Is it possible....?

[Kisseslikepearls]

Is it possible too loss 'too much' wieght on adkins? To the point of unhealthiness?

It (strangely) just occured to me that my fiancee has ALOT more weight to loose than I do. I'm 5'2" and weight about 130ish with an average bone structure. While it'd be nice to lose that 10-15lbs, the reason we started this is he is 6'11' and about 260ush and average bone structure and wants to not only get in shape but 'get healthy'. We've been trying to do induction for about a month now, but odd work hours and a very ill dog have put us more into 'comfort food' zones and very on edge tempers.

With this past us, we're getting back on track. We've already lost a little weight and inches between this (fact of like he'll loose quicker than I will :sadblinky ) And since I cook for just the two of us, if he chooses to go on with induction for longer, I'll be eating the same thing, and so on through the different levels. I cant imagine cooking two seperate meals for only two people.

Do you think that I need to just accept having to cook two meals? Or would I be somewhat ok staying on Induction, OWL and premaintence somewhat longer than neccessary?

I know being female and having less to loose means that i'll take longer to hit my goal weight, but I doubt it'll drag out long enough for him to loose all the weight he'd like, even though he is loosing faster.

Any experices with this anyone? Even somone giving me the proverbial bop upside the head and telling me I'm a worry wort would be appriciated

Michelle

[not2late]

Re: Is it possible....?

Is it possible too loss 'too much' wieght on adkins? To the point of unhealthiness?

It (strangely) just occured to me that my fiancee has ALOT more weight to loose than I do. I'm 5'2" and weight about 130ish with an average bone structure. While it'd be nice to lose that 10-15lbs, the reason we started this is he is 6'11' and about 260ush and average bone structure and wants to not only get in shape but 'get healthy'. We've been trying to do induction for about a month now, but odd work hours and a very ill dog have put us more into 'comfort food' zones and very on edge tempers.

With this past us, we're getting back on track. We've already lost a little weight and inches between this (fact of like he'll loose quicker than I will :sadblinky ) And since I cook for just the two of us, if he chooses to go on with induction for longer, I'll be eating the same thing, and so on through the different levels. I cant imagine cooking two seperate meals for only two people.

Do you think that I need to just accept having to cook two meals? Or would I be somewhat ok staying on Induction, OWL and premaintence somewhat longer than neccessary?

I know being female and having less to loose means that i'll take longer to hit my goal weight, but I doubt it'll drag out long enough for him to loose all the weight he'd like, even though he is loosing faster.

Any experices with this anyone? Even somone giving me the proverbial bop upside the head and telling me I'm a worry wort would be appriciated

Michelle

You can easily move onto OWL, Pre-Maintenance and Maintenance phase while he is on Induction.

Read through the OWL, Pre-Maintenance and Maintenance chapters in the book and the forums devoted to those phases here. In a nutshell, whatever you're eating in Induction forms the base for your OWL, Pre-Maintenance and Maintenance meals.

For example, if he is on Induction and you are on the grains rung of OWL, you can still prepare the Induction meal, but additionally, you can have a 5 net carbs of a whole wheat bread with your meal.

[Enchantedraisin]

He's 6'11"????

[G-Mom]

He's 6'11"????

That's what I was thinking...I would think 260 would be about right! She probably meant 5'11".

[Kisseslikepearls]

:smackhead Yes, I meant 5'11. Gee, pays to proof read, doesn't it?

[californiacasey]

Well you can make one induction friendly meal and add a side or two for yourself when you get to the different rungs of OWL. Make beef or chicken with veggies, and then add in whatever you can eat on that rung.

Congrats on losing!

[Kent]

Just remember this is your journey as well as his. What is recommended might not be necessarily what works for you guys, and that if it seems easier to cook just one meal for everyone, do it. You can always eat twice the number of veggies he does at that serving, or eat them at a different time. I am finding that OWL is remarkably like Induction with a few additions. It might not be as big a thing as you think it will be.

Congrats on your success so far.

[soliwit]

ya Bowulf, I was thinking the same.
If I were you I wouldn't worry about it till the time comes that it is actual, who knows how life goes then.
Time changes everything !
I think now at this moment it is actual for you to concentrate on induction, there is a lot to learn about it and a lot to get used to, so better stick your time into that instead of worrying how to work around problems that aren't there yet anyway.
Good luck losing for the both of you !!!!!!

[MotherOfGizmo]

I cook for two and I'm the only one on Atkins, I find it extremely easy. Just do in reverse what I do. The main course is alawys a meat that we both like, we have an Atkins friendly side and then I make him a starchy side, no big deal to add one extra thing that I don't eat. I don't know why everyone thinks its so hard to do. urplequ: Just takes a little planning to keep us both happy! :joy

[sadie147]

I cook for two and I'm the only one on Atkins, I find it extremely easy. Just do in reverse what I do. The main course is alawys a meat that we both like, we have an Atkins friendly side and then I make him a starchy side, no big deal to add one extra thing that I don't eat. I don't know why everyone thinks its so hard to do. urplequ: Just takes a little planning to keep us both happy! :joy

yup..that's exactly what I do. It's not two meals, he just gets one different side.