[intmarkworkk]

So glad I've found this forum! Just to bring you up to speed as far as where I'm at, I've had major success on atkins in the past but let it slip and blew up to an all time high of 350! That was in July 09, last weigh in, 9/16/09, I was down to 323 (yay me!) But it seems I've hit a sticking point, on 9/13 i had a binge/meltdown, my daughters 10th b-day, stumbled through a couple days trying to get back on track, then had another meltdown on friday! I pulled it together again on sat. and have been good since, however, my motivation is at an all time low, both for diet and gym, not back in ketosis yet, though i've been very strict, and I'm not getting 'the feeling' back yet, (you know 'the feeling', every time you wake up, it feels like you've lost like 20#'s in your sleep) My Q is; how long does it typically take to get back to ketosis after a bad week? and; If you're doing the diet right, and exercising, but not yet in ketosis, are you still burning fat?

[intmarkworkk]

good news! Down to 316 today!!! thats a loss of 34#'s total, today is also 10 weeks exactly since i've started my mission-for those playing along at home, that's 3.4#'s a week-also my stx changed twice today, joined a new gym today, it's my bro's birthday today, and since he's on the other side of the country, no need to worry about another birthday binge! :P

[tipokotap]

GREAT!!! Patience is SO hard to come by, but IF you are eating on your plan and not cheating, and getting in some exercise the weight WILL come off! It is very hard, tho, not to get that "reward" of a nice loss on the scale.

"The scale is fickle, but the tape measure is your friend." Be SURE to measure and write down the vital stats...it is quite motivating to see those inches come off, even when the scale is a rat-fink!!

Good luck to you! You might start your own thread over on the Progress board if you haven't already (going over there now) as more people stop there.

Toni

[capeAngedlelp]

Happy ten-week birthday!

You're doing terrific! 3.4 pounds a week is phenomonal!

I found that joining a gym helped a lot!
It gave me a place to exercise when the weather is too hot, cold or rainy; the machines helped me build muscle; the staff was very encouraging too. (Plus the added muscle boosted my metabolism and helped me burn more calories even when I'm not exercising.)

Congratulations!

[TiepayWrary]

Hi Karen, long time to see!

" (Plus the added muscle boosted my metabolism and helped me burn more calories even when I'm not exercising.) "

You know... until this week I always accepted that at the truth, too. But after reading this, I'm not so sure anymore. Check it out!

http://www.proteinpower.com/drmike/

It's good to see you back!

[tipokotap]

Things still going well for you? Hope so!

Toni