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  • 2 years on Atkins...How did he do it?

    See my poem:


    Stats:
    Height: 6'2"

    Weight on 6/7/03: 272 Age:36
    Weight on 12/7/03: 210 (goal)
    Weight on 2/14/04: 197 (lowest in 10 years or so)
    Weight on 6/6/05: 200

    Induction: 4 weeks
    OWL: 4 months
    Pre-M 2 months
    Maintenance: 17 months

    Current CCLM: 100-150 carbs/day
    Current exercise:
    3 days/week strength
    1 day-5 hour strenuous hike
    1 long run (6+miles)
    3 moderate runs (2-3 miles)

    Sample menu
    Breakfast:
    1 oz cheese, 2 eggs, occasionally turkey bacon, tall sugar-free soy latte

    Lunch:
    greek salad/chicken caeser salad

    Snack:
    nuts (probably way too many)

    Dinner:
    burger(no bun),salmon, steak, or pork
    snap peas, baby broccoli, bok choy, salad

    Snack:
    fresh fruit (cherry,apple, banana, grapes, strawberry)
    cheese
    more nuts :no
    lo-carb protein bar(only after workouts)

    Basically it comes down to this:
    Without exercise it won't stay off
    Without not cheating it won't come off
    You need to follow the plan as written.
    When I was losing weight if I cheated I wouldn't lose weight for a whole week.
    If I stop working out the pounds come back just like that.
    During the holidays I ballooned back up to 209.
    It's taken me literally all this time to get back to 200.
    I know my body really well now. I know it is looking for every opportunity to stack on some pounds. I have to work really hard to keep it off.
    Basically my choice is work out like a maniac or watch every bite of food. Fortunately I've found a middle ground where I watch most of my meals, but once in a while I'll eat something high carb (potatoes, fruit but not sugar or cake).
    I think that's the secret to keeping it off...just eat in moderation...make sure it's healthy...and don't worry about occasional deviations. Keep regular workouts.

    Well that's about it...feel free to ask me some questions on "how he did it"
    -Iap How I did it

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    welcome back great to see you!!!!! :hug :hug :hug I am so excited you are going to climb Mt Ranier!!!! good for you!!!!!...you really need to post your pic again!!!

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    • #3
      I know... my server died...lost the whole drive...and I've been too lazy to set it up again (got backups of all the files so nothing's lost...cept time :no )
      -Iap How I did it

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      • #4
        Re: 2 years on Atkins...How did he do it?

        Our experiences are similar. Without the workouts I "slip" back. Not a problem as I enjoy the gym, but I get annoyed...seems like poor engineering on an evolutionary/creators part. I feel great and am very satisfied with my food and its quantities but having to monitor it this closely gets tiresome.

        Still....it's better than just giving up and going back to weight ****.

        Q
        Started 6/6/04
        M/ 5'11" / 51 YO

        SW278/CW184/G185

        Current BodyFat% > 15.2

        "Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea."
        -- Robert A. Heinlein

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        • #5
          Re: 2 years on Atkins...How did he do it?

          I've been working out like a madman to prepare for my climb and this AM I hit a new low...195. This is the lowest I've been since starting Atkins.
          It's also 14lbs under my recent high in Dec.

          I know it's a weird thing to say...but I need to start eating more.

          But too many carbs makes me feel bad and upsets my stomach.
          -Iap How I did it

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          • #6
            Re: 2 years on Atkins...How did he do it?

            The last 10 pounds are stubborn beyond belief...

            Good luck on your climb, btw.

            Q
            Started 6/6/04
            M/ 5'11" / 51 YO

            SW278/CW184/G185

            Current BodyFat% > 15.2

            "Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea."
            -- Robert A. Heinlein

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            • #7
              Re: 2 years on Atkins...How did he do it?

              Which peak of Mt Rainier are you climbing to? Congratulations on your success and welcome back!
              ADBB Moderator Emeritus
              My blog: The Lighter Side of Low Carb: Food, fun and fidgeting
              Low Carb Lolitas: Hip low carb bloggers

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              • #8
                Re: 2 years on Atkins...How did he do it?

                Which peak???
                THE TOP!!!

                14411 feet
                It's called Columbia Crest if ya wanna get "technical"
                -Iap How I did it

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                • #9
                  Re: 2 years on Atkins...How did he do it?

                  I'm all about the technical! *lol* {{{iap}}}
                  ADBB Moderator Emeritus
                  My blog: The Lighter Side of Low Carb: Food, fun and fidgeting
                  Low Carb Lolitas: Hip low carb bloggers

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                  • #10
                    Re: 2 years on Atkins...How did he do it?

                    Guy you are SUCH an inspiration!!! You're so right; without exercise, you'll never keep the weight off. I couldn't agree more. Especially as we age, our bodies just wanna cling to every pound. No sir! Give it up fat cells!
                    Betty
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                    • #11
                      Re: 2 years on Atkins...How did he do it?

                      Iap: Haven't seen you up here in a while -- Probably because I haven't been up here in a while - but I am back and working towards the goal....
                      323/310/220 -
                      Male 38 yrs
                      http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...editsignature#
                      Started November 14, 2005 Second Time

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                      • #12
                        Re: 2 years on Atkins...How did he do it?

                        Just wanted to add that it's been now over 2 years keeping the weight off.
                        Weighed in at 200 today

                        I ran a 12K race today...it was hard but I finished with no walking.
                        -Iap How I did it

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                        • #13
                          Re: 2 years on Atkins...How did he do it?

                          good for you. COngrats on all the hard work you have done morphing your body on your Atkins.
                          by the book atkinseer

                          started 6/1/02 at 313
                          goalie 5/04 at 167 with under 15% body fat ADBB Presidents exercise Challenge


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                          • #14
                            Re: 2 years on Atkins...How did he do it?

                            Congratulations! What beverages did you drink? Keep up the great work.

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