Thinking of starting the Atkins Diet...

[hsmommyto1]

I am currently very overweight at 203 lbs and 5'5". If I start the Atkins Diet, how much can I expect to lose in my first few weeks or so? I'd like to lose weight as fast as I possibly can (without endangering my health of course), so that I can go to beach and whatnot and not feel totally embarassed this summer. :sadblinky

[hulagrl1120]

I can't give you an exact number because so many things factor in. The average is between 5-10lbs. Some lose more and some less. You need to do a clean induction to see true results. This diet absolutely works if you are willing to commit to it.

[cleochatra]

I've heard tell that the average person loses about 10% of their total weight to lose during induction. This varies according to metabolism, naturally!

Welcome to ha

[ztachick]

HI there :wave
as said before its gonna be different for each person-HOWEVER, if you dont start atkisn you will still be the same as you are now and your obviously not happy with that or you wouldnt be here.. so thats a good thing- i mena if you lose 5 lbs then your jsut down that much more and you may be a lucky one that loses 15 or more, just stay positive and dont get discoraged come here for support cuz we have all been where you are now, im the same height as you and i started at 262 now 8 months later im still here(which i would have never thought) and im close to 180 now, it can and does work, hope to see you around and if you need anything just ask...

[jade]

Re: Thinking of starting the Atkins Diet...

Hey "hsmommyto1"]
Welcome! We're glad you're considering Atkins. Could I suggest that you read the most current edition of the Atkins book? (2000 DANDR) This will give you an idea of what you will be eating and how the plan works.
This is NOT a diet. This is a totally new lifestyle. If you're going to use it to lose weight fast then go back to your old eating habits then you might want to reconsider.
However, I'm sure that if you try it, you will become a believer. You'll lose weight but more importantly you'll lose cravings, you'll gain control over your eating habits maybe for the first time in your life.
I hope you will give it a try. I think you'll be happy you did!

Be well-
jade :wave

[cleochatra]

I think jade meant to type "2002 version"... I don't think there was a millenium edition, unless it was, "The world's ending, so why not eat beef" Atkins diet version.

*lol*

:hug jade and everyone

[DebbietheHugBug]

LOL Cleo!!! You crack me up!!

As everyone has said, there is no real answer. It depends on how bad you have messed up your metabolism with other diets.

You can expect to lose 5-10% of what you want to lose in the first 2 weeks. Again, that's not promised. We have a Mod who is a goalie that didn't lose anything during induction, but finally lost her weight during OWL.

Make sure you get a copy of Dr. Atkins New Diet Revolution 2002 or newer. Until you get that, read the stickies in the forum. It will help you get started.

Welcome to ha you will feel ALOT better when you get started!

[Richard6310]

For me, and this is a guys point of view, I concentrate more on what I can eat than what i weigh. If you do atkins by the book, you will no doubt be at the weight that you desire to be at, but its not going to happen overnight. It will take time and being persistent at each phase. I'm by far not at maintenance level, but have already gained a whole lot of knowledge about foods in general, and thats a plus anyday. Its really good to get to know about our food intake. Atkins helps a person to be more conscientious about what their eating, and that has helped me to make healthier food choices.

Thats my 2 cents anyway, hope it helps.

[tabekat]

let freedom ring

I highly recommend you begin Atkins as soon as you have read the book, understood the science behind Atkins, cleared your kitchen of frankenfoods, and purchased healthy, wholesome, unprocessed food.

In addition to losing weight there are many other benefits to this healing lifestyle. Overcoming carb addiction and sugar addiction is so very good for the mind and soul.

You will like yourself again, and when you walk on the beach in your new suit, you will not be embarressed - you will feel empowered!

ha