October Results

October 31, 2007
Today's Weight: 278.0 lbs

I began this journey on October 1st...31 days ago. Since then I have gone up and down a bit on the scale, seen big losses and big nothings. Overall, I have lost 12 pounds over this past month. That's not too bad, I guess. That averages out to about 3 lbs per week.

The frustrating thing for me has been seeing a fabulous 10 pound loss over the first 2 weeks, and next to nothing over the last 2 weeks. I'm not sure why that is. It's possible that I'm still going through the post induction stall. I've heard that can sometimes last a while. I had thought perhaps it was a hormonal thing, since I do remember years back that I had a hard time dropping weight in the 2 weeks post ovulation and pre-menstruation. It's possible that I'm just eating too many carbs, too many calories, or not being active enough. I do know that I'm having a difficult time getting into ketosis for some reason. One thing that has occured to me is that I am far more sedentary this time around than I was the last time I did Atkins. Back in 2002, I did not have children, but I DID have 2 jobs (both of which were on my feet all day), and I did work out in the gym everyday.

So while I am pleased with my 12 lb loss, I am eager to lose more, of course. I will continue to work hard in November, and I hope I can see some good results.

31 cheat free days so far!! This is hard, but it's worth it.