Atkins and Low Carb Weight Loss
Not enough Calories???
I know that when you do atkins you are not supposed to count calories, but I use fitday.com to track my carbs and such and it is inevitable that I see calorie counts.
So I have been doing Atkins now for four weeks, I feel great and have lost approx 12 lbs. But lately, and I understand it's normal, I am less and less hungry, so I am only able to consume between 1100 and 1400 calories a day. My activity has increased, but I am not losing. Do you guys think it's because I am not getting enough calories?? or is it's normal to stall?? I am keeping it below 20 carbs a day, but I have been adding some Zero calorie soda...maybe the soda is causing it??? Any suggestions on how to get more calories in??
Thanks,
Melissa
So I have been doing Atkins now for four weeks, I feel great and have lost approx 12 lbs. But lately, and I understand it's normal, I am less and less hungry, so I am only able to consume between 1100 and 1400 calories a day. My activity has increased, but I am not losing. Do you guys think it's because I am not getting enough calories?? or is it's normal to stall?? I am keeping it below 20 carbs a day, but I have been adding some Zero calorie soda...maybe the soda is causing it??? Any suggestions on how to get more calories in??
Thanks,
Melissa
The journey of a 1000 miles begins with a single step!!!
I would guess it's the soda, usually has sodium in it. Plus something about the fake sugar in it can cause bloating. I quit drinking it several years ago when I got banded and have noticed a big difference in my "gut" just feels better and calmer. Try stopping it for awhile and see if it makes a difference.
First, congratulations on your 12-pound weight loss, and on feeling great -- fantastic!
Second, your calorie intake is fine. You really are doing fine if you've lost 12 pounds in four weeks, but you may have become accustomed to the rapid weight loss, which is lovely, but probably you should not expect that on an ongoing basis.
You have been on the Induction phase, and you should probably consider adding some carbs into your diet on a very, very gradual basis, a couple of weeks at a time.
This is a link to the Atkins Ladder -- It's time to get into Ongoing Weight Loss!
Second, your calorie intake is fine. You really are doing fine if you've lost 12 pounds in four weeks, but you may have become accustomed to the rapid weight loss, which is lovely, but probably you should not expect that on an ongoing basis.
You have been on the Induction phase, and you should probably consider adding some carbs into your diet on a very, very gradual basis, a couple of weeks at a time.
This is a link to the Atkins Ladder -- It's time to get into Ongoing Weight Loss!
Interested in low-carb nutrition? Thinking of trying Atkins? Want to try high-fat and/or high-protein eating? Whether or not you have had (or are thinking about) WLS http://www.obesityhelp.com/group/atkins/
Or some nuts. They not only have good fats, but also carbs and calories. 12 almonds a day may make a difference
Hala. RNY 5/14/2008; Happy At Goal =HAG
"I can eat or do anything I want to - as long as I am willing to deal with the consequences"
"Failure is not falling down, It is not getting up once you fell... So pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and start all over again...."
Thank You Hala,
I have been incorporating some nuts into the mix, right now I found that planters salted peanuts have 8ish carbs and 5ish fiber...so 3 net carbs, will try the almonds though I like cashews too but have to check the numbers.
Melissa
I have been incorporating some nuts into the mix, right now I found that planters salted peanuts have 8ish carbs and 5ish fiber...so 3 net carbs, will try the almonds though I like cashews too but have to check the numbers.
Melissa
The journey of a 1000 miles begins with a single step!!!
