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Speaking of newbies, this is my first post! 
Back in July of 09, I started out at 301 pounds (I'm a 25 year old 6'1 male)...had to make a change! So I started what is a slightly modified Atkins diet (in my mind). I followed the 14 day induction as indicated - and dropped to 283 after two weeks - 17 pounds! Very little exercise involved.
After the two weeks, I threw in some whole wheat bread and whole grains, not a lot, but enough to satisfy. I front loaded my carbs (eating the carbs that I did consume mostly before 1:00 PM). I counteracted this addition of carbs with about 4 days a week of cardio - about 30-45 minutes each day of maximum incline walking on the treadmill, 4.5 MPH max, 3.8 MPH minimum.
I was down to 250 by early fall - I believe September/October. I flatlined during november, with work and social troubles interfering. Went off a steady diet. I was at 256 between Thanksgiving and Christmas - closer to Christmas.
Starting new years, I went back to the steady diet/exercise combo (more carbs this time because of more exercise), and by March i was at 240.
I really kicked the exercise into another gear after march, eating granola, kashi, wheat bread etc. in the morning to jump start the day. I was alternating walking/running for an hour (walk 60 seconds, jog 2 minutes) about 5 times a week. By April I lost another 10 pounds and made it to 230!
However, following a very similar eating/exercise plan, I found it almost impossible to get past 228/229 without exercising EVERY day and running/walking for at least an hour/4 miles per day.
3 days ago, I started induction again for the first time since last July, and I've dropped from 229 to 223 in just those 3 days!
Here's to induction working - twice - for me...and most definitely you!
My goal is 200 by July, for a nice smooth 100 pounds in a year, however 195 is my final goal.
I'd be happy to answer any questions anyone has! It's actually really fun! I've been lurking these boards for almost a year and I figured I'd post something!
Back in July of 09, I started out at 301 pounds (I'm a 25 year old 6'1 male)...had to make a change! So I started what is a slightly modified Atkins diet (in my mind). I followed the 14 day induction as indicated - and dropped to 283 after two weeks - 17 pounds! Very little exercise involved.
After the two weeks, I threw in some whole wheat bread and whole grains, not a lot, but enough to satisfy. I front loaded my carbs (eating the carbs that I did consume mostly before 1:00 PM). I counteracted this addition of carbs with about 4 days a week of cardio - about 30-45 minutes each day of maximum incline walking on the treadmill, 4.5 MPH max, 3.8 MPH minimum.
I was down to 250 by early fall - I believe September/October. I flatlined during november, with work and social troubles interfering. Went off a steady diet. I was at 256 between Thanksgiving and Christmas - closer to Christmas.
Starting new years, I went back to the steady diet/exercise combo (more carbs this time because of more exercise), and by March i was at 240.
I really kicked the exercise into another gear after march, eating granola, kashi, wheat bread etc. in the morning to jump start the day. I was alternating walking/running for an hour (walk 60 seconds, jog 2 minutes) about 5 times a week. By April I lost another 10 pounds and made it to 230!
However, following a very similar eating/exercise plan, I found it almost impossible to get past 228/229 without exercising EVERY day and running/walking for at least an hour/4 miles per day.
3 days ago, I started induction again for the first time since last July, and I've dropped from 229 to 223 in just those 3 days!
Here's to induction working - twice - for me...and most definitely you!
My goal is 200 by July, for a nice smooth 100 pounds in a year, however 195 is my final goal.
I'd be happy to answer any questions anyone has! It's actually really fun! I've been lurking these boards for almost a year and I figured I'd post something!
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