Cycling QWL diet

al1114 · 02-27-2009, 08:36 PM

Hi,

I have about 90 pounds to lose

and I'm going to begin the QWL diet tomorrow (2/28). Many of you seem to have success cycling the diet with an Atkins type diet. I was thinking about cycling 10 days of the QWL with 2 days of regular low-cal eating (veggies, fruits, yogurt, and maybe a Lean Cuisine). Has anyone here tried that? I want the fastness of the QWL diet, and if I had 2 day break to look forward to I would fell much less anxious while on the diet. Since I have so much to lose, I think I'll go crazy I don't break it up! I just don't want to undo all the weight loss of the 10 days in 2.

So.... if anyone's tried this I would love to hear about it. Also, if anyone has any advice that would be awesome too.

Thanks!

KSS · 02-28-2009, 06:40 AM

I think that would work fine as long as long as you still keep carbs low on your atkins days

Soccerchic · 04-19-2009, 11:56 PM

hi al1114,
i was just wondering how you are going with this plan? i'm thinking of doing the same thing, atkins days and stillman's days
cheers
jen

LustfortheMoment · 04-26-2009, 08:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KSS

I think that would work fine as long as long as you still keep carbs low on your atkins days

There lies the rub. Adding carbs can be a slippery slope. I do much better sticking solely with Stillman because, 1) it DEFIINITELY works dramatically, and 2) is less flexible. I use sugar-free jello as a "carb" breakout.

Good luck,

al1114 · 05-06-2009, 12:36 PM

True, adding carbs seems like a bad idea. I know this diet works FAST, but is it really safe for long term. Is it really safe for more than a couple of weeks?

al1114 · 05-06-2009, 12:42 PM

Also, has anyone done the QWL diet to the letter (basically no fat meat and eggs) for a extended period? I did it for 9 days once a few years ago (when I had much less weight to lose) and lost 10 pounds. It was amazing, every day I'd lose more weight and I could tell a difference in the mirror right away. I just got sooooo sick of eating basically nothing but chicken and eggs.

So.... anyone out there...... could you hang with this diet?

LustfortheMoment · 05-06-2009, 01:53 PM

In the last analysis, we each have to choose a plan which we can execute for the long haul. If a Stillman's/Atkins combo allows you to go the distance, then I'd go for it. On Stillman, you CAN have eggs. I'm on my 3rd week and have an occasional omlette. I vary my meats, but mostly eat turkey. I enjoy a variety of fresh fish choices as well.

Good Luck,

02-27-2009, 08:36 PM	#1
al1114 Junior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 18 Gallery: al1114	Cycling QWL diet Hi, I have about 90 pounds to lose and I'm going to begin the QWL diet tomorrow (2/28). Many of you seem to have success cycling the diet with an Atkins type diet. I was thinking about cycling 10 days of the QWL with 2 days of regular low-cal eating (veggies, fruits, yogurt, and maybe a Lean Cuisine). Has anyone here tried that? I want the fastness of the QWL diet, and if I had 2 day break to look forward to I would fell much less anxious while on the diet. Since I have so much to lose, I think I'll go crazy I don't break it up! I just don't want to undo all the weight loss of the 10 days in 2. So.... if anyone's tried this I would love to hear about it. Also, if anyone has any advice that would be awesome too. Thanks!

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02-28-2009, 06:40 AM	#2
KSS Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 822 Gallery: KSS WOE: Atkins/Stillmans Start Date: restarted 1/5/09	I think that would work fine as long as long as you still keep carbs low on your atkins days

04-19-2009, 11:56 PM	#3
Soccerchic Guest Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Syd, Australia Posts: 78 Gallery: Soccerchic Stats: 195/187/125 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 16.12.09	hi al1114, i was just wondering how you are going with this plan? i'm thinking of doing the same thing, atkins days and stillman's days cheers jen

05-06-2009, 12:36 PM	#5
al1114 Junior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 18 Gallery: al1114	True, adding carbs seems like a bad idea. I know this diet works FAST, but is it really safe for long term. Is it really safe for more than a couple of weeks?

05-06-2009, 12:42 PM	#6
al1114 Junior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 18 Gallery: al1114	Also, has anyone done the QWL diet to the letter (basically no fat meat and eggs) for a extended period? I did it for 9 days once a few years ago (when I had much less weight to lose) and lost 10 pounds. It was amazing, every day I'd lose more weight and I could tell a difference in the mirror right away. I just got sooooo sick of eating basically nothing but chicken and eggs. So.... anyone out there...... could you hang with this diet?

05-06-2009, 01:53 PM	#7
LustfortheMoment Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Boston Posts: 469 Gallery: LustfortheMoment Stats: 194/167/140..... 5'7" WOE: "Modified" Stillman Start Date: 4-17-09	In the last analysis, we each have to choose a plan which we can execute for the long haul. If a Stillman's/Atkins combo allows you to go the distance, then I'd go for it. On Stillman, you CAN have eggs. I'm on my 3rd week and have an occasional omlette. I vary my meats, but mostly eat turkey. I enjoy a variety of fresh fish choices as well. Good Luck,