Thinking about changing from Atkins to PP
 

I have been on Atkins since 10/14. Lost 4 pounds and gained it back. I like the plan actually. I think I'm just eating too much. The main reason I chose atkins after reading about several of the plans is that it seemed simple. I think because I was sort of cautious at first is why I lost weight. Then I started feeling a little more comfortable with the fat. I think I might be just eating too much of it. I know Atkins does stress not to over do it. I guess I need more guidelines. I'm thinking about changing plans because I figure if I'm going to have to maybe count my calories a little or follow a little more of a structured plan I might as well get a little more variety. I was willing to give up the variety if I didn't have to follow such a structured plan, but unfortunately it does not seem to work for me! Right now I'm leaning towards protein power but have not read the book yet so I'm not sure. I would appreciate any input on changing from Atkins to PP ~ good or bad. Thank you. :confused:

At the upper right, under the quicklinks section, is a link to "Which low carb plan is right for me" You might want to check that if you are considering switching.

Personally, I think it's too early to consider switching. You've been LCing less than a month. You have relatively little to loose as a percentage of your overall weight. It's going to come off slower. We ALL go through bouts where we wrestle with losing and gaining the same 3 or 4 pounds for a while before it goes.

I've checked your journal, and there isn't a lot of detail on what you are eating and how much water you are drinking. The one meal menu sample you posted made it appear like you are not getting enough veggies. Why not take a whole week, post everything you eat, then let us have a peek at it? We might see something that could be adjusted.

With 10 lbs. to lose, I think you would have greater results by adding weight training into the mix which would tone and reshape your body. BFL with proper low-carb nutrition is a good starting point.

Re-read the maintenance chapter in Atkins and go from there or as Angela suggested, look at different plans. From there, the sky is the limit!

In a month you have lost 20% which is actually an excellent ratio.

Karen

Thank you both for replying. I have been so frustrated this morning. Angela, you are right about the veggies. Actually I do usually eat the minimum but didn't yesterday. After I got started on Atkins I found it was quite easy to keep my carbs down real low and found I had to make an effort to eat the veggies.
I have been comparing the plans and seemed to be getting more and more confused. I do know that I want to do low carb. No more low fat. I just have to find what works for me.

Karen, I have read many of your posts as I have searched these posting boards. Thank you SO much. I just skimmed over the thread you recommended and It may be exactly what I need. I have followed BFL off and on but only the workout part. The diet part didn't work for me for some reason. I was thinking about getting my book out this morning but hesitated because I remembered that even though it was high protein it was also pretty high in carbs. It might just work out for me to do the BFL and low carb that is modified. I work out usually 5 times a week and do both cardio and strength training and change things around pretty regular so I don't get in a rut. But I always go back to the BFL way of starting out with low weight & high reps and increasing weight and decreasing reps. I'm determined to find a total plan that will work for me. I'm close to my goal and very determined. It is sort of driving me nuts though!

Thanks again to both of you for taking the time to answer. Here I go, wish me luck :wave: