycogen. You won't start burning body fat until the body adapts to using fatty acids for fuel. Vickie Ewellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09933461203986015406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4839697656674262294.post-25812375052044691602016-09-16T08:01:01.329-06:002016-09-16T08:01:01.329-06:00I just started this 8 days ago but have not lost a...I just started this 8 days ago but have not lost anything. I'm not cheating and I haven't had any diet soda or diet tea, just water for 8 days. I'm ready to give upDonnaWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08924240287414405278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4839697656674262294.post-51101090527494839462016-09-16T07:55:02.936-06:002016-09-16T07:55:02.936-06:00I've been on it for 8 days and have not lost e...I've been on it for 8 days and have not lost even 1 pound :(<br />I use to drink diet tea and soda constantly. For the last 8 days I've drank only water and still nothing :( So you're not aloneDonnaWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08924240287414405278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4839697656674262294.post-15121937627456881232016-09-02T09:04:35.214-06:002016-09-02T09:04:35.214-06:00I can honestly relate to this! I don't enjoy t...I can honestly relate to this! I don't enjoy tracking my food intake either.Vickie Ewellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09933461203986015406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4839697656674262294.post-73763204612705061842016-09-01T22:16:26.250-06:002016-09-01T22:16:26.250-06:00Well, I did exactly what my body expected me to do...Well, I did exactly what my body expected me to do today... cheated after three weeks on Atkins. But I'm back at it tomorrow. I have so many hormonal issues, and I'm not starving myself. I'm just frustrated with no weight or inch loss. I've yo-yo dieted for the last 30 years. I just get tired of having to watch what I eat every single day. It's so easy to gain 10 lbs in a week. I want to live it up!! Lolcopperpothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04367493742938523610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4839697656674262294.post-52968370755565365722016-09-01T22:11:34.431-06:002016-09-01T22:11:34.431-06:00Well, I did exactly what my body expected me to do...Well, I did exactly what my body expected me to do today... cheated after three weeks on Atkins. But I'm back at it tomorrow. I have so many hormonal issues, and I'm not starving myself. I'm just frustrated with no weight or inch loss. I've yo-yo dieted for the last 30 years. I just get tired of having to watch what I eat every single day. It's so easy to gain 10 lbs in a week. I want to live it up!! Lolcopperpothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04367493742938523610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4839697656674262294.post-19962903498021216292016-08-01T18:09:04.674-06:002016-08-01T18:09:04.674-06:00That's one of the biggest reasons why so many ...That's one of the biggest reasons why so many people stall partway to their goal. I'm glad to hear you figured it out. Feel free to keep us updated.Vickie Ewellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09933461203986015406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4839697656674262294.post-29339405521107124072016-07-31T21:01:30.397-06:002016-07-31T21:01:30.397-06:00Thank you. I was able to figure it out. I find it ...Thank you. I was able to figure it out. I find it hard to follow the higher fat diet and still maintain a calorie deficit.Elopezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09122495123475902301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4839697656674262294.post-10471382081806643632016-07-31T18:46:03.227-06:002016-07-31T18:46:03.227-06:00Here's the link to the calculator I use. I thi...Here's the link to the calculator I use. I think I need to link to it from the sidebar.<br /><br />http://keto-calculator.ankerl.com/<br />Vickie Ewellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09933461203986015406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4839697656674262294.post-16190020926859451842016-07-30T20:20:31.724-06:002016-07-30T20:20:31.724-06:00How do you figure out what your calorie deficit is...How do you figure out what your calorie deficit is?Elopezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09122495123475902301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4839697656674262294.post-89659535347607939002016-07-28T14:30:22.705-06:002016-07-28T14:30:22.705-06:00Thanks Patty for keeping in touch. I love updates!...Thanks Patty for keeping in touch. I love updates! It's always difficult to stay motivated when the scale won't budge. So glad to hear that you've lost a few pounds. Vickie Ewellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09933461203986015406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4839697656674262294.post-50809398173890405872016-07-28T11:04:33.577-06:002016-07-28T11:04:33.577-06:00Hi, Thanks, after complaining last week, all of a ...Hi, Thanks, after complaining last week, all of a sudden a few pounds have