I started the Atkins Diet today

[ShaneEnochs]

So today I started the Atkins Diet. I got on the scale and realized just how badly I really needed to lose weight. I stand at 5'7 and weigh 297. I'm getting married in one month, so by then I hope to weigh about 275. I've been on this diet before, so I know I can drop weight pretty fast in the beginning. Anyway, this thread will be like a little journal to let you all know how I'm doing with it.



Day 1: 297 lbs

 

[muzzled dogg]

I woulda went paleo / primal. It's how your body evolved / was created to eat

 

[ShaneEnochs]

I woulda went paleo / primal. It's how your body evolved / was created to eat

I have been following that thread for a while. The only reason I went with Atkins is because I've done it before and I know what to look for if my body has a bad reaction to it. After my wedding, I may switch to paleo.

 

[Kluge]

To kick off weight loss and break carb addiction, Atkins induction phase is a good way to eventually get into paleo/primal. Worked out fine for me.

 

[schiffheadbaby]

Kluge how is your fitness?

I've been juicing, but only drink 1 or 2 veggie drinks a day for lunch/breakfast replacement

 

[Kluge]

Kluge how is your fitness?

I've been juicing, but only drink 1 or 2 veggie drinks a day for lunch/breakfast replacement

Mine could be better. I need to do strength training pretty badly, but every time I try to do anything, I have a giggling baby climbing on me--I lift her a lot, but it's just not the same. Doing most of the weight loss first, then starting to work out was my plan though...so things are going according to plan.

I don't like the idea of juicing because of all the fiber that's removed, but I do like the idea of getting bigger amounts of certain nutrients. Plus, I don't have a juicer, nor do I have the space. How's the juicing working out for you? What do you have for dinner?

 

[schiffheadbaby]

I have only juiced intermittently for a few months. I think it works well, but I do wonder how many nutrients are lost in the blending process.

Once your palate becomes accustomed to the taste it isn't bad, very filling and easy to lose weight.

I don't have any real dinner plans, generally fish/steak/pizza etc which I'm sure is not so helpful.

 

[Bruehound]

Good plan and when you're ready the transition to paleo will be smooth.

It's the best way you as an individual can strike a blow to the two biggest sectors of corporatism in our economy. Factory food begets factory healthcare. Besides we all need to be fit and healthy to break out of our FEMA camps!

 

[PatriotOne]

So today I started the Atkins Diet. I got on the scale and realized just how badly I really needed to lose weight. I stand at 5'7 and weigh 297. I'm getting married in one month, so by then I hope to weigh about 275. I've been on this diet before, so I know I can drop weight pretty fast in the beginning. Anyway, this thread will be like a little journal to let you all know how I'm doing with it.

Day 1: 297 lbs

Awesome! I get so exited when someone else goes Atkins/Paleo .

I have had great success with Atkins before also. I decided to go Atkins just because after looking over Paleo I thought it would be best to do Atkins first as it drops weight faster IMO and gets you off that carb cravings roller coaster faster. I'm still doing Atkins (induction for 8 weeks now) and can tell you I am having really good results. I don't have a scale and haven't weighed myself but I don't need to. I have dropped a full size (and maybe a size and a half) and feel really good. When I get closer to my goal I will go Paleo but for now, I'm kicking ass! And the best thing is I could not care less about not eating carbs. Cravings are totally gone (after a week and 1/2). 2 meals a day, full, and not thinking about food until legitimately hungry.

Did you see the new interview I posted in the Paleo thread? It was really good and informative.

I'll look forward to your journaling in this thread. Be strong and kick those carb cravings ass!

 

[PatriotOne]

The only reason I went with Atkins is because I've done it before and I know what to look for if my body has a bad reaction to it.

Not sure what "bad reaction" you are talking about but just remember it is almost 100% certain you will get carb flu. Usually anywhere between 1 - 3 weeks. Symptoms are tired and your thoughts are constantly occupied by pieces of bread doing the can-can in your head . This is normal. It weill pass unless you keep feeding the addiction. Luckily it's not near as tough as say quitting smoking or alchohol or drugs.

My carb cravings last a week and 1/2. I slayed the beast using a heaping tablespoon of peanut butter when they got really persistent (usually at night when watching some TV). For whatever reason that usually stopped the cravings to a managable level.

Did you get the Atkins book? Gotta have the book!

 

[Original_Intent]

I ahve done Atkins before with good success also, went from 280 down to about 220 once, then went to almost 300 (about the same weight and height as the OP) and sitting around 280 at the moment.

My problem with Atkins is when I eventually start reintroducing carbs, even if they are "good" carbs...my body goes nuts, I go into huge carb addiction (much worse than the hell that is called induction phase) and within a couple of weeks I am scarfing pizza and washing them down with Root Beer Floats.

Best of luck to you. I really need to do Atkins again, and I need to develop some kind of lifetime plan to stop the roller coaster once and for all. I need to look into paleo, I have heard a lot of good about it.

 

[ShowMeLiberty]

So today I started the Atkins Diet. I got on the scale and realized just how badly I really needed to lose weight. I stand at 5'7 and weigh 297. I'm getting married in one month, so by then I hope to weigh about 275. I've been on this diet before, so I know I can drop weight pretty fast in the beginning. Anyway, this thread will be like a little journal to let you all know how I'm doing with it.



Day 1: 297 lbs

Good for you! Hopefully this journal thread will keep you motivated.

Good plan and when you're ready the transition to paleo will be smooth.

It's the best way you as an individual can strike a blow to the two biggest sectors of corporatism in our economy. Factory food begets factory healthcare. Besides we all need to be fit and healthy to break out of our FEMA camps!

