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Old Tue, Aug-20-02, 08:33
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Plan: Atkins
Stats: 178/161.5/145 Female 5'3"
BF:
Progress: 50%
Location: Iowa
Default first CKD

I am on week 4 - seeing results already!

My words of wisdom would be - beware of the thermogenics. If your stomach is sensitive you may want to try cayenne pepper supplements (there is a 'cool' forumula) or something without ephedra. You might also need to start out on a very low dose and reduce your caffeine intake. I take one Sunday-Thursday, counterproductive to take it during carb ups.

I was reading Lyle McDonald's write up and he mentioned strong carb cravings for the first 3 weeks. Amen to that! This will pass. I kind of felt out of control for a couple of my carb ups (dare I say it...PANCAKES! ). I am getting a hold of myself, now. As West mentioned, the carb up is low fat. Hard to get a handle on that if you've been lc for awhile. (fruit? what's that?)

Check out Trainerdan's words of wisdom on this site, read all you can and keep asking questions.

Good luck!
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