Cream Cheese and Almonds Jumpstart

[GRAPES]

Hi...I've been reading, but have not posted before. I recently moved and do not have my book available. I seem to recall a sort of "jumpstart" sited by Dr. Atkins in which you eat cream cheese and almonds for a few days to get past a plateau. (Then again I could be dreaming...). Does anyone have this information available? I am interested for myself, but it seems it might help a few others that have been struggling as well. Thanks!

[Slapshot]

Re: Cream Cheese and Almonds Jumpstart

You are dreaming...sorry. Almonds are not allowed until Rung 3 of Ongoing Weight Loss (OWL) and cream cheese is allowed as part of the 3-4 ounces of cheese per day.

[not2late]

Re: Cream Cheese and Almonds Jumpstart

Hi...I've been reading, but have not posted before. I recently moved and do not have my book available. I seem to recall a sort of "jumpstart" sited by Dr. Atkins in which you eat cream cheese and almonds for a few days to get past a plateau. (Then again I could be dreaming...). Does anyone have this information available? I am interested for myself, but it seems it might help a few others that have been struggling as well. Thanks!

You're probably referring to the "Fat Fast". It's not for jump starting or getting past a plateau. It's for people who are so metabolically resistant that they do not lose weight on Atkins, inspite of following it precisely.

There is a thread about it in the FAQ section of this board.

[GRAPES]

Re: Cream Cheese and Almonds Jumpstart

You're probably referring to the "Fat Fast". It's not for jump starting or getting past a plateau. It's for people who are so metabolically resistant that they do not lose weight on Atkins, inspite of following it precisely.

There is a thread about it in the FAQ section of this board.

Thank You very much...I'll look there.

[GRAPES]

Re: Cream Cheese and Almonds Jumpstart

Thank You very much...I'll look there.

I've searched in the FAQ section under every possible configuration I can think of and I can still not find it...any helpful hints? TIA

[liv]

Re: Cream Cheese and Almonds Jumpstart

http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-low-carb-dieting-faqs/37419-who-should-do-fat-fast.html

[GRAPES]

Re: Cream Cheese and Almonds Jumpstart

http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...-fat-fast.html

Thank you...I appreciate your help...I'm on my way over now.

[shelley5]

Re: Cream Cheese and Almonds Jumpstart

i havent heard that one i have heard about a meat and egg fast that suposd to jumpstart ketosis

[Georgiana]

Re: Cream Cheese and Almonds Jumpstart

i havent heard that one i have heard about a meat and egg fast that suposd to jumpstart ketosis

In DANDR 2002?

[not2late]

Re: Cream Cheese and Almonds Jumpstart

The only thing that "jumpstarts" ketosis is limiting carbohydrate intake and while increasing fat intake. It's the ratio of fat to carb intake that gets you into ketosis.

[CBell444]

Re: Cream Cheese and Almonds Jumpstart

The only thing that "jumpstarts" ketosis is limiting carbohydrate intake and while increasing fat intake. It's the ratio of fat to carb intake that gets you into ketosis.

I think I've always feared the fat before and maybe that's why I didn't go into ketosis or lose very quickly. I also realize that I had carb-creep-amundo. I'm sticking to very real food and fitdaying everything this time around.

Is there a rule of thumb for a good fat to carb ratio? Today my food came out to an even 65 Fat - 5 Carb - 30 Protein.

Thanks,
c

[imagood1]

Re: Cream Cheese and Almonds Jumpstart

The only thing that "jumpstarts" ketosis is limiting carbohydrate intake and while increasing fat intake. It's the ratio of fat to carb intake that gets you into ketosis.

I think I've always feared the fat before and maybe that's why I didn't go into ketosis or lose very quickly. I also realize that I had carb-creep-amundo. I'm sticking to very real food and fitdaying everything this time around.

Is there a rule of thumb for a good fat to carb ratio? Today my food came out to an even 65 Fat - 5 Carb - 30 Protein.

Thanks,
c

Rule of Thumb is 65/30/5 -- this is something to strive for...not set in stone.

[imagood1]

Re: Cream Cheese and Almonds Jumpstart

you are on induction - why do you think you are at a plateau? Stick to the plan the way it is written and the weight will come off....there is no way to cheat the system and make the weight come off quicker -- do the plan and it will happen.

[CBell444]

Re: Cream Cheese and Almonds Jumpstart

heya, thanks y'all for the information. i do not think i'm at a plateau at all. i'm only on day 2! i just saw the percentages mentioned and didn't remember that from the book. i'm willing to be patient this time.