Sun, Feb-23-03, 20:57
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Posts: 291
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Plan: Atkins
Stats: 310/250/160
BF:
Progress: 40%
Location: Georgia
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Count your carbs!
It sounds to me like you are eating a lot of food; much of it in the form of snacks. I suggest you stop snacking, remain in Induction for another week, and follow it to the letter. And listen to that little voice that is trying to tell you that you've had enough. It can take a few weeks for the physical cravings to diminish. But that voice is still there, trying to warn you.
In the meantime, your own determination and success should sustain you past these moments of crisis. You must make up your mind to make this diet work and stick it out until you feel those cravings subside. The Atkins diet assumes that you will gradually diminish your food volume. Eat your meals to the comfort level and avoid the snacks. Every time you want a snack, go stand in front of the mirror to make your decision.
With your exercise program, you could also now be trading some fat for muscle. It happens frequently. Don't get too discouraged but take contol and stop all that snacking and see what happens.
Also, don't worry too much about the weekly weight loss. I only weight once a month. Pay attention more to how you feel, how your clothes fit and how you can start moving around more easily.
