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Weight Loss Forum / Low Carb / March 2004what now??
I need some advice from some nice people. Yes I have read the book for those of you that are going to ask. I am in my 5th week of Atkins and lost about 15lbs or so and I have about 14lbs. more to go. I go to the gym at least 3x's a week. I have stayed on induction just simply because I am having a hard time raeching even 20carbs a day, however I have come to a stall for about a week now, so my questions are: 1. I am not a veggie lover but I do eat 2cups of salad a day with a little spinach on it, 1/2 cup of cucumber and a few celery stalks, and some green beans once in a while, is there other veggies I should try eating? 2. I have read man times in this group that people should not stay on induction for longer then the 2 weeks... why is that? and what should I do to bring my intake of carbs up? I am so afraid to eat more than I have been just because I have worked very hard to lose the first 15lbs. But I am quit bored with the foods that I eat and it is probably time to add some more selections. and lastly how do I know if I am getting enough fat? And what are the consequences of not eating enough of it?? Thnks to all the kind people who respond 2. I have read man times in this group that people should not stay on induction for longer then the 2 weeks... why is that? and what should I do to bring my intake of carbs up? Contrary to what some people say on here about this (and I will be flamed even though it's in black and white), it's not true! The book states as well as the website and as well as the Atkins Center via their toll free number, that it is perfectly SAFE, to stay on induction for 6 months or more! Most of the people who are saying this probably have very few pounds to lose, so 2 weeks is quite enough time for them to do what they need to do on induction. You only had 30 to lose, you have lost have of it already (slower because you had less to lose to start out with), you seem to be doing what you need to be doing. KEEP DOING IT! What an age we live in when you can say "you ONLY had 30 to lose" ;-) > 2. I have read man times in this group that people should not stay on > induction for longer then the 2 weeks... why is that? and what should I do [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > (slower because you had less to lose to start out with), you seem to be > doing what you need to be doing. KEEP DOING IT! Track your total calories and slowly reduce them until you are losing again.  SignatureMost of us probably aren't in danger of eating too little. :) Becky P. > I need some advice from some nice people. Yes I have read the book for > those of you that are going to ask. I am in my 5th week of Atkins and lost [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] > consequences of not eating enough of it?? > Thnks to all the kind people who respond P L O N K! > Track your total calories and slowly reduce them until you are losing again. > [quoted text clipped - 20 lines] > > consequences of not eating enough of it?? > > Thnks to all the kind people who respond | P L O N K! | || Track your total calories and slowly reduce them until you are losing || again. Why did you do that Sseaott? JC gave excellent advice. The bottom line of a low-carb way of eating is just another way to cut calories. It doesn't matter how few carbs are being eaten if one is pigging out and eaing too much fat and calories. I count calories as well as carbs. Since I got serious again on December 15th, I've lost 38 pounds (10 weeks). I couldn't have done this without reducing calories as well as carbs. JC's suggestion was a good one; your response was childish SignaturePeter website: http://users.thelink.net/marengo huh? He says so many rude things and you pick something that is NOT rude to yell plonk at? > P L O N K! > [quoted text clipped - 25 lines] > > > consequences of not eating enough of it?? > > > Thnks to all the kind people who respond SignatureMichelle Levin http://www.mindspring.com/~lunachick I have only 3 flaws. My first flaw is thinking that I only have 3 flaws. How many time are you going to do that? Idiot. SignatureMost of us probably aren't in danger of eating too little. :) Becky P. > P L O N K! > [quoted text clipped - 25 lines] > > > consequences of not eating enough of it?? > > > Thnks to all the kind people who respond Are you the same JC? ;-) You could at least include a ", fatass, " so we'd recognize you ;-) Honestly though, I've already started monitoring at my calories and wife's as well at Fitday. I think too often they are overlooked on these plans. > Track your total calories and slowly reduce them until you are losing again. > [quoted text clipped - 20 lines] > > consequences of not eating enough of it?? > > Thnks to all the kind people who respond > From: JC Der Koenig (Thu, 04 Mar 2004 03:44:16 GMT) > MsgId: <kCx1c.7455$SX6.2340@newssvr23.news.prodigy.com> > > Track your total calories and slowly reduce them until you are losing again. Good advice. I'm so glad it gets your stamp of approval. SignatureMost of us probably aren't in danger of eating too little. :) Becky P. > > From: JC Der Koenig (Thu, 04 Mar 2004 03:44:16 GMT) > > MsgId: <kCx1c.7455$SX6.2340@newssvr23.news.prodigy.com> > > > > Track your total calories and slowly reduce them until you are losing again. > > Good advice. > I need some advice from some nice people. Yes I have read the book for > those of you that are going to ask. I am in my 5th week of Atkins and