Why stay in extended induction?

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I just finished my 2 weeks of induction and am down 7 lbs, which I think is great. I don't quite know if I should stay in an extended induction or move on to the next phase. Would appreciate any advice. Thanks Donna

[Georgiana]

Re: Why stay in extended induction?

I just finished my 2 weeks of induction and am down 7 lbs, which I think is great. I don't quite know if I should stay in an extended induction or move on to the next phase. Would appreciate any advice. Thanks Donna

Did you determine your degree of metabolic resistance (page 158 in DANDR 2002)?

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Re: Why stay in extended induction?

Yes, It looks like I am Metabolic Resistance is average 15 - 40 net carbs per day. So I guess I should move on to Rung 1. If I'm reading correctly, I should just add another 5 net grams of veggies for the next week and see how it goes, meaning, still having a weight loss, right??


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Degree of Metabolic Resistance for Men...................Pounds Lost in First 14 DaysPounds to Lose......High........Avg........LowLess than 20.........4...........6..........820-50................6...........9.........12More than 50.........8..........12.........16Degree of Metabolic Resistance for Women...................Pounds Lost in First 14 DaysPounds to Lose......High........Avg........LowLess than 20.........2...........4..........620-50................3...........6..........9More than 50.........4...........6.........12Metabolic Resistance........Approximate ACE Range.......High.................15 grams of carbs per day......Average...............15-40 grams of carbs per day.......Low..................40-60 grams of carbs per day..Regular exerciser*........60-90 grams of carbs per day*In this context, a regular exerciser is someone who does vigorous exercise five days a week for at least 45 minutes.

[Georgiana]

Re: Why stay in extended induction?

Yes. Your degree of metabolic resistance is between average and low. This means that your CCLL is somewhere in the 15-60 range. If you exercise regularly though (as Dr. Atkins defined "regularly"), then it is probably in the 60-90 range.

If you eat the same vegetables as you did during Induction, then you should just add another 5 g net carbs. If you add a new vegetable though, you should only eat it in 5-net-carbs amounts every other day.

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Re: Why stay in extended induction?

Thanks Georgiana, that helps. Just wanted to make sure I go forward doing the correct thing

[Georgiana]

Re: Why stay in extended induction?

Good luck.

And congrats for the 7 lbs btw.