Hi everyone,
I'm considering Atkins and have a few qns that maybe some of you lovely people can answer?
How much on average do you lose on Atkins? I know it's different for everyone. I want to be regularly losing 2lbs per week, which I have been able to do in the past by simply counting calories, but I've always thought I want to try a high protein, low carb approach. If I keep an eye on my calorie intake and stick to the induction phase in terms of carbs, can I expect 2lbs a week?
Also, is it ok to do the induction phase for more than 2 weeks? I am going on holiday in 7 weeks and would like to lose as much as possible, but continue to eat (rather than do a food replacement diet).
A little about me: I'm a yo-yo dieter and have done a variety of diets over the past year or so. Since last Summer I've lost around 3 stone - 1st by calorie-counting, more recently by a food replacement VLCD. I love how quick you lose on the VLCDs, but I just can't stick it out for more than a few weeks. So I thought, rather than have a total blow out and binge (which I can feel coming on!), I'll start Atkins instead. I have another 2-3 stone to lose and am determined to get there by October (if I can).
I find that I get bored of diets quickly and I've managed to lose 3st simply by changing things up... and I think Atkins is next on my list!
Plus... I love meat!
I'm considering Atkins and have a few qns that maybe some of you lovely people can answer?
How much on average do you lose on Atkins? I know it's different for everyone. I want to be regularly losing 2lbs per week, which I have been able to do in the past by simply counting calories, but I've always thought I want to try a high protein, low carb approach. If I keep an eye on my calorie intake and stick to the induction phase in terms of carbs, can I expect 2lbs a week?
Also, is it ok to do the induction phase for more than 2 weeks? I am going on holiday in 7 weeks and would like to lose as much as possible, but continue to eat (rather than do a food replacement diet).
A little about me: I'm a yo-yo dieter and have done a variety of diets over the past year or so. Since last Summer I've lost around 3 stone - 1st by calorie-counting, more recently by a food replacement VLCD. I love how quick you lose on the VLCDs, but I just can't stick it out for more than a few weeks. So I thought, rather than have a total blow out and binge (which I can feel coming on!), I'll start Atkins instead. I have another 2-3 stone to lose and am determined to get there by October (if I can).
I find that I get bored of diets quickly and I've managed to lose 3st simply by changing things up... and I think Atkins is next on my list!
Plus... I love meat!