Is this normal?

[amykins 202]

I would suggest going low-carb as well. If it helps, go to the Atkins website at http://www.atkins.com/Home.aspx. They have a free quick-start kit you can order that has the induction and all other phases, plus free bars and coupons. You can also get lots of recipes from their site. Most fruit has sugar, but berries are pretty safe. Strawberries are the best choice to come to mind. I think if you go very low-carb, and cut your calories down you will start losing again. I kept mine under 20 carbs/day and about 600-700 cals while I was losing.

[seelessofme 63]

I would suggest going low-carb as well. If it helps' date=' go to the Atkins website at http://www.atkins.com/Home.aspx. They have a free quick-start kit you can order that has the induction and all other phases, plus free bars and coupons. You can also get lots of recipes from their site. Most fruit has sugar, but berries are pretty safe. Strawberries are the best choice to come to mind. I think if you go very low-carb, and cut your calories down you will start losing again. I kept mine under 20 carbs/day and about 600-700 cals while I was losing.[/quote']

I just received my welcome kit from Atkins! I'm so excited. Going to try this with a positive attitude!

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[LindaS 316]

I just recently started adding more fruit into my diet. I do like grapes or another type of berry instead of something like chips or popcorn. They are high in calories, but an actual fruit is supposed to be better for you than the juice made from the fruit.

[soocalchic 1,087]

How about tracking what you eat on an app like my fitness pal sometimes we eat things and don't account for them this will keep you on track

[seelessofme 63]

How about tracking what you eat on an app like my fitness pal sometimes we eat things and don't account for them this will keep you on track

I'm on MFP. Today I started low carb and did fairly well so let see where this goes.

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[feedyoureye 3,087]

For me writing it down is even more important than what I eat... When I write what I eat down I maintain consciousness about what Im putting in my body, and end up making better choices, planing for treats and planing ahead which all contribute to success. I also have started using a fitbit, which lets me know how many calories I am expending, and lets me know what my intake can be to still maintain or lose. After a 4 month stall.... eating less than I burn, I have started losing a little weight. At one time I swore I would never count calories again... but I have to, to be successful. Its just the way it is for me. I also work to really enjoy my life, and do lots of spontaneous stuff, keep busy learning new things and try not to get too hung up on equating the numbers on the scale, myfitnesspal and the fitbit with my self worth.

[soocalchic 1,087]

I'm on MFP. Today I started low carb and did fairly well so let see where this goes.

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Add me soocalchic

[seelessofme 63]

For me writing it down is even more important than what I eat... When I write what I eat down I maintain consciousness about what Im putting in my body' date=' and end up making better choices, planing for treats and planing ahead which all contribute to success. I also have started using a fitbit, which lets me know how many calories I am expending, and lets me know what my intake can be to still maintain or lose. After a 4 month stall.... eating less than I burn, I have started losing a little weight. At one time I swore I would never count calories again... but I have to, to be successful. Its just the way it is for me. I also work to really enjoy my life, and do lots of spontaneous stuff, keep busy learning new things and try not to get too hung up on equating the numbers on the scale, myfitnesspal and the fitbit with my self worth.[/quote']

Thank you for your words. in terms of your weight loss, how much is a little?

I have been hearing about this fitbit. What is it? I saw something at the apple store, but I don't get it?

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[feedyoureye 3,087]

I have shown a loss of 3 pounds this week, after no movement on the scale at all for almost 4 months. Im not sure why it came off now... I have been watching what I eat for a while pretty closely... I hope I am finding the sweet spot for mostly maintaining with a little slow loss towards my goal...1-2 pounds a month would be devine... but we will see. I love the fitbit... I wear it all the time, it logs how many steps and stairs you take a day, and shows the quality of your sleep as well. It sinqs up to myfitnesspal and you can over ride the steps if you were actually doing something with more upper body action, like dancing, lifting weights, gardening or such... it all feeds into your myfitnesspal and tells you how much to eat in light of how much activity you have done. It really spurs me on to take more walks when I find a minute or hour. I started bird watching, and walk all over in local parks and streets looking for birds and such. So fun!I have last years model, but this years also automatically uploads your info via your phone. http://www.fitbit.com/ they even have a scale that uploads your info onto the internet....I dont know that much about that....

[seelessofme 63]

I have shown a loss of 3 pounds this week' date=' after no movement on the scale at all for almost 4 months. Im not sure why it came off now... I have been watching what I eat for a while pretty closely... I hope I am finding the sweet spot for mostly maintaining with a little slow loss towards my goal...1-2 pounds a month would be devine... but we will see. I love the fitbit... I wear it all the time, it logs how many steps and stairs you take a day, and shows the quality of your sleep as well. It sinqs up to myfitnesspal and you can over ride the steps if you were actually doing something with more upper body action, like dancing, lifting weights, gardening or such... it all feeds into your myfitnesspal and tells you how much to eat in light of how much activity you have done. It really spurs me on to take more walks when I find a minute or hour. I started bird watching, and walk all over in local parks and streets looking for birds and such. So fun!I have last years model, but this years also automatically uploads your info via your phone. http://www.fitbit.com/ they even have a scale that uploads your info onto the internet....I dont know that much about that....[/quote']

I know what you mean about being happy to lose at least 1-3 pounds a month anything that is a loss would make me happy at this point. I'm trying to be more cognizant of what I eat and weather it is a good or bad carb. Trying to stay away from those. I used to be a night time eater before the surgery so I'm working on changing that. I've always eaten well during the day. It's the evening that hurts me. I'll eat even when I'm not hungry. But I've been trying to break this horrible habit. Been doing better and trying to get my Water in, so we'll see where this goes.

As for the Fitbit, it sounds pretty good. I'm gonna look into getting one. Thanks!

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