One Month In...

[Gatorgal]

Re: One Month In...

You can really see a difference. Great work.
Could you give me an example of your daily menu?
Thanks alot.

I work out in the morning and have a low/no carb breakfast 30 - 45 min after working out (usually an Adkins shake due to time constraints). Two to three hours later I have lunch out - pretty much anything (subs, hamburgers (not fast food), wings, mexican, etc). Dinner is usually a meat (steak, chicken, fish, etc) and veggies or salad. I may splurge 1-2 times a week and have potatoes, but I eat a small portion (1/2 cup or so).

It is lunch that has all the carbs, but I don't eat any sweets and only drink diet drinks now. I also never snack on anything. If you work out before eating the carbs, those won't affect your fat stores and will be used by your body for energy.

I think it really all depends on your personal metabolism. I still drink beer (Mic Ultra) on a regular basis and haven't noticed any ill effects (other than I would probably lose more weight if I didn't drink at all). Just like anything else, I believe moderation is the key. It isn't sustainable for me to give up all carbs, because I eat lunch out everyday. You just have to give up all those "extras" and eat smart. Small portions when you do eat carbs and occasionally sweets go a long way. The key is not eating more than what your body can use, and that differs from individual to individual.

[DigitalMocking]

Re: One Month In...

I work out in the morning and have a low/no carb breakfast 30 - 45 min after working out (usually an Adkins shake due to time constraints). Two to three hours later I have lunch out - pretty much anything (subs, hamburgers (not fast food), wings, mexican, etc). Dinner is usually a meat (steak, chicken, fish, etc) and veggies or salad. I may splurge 1-2 times a week and have potatoes, but I eat a small portion (1/2 cup or so).

It is lunch that has all the carbs, but I don't eat any sweets and only drink diet drinks now. I also never snack on anything. If you work out before eating the carbs, those won't affect your fat stores and will be used by your body for energy.

I think it really all depends on your personal metabolism. I still drink beer (Mic Ultra) on a regular basis and haven't noticed any ill effects (other than I would probably lose more weight if I didn't drink at all). Just like anything else, I believe moderation is the key. It isn't sustainable for me to give up all carbs, because I eat lunch out everyday. You just have to give up all those "extras" and eat smart. Small portions when you do eat carbs and occasionally sweets go a long way. The key is not eating more than what your body can use, and that differs from individual to individual.

I'm glad you're having success, but it doesn't sound like you've actually read DANDR. This diet isn't about 'giving up all carbs'. It's about changing how you look at and eat foods to sustain you for life. I too eat lunch out daily because of my work schedule, but I've got about a dozen choices I can make that keep me on track with Dr. Atkins' recommendations.

I hope it continues to go well for you.