zero carbs?

[dscool]

i started the diet 7 days aho today and have lost 16lbs so far .

i havent ate anything besides pork ribs, gamon steak , chicken breast, bacon,sausage(i no loaded with carbs so bad idea), and mince beef and minced lamb.

and only drank water .

is this wise ?

and am i only losing weight because im not carrying all the excess weight that my body held while i ate large amounts of food?

[Georgiana]

Re: zero carbs?

1. Read the book, Dr. Atkins' New Diet Revolution (2002)

2. Read the stickies:

http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-low-carb-dieting-faqs/6782-what-rules-induction.html

http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-low-carb-dieting-faqs/6781-what-foods-can-eaten-induction.html

http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-diet-14-day-induction/77558-atkins-diet-induction-faqs.html

i havent ate anything besides pork ribs, gamon steak , chicken breast, bacon,sausage(i no loaded with carbs so bad idea), and mince beef and minced lamb.

is this wise ?

No.

To do Atkins, you need vegetables. Atkins is not an all-meat, zero-carb diet.

sausage(i no loaded with carbs so bad idea)

"Loaded with carbs"? What kind of sausage are you eating? What are the ingredients and the nutritional values on the label?

and only drank water .

How much water are you drinking?

am i only losing weight because im not carrying all the excess weight that my body held while i ate large amounts of food?

I don't understand your question. Maybe you could rephrase it.

[dscool]

Re: zero carbs?

is the only reason i have lost weight because im eating much less than before or is it because im on this diet plan?

[Georgiana]

Re: zero carbs?

is the only reason i have lost weight because im eating much less than before or is it because im on this diet plan?

Atkins is not magic. On any diet, including Atkins, you will only lose weight if the number of calories you take in are less than the total number calories you consume through exercise and various metabolic functions. When following a very low carbohydrate diet, one has a metabolic advantage, meaning that one can consume a few hundred calories more than on a high carbohydrate diet, and still lose weight.

Since you are under 18, you should follow any diet only under the supervision and guidance of your parents and of your physician. I doubt that's the case now... because the way you've been eating is not healthy and you're not getting all the nutrients your body needs.

[dscool]

Re: zero carbs?

whats the side effects of not having these nutrients you speak of?

[Georgiana]

Re: zero carbs?

whats the side effects of not having these nutrients you speak of?

Poor health.

Certain nutrient deficiencies can also slow down your metabolism.

[dscool]

Re: zero carbs?

Poor health.

Certain nutrient deficiencies can also slow down your metabolism.

sorry to be a pain but could you possibly tell me which nutrients?

and also im taking multivitimins tabs and cod liver oil capsules which covers most stuff dont it ?

[dscool]

Re: zero carbs?

so where do you suguest i go from here?

[Georgiana]

Re: zero carbs?

sorry to be a pain but could you possibly tell me which nutrients?

Calcium is one example... and with the foods you said you've been eating, I doubt you're getting enough of it.

im taking multivitimins tabs and cod liver oil capsules which covers most stuff dont it ?

Supplements are just that... supplements. They are not substitutes for real food.

[Georgiana]

Re: zero carbs?

so where do you suguest i go from here?

Are your parents supportive of your weight loss efforts?

Who's cooking and shopping?

[dscool]

Re: zero carbs?

Are your parents supportive of your weight loss efforts?

Who's cooking and shopping?

they are yes but im living in my own place with my brother so whta they think doesnt matter anyway and i do cooking dont trust anyone to do it for me

[liv]

Re: zero carbs?

Here we follow Atkins 2002 book and eat quite a bit of veggies. So that is what we recommend for you too.
What you are doing may just be too much protein.
Good luck. Great that you cook. That will really help you on your weightloss and maintenance journey

[Carne!]

Re: zero carbs?

If it works for you and you're happy with it, the best to you.

However, please don't call it Atkins. This is exactly the way that the general public gets the perception that this is a meat with a side of bacon "diet".

Maybe in the future you can add more veggies. Best of luck!

[Jules1980]

Re: zero carbs?

MUST EAT VEGGIES!!! I couldn't imagine eating just meat all day and no vegetables! You need the nutrients from fresh veggies. If you wont, than I hope you are taking vitamins!

[pagliaccia]

Re: zero carbs?

Please eat the required vegetables. Otherwise, you simply are not doing things properly.