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Weight Loss Forum / Low Carb / March 2004Which diet is that?
IN the radio there is an ad saying some LC diets require you to stay under 36 carbs a day, and the strict ones require you to stay under 20 grams. I guess the number 20 comes from Atkin's induction, but were did they get the "magic" number 36 from? | IN the radio there is an ad saying some LC diets require you to stay | under 36 carbs a day, and the strict ones require you to stay under 20 | grams. I guess the number 20 comes from Atkin's induction, but were did | they get the "magic" number 36 from? Protein Power's diet is 35 net grams of carbs. Go Diet is 45 net grams. Schwarzbein Principle is 45 grams, but that doesnt include free low carb vegetables. I cant think of any others off the top of my head. essense > Protein Power's diet is 35 net grams of carbs. Go Diet is 45 net > grams. Schwarzbein Principle is 45 grams, but that doesnt include > free low carb vegetables. I cant think of any others off the top of > my head. Ok, I like the idea of experimenting, finding what works best, better than pretending there's a magic number that works for everybody. If there should be a number to go by, then a percentage makes more sense. > Ok, I like the idea of experimenting, finding what works best, better > than pretending there's a magic number that works for everybody. If > there should be a number to go by, then a percentage makes more sense. And that's why Atkins starts with 20 grams in the induction phase, and then after 2 weeks instructs people to gradually increase the number until the find the amount of carbs they feel most comfortable with. It seems like a whole LOT of people, especially in the press, think that the 2-week start phase of any low-carb diet represents the whole thing. The ones I regret the most are the ones that stay on the lowest level of carbing, thinking that they'll lose weight faster. I'm starting to find that if I have some controlled amount of carbs (still experimenting with foods and amounts and times of day), my ketosis strips get lighter but so do I. My current epiphanies: Sugar alchols are bad for me, unless I'm a bit constipated. (And even then, be careful!) That Uncle Sam cereal might be good for me (I felt good the next day), but a whole cup of it at a sitting is too much. I really like dried apricots and they don't do me any harm if I just eat a handful. > The ones I regret the most are the ones that stay on the > lowest level of carbing, thinking that they'll lose weight faster. Unless you're really "heavy". With my 6'1" I started Atkins at 375pounds on Feb 15, 2004 Since the beginning I never exeeded 20carbs, often not even 15! Now almost 6 weeks later I've lost 71pounds!!! Same weight loss every week (within 10%) As long as I keep loosing weight at this rate, what's against it. I haven't felt so good in 20 years! I surely will start building up the carbs later on, but for now it is fine as it is. And the way of life doing Atkins isn't as difficult as everybody said befor; I love the food I am allowed to eat, although I must admit being a McDonalds addict! But the weightloss is so encouraging that I can even take a strall through a McDonalds without the need to garb a Big Mac or a strawberry shake or whatever.  SignatureBill from Holland 340/276/170 (metric) 6'1" male/50yr Low carb since 15 Feb 2004 > > The ones I regret the most are the ones that stay on the > > lowest level of carbing, thinking that they'll lose weight faster. [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > Since the beginning I never exeeded 20carbs, often not even 15! > Now almost 6 weeks later I've lost 71pounds!!! You lost 71 lbs in 6 weeks? That's a phenomenal rate! It doesn't sound right -- in fact, it sounds pretty phenomenal even for a liquid fast. That said, I'm glad you've been successful and feel great! SignatureSaffire 205/162/125 - 5'2.5" Atkins since 6/14/03 Progress photo: http://photos.yahoo.com/saffire333 > You lost 71 lbs in 6 weeks? That's a phenomenal rate! It doesn't sound right -- > in fact, it sounds pretty phenomenal even for a liquid fast. > > That said, I'm glad you've been successful and feel great! Thanks. Like I said. As long as I feel great.......... and MOTIVATED! And lost another 2 pounds over the last 2 days which included an anniversary diner party with a lot of delicious "normal" food. I just left out the carbs.......... SignatureBill from Holland 340/276/170 (metric) 6'1" male/50yr Low carb since 15 Feb 2004 > IN the radio there is an ad saying some LC diets require you to stay > under 36 carbs a day, and the strict ones require you to stay under 20 > grams. I guess the number 20 comes from Atkin's induction, but were did > they get the "magic" number 36 from? That's the double "chai" diet.... SignatureJK Sinrod Sinrod Stained Glass Studios www.sinrodstudios.com Coney Island Memories www.sinrodstudios.com/coneymemories |
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