Ha ha! When I decided to go primal two months ago, one reason was because I saw my overweight & out of shape state as a serious gap in my SHTF prepping.

 

[PatriotOne]

I ahve done Atkins before with good success also, went from 280 down to about 220 once, then went to almost 300 (about the same weight and height as the OP) and sitting around 280 at the moment.

My problem with Atkins is when I eventually start reintroducing carbs, even if they are "good" carbs...my body goes nuts, I go into huge carb addiction (much worse than the hell that is called induction phase) and within a couple of weeks I am scarfing pizza and washing them down with Root Beer Floats.

Best of luck to you. I really need to do Atkins again, and I need to develop some kind of lifetime plan to stop the roller coaster once and for all. I need to look into paleo, I have heard a lot of good about it.

Do it! Do it! All the non-trusting of Government propaganda liberty minded people are doing it .

Here was a good interview from someone other than Mark Sisson...not that he doesn't do good interviews...just nice to hear other experts speak about it also.

Interview with Nora Gedgaudas - Hour 1 - The Paleo Diet, Primal Body & Primal Mind

http://www.redicecreations.com/radio...RIR-120610.php

June 10, 2012

Nora Gedgaudas is one of the world's leading experts on Paleolithic (Paleo) nutrition and author of the international bestselling book "Primal Body, Primal Mind: Beyond The Paleo Diet For Total Health and a Longer Life." She is Board-certified in Holistic Nutrition through the National Association of Nutritional Professionals and is a Certified Nutritional Therapist. Nora served as a trainer for the State of Washington Institute of Mental Health, illuminating nutrition's impact on mental health for State health care workers at all levels. She maintains a private practice in Portland, Oregon as both a Certified Nutritional Therapist and a Board-certified Clinical Neurofeedback Specialist. In August 2011, Nora was a featured presenter at the Ancestral Health Symposium at UCLA-billed as "the Woodstock of evolutionary medicine." We'll discuss the pre-agriculture diet and lifestyle. Also, we cover the negative impacts of agriculture upon our environment and the ill effects of grain in our bodies. Nora provides specific information on why the paleo diet is the best for the human body.

 

[Bruno]

Congratulations on your first step, commiting to a change in your diet. Regardless of how which diet you end up on, I would encourage you to also incorporate excercise such as walking or eliptical for cardio, and hitting the weights (under doctor's approval, if you think you should).


All the best wishes for your health and your upcoming wedding!

 

[PatriotOne]

Ha ha! When I decided to go primal two months ago, one reason was because I saw my overweight & out of shape state as a serious gap in my SHTF prepping.

LMAO! Me too. I want to be in good shape for when SHTF . There's other reasons for my health in general but I swear to God it was the SHTF scenario that was the motivator that put it into action .

 

[ShowMeLiberty]

I ahve done Atkins before with good success also, went from 280 down to about 220 once, then went to almost 300 (about the same weight and height as the OP) and sitting around 280 at the moment.

My problem with Atkins is when I eventually start reintroducing carbs, even if they are "good" carbs...my body goes nuts, I go into huge carb addiction (much worse than the hell that is called induction phase) and within a couple of weeks I am scarfing pizza and washing them down with Root Beer Floats.

Best of luck to you. I really need to do Atkins again, and I need to develop some kind of lifetime plan to stop the roller coaster once and for all. I need to look into paleo, I have heard a lot of good about it.

Start here --> http://www.marksdailyapple.com

The Primal Blueprint has done wonders for me. I haven't felt so good in decades and the weight is just vanishing with almost no effort at all just by keeping my carbs under 100 grams per day.

 

[ShaneEnochs]

Not sure what "bad reaction" you are talking about but just remember it is almost 100% certain you will get carb flu. Usually anywhere between 1 - 3 weeks. Symptoms are tired and your thoughts are constantly occupied by pieces of bread doing the can-can in your head . This is normal. It weill pass unless you keep feeding the addiction. Luckily it's not near as tough as say quitting smoking or alchohol or drugs.

My carb cravings last a week and 1/2. I slayed the beast using a heaping tablespoon of peanut butter when they got really persistent (usually at night when watching some TV). For whatever reason that usually stopped the cravings to a managable level.

Did you get the Atkins book? Gotta have the book!

I had severe heart palpitations to the point where I thought I was having a heart attack. That was four years ago. After I started eating carbs again, they've mostly stopped, but I still have one or two every couple of days.

And yep, I have the book as well.

 

[ShowMeLiberty]

LMAO! Me too. I want to be in good shape for when SHTF . There's other reasons for my health in general but I swear to God it was the SHTF scenario that was the motivator that put it into action .

I know, right? If we ever have to run for our lives it would be good to be able to run more than a couple of feet....

 

[ShaneEnochs]

Congratulations on your first step, commiting to a change in your diet. Regardless of how which diet you end up on, I would encourage you to also incorporate excercise such as walking or eliptical for cardio, and hitting the weights (under doctor's approval, if you think you should).


All the best wishes for your health and your upcoming wedding!

Once I drop a few pounds I will. I've noticed that even walking has become difficult with all of this weight. I've really gained over the past few weeks because I haven't had a job, and the only thing I have to occupy my time is food. But I think this thread and you guys will help keep me accountable.

 

[PatriotOne]

I had severe heart palpitations to the point where I thought I was having a heart attack. That was four years ago. After I started eating carbs again, they've mostly stopped, but I still have one or two every couple of days.

And yep, I have the book as well.

Totally opposite for me. When I was eating too many carbs, I started having palpitations and it scared me. I haven't had them once since I took carbs off the menu.