lost > about 15lbs or so and I have about 14lbs. more to go. I go to the gym at > least 3x's a week. I have stayed on induction just simply because I am > having a hard time raeching even 20carbs a day, however I have come to a > stall for about a week now, so my questions are: Many people have a temporary cessation of weight loss after the first 2 weeks. Yours came after approximately 4 weeks, but it's probably the same thing. Your body is catching up with the early loss. If you just keep going, you'll almost certainly start losing again in a week or two. Until then, there's no point in tweaking your calories or doing any of the other things people will suggest. Just ride it out. You probably won't lose fast since you don't have much to lose, but it'll happen. By all means start adding higher carb veggies and fruits as outlined in your plan. The induction list is fairly restrictive and there's no real reason to stick to it after induction. As you start to add more foods, you'll probably find that you're getting closer to your max carb goals. Some days you'll be under, might happen some days that you're a little under. There's no magic in the numbers, your body doesn't have a weight loss shutoff device that triggers if you inch over 20 carbs a day. I know that advice to be patient is seldom welcome, but it's frequently good. Martha > 1. I am not a veggie lover but I do eat 2cups of salad a day with a little > spinach on it, 1/2 cup of cucumber and a few celery stalks, and some green [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > consequences of not eating enough of it?? > Thnks to all the kind people who respond SignatureBegin where you are - but don't end there. > I need some advice from some nice people. > 2. I have read man times in this group that people should not stay on > induction for longer then the 2 weeks... why is that? and what should I do > to bring my intake of carbs up? There is nothing wrong with staying on induction as long as you need to. Other than that...take JC's advice about calories. Norsk > > I need some advice from some nice people. > [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > > Norsk I've read on here that in addition to watching calories, people who get bored with the induction food list have tried adding non-induction foods while still sticking to 20g a day. I don't remember how well it worked. SignatureMichelle Levin http://www.mindspring.com/~lunachick I have only 3 flaws. My first flaw is thinking that I only have 3 flaws. ::: I need some advice from some nice people. :: [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] :: There is nothing wrong with staying on induction as long as you need :: to. Other than that...take JC's advice about calories. But the OP said she was getting bored...carbs are not evil...and if she's bored, it really is better that she expand her food choices *and* count calories. I.e., increase carb level per Atkins. > I need some advice from some nice people. Yes I have read the book for > those of you that are going to ask. I am in my 5th week of Atkins and lost [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > spinach on it, 1/2 cup of cucumber and a few celery stalks, and some green > beans once in a while, is there other veggies I should try eating? Yes, lots of them! Google this group for "fauxtatoes" to get ideas on making mashed cauliflower as an alternative to mashed potatoes. Start getting adventurous and try zucchini, broccoli, cabbage, bok choy/chard, asparagus, etc. Stick to the green stuff (except for starchy ones like peas and corn or sweet ones like carrots). > 2. I have read man times in this group that people should not stay on > induction for longer then the 2 weeks... why is that? and what should I do > to bring my intake of carbs up? The purpose of induction is to kickstart weightloss. During this time your body adjusts to burning fat instead of glycogen and you learn to break old eating habits and learn new ones. Most people lose a LOT of water during this time as the stores of emergency glycogen in the liver are depeleted, releasing the water molecules that are bound to the glycogen. After that, weight loss usually slows down considerably (generally about 1-2 lbs per week). For some people (like ME) it slows down even more than THAT. As long as you are following the plan, you can start adding in extra carbs (5 extra carbs per day each week). You CAN stay on induction for longer than two weeks, but it's boring and you'll be MUCH more likely to stay on the plan if you add some variety to your food and don't feel deprived. Experience shows that most people can add more carbs and have more variety in food and STILL lose weight. > and lastly how do I know if I am getting enough fat? And what are the > consequences of not eating enough of it?? Someone else can probably explain it better than I can, but basically you should try to get about 70% of your calories from fat. Fat helps you to feel satiated longer and, ironically to some, tends to help keep your calories lower simply because you aren't feeling hungry all the time. Plus, it gives you a shiny coat and bright eyes :-) Welcome to the group! SignatureSaffire 205/168/125 - 5'2.5" Atkins since 6/14/03 Progress photo: http://photos.yahoo.com/saffire333 Thanx to all who responded! I guess I have gotton a few answers. Still confused and worried to all hell that my weight loss will come to a complete halt!! But we'll see what happens. Thanks again! |
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