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Hello! I've officially completed my 1st week of Induction and saw a loss of 4.6. In my second week now. I've done pretty well, but I'm seeing areas of improvement. I definitely need more foundation veggies. I'm on the lower end of the requirement.
I am also feeling a snag in the exercise department. I do lots of high intensity workouts and am finding it difficult to keep up like I used to before Atkins. My lifting still seems good but after pushing myself really hard there, doing an hour of cardio after is killer. I'm currently training for my 2nd half marathon in May and I haven't ran since I started Atkins (other reasons), but plan on this week. If I have to build myself up and get my body used this new way of burning fuel, so be it.
I definitely have to cut the coffee/teas with cream and stevia. They just aren't worth the carbs. A coffee can cost me 4! When you only have 20/day, that can be killer. That's my goal this week...cut the coffee/tea.
After checking the Atkins forums, this site was recommended and as far as I can see, this is what I've been looking for! I need more interaction. I need a tracker. I need all the advice I can get. My goal is 138...then 135...then 130. You know how it goes. I was very happy when I was once at 138 but I'm hoping with Atkins to reach 135 and if at all possible, 130. I want to get lean but also get muscle definition.
I'm sorry, but I'm sick of Weight Watchers. I used to think it was the only thing I could do but honestly, it never really worked for me. The only time it did was when I changed it and followed my own rules, just fit them into WW. I got to my goal only because I said, "See you later points," and just ate whole foods until I was satisfied. I know! Duh! I'm tired of all the processed foods they promote. I'm disappointed in how they are quick to give up on you if you gain. Too many times I have heard discouraging words and feelings hurt when the number was up instead of down. People are all different. We all lose, gain, exercise, rest differently. Trying to fit everyone into a specific mold is impossible. I feel like WW is quick to give up on someone. I just don't want to be a part of that anymore.
I want something that makes sense. I want something that puts me more in control. I want something that is more realistic. I don't want to constantly being worrying over what I can and cannot eat. Atkins makes it easy. I have seen more results in the week with Atkins than I did in months of WW. I know with this plan, I will reach my goals and stay there. I will get the body I want. I'm willing to keep sticking this out and feel empowered with Atkins.
What else have a got to lose? Besides this weight... :)
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151.2 lb
Lost so far: 4.6 lb.
Still to go: 13.2 lb.
Diet followed reasonably well.
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Diet Calendar Entries for 15 November 2011:
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1196 kcal
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Fat: 54.81g | Prot: 140.14g | Carb: 26.50g.
Breakfast: jalapeno ranch dressing, sharp cheddar cheese slice, egg whites, atkins vanilla shake. Lunch: 2% Milk Sharp Cheddar Cheese, mixed greens, tilapia. Dinner: mixed greens, chicken breast. Snacks/Other: Endulge Caramel Nut Chew Bar, Day Break Cranberry Almond Bar. more...
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2787 kcal
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Activities & Exercise:
Resting - 6 hours and 54 minutes, Exercise machine (moderate) - 1 hour, Dance (fast step, aerobic) - 10 minutes, Desk Work - 9 hours, Weight Training (moderate) - 36 minutes, Sleeping - 6 hours and 20 minutes. more...
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losing 3.2 lb a week
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