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DeannaSofia886
DeannaSofia886 Posts: 77 Member
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Hi Guys -

I am doing Atkins - today is day 3. I swear to God I have been perfect - I have been under 20 carbs everyday and no artificial sweetners and nothing that isnt on the allowed food list. Strictly whole foods - nothing processed. I got on the scale this morning and it hasnt budged. I keep hearing about all these people who loose 10-14lbs in the first couple weeks and I am so dicouraged. How long before you noticed a difference?

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  • crepes_
    crepes_ Posts: 583 Member
    Can you open up your diary to the public so we can take a peek and see where something may have gotten lost in communication? Even if somehow breaking the Atkins rules, if you're eating at a deficit, you should have lost something.

    Also, that first weight loss is water weight. Everyone carries a different amount and losing the fat is what counts. Don't compare yourself to other people and their weight loss - sets you up for disappointment.

    How's your water intake?

    Also, sometimes weight comes off in 'wooshes' so after the 5th day, you could suddenly drop 5lbs. Who knows! Bodies are weird.
  • VaporHero
    VaporHero Posts: 33
    I agree. They are weird. Id say wait a couple more days. Took me 3 days just to get into Ketosis, but then I lost 13lbs that same week and zero the first half of the second and then 7 more the second half. so just be patient. You will get there. No worries :)
  • strawmama
    strawmama Posts: 623 Member
    When I first started with Atkins, I didn't lose ANYTHING until day 12. It's different for everyone. If you're following it to a T, then just be patient, it's coming :)

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