Stalled weight loss and great news on blood tests
Hi - I’m in week 6 of Atkins Induction and have stalled out for 4
weeks at 10 lbs loss. However I had my annual blood tests done last
week, and the results I got today made me absolutely sure that Atkins
is the right WOE for me. My total cholesterol dropped from 238 to
167 (amazing, right?), my triglicerides from 190 to 71 (astounding,
right?), and my blood sugar from 155 to 103. No more borderline
diabetes for me! So, my treat to myself was an extra serving of
sugar-free jello and whipped cream! At least I know that controlling
my carbs can and did make a major difference in my blood test
results. So what if the pounds are not dropping off like everyone
else’s? I can live healthier, even if I’ll still be a woman of
substance.
BTW, I have been drinking Glacieu’s Smart Water (favorite flavor:
raspberry lime) - 0 calories, 0 carbs, no sweeteners at all. I found
them at Trader Joe’s for 89 cents. My local supermarket sells them
for $1.59. I find that the little bit of flavor helps me drink more
water during worktime.
I’ve checked out the other flavored waters at Walmart and Meijer’s,
and they are flavored with aspartame - so they are not allowed on
Atkins.
There are two brands flavored with Splenda: Crystal Bay (found them
at Costco) and Fruit2O (made by Veryfine) - these are sweeter and I
found they just trigger my craving for something to eat, so I try to
limit my consumption of these.
For those who want to give up, please don’t. Be patient with this
WOE and with yourselves. You can succeed on Atkins - it may not be
fast but you will see positive changes in your health.
Cheryl from Chicagoland