Me again

[englishrose]

Okies... today was my first day on the Atkins Diet and have to say, the weekly trip to the supermarket was torture! But all in all, I do think I will find it easy counting carbs.

Over the weekend, I have heard various horror stories from well meaning friends and relatives from 'the only weight you loose is water' to 'you're gonna loose lean tissue too, then you're gonna put weight on anyway' Please dispel these myths ppl, Im so excited after reading some of your success stories and ideally, I would like to lose at least 4 stones (64lb) in 3 months, but this is probably unrealistic

Also, can one also safely count calories (around 1500 per day) whilst counting carbs?

I know thats a lot of questions, but I would be really grateful if you could answer them!

[Elizellen]

Hi Englishrose welcome to our ADBB family of losers!

Are you in UK or an 'expat' (assuming you started out over here from your name)

Atkins is a 'muscle sparing' way of eating and we tend to lose more fat on this WOE than on others, as we eat above average protein along with the high fat and low carbs.

Count calories if you like but for induction you might be better off concentrating on the carbs and training your body to eat 'enough' not to be hungry, rather than eating up to a certain calorie level. Often people here watch their calories to make sure they are eating enough food once ketosis kicks in with its appetite-supressant effect.

Stick to the allowed list of foods and you cant go wrong.

[sunflowergrl]

I don't think you need to worry about calories during Induction. That is something that has been drilled into our heads, if you want to lose weight cut calories. I heard that for years, and it doesn't work! I stuck to the book, didn't cheat, and didn't worry about calories and I lost 14 pounds during my first 2 weeks on Induction. Don't stress too much, this WOL is stress free!!! Just do what Dr. A says and you will do great!

[englishrose]

Hi Elizellen and Sunflowergrl Thanks for your warm greetings! I am English born and bred and still live in Yorkshire where I have been all my life

Thanks also for allaying some of my fears... I feel a lot happier now to continue with the Atkins WOL!

[notfat4long]

Read the Book.... You'll get it. Also be sure to stay out of the center isles in the store.