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So....HELLO 
I am a little bit new to Atkins but not low carb. I was very intrigued by the studies that had been coming out last year on the benefits of low carb and decided to give it a try. However, the lack of structure of "low carb" and frankly, my own lack of willpower led me to break my good habits and regain a bit.
I only have about 10-15 pounds to lose and am finally very determined to do so. I have finally bought and read the Atkins book (bought an older copy) and do the diet to the letter. I think this was my downfall before....eating shakes and bars and chocolate, just as long as I was under a certain percentage of carbs for the day. Now I am going to eat vegetables and do it RIGHT, power of five and all
My plan for exercise (starting next week) is once a week slow burn method, lots of walking around my neighborhood, and perhaps and HIIT session once a week.
I'm on day 2 and have already lost 2 pounds.
About me: I am in my 20s, love non fiction books, travelling to different places (lived in Asia for 5 years), being a yenta with my friends, google reader (finance, econ, and science websites), thrift shops, walking, coffee shops, and indie rock. I live on South Beach with my wonderful husband, who is also trying low carb to cure his very severe acid reflux.
On a final note, I have been a lurker for a while and I am very surprised at the success ratio and accountability of this board. There's none like it!
I am a little bit new to Atkins but not low carb. I was very intrigued by the studies that had been coming out last year on the benefits of low carb and decided to give it a try. However, the lack of structure of "low carb" and frankly, my own lack of willpower led me to break my good habits and regain a bit.
I only have about 10-15 pounds to lose and am finally very determined to do so. I have finally bought and read the Atkins book (bought an older copy) and do the diet to the letter. I think this was my downfall before....eating shakes and bars and chocolate, just as long as I was under a certain percentage of carbs for the day. Now I am going to eat vegetables and do it RIGHT, power of five and all
My plan for exercise (starting next week) is once a week slow burn method, lots of walking around my neighborhood, and perhaps and HIIT session once a week.
I'm on day 2 and have already lost 2 pounds.
About me: I am in my 20s, love non fiction books, travelling to different places (lived in Asia for 5 years), being a yenta with my friends, google reader (finance, econ, and science websites), thrift shops, walking, coffee shops, and indie rock. I live on South Beach with my wonderful husband, who is also trying low carb to cure his very severe acid reflux.
On a final note, I have been a lurker for a while and I am very surprised at the success ratio and accountability of this board. There's none like it!
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