Cheat snack

[mitzimarie]

Originally Posted by Fabulous

I've read the book, but that was like 5 years ago.
Then I suggest that you re-read it. I have read it several times, and always get something out of it. The questions you are asking are explained fully in the book. And the stickies at the top of each forum contain a wealth of information, too.

Like you I am 5"2.5 but weight 135. I am keeping it 20 grams a day but what do you think my CCLL should be then?

There is no way in the world that anyone can tell you that. Age, metabolism, activity level, and other factors come into play. Each of us is so unique, that you can't compare between individuals. In my opinion, OWL (Ongoing Weight Loss) is THE most important phase of Atkins. It is when you learn what your individual food intolerances are, and what your individual CCLL is.

[chinadoll]

Well Fab, If you do Induction for the whole time and fail to move up methodically adding foods back in in their proper order, you will never identify the individual foods that set you off on your eating and you will never identify the CCLL (the number of grams below which you can still lose). That number is critical of you are going to maintain your loss for any length of time. I suggest you move to rung one or two now and start the learning process. Otherwise you are likely to return here at some later date having gained your lost weight back plus a few more. Please go back and reread your book again. It is laid out as it is for a reason.

[IrishIrish]

Originally Posted by Fabulous

I've read the book, but that was like 5 years ago. I still have it but I read thru it. I am still in induction because I just started 2 and half weeks ago, so far I am 9 lbs lighter now, 15 to go. I just feel i can do induction for a whole month.
Like you I am 5"2.5 but weight 135. I am keeping it 20 grams a day but what do you think my CCLL should be then?
I am doing Atkins to keep healthy and maintain healthy forever.

Everyone is different ... that is why people have different metabolism. You need to do the work and go through OWL as Dr. Atkins describes in DANDR 2002. No one can tell you your CCL.

[msanjelpie]

Originally Posted by Fabulous

I am doing Atkins to keep healthy and maintain healthy forever.

If that's true then why did you cheat... Are you going to cheat every single month when TOM comes to visit?

You need to make up your mind what is most important to you...

[Fabulous]

I came to this forum for help and understanding and sharing my experience on Atkins, not to be told off. This is stupid. We are all going thru Atkins and we are not perfect, we all have our ups and downs and we should support eachother not Judge.
If you don't have anyhting good and supportive to say then DON'T COMMENT!

[Fabulous]

Thanks IrishIrish, will do!

[Fabulous]

Yeah will read my book again ChinaDoll. Thanks for the explanation.

[Fabulous]

Sounds good, will do. You pictures are great!!! Well done!!!

[Slidesdownmountains]

On a slightly different note, previously when I have really, really craved choc I have found that a square of high cocoa (70% or higher) dark chocolate really takes the edge off. Though it's probably not recommended, it ends up being only about 2g max of carbs and is so intensely chocolatey that I couldn't possibly crave it any more!
I find that if I have no chocolate whatsoever, though - it is easier for me to bear than a little bit, if you know what I mean? I am not a moderation girl!

[not2late]

You're not being told off, Fab. You are being told the truth.

As for craving chocolate, it may indicate that you are deficient in magnesium.

Magnesium and Calcium Absorption

Premenstrual chocolate craving is a phenomenon that has puzzled a great many women who are not controlled by this overwhelming urge at other times of the month. Yet chocolate, which is highest in magnesium of all foods, is often a sign of magnesium deficiency. If your diet is high in calcium you may have poor calcium absorption as well. The answer is not to eat more chocolate, but to increase your magnesium by eating more whole grains, nuts, seafood, and green vegetables, and by increasing your magnesium supplements. Your chocolate cravings will vanish when you have enough magnesium in your diet.