WELL - I've decided to try Atkins.
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WELL - I've decided to try Atkins.
| Wed, 04-21-2004 - 8:43pm |
After spending 6 weeks concentrating on health and sensible eating without following any particular plan, I have lost NOTHING. I've been averaging around 1500 calories a day - WELL within my supposed range for weight loss, and doing about 1 hour of exercise a night, alternating between cardio and strength. Honestly, you'd think I would have lost SOMETHING, but there is no change in weight, inches or clothing size. My doctor is just as mystified, but I strongly suspect that he thinks I cheating and underestimating my calories (if anything, I've been deliberately rounding "up" to be on the safe side) and his only advice is to "stick with it". Well, I sincerely don't see any point in sticking with something that is NOT working. He is not an Atkins fan, that's for sure, but he grudgingly admitted that there wasn't any "harm in trying", and he did all my blood work already 6 weeks ago. SO... I bet that's a whole lot more than you need to know, eh?? LOL I'm starting Atkins tomorrow, and giving myself the 2 week induction period to see how I feel and if it seems to be making any difference in any way. I'll probably check out the Atkins board, but this is "home" for my limited posting time, and I know there are a few "Atkids" here. That's all. Wish me luck ;-)

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Dawn
I'm sorry you haven't seen any changes.
Please, any questions, ask. I am a diet veteran by now and I've learned some good things, usefull things, and know when to make changes (or get people OFF Atkins if they tell me about certain things going on indicative of a negative side effect of the diet. One woman I am buddies with had serious BP problems and felt like crap. I urged her to stop Atkins and see her Dr. Other posters urged her to stick with it and try harder! Her BP was in the range of causing a stroke. She is off Atkins and fine now.)
Bestest of the luck !
Amy
Dawn
If you have any questions I'd be happy to answer them as best I can. I've been doing this for about 9 months now, and I've lost 56 pounds. I never thought I could be on a "diet" that was so exciting...and one that you get to eat up to 4 ounces of cheese a day! I love cheese! GOOD LUCK with induction!! ~Sabrina 264/208/160-165
have a great day.
Dawn
Good luck to you two!
I was looking at my hummus and noticed that there are only 6 carbs per serving. It tastes great with raw veggies. Just a thought for when you are looking for snackage.
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