4 month stall

MEKIESS said:

So far I"ve lost 50 lbs. It took one year to do it and I've lost many dress
sizes - 24 to 14. But, I haven't lost one pound since Memorial Day. I just
keep gaining and losing the same one or two pounds. I exercise hard at the gym
3 times a week and never cheat. So what's up?

226/176/150

Perhaps you are losing fat and gaining muscle at a rate that doesn't
show a change on your scales.

When someone exercises sufficiently this can happen, in fact is a normal
part of the process of becoming fit.

Regards

David

J. David Anderson wrote:
:: MEKIESS wrote:
::
::: So far I"ve lost 50 lbs. It took one year to do it and I've lost
::: many dress sizes - 24 to 14. But, I haven't lost one pound since
::: Memorial Day. I just keep gaining and losing the same one or two
::: pounds. I exercise hard at the gym 3 times a week and never cheat.
::: So what's up?
:::
::: 226/176/150
::
:: Perhaps you are losing fat and gaining muscle at a rate that doesn't
:: show a change on your scales.
::
:: When someone exercises sufficiently this can happen, in fact is a
:: normal part of the process of becoming fit.

If that were the case, it would be obvious to her when she looks in the
mirror as the fat would be fading and the muscle would be more and more
visable.

OP: How tall and how old are you?

Keep in mind that those 26 lbs you're looking for may be really hard to get.
If you're working out consistently, then you've probably made great gains in
your fitness. IMO, fitness is more important than simply not having visable
fat, (assuming you're not grossly overfat). Not that the latter is not a
worthy goal, but fitness is likely more important to your health at this
point (an assumption on my part as to where you really are) than is losing
that last 26 lbs. Of course, if you're determined to lose it, then you
might have to butch the hell up and lower your calories slightly and
steadily until you start to get the scales moving again.

(MEKIESS) said:

So far I"ve lost 50 lbs. It took one year to do it and I've lost many dress
sizes - 24 to 14. But, I haven't lost one pound since Memorial Day. I just
keep gaining and losing the same one or two pounds. I exercise hard at the gym
3 times a week and never cheat. So what's up?

226/176/150

When I hit a stall, I did the Atkins Fat Fast and lost 7 pounds in 2
weeks.
Looking back on it, it was moderately hard to do, but during that 2
weeks, it was tough.

PJ

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(MEKIESS) said:

So far I"ve lost 50 lbs. It took one year to do it and I've lost many

dress

Quoted message said:

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sizes - 24 to 14. But, I haven't lost one pound since Memorial Day. I

just

Quoted message said:

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keep gaining and losing the same one or two pounds. I exercise hard at

the gym

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3 times a week and never cheat. So what's up?

226/176/150

When I hit a stall, I did the Atkins Fat Fast and lost 7 pounds in 2
weeks.
Looking back on it, it was moderately hard to do, but during that 2
weeks, it was tough.

atkins fat fast is never to be done for more than 5 days as per the book.

peace,
pen

Well, it does tend to get harder the more you lose. Sad, but true. Summer
time is very hard for me due to all the stuff going on and food seems to be
in front of me all the time.

I know you exercise three times a week. That is great, but it would be
better to do it 4 times. At least that is what most trainers at my gym say.
They tell me you need to exercise more than rest, hence 4 out of the 7 days
a week. Maybe you could just add a brisk walk one more day a week? I know
it is tough.

Also, keep an eye on the mirror and how you clothes fit. Just because you
are not losing pounds right now, doesn't mean you have not lost any fat.
The scale is not the only indicator of getting fit.

You have done great so far. Keep at it and maybe go back on Induction
levels or lowering your carbs for a little bit if you really want to see if
you can break out.

Enjoy,
Curt

"MEKIESS" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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Quoted message said:

So far I"ve lost 50 lbs. It took one year to do it and I've lost many

dress

Quoted message said:

sizes - 24 to 14. But, I haven't lost one pound since Memorial Day. I

just

Quoted message said:

keep gaining and losing the same one or two pounds. I exercise hard at

the gym

Quoted message said:

3 times a week and never cheat. So what's up?

226/176/150

1. Atkins Fat Fast
http://atkins.com/Archive/2001/12/21-237659.html

2. use FitDay to track things
http://www.FitDay.com

"MEKIESS" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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Quoted message said:

So far I"ve lost 50 lbs. It took one year to do it and I've lost many

dress

Quoted message said:

sizes - 24 to 14. But, I haven't lost one pound since Memorial Day. I

just

Quoted message said:

keep gaining and losing the same one or two pounds. I exercise hard at

the gym

Quoted message said:

3 times a week and never cheat. So what's up?

226/176/150

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"curt" [email hidden]

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I know you exercise three times a week. That is great, but it would be
better to do it 4 times. At least that is what most trainers at my gym say.
They tell me you need to exercise more than rest, hence 4 out of the 7 days
a week. Maybe you could just add a brisk walk one more day a week?

