I haven't forgotten about you. As a matter of fact, I think about you all the time!
Today I am on day four of Atkins Induction Phase. If you have no idea what I mean by that, that is perfectly fine. If you are more than 50 pounds overweight; I can almost guarantee that you know what I mean by that. See, after a full weekend of finding out that I CAN drink like I used to (10 year reunion) and finding out that I WOULD LOVE to eat like I used to (mini vacation = a little cheating), I decided I needed a 'detox' period. Carbohydrates for me, are a form of addiction. After I have some carbs, my body needs a week or usually two of no carbs before the cravings (and the cold sweats, hehe) go away and I barely miss them.
The way that induction works? I lower my carb intake to about 20 grams per day; eating mostly green veggies, proteins, eggs and cheese. After two weeks I slowly start to work in other things; nuts, higher carb content veggies and berries. The first couple of days of induction are a bit difficult, but I soon start to realize the benefits and feel the results. After only one day, no heartburn...which while eating carbs is a daily occurrence. Can anyone say, a bottle of tums every two weeks? Yuck. It's even easier to get out of bed in the morning; it seems like (for me) carbs have a tendency to weigh me down, make me tired and cause me to burn out several times throughout the day. Cutting them out gives me immediate results. Plus the weight keeps on coming off.
I'm not saying that this works for everyone, and I will keep saying that, but, in my personal experience, I've had good results. Gradually I can start adding in new items to eat, until I've reached a 'maintaining' point. BUT, I'm still not completely satisfied with my results so 'maintaining' isn't something I'm quite ready for. It is, however, reassuring to know that that point of maintaining exists. It's real! It's really really real! Sooooo, anytime I reach a plateau with the weight, I take it back to induction. If this sounds like something that you think might work for you and if you think you might want some more specifics, because this is, by no means, a technical explanation of Atkins and the way it works; I highly recommend checking out the Atkins website. While you are there, click on Success Stories. It's motivation at it's finest. Before and afters? I can't get enough of them!
One of my biggest struggles with my blog is coming up with a daily topic. I've started jotting notes down on my phone when things come to me, but your input and your questions...They are so so helpful.
And so I ask you, “What do you hate more than anything about trying to lose weight? Let's quite with this 'it's so amazing', 'it seems to be so easy' crap and get down to the nitty gritty!”
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I have to say that the Atkins approach scares me a bit. I get cutting out the majority of carbs, and NO white stuff... but where is the balance? And why so much fat and cholesterol? Can't be good, especially for long term success. My naturopath tells me I don't need so much protein, that I need, "balance", and some carb whole grains, a little brown rice with veggies = balance. Yes?? I guess for me results is more than dropping weight, I NEED to be healthy. I know, I know.. it is working for you, and that is awesome! I just remember about 8 years ago when Atkins was all the rage, and I had a few seriously overweight friends doing it with tremendous results. Now? Not so good, worse in fact... and their arteries are not in a happy place because of it. Maybe I need to do more research, but I've been tainted, so when I hear Atkins, I run the other way. :)
ReplyDeleteAs far as your question, what do I hate most... I am going to think on that and get back to ya.
Love you girl! Would love to see you! Dana