heyy every one (day 11 on induction)

[Shanel1987]

hi

im 22....5ft 1...weigh 9 stone/108pound

my target is 95 pounds

im actually enjoying the phase 1 now although my first 3 days i felt very sleepy...no concetration...and was cravin everything....however all that has gone an day 11 i have lost 4 pound hope to reach my goal soon and move on to phase 2...3 and 4 and a whole life time of good eating habits

[Georgiana]

Re: heyy every one (day 11 on induction)

Welcome to ADBB!

5ft 1...weigh 9 stone/108pound

my target is 95 pounds

At 95 lbs, you'd be underweight based on your BMI.

im actually enjoying the phase 1

You're already at a healthy weight. There's no reason for you to start Atkins on Induction.

Besides, the last 5-10 lbs are meant to be lost in Pre-Maintenance.

I would suggest you read Atkins for Life. There are some tips there for people who start Atkins with no or very little weight lose.

[Shanel1987]

Re: heyy every one (day 11 on induction)

hi thank you for the reply...

i have read up well on atkins... however it does mention if you would like to kick start do start from phase one. also unfortunate for me take away the belly im probably only 7 1/2 stone...i put everything on the stomach and phase 1 has really helped with me cut back on the amount of bread and chocalates i was eating....also having a look at my ideal weight on chart it does say between 7 stone 10 pound and 8 stone 10...realistically im above border line.

[Shanel1987]

Re: heyy every one (day 11 on induction)

Georgiana...hi again, would you still suggest pre maintenance even though i have quiete abit to loose around the belly?

[Minerva]

Re: heyy every one (day 11 on induction)

hi thank you for the reply...

i have read up well on atkins... however it does mention if you would like to kick start do start from phase one. also unfortunate for me take away the belly im probably only 7 1/2 stone...i put everything on the stomach and phase 1 has really helped with me cut back on the amount of bread and chocalates i was eating....also having a look at my ideal weight on chart it does say between 7 stone 10 pound and 8 stone 10...realistically im above border line.

Good for you to have lost 4 lbs already. I'm 5'2"- an inch taller than you- and in my 20's and most of my 30's I was between 98 and 108 with good muscle definition and a healthy body fat % (18 to 20% mostly). So I think your goal is quite realistic provided your body fat percentage doesn't go too low. Body fat is what tells the tale. BMI and height/weight tables can be deceptive.

[Minerva]

Re: heyy every one (day 11 on induction)

I would suggest you read Atkins for Life. There are some tips there for people who start Atkins with no or very little weight lose.

Good tip-- I'm going to see if my library has it.

[Shanel1987]

Re: heyy every one (day 11 on induction)

thx so much for your advise im really determined...and all the best to you