I don't know anything about resistance bands, but I'm sure there are others here who do, and I'm sure there are books and internet sites with helpful info.

I don't think you should FORCE FEED yourself extra calories, but keeping your cals so low for extended periods of time will tend to drop your metabolic rate and slow weight loss.

Now, it looks like you've just started Atkins - your appetite will come back up a bit on it's own after induction, so no worries.

And harrass away!

Good luck

- Built