Mekiess, this suggestion makes a lot of sense. My gynecologist (most
reasonable doctor I have) says we should all get a minimum of 150 minutes of
exercise each week. And that's the floor, not a target. You didn't say how
much you're exercising on those three days, so if you're doing an hour each of
those three days, you're past the 150 minutes. But it's probably a good idea
to add another day as Curt suggests. Even if you can't add another full
workout, a half-hour walk might help.

And yeah, getting those last pounds off is a [censored]! I think the body
cooperates about 2/3 of the way there and then demands a change in the
diet/exercise routine. I didn't have that much to lose, but I had to crank up
the exercise to get rid of the last 10 pounds. And they came off one . . .
half. . . pound. . . at . . . a . . . time.

But you've done fabulously. So while you figure out your next steps, I hope
you're also enjoying your success and your slimmer body!

Daria
166/under 145/under 145
sugar-free since 2/1/04
low-carb since 2/17/04

I'M 66, 5'4" tall. Yes, I'm really a lot more fit than when I started and have
reduced body fat. I guess I can live with this.

You eat too much.

--
Most people are dumb as bricks; some people are dumber than that. -- MFW

"MEKIESS" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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Quoted message said:

So far I"ve lost 50 lbs. It took one year to do it and I've lost many

dress

Quoted message said:

sizes - 24 to 14. But, I haven't lost one pound since Memorial Day. I

just

Quoted message said:

keep gaining and losing the same one or two pounds. I exercise hard at

the gym

Quoted message said:

3 times a week and never cheat. So what's up?

226/176/150

How sad JC!

"JC Der Koenig" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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You eat too much.

--
Most people are dumb as bricks; some people are dumber than that. -- MFW

"MEKIESS" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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Quoted message said:

So far I"ve lost 50 lbs. It took one year to do it and I've lost many

dress

Quoted message said:

sizes - 24 to 14. But, I haven't lost one pound since Memorial Day. I

just

Quoted message said:

keep gaining and losing the same one or two pounds. I exercise hard at

the gym

Quoted message said:

3 times a week and never cheat. So what's up?

226/176/150

mekiess said:

So far I"ve lost 50 lbs. It took one year to do it and I've lost many dress
sizes - 24 to 14. But, I haven't lost one pound since Memorial Day. I just
keep gaining and losing the same one or two pounds. I exercise hard at the
gym
3 times a week and never cheat. So what's up?

I know this is an extreme example. But about 6 months ago I stopped losing
weight, then I started slowly putting pounds back on. It wasn't until I had
mind-numbing cramps with nausea and vomiting to figure out that I'm gluten
intolerant. I always was, but eating low carb grains (with a higer gluten
count) brought out extreme symptoms.

Now I'm diagnosed with Celiac Disease. I'm keeping away from gluten and the
pounds are coming off slowly again.

So sometimes it isn't as simple as changing your exercise routine.

Yvone

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Quoted message said:

So far I"ve lost 50 lbs. It took one year to do it and I've lost many dress
sizes - 24 to 14. But, I haven't lost one pound since Memorial Day. I just
keep gaining and losing the same one or two pounds. I exercise hard at the gym
3 times a week and never cheat. So what's up?

I feel for ya! Is your shape changing since then? That happened to me when I
stalled for about 6 weeks.

--
Saffire
205/149/125 - 5'1.5"
Atkins since 6/14/03
Progress photo: http://photos.yahoo.com/saffire333

Yes, it is sad when someone eats too much.

--
Slink on back to assorted.stupid.whiners, enema breath. -- MFW

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How sad JC!

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You eat too much.

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Most people are dumb as bricks; some people are dumber than that. --

MFW

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"MEKIESS" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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So far I"ve lost 50 lbs. It took one year to do it and I've lost many

dress

Quoted message said:

sizes - 24 to 14. But, I haven't lost one pound since Memorial Day.

I

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just

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keep gaining and losing the same one or two pounds. I exercise hard

at

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the gym

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3 times a week and never cheat. So what's up?

226/176/150

Penelope Baker said:

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(MEKIESS) said:

So far I"ve lost 50 lbs. It took one year to do it and I've lost many

dress

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

sizes - 24 to 14. But, I haven't lost one pound since Memorial Day. I

just

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

keep gaining and losing the same one or two pounds. I exercise hard at

the gym

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

3 times a week and never cheat. So what's up?

226/176/150

When I hit a stall, I did the Atkins Fat Fast and lost 7 pounds in 2
weeks.
Looking back on it, it was moderately hard to do, but during that 2
weeks, it was tough.

atkins fat fast is never to be done for more than 5 days as per the book.

peace,
pen

Check out this web site. You do the phase 1 for 4 or 5 days then
phase 2 for a week. That's 11 or 12 days, not 5.

The Atkins fat fast is much safer than being morbibly obese and
stuck in a stall.

Atkins Fat Fast
http://atkinscenter.com/Archive/2001/12/21-237659.html