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fit_war
fit_war Posts: 985 Member
edited November 8 in Social Groups
Can I start Atkins on phase II ???? I want to lose about 15 or 20 pounds
Anyone?!

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  • deansdad101
    deansdad101 Posts: 644 Member
    fit_war wrote: »
    Can I start Atkins on phase II ???? I want to lose about 15 or 20 pounds
    Anyone?!
    FW;

    Of course you can - just don't expect it to produce the results it's capable of if one uses it in the way it was designed.

    When it "fails" to meet your expectations, it's NOT the "atkins diet" that failed.

    That said, ANY significant reduction in total carb intake is "better" than none at all.

  • fit_war
    fit_war Posts: 985 Member
    Ok… I supossed that means start from the beginning lol! Thanks!
  • deansdad101
    deansdad101 Posts: 644 Member
    fit_war wrote: »
    Ok… I supossed that means start from the beginning lol! Thanks!
    Fit;

    Yes, and no (..."that means....).

    It means that yes, you do have to progress through the steps beginning at Phase I, BUT, depending on where you are now with your total carb intake you "might" want to gradually reduce carbs to something under 75 or so (to give your body a chance to adjust to the reduced levels BEFORE jumping all the way to induction levels (typically <20/day.

    Some folks can do it "cold turkey" (go from 200 now to 20 tomorrow) for others it's just setting themselves up to fail - only you can decide what will work best for you.

    Whichever it is, remember that it's NOT just cutting carbs, you MUST increase fats as well.

    You might want to review posts on the Low Carb Daily group for additional info and support since it is a MUCH more active and there are a number of folks there doing atkins as well as the other forms of LCHF nutrition.

    Here you, hope to see you there:
    http://tinyurl.com/mfa638q
  • fit_war
    fit_war Posts: 985 Member
    I survive to the first week. Already lost 7 pounds but im really need to figure some things out.

    Can i use bacon from the market? It said it has some suggar added… i need to eat something different!
  • Abydos3
    Abydos3 Posts: 14 Member
    check out genaw.com and peaceloveandlowcarb.com

    genaw is all atkins oriented recipes, recipes with * next to them are induction friendly. peace love and low carb is a blend of low carb, paleo etc, so check the carb counts before prepping!
  • fit_war
    fit_war Posts: 985 Member
    Ok!! Thanks!! Having problems looking for snacks. I ate peanuts and nuts and still lose weight
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