Atkins to CAD ... My .02
This is my opinion, from personal experience, so please take it with a grain of salt.
I think that people have better luck on CAD/CALP if they have done Atkins Induction first. (Or some other form of detox/deprogramming).
I personally did both that, and for a few days what Rachel Heller did when she first started losing her weight - only one meal a day. My RM. I find that if I have a strict 'detox' period - a few days minimum, to two or more weeks, then I do better with cravings and such when I go to a plan that allows more of the 'risky' foods. Remember - just because you technically CAN have a food, doesn't mean you should, that's it's the best choice to fuel your body.
I think that some people also appreciate the added carbs when going to CAD/CALP.
Now, some people can't do the 'one bite' thing. "One bite is too many, one thousand is too few." I've been that person too. Especially if I don't detox for a few days before starting CAD/CALP.
I also have a health scare on my side. I skimmed under the numbers for diabetes last month. Very close call, and I DO NOT want to be diagnosed. So, I have three months to turn it around, and go in again for tests. So, if I don't eat right, I'll be getting that big diagnosis.
Anyway, my original point was that it's hard to appreciate a certain plan unless you've tried some others. Each has it's own spin on the low-carb thing. Or, at least this is my finding. I've had to fail at a lot of things, to become successful now.
My advice is to try the one that appeals the most for a month, at the end of that time figure out how you feel - how's your hunger/craving level? have you lost weight or inches? how's your energy? mental accuity? If you are happy with all aspects, then keep going. If something doesn't 'fit', then research another plan. Try it for a month. Ask the same questions again at the end of that month. If you go through a bunch of plans without finding the perfect fit, maybe consider taking the parts of those plans you've done that worked the best for you, and mesh them into Your Plan. Only you truly know your body.
I have personally done this. I've tried several plans over the last 3 1/2 years, some over and over again. This has been my most successful start. Over the last month I have slowly incorporated one change, then another. I altered my portion sizes (I can only consume about 1 cup of food at any given time), gave up sugar (for RM's, anything I eat has to have less than 3 grams of sugar per serving, regardless of carb count), started exercising everyday, did Atkins Induction for one week, and then moved to CAD/CALP. I've lost 11 pounds and 11.25 inches.
Good luck in whatever plan you do. Come here often. You'll find tons of information, support, and advice. Search the past posts for things that interest or concern you. Ask, ask, ask.
From my Amway days, there's a saying. Find people who are where you want to be, and then ask them how they got there. Let them be your mentor's, your inspiration.
Melissa
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