Tweet
Hi everyone,
I am new to the boards and would be greatly appreciative of any advice you may be willing to share with regard to my particular situation.
I returned to a low carb lifestyle nearly 7 weeks ago using the Lindora Lean for Life program. For those who are not familiar with it, Lean for Life is a low fat, low carb plan (quite the opposite of Atkins). I've lost 19.2 pounds since I began, but around the fifth week, discovered that I was craving fats desperately, and had to begin modifying the plan to make it more sustainable by adding some additional fats in. It was around this point that I became more interested in the Atkins way of life.
I obtained and read both the 1972 and 2002 Atkins books cover to cover (twice!) and am definitely interested in making a full conversion from Lean for Life to Atkins. That being said, I'm not sure whether I need to begin with Induction, or should just pick up where I am, so to speak.
As of today, I have been in ketosis for six and a half weeks. I am keeping my carbs at 50g a day or less (note, that is not net carbs, but total carbs, as that is what we count on the Lean for Life program). I am also eating a range of foods: fruits, veggies, proteins, nuts, etc. already and have begun to increase my fats through the use of mayo, butter, etc.
So what do you recommend? Start from the beginning with Induction, or pick up somewhere else?
Thanks in advance for any and all thoughts you experienced ADBB folks may have on my situation.
Jen
218/198.8/140
I am new to the boards and would be greatly appreciative of any advice you may be willing to share with regard to my particular situation.
I returned to a low carb lifestyle nearly 7 weeks ago using the Lindora Lean for Life program. For those who are not familiar with it, Lean for Life is a low fat, low carb plan (quite the opposite of Atkins). I've lost 19.2 pounds since I began, but around the fifth week, discovered that I was craving fats desperately, and had to begin modifying the plan to make it more sustainable by adding some additional fats in. It was around this point that I became more interested in the Atkins way of life.
I obtained and read both the 1972 and 2002 Atkins books cover to cover (twice!) and am definitely interested in making a full conversion from Lean for Life to Atkins. That being said, I'm not sure whether I need to begin with Induction, or should just pick up where I am, so to speak.
As of today, I have been in ketosis for six and a half weeks. I am keeping my carbs at 50g a day or less (note, that is not net carbs, but total carbs, as that is what we count on the Lean for Life program). I am also eating a range of foods: fruits, veggies, proteins, nuts, etc. already and have begun to increase my fats through the use of mayo, butter, etc.
So what do you recommend? Start from the beginning with Induction, or pick up somewhere else?
Thanks in advance for any and all thoughts you experienced ADBB folks may have on my situation.
Jen
218/198.8/140
(And thanks for the warm welcome, as well!) I am actually inclined to start from the very beginning, myself, but am definitely interested in any and all advice and perspectives, so please keep it coming!
)
I'd start with induction and after 14 days move to OWL.
Comment