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CICO?
I'm a recent convert to LCHF eating after doing Atkins induction for about six months. I try to keep my calories in check according to what MFP tells me I should be eating to lose 1 lb per week (around 1400). If I get close to that goal, I seem to stall, or gain, however if I go over my calories by 200 or more I always…
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Bump in the Road
Hi all, I've been a lurker for a while on this board. I've been doing Atkins for about 6 months, and am down almost 30 pounds. I had tiny tiny setbacks over the holidays, but this weekend we had a wedding and I experienced a 4 pound gain which is my biggest setback so far. I'm worried about plateaus since I haven't really…
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November Challenge - Holidays Edition Part 1
Okay all! It's a new month! Time for a new challenge. This month I'm going to challenge myself to not only break 200, but to exercise at least three days per week. Given the upcoming food extravaganza (at least in the States) that are the months November and December this could get interesting. How are you going to…
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October Challenge!!
Well - it's October 1st! Time for a new challenge. I've successfully done Atkins for four weeks, so I'm pretty proud of that. I'm down 7.4 pounds so I'm hoping to double up on that (at least) before Thanksgiving. I'm going to try to get to 205 by 10/31 - what's your goal?
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Cheating
I have been doing induction for four 1/2 weeks now.... and I haven't cheated...yet. Although I'm considering having a glass of wine at a snazzy dinner I am going to tomorrow. I'm interested to hear anyone's experience about falling off the wagon, and what you consider "cheating". Is it eating anything that isn't on the…
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Potassium deficiency/hypertension
Hi all - so yesterday during a routine lady doctor's visit, my blood pressure was sky high. Higher even than it was when I was 10 pounds heavier. I'm officially hypertensive. I am taking some potassium supplements (clearly not enough), but has anyone had any issues with blood pressure while being on Atkins? Experiences?…
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Expectations
Hi all - new to the group and new to Atkins (and trying to be active on the boards although you all are a pretty quiet bunch) - I'm on Day 12 of induction, and I'm a little frustrated. I have not cheated, and have diligently logged everything that's gone into my mouth. I lost 4 1/2 pounds by day 4, and i think just now I'm…
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Induction symptoms
Hi all, I'm on day 3 of Atkins and I'm having some crazy headaches. I know it's normal to experience some "detox" as it were, for avoiding carbs, but I was curious if anyone had any strategies to deal with the side effects for a few days. Thanks!
