Started Induction
First time on Atkins and obviously this is my first post. Just wanted to say hello and maybe give you a few details.
I am near 34 years of age, 6' and approx 172 lbs and male. I have a significant "beer gut" so to speak but I don't drink much of it. (None right now) I have nice pair of love handles too. Otherwise I am rather slim/skinny everywhere else. My goal is to completely lose the belly and gain some muscle on the rest of my body. Not huge just a decent amount. Therefore, I am looking to gain muscle weight. (Still not sure if this is the diet for me or not) I am a carb and sweets junkie. Mostly carbs. I love fries, nachos and salsa. Stuff like that. Been on Atkins for 7 days and it has been a little rough but I am getting used to it. I have a little problem with wanting to snack. I also don't really know want to eat all of the time. That makes it hard when you are hungry. I do think my appetite has decreased a little but I don't know if I lost much of the belly or not. My measurements aren't too accurate just yet. Wish I had someone to decide what to eat for me...... and actually make it would be nice :D I will probably have a bunch of questions later but for now, it's good to have found a forum such as this and to read all of the interesting posts. C Ya |
Hi Frosh,
You and I are in the similar situation. I'm 32, 5'11, and I'm also trying to lose fat, especially around the belly. I've been exercising daily... run 40 minutes and some weights. I know I'm gaining muscle because I feel it in my body. The fat around the belly is difficult to get rid of (at least for me), but I've been shedding a few pounds and I can see my torso slimming. I think I need to lose even more before it'll show up in the belly. As far as food goes, stock up on a lot of low-carb food and try everything. You don't want to get bored with your diet, especially in this phase. Over the past two weeks, I've tried so many different things that I would never have eaten and it's great. I think changing diet completely helps with the weight loss too because it's a shock to the system. Anyway, good luck. |
Hey CharlesVan
Good to know someone in our situation has had positive results. If you don't mind can you give a couple of hints on what you are eating. Especially for breakfast. I am having a hard time knowing what to eat for breakfast. I used to be a toast with peanut butter and jam person and now I am stuck with the Advantage bar because I am stuck on what to eat. Thanks for your previous reply |
Breakfast is the easiest... 3-egg omelets!!!
I sprinkle some cheddar in it (add Tobasco sauce on top) or I add green salsa (hot and spicy). You can also scramble eggs and fry up some sausage but I haven't had sausage yet. As other people have said, eat real food as much as possible. I do keep some Atkins bars on standby but they're expensive, don't you think? Before or after workout, I usually have a protein shake. I actually like the AthElite brand (Simon Whitfield's PowerWhey). Be sure to buy the low carb one... it's labeled #3. For variety sake, I bought the Designer PowerWhey chocolate protein shake but I find I feel like vomiting afterwards. :) |
Hello! I'm also new to this WOE, but LOVE it so far. Here's a couple of breakfast ideas:
Microwavable sausage/bacon This stuff is great...nuke it for 30 seconds or so,and you have a quick, easy breakfast. Eggs I usually don't have time for cooking them, so I usually boil a dozen or so on the weekends, and eat a couple on the way out. Atkins Shakes Sometimes, I just grab one of these for the road...not too often thoughhakes, they are tough on my stomach for some reason. just a few suggestions. |
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