Rotating Atkins and Non LC

funnygma · 09-22-2004, 11:12 AM

I have a friend that does Atkins M-F - induction levels. From Friday night - Sunday night...she drinks and eats whatever she wants.

She drinks juices, alcohol....eats breads/pastas etc...

She is losing weight on a pretty steady basis. She does not overeat on weekends....but eats whatever she wants. (she is not a sweet eater - so I really doubt she eats a lot of sugar).

She has lost almost as much as me, but I would say we are taking off weight at about the same speed.

Her loss is slower and steadier.....mine seems to drop 5...stall for awhile....drop 5 and stall again.

How can she be losing like this...she must be going out of ketosis.

I enjoy some wine once in a while on the weekends...I know I won't lose (I don't gain either)

Atkins_Nutritionist · 09-23-2004, 06:31 PM

I'm not sure your friend is losing weight the safest or healthiest way.

I would not consider her eating plan Atkins WOE.

She certainly is not establishing healthy eating habits, in the long I think you will be more likely to maintain your weight loss.

She may be compromising her health by eating too many high carb foods and then too many high fat foods.

If she hits a plateau will she be prepared to get more focused on eating healthy?

You are losing and eating healthy, I say keep up the good work!

Congrats!

funnygma · 09-23-2004, 09:30 PM

Thank you...I never even thought of it in that manner.

I was just thinking...how in the heck is she losing!

But, it was kind of frustrating to me. I am working my butt off on this and someone can do it half.... and still lose.

I know I don't lose really fast...with all of my stalls and losses...I average about 2.4 lbs a week...I can live with that ...and, I am happy with my eating habits and will stick with it!!

Atkins_Nutritionist · 09-24-2004, 08:11 AM

Your rate of weight loss is great! Keep up the good work!

Attitude and behavior are important pieces to long term weight maintenance and good health. In your case, you will achieve this success because these characteristics are positive.

I wish you the best!

09-22-2004, 11:12 AM	#1
funnygma Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 6,674 Gallery: funnygma Start Date: 5/5/2004	Rotating Atkins and Non LC I have a friend that does Atkins M-F - induction levels. From Friday night - Sunday night...she drinks and eats whatever she wants. She drinks juices, alcohol....eats breads/pastas etc... She is losing weight on a pretty steady basis. She does not overeat on weekends....but eats whatever she wants. (she is not a sweet eater - so I really doubt she eats a lot of sugar). She has lost almost as much as me, but I would say we are taking off weight at about the same speed. Her loss is slower and steadier.....mine seems to drop 5...stall for awhile....drop 5 and stall again. How can she be losing like this...she must be going out of ketosis. I enjoy some wine once in a while on the weekends...I know I won't lose (I don't gain either)

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09-23-2004, 06:31 PM	#2
Atkins_Nutritionist Nutritionist Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Atkins Health and Medical Information Services Posts: 684 Gallery: Atkins_Nutritionist	I'm not sure your friend is losing weight the safest or healthiest way. I would not consider her eating plan Atkins WOE. She certainly is not establishing healthy eating habits, in the long I think you will be more likely to maintain your weight loss. She may be compromising her health by eating too many high carb foods and then too many high fat foods. If she hits a plateau will she be prepared to get more focused on eating healthy? You are losing and eating healthy, I say keep up the good work! Congrats!

09-23-2004, 09:30 PM	#3
funnygma Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 6,674 Gallery: funnygma Start Date: 5/5/2004	Thank you...I never even thought of it in that manner. I was just thinking...how in the heck is she losing! But, it was kind of frustrating to me. I am working my butt off on this and someone can do it half.... and still lose. I know I don't lose really fast...with all of my stalls and losses...I average about 2.4 lbs a week...I can live with that ...and, I am happy with my eating habits and will stick with it!!

09-24-2004, 08:11 AM	#4
Atkins_Nutritionist Nutritionist Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Atkins Health and Medical Information Services Posts: 684 Gallery: Atkins_Nutritionist	Your rate of weight loss is great! Keep up the good work! Attitude and behavior are important pieces to long term weight maintenance and good health. In your case, you will achieve this success because these characteristics are positive. I wish you the best!