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Atkins Induction - Contradiction in the book????
Hi, everyone! I'm trying to find alternatives to eggs for my Induction Phase breakfast, and as I was re-reading the "Dr Atkins New Diet Revolution" book, I stumbled across some contradictions. I'd appreciate your advice on this one. On page 228 it says you should cut out all grains from your food, but on page 233 the…
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Induction - Lack of appetite
Hi, I've been on induction for a week now, and sticking to everything, and I've noticed that I don't feel hungry at all. At first this was OK, as I have suffered from binge eating for the past 7 years (I would eat four chocolate cakes in one go, e.g.!) But now I am struggling to eat - I it's like I don't have any appetite,…
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ATKINS starting it... anyone done it?
Hi, after I went down with another bout of depression I pilled on the pounds again - compulsive eating for which I'm still waiting for an NHS appointment-, lack of energy, social isolation, ... you name it: that was me. So, I am now heavier than I have every been, and I've decided to start the ATKINS diet, just because it…
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Running 20 min... without a lung!!!!!!!
YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm so sorry, but I'm simply super hyper happy today...!!!! I don't have a lung (it was removed when I was 2 and a half years old...), and I always had this complex about not being able to run at all... That was what doctors had always told me, and I kind of got the idea into my brain... Anyway,…
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HELP!!!! When to eat calories ????
Hi, guys! Now, I'm really "worried" about this...:frown: My life is pretty hectic (even though I'm not married and I don't have kids), and sometimes I don't know whether I'm going to go to the gym until... 8 or 9 PM (!) Meaning..., it's pretty dificult to plan my day ahead, specially when it comes to eat my calories... I'm…
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mozzarella cheese: any recipes?
Hi! i really like this mozzarella cheese you can find at sainsbury's (222 cal.), and i usually eat it with salad (lettuce, watercress, tomato, dill, balsamic and herbs) but with this cold weather, i don't really feel like eating salads... :noway: do you have any recipes with mozzarella (around 400 cal) or simply any ideas…
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compensating calories burnt at the gym: question!
Hi, everybody! Just a quick question: my goal is to have 1400 calories per day. when i go to the gym, i must burn 400 calories. so, the days i go to the gym, my goal amounts up to 1800 calories. but if i actually 'eat' 1800 calories in those days... then i won't lose any weight, right?? should i have 1800 calories when i…
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Crazy teacher/ student/ researcher
Hi, guys! I'm a crazy teacher/ student/ researcher, and my life's pretty hectic... but I love it! As it turns out, I don't actually have a lot of 'me' time... but I think I should. I'm trying to lose 20 kg (45+ lbs), and I've already lost 20 kg... but it actually took me 9 years. Yes, I know, it's a lot of time, but it's…