 what if I wasn't eating much to begin with? | |
Hi everyone,
I started induction five days ago out of frustration with a length stall on the Zone diet. I am trying to lose the few remaining pounds I gained when I stopped exercising last year after surgery. I have read everything I can about Atkins and believe in the power of low carb eating -- my own mother lost a lot of weight on Atkins and recommended it to me as a way to kick-start the last phase of my weight loss. But I'm concerned: I'm eating more calories on induction than I did before I started. I used to eat an average of 1,000 to 1,200 calories a day and about 100g - 120g of carbs. Now I'm eating more like 1,300 - 1,500 a day and, of course, between 19g and 21g of net carbs. I work out for one hour, five days a week, alternating cardio (running or spinning) and strength training in a gym. I just feel like I am eating too much. Can someone reassure me? Should I try to restrict calories too (I know I know, the book says not to worry about it...)? I don't want to gain back what I lost up until now! Thank you thank you thank you!!!!! BB |