Thu, Jan-24-02, 18:13
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Plan: Atkins/PP/BFL
Stats: 400/223/200
BF:37%/17%/12%
Progress: 89%
Location: Ottawa, ON
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Hi Wbahn,
I can very much identify with you. At 400, a 15 minute walk was the best I could do as intense cardio.
As for rate of loss, it depends on a lot of variables such as age, previous dieting habits and state of metabolism. When I first started, I lost 30 lbs first month, and about 20 lbs a month afterward till I reached goal, 400 to 180. Now it's much slower, possibly due to medication, undereating (while workaholic), less activity.
So it may vary from person to person, and even for the same person dependig on where they are in their life. From listening to many low-carbers, it seems the more you gain and lose (yo-yo dieting) the slower you lose, that's why now I'm in it for life, even when I reach goal.
A very useful thing to do, is to keep regular journal and chart your progress in weight and in measurements. This will help gauge your progress and look backward to tweak things for optimum results.
Keep me posted and I'll be glad to compare notes with you.
Wa'il
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