Thu, Dec-11-03, 14:29
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100% pork rind free
Posts: 457
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Plan: Atkins-ish
Stats: 215/182.5/180
BF:
Progress: 93%
Location: USA
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Re-starting with only 11 lbs to go, need advice
Hello everyone,
Due to various stressors and excuses the past three weeks, I've been doing a half-assed job of low-carbing. I've only gained a pound or two, but I know I'm in a bad trend and I plan to start a clean induction period as soon as I can buy groceries (3 days from now). I know what I need to do, so that's not my question.
This is: How quickly should I try to move through the Atkins phases on this final go-round? I have 11 lbs. till goal. I lost 9 lbs during my first induction and have averaged 1 lb. a week since. I think it's likely that I'll lose 3-4 lbs. during a one-week clean induction period. I stopped counting my carbs during OWL because I got lazy and figured I was still losing so I must be okay (bad, I know). I have no idea what my CCLL is. <groan>
I remember Dr. A saying that you should move into pre-maintenance when you have 5-10 lbs left to go. I need an induction period to get myself back on track mentally. (With Christmas 2 weeks away it's probably not the ideal time to do this, but hey.) Any advice, timing-wise? One week of induction, then keep stepping up the carbs every couple of days? I have no clue. (This is why it's best to follow the book as written. I should be in a very different place right now.)
Thank you in advance,
Rosa
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