dropped, just enough to keep me motivated. I need to lose 50 pounds by Feb 2017, I believe I can do it. Every time I get frustrated I reread this blog<br />and it helps me, so thanks all for your comments. PattyAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08260219958570397378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4839697656674262294.post-43749584319025600612016-07-24T17:28:31.287-06:002016-07-24T17:28:31.287-06:00How quickly the body fat comes off, once the body ...How quickly the body fat comes off, once the body adapts, depends on your calorie deficit and how much you have to lose. Vickie Ewellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09933461203986015406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4839697656674262294.post-48100504355295521162016-07-23T22:46:04.954-06:002016-07-23T22:46:04.954-06:00Hi, after 7 weeks on Atkins losing only 5 lbs., I ...Hi, after 7 weeks on Atkins losing only 5 lbs., I have a question. After your body decides to let go of the water and subsequently the fat cells, does it become any easier to lose weight? Like everyone else, I have been faithful to the diet with only minimal success. Thanks, PattyAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08260219958570397378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4839697656674262294.post-73636104788052762952016-07-19T10:06:59.369-06:002016-07-19T10:06:59.369-06:0031 pounds in 3 weeks is a huge "weight" ...31 pounds in 3 weeks is a huge "weight" loss. Your body is most likely dehydrated from losing that much water. If you were not eating enough protein before you started low carb, some of the water loss could be from previous protein deficiency as well.<br /><br />Is this your first time on low carb? Have you ever dieted before?<br /><br />If you have stopped losing weight, then your body is working normally. It has to adapt to that huge water loss. Low-carb diets do not work any faster than other diets that have been optomized for fat loss. You're doing GREAT.<br /><br />Menstrual cycles do upset fat loss. They also will cause you to retain water and have large water fluctuations swings before-and-after. In my own experience, fat loss stopped completely during that week. <br /><br />The only caution I have at this point is to make sure you don't over-exercise. Exercise is great, but tons of it will cause your metabolic rate to slow down due to the fact that low carb predominately uses fats for fuel instead of glucose. Most people on low-carb diets discover that less exercise is better than too much.<br /><br />Vickie Ewellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09933461203986015406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4839697656674262294.post-4132512570751307342016-07-19T07:26:31.672-06:002016-07-19T07:26:31.672-06:00I am 39, 238#, and premenopausal. I've been li...I am 39, 238#, and premenopausal. I've been living the LCHF for about 5 weeks. I lost 31# in my first 3 weeks now my body is just at a stand still. It was completely discouraging until I read the questions and comments posted here. I will continue to plug along. I had read else where that it was possible my body was holding onto additional water because at week 4 my cycle was due and a women's body will naturally hold water until her cycle begins...but now that has been thrown off schedule due to my new eating habits. I have been under stress, actually lots and my exercise regimen isn't exactly where I need it to be so I'm sure all of this contributes. Any insight or assistance with my issues. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03820973056690241241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4839697656674262294.post-19515317124915234252016-07-18T14:26:09.503-06:002016-07-18T14:26:09.503-06:00Just ignore what all of those LCHF people are tell...Just ignore what all of those LCHF people are telling you. Most of them live in a fantasy world. Low-carb diets get rid of cravings and hunger, so you're more comfortable eating at a deficit. But there "has" to be a deficit.<br /><br />Sedentary for your height, weight, and age:<br /><br />Maintenance calories are 1615 calories<br />20% deficit would be 1292 calories<br />20 carbs<br />85 grams protein<br />97 grams fat<br /><br />This is still considered a high-fat diet; it's just adjusted to fit your caloric needs. 1292 calories is only a 20% deficit. Body fat won't come off very fast at that rate; maybe a pound a week, if that. If you want a higher deficit, you could go down to 1200 calories or even 1100 without stressing out your body too much. The amount of fat you eat would then have to go down, though.Vickie Ewellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09933461203986015406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4839697656674262294.post-50997120608682355372016-07-18T13:13:03.632-06:002016-07-18T13:13:03.632-06:00ps. forgot to say, another half inch gone from my ...ps. forgot to say, another half inch gone from my waist. i will keep on going ! especially now i know my body fat is about 30%. i though it would be farrrrrr moregeniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02629891342404153772noreply@blogger.com