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Ok, it has had its frustrating moments - in part because carb counts vary from one Atkins source to another and from one Atkins source to a non-Atkins source - and so far, the weight loss isn't visible (not surprising) BUT this 6 foot 58 year old Canadian guy in his first week dropped from 240 to 228!! That's good, isn't it???
But not just bragging here - I have thoughts and questions.
Oh yeah, first, are those results accurate? Yup! Did the whole doctor's office underwear-only weigh-in thing before and after (he thinks I'm an idiot for using Atkins) AND used the scale at home AND moved the scale from room to room AND used another scale to confirm the first and they all kept saying "You've lost 12 pounds!"
Now, here's the non-bragging question part.
I researched and found that a 240 pound male needed about 3400 calories a day to maintain that weight, so still using Atkins principles, I added a personal restriction - no more than 2000 calories a day. I reasoned that a 1400 caloie a day shortfall combined with treadmill (5 times), walking (7 times) and serious biking (distance, not pace) would create a caloric deficit that, when added to the Atkins chemistry, would create the necessary remarkable results that I need to keep motivation high.
It seems to be working but I'd love to know if others have had success with the same principle. Does caloric deficit play a big part in Atkins????
I'll be honest - the lack of VISIBLE results became depressing and I nearly gave up but then I haven't started the crunches / weight training thingie - THAT starts tomorrow.
And one last thing - I'd love to know what others are eating daily and I'll happily share my menus with anyone. I mean, we're all in this together, no? (I'm planning a week at a time to ensure variety)
And if I have once again posted this to the wrong place, my apologies, but maybe we newbies need to introduce more than who we are and share how we are doing.
By the way, my plan is Induction Atkins for three more weeks and then I may (note the word "may") switch to a slightly different plan.
And once again, thanks to those who have answered my previous questions.
A Happy Torontonian!!
Hmmmm. I start far too many paragraphs with "And". Oh well.
But not just bragging here - I have thoughts and questions.
Oh yeah, first, are those results accurate? Yup! Did the whole doctor's office underwear-only weigh-in thing before and after (he thinks I'm an idiot for using Atkins) AND used the scale at home AND moved the scale from room to room AND used another scale to confirm the first and they all kept saying "You've lost 12 pounds!"
Now, here's the non-bragging question part.
I researched and found that a 240 pound male needed about 3400 calories a day to maintain that weight, so still using Atkins principles, I added a personal restriction - no more than 2000 calories a day. I reasoned that a 1400 caloie a day shortfall combined with treadmill (5 times), walking (7 times) and serious biking (distance, not pace) would create a caloric deficit that, when added to the Atkins chemistry, would create the necessary remarkable results that I need to keep motivation high.
It seems to be working but I'd love to know if others have had success with the same principle. Does caloric deficit play a big part in Atkins????
I'll be honest - the lack of VISIBLE results became depressing and I nearly gave up but then I haven't started the crunches / weight training thingie - THAT starts tomorrow.
And one last thing - I'd love to know what others are eating daily and I'll happily share my menus with anyone. I mean, we're all in this together, no? (I'm planning a week at a time to ensure variety)
And if I have once again posted this to the wrong place, my apologies, but maybe we newbies need to introduce more than who we are and share how we are doing.
By the way, my plan is Induction Atkins for three more weeks and then I may (note the word "may") switch to a slightly different plan.
And once again, thanks to those who have answered my previous questions.
A Happy Torontonian!!
Hmmmm. I start far too many paragraphs with "And". Oh well.
You seem to have a very clear and optimistic vision of your time on Atkins! This is great! I was much more confused when I have started... And yeah cool target! 
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