Atkins eating problem

[iantheace]

Hi there, ive been on induction for 4 weeks now tho im not a <strict> inductioner i ignore the rules and just keep to under 20 carbs a day, have lost 30 lbs in this period, however i decided to look at the calories in what i was eating every day, and they totalled to about 700, i have tried to eatmore but ive thrown up within 15mins of eating it I have had dizzyspells and passed out twice now.... I love the eight loss tho, and will combat the problem once ive lost another 20 lb's and at my goal weight.

Yesterday i ate: 6 slices chorizo salami, a peice of cheese,and a bowl of chinese veg soup i made (about 6 carbs per bowl). Day before about 300g of chicken jalrezi and 100g prawn cocktail. this is about a quarter of what i usedto.

Any advice?

Thanks

Ian

[RationalBeing]

Ian if you are only eating 700 cals you need to keep in mind that of those 30lbs, probably 10lbs of it is muscle loss

Do you want to continue to lose muscle? If not Do what you can. Do stuff like add oil or use MORE oil than you previously did to anything you cook. Any veggies you eat, eat with ken's ranch dressing (95cals per TB), etc. You have to eat more protein too - like at least 100g in my opinion. I wake up every morning and drink a 50g protein shake.

Good luck

[Richt]

I have some great advice, I hope it doesn't sound too harsh, but why not try following the rules? They are written in DANDR for a reason and do work!

Sorry, but I had to say it.

Best Wishes

Rich

Originally Posted by iantheace

Hi there, ive been on induction for 4 weeks now tho im not a <strict> inductioner i ignore the rules and just keep to under 20 carbs a day, have lost 30 lbs in this period, however i decided to look at the calories in what i was eating every day, and they totalled to about 700, i have tried to eatmore but ive thrown up within 15mins of eating it I have had dizzyspells and passed out twice now.... I love the eight loss tho, and will combat the problem once ive lost another 20 lb's and at my goal weight.

Yesterday i ate: 6 slices chorizo salami, a peice of cheese,and a bowl of chinese veg soup i made (about 6 carbs per bowl). Day before about 300g of chicken jalrezi and 100g prawn cocktail. this is about a quarter of what i usedto.

Any advice?

Thanks

Ian

[Richt]

Originally Posted by mummy

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Mummy, what is the point of that post?

Rich

[ladyinred]

pakistan ZINDABADDDDDDDDDD

?????? Is this a codeword for something?

[mummy]

ooooppppss oppppssss ooopsssssssss i wanted to post that in the PAKISTAN section .. my mistake sorry

[BlueSkies]

maybe posted to the wrong thread?

i agree with rich, if you follow the induction rules you'll be getting more calories, more protien, probably feel better and retain more muscle mass. besides eating those fats really makes this plan luscious!

[stephbob]

Originally Posted by iantheace

im not a <strict> inductioner i ignore the rules and just keep to under 20 carbs a day

That's your problem there.

This is not a diet, and with all due respect, if you don't follow the plan then you're bound to go wrong.

Dr Atkins compiled this way of eating for a reason, because it works. You can't modify to the extent that you have and expect it to work.

You need to eat, otherwise your body is going into starvation mode, which is going to cause it to start eating away at your organs because you aren't eating enough to fuel your body in the slightest!

If you intention was merely to go low carb, then perhaps you should try cutting back on the bread, pasta, potatoes and sugar. But this is a way of eating and Dr Atkins wrote his books to guide people on doing it correctly and healthily.

Good luck to you.

[erinonatkins]

i had a similar problem when i first started. i felt stuffed but my calories were glaringly low. i was following the "rules" in that i was only eating acceptable foods, eating often enough, eating higher carb veggies, etc. but i have always been used to eating my veggies steamed, my chicken grilled dry, etc. having a couple devilled eggs around, adding olive oil or butter to veggies, having tuna w/ mayo, etc. has really helped me bump up my calories without over-stuffing myself. you could also slip some heavy cream into scrambled eggs or omelettes. i'm sure that adding fat and calorie laden coldcuts would make me want to vomit too. just look at your menu and see where you can slip a few extra fats and calories in and you'll find yourself able to bump up the calories fairly significantly without force-feeding yourself.

i must echo the others who said it before me: you MUST follow the rules. none of the help you will get on the forum will be valid unless you follow the plan. we're not dieticians, we just have our own experience following a prescribed plan to offer you.

[Zuki]

why not try following the rules?

Excellent advice!

Its only when we try to stray away from the already set rules do we faulter.

Low carb wasn't invented by Dr. Atkins, He just perfected it in my opinion...Brillian man he was.