Half way there

[jason.andrews3809]

Hey everyone thanks for all your threads and advice over the past 3 months. I am down 40 pounds thru 3 months which is half of my goal and I am excited about the rest of the challenge. In the past I would quit once I dropped 30 or 40 pounds because of how tough low-fat diets are to stick with but with this low carb diet I feel that it is easy to stick with so I look forward to staying on track and actually hitting my goal. I have been on extended induction for 13 weeks. Since I am half way there should I stay on extended induction a little longer or should I move into the first rung of the OWL phase? Any Thoughts anyone?

Sincere thanks

Jason

[neutronnorman]

Re: Half way there

Hey everyone thanks for all your threads and advice over the past 3 months. I am down 40 pounds thru 3 months which is half of my goal and I am excited about the rest of the challenge. In the past I would quit once I dropped 30 or 40 pounds because of how tough low-fat diets are to stick with but with this low carb diet I feel that it is easy to stick with so I look forward to staying on track and actually hitting my goal. I have been on extended induction for 13 weeks. Since I am half way there should I stay on extended induction a little longer or should I move into the first rung of the OWL phase? Any Thoughts anyone?

Sincere thanks

Jason

Hello jason:

I lost 70+ lb since April of this year. When I started a 'clean' induction, I was weighing about 245 lb and my body fat % was well above 29%. Don't compare my gains with yours, I'm naturally mesomorphic and tend to gain muscle and lose fat just by thinking about it. It's the way God shuffled out my genes.

I now weigh about 193-196 lb (depending on that time of week ) and I am 5' 11" tall. I believe you should climb up the rungs. You will lose more bodyfat that way and gain muscle mass if you are working out. Insulin can be a very potent fat mobilizer and anabolic agent. You will also learn what foods tend to make your body start laying down fat and which foods accelerate fat loss.

My goal is to reach a 10-12% body fat level, then increase my calories until I start gaining weight slowly while keeping my bodyfat level below 14%.

Variety in training and nutrition is important to stop a plateau. Always vary your foods, calories and workout routines.

Norman

[jason.andrews3809]

Re: Half way there

Thanks Norman for the advice. Hey just curious where is your bodyfat % now? are you close to your 10% goal. Also I do not have my book with me here at work but just curious what are the first couple rungs that I should jump into and any suggestions on food choices that worked for you? I also weight train and do cardio consistently and gain muscle very easy. I used to compete power lifting before I tore my pec and rotator cuff. My goal is not so much a certain bodyweight but I want to get to 10% bodyfat so I can have a 6 pack abs. I started this mission in june at 282 pounds and 38% bodyfat. I am 5'10" and after 3 months I am 235 pounds and 22% bodyfat.

Thanks

jason

[neutronnorman]

Re: Half way there

Thanks Norman for the advice. Hey just curious where is your bodyfat % now? are you close to your 10% goal. Also I do not have my book with me here at work but just curious what are the first couple rungs that I should jump into and any suggestions on food choices that worked for you? I also weight train and do cardio consistently and gain muscle very easy. I used to compete power lifting before I tore my pec and rotator cuff. My goal is not so much a certain bodyweight but I want to get to 10% bodyfat so I can have a 6 pack abs. I started this mission in june at 282 pounds and 38% bodyfat. I am 5'10" and after 3 months I am 235 pounds and 22% bodyfat.

Thanks

jason

I'll let you know in a bit. I guesstimate about 13-15, 16%. I'm measuring GF's and will have her measure mine. I did well in the rungs using low glycemic veggies and holding up the daily carbs to just one feeding like a mini-carbload. There are other things that I do that are not Atkins, but I do not comment on the B.B. because it might confuse newbies. I can see my sixes already. Not too sharply, but they are quite noticeable.

norman

[jason.andrews3809]

Re: Half way there

Thanks again for your time and replies.I will take your advice and move thru the rungs. Good job and keep it up. I want to see pictures of the abs when you hit 10-12%.

Jason

[chinadoll]

Re: Half way there

It will also prepare you for maintenance by helping you find the foods that trigger bad eating patterns and will give your body a chance to slowly get used to carbs without setting off your blood sugar. Good move on your part to start up the rungs now.