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Old Tue, May-27-03, 08:31
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Plan: Atkins
Stats: 265/224.1/205 Male 70 inches
BF:39%/27.1%/20%
Progress: 68%
Location: Urbana, IL
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I would just suggest that you keep your runs "enjoyable" for the duration of induction. I think it is a trade off to decide whether to stay with induction a bit longer for the quicker weight loss it brings, or to start serious training for longer distances and/or faster speeds.

I opted for induction untill about 2 weeks ago (a total of 4.5 mo.) where I felt that my desire to perform better outweighed my need to loose weight quickly. I sorta hit to point of diminishing returns of induction vs. my cycling. I also think my body was telling me it was time to move on. I think I was a bit affraid to leave the simple comfort of induction and move through the OWL phase.

I think the turning point for me was that I was back to my lowest weight since Aug of 1999, I was already in the best cycling shape I had been in a long time, I was feeling great about what I had accomplished, and I have developed a new found patience in reaching my goal weight because Iwas feeling happy and not anxious.

Lots of great advice here. YMMV. Listen to your body.
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