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Originally Posted by Mija  Oooooooooh K... so i lost 5 lbs my 1st week and only 1 lb my 2nd week of induction - so i am right in between HIGH and AVERAGE Metabolic Resistance (according to DANDR)... and i have been Totally Legal during these 2 weeks (BUT im usually always UNDER 20 Carbs - maybe between 13-18 - i am 49yrs old - 5'7" - started at 275 - am Sedentary - and i dont eat ANY processed foods... (started that on Day 1) ANY IDEAS FOR ME? im thinking i should stay in Induction for a while more... WHAT DO YOU GUYS THINK?
((( P.S. - - - i do take MEDs - Paxil CR 25mgs daily (for Chronic Migraines) & Singulair 10mgs daily (for Allergies))) |
You're smack in the middle of high and average.
But you are taking Paxil, an antidepressant and Singulair, a. In chapter 25, Dr. Atkins says anti-depressants can cause a slower weight loss. So, it could be your metabolic resistance is due to the Paxil.
That's a good thing, because your resistance may be lower but the Paxil is raising it. (Don't stop the Paxil, unless you are directed to do so by your physician.
I also noticed that you are sedentary. Exercise is non-negotiable on Atkins. Look at the Carbohydrate Gram Losing and Metabolic Resistance chart in Chapter 14. Dr. Atkins said that regular exercisers---which he defined as someone who does vigorous excerise five days a week for at least 45 minutes, have approximate CCLLs of 60-90 net carbs daily. So if you start exercising regularly, your metabolic resistance may be lower.
My advice to you would be to start exercising.
I'm not telling you to go out and run 4 miles. Start slow: walk around the block three times a week. The other three days do some strength or resistance training, like squats, bicep curls, etc. I've found yoga to be very good exercise and it's not too hard on your joints, yet it strengths your muscles and improves balance, flexibility and mobility and you can do it in your home. Yoga energizes you, but you also feel calm and relaxed. Then as you get stronger and more fit, increase your exercise to make it more challenging. Plus, exercising will help tone your body and your skin won't be as saggy while you lose your weight.
Go ahead and add 5 net carbs of any Induction veggie to your menu and see what happens. That extra veg is healthful.