The Plan

[WilliamD]

after some thought and a few post i have decided to take the advise and commit to the 14 day induction. after 30 some odd days of starvation i am ready for the 20 carbs.
i have also committed to a workout challenge of 4 days a week although i dont want more muscle i have enough of that...just cardiovascular. i am still a bit confused on the protein calories count? at 6' 216 how many protein calories should i eat on induction keeping in mind i lost over 30 pounds last month starving.


thanks again>

wd

[julirama723]

Induction percentages are as follows: 65% fat, 30% protein, 5% carbs. Meaning, however many calories you eat, 30% of them should be from protein. You can join a lot of different sites like FitDay - Free Weight Loss and Diet Journal, Calorie Counter, Diet Tracking, Food Journal, Nutrition Facts at The Daily Plate, Get Into Shape Stay Fit - Meal Plans & Workout Routines To Burn Fat & Build Muscle that have a food journal which will do the math for you!

Pick up a copy of Dr. Atkins' New Diet Revolution (2002 edition) if you haven't done so already. It's crucial to understand the plan before you start!

[WilliamD]

juli,
did you mean 65% fat, 30% protein, 5% carbs?
and yes i have the book but it won't do me any good wrapped up in the barns & noble box ;( i will start reading tonight.

ty,
wd

[ValidRouge]

William, yes, that's what she meant. I think induction is a good place for you to start. Where for most people induction is a radical dietary change, for you it will be a gradual addition of the right kind of carbohydrates to your diet.

I'm going to take a few minutes of your time, if you will, to talk to you a little bit about the TYPES of carbs you add back during your induction.

VEGETABLES, VEGETABLES, VEGETABLES.

At minimum 50% of your induction level of carbohydrates should come from vegetables. The rest can come from other foods such as eggs, cream and cheese. Be very careful of the "special category" foods such as olives, cream, sour cream, salad dressings, etc. Vegetables are very important on the Atkins WOE. They provide fiber and nutrients and vitamins not to mention flavor and texture as well. As you increase your carbohydrate level, I suggest you do so through vegetables as opposed to other types of carbs.

I can eat a fairly high carbohydrate level of vegetables and lose/maintain weight. If I add other types of carbohydrates (dairy, nuts, legumes, alcohol, grains, etc.) I will gain weight most likely unless I keep a very very low carb count.

It's not always the quantity of the carbs, it's the quality of the carbs.

[julirama723]

Sorry, yes, I meant 5% carbs! I guess I was stressing the importance of high-fat, huh?

ValidRouge gave excellent advice!

[WilliamD]

thank you valid.
will take your advise in terms of the carbs.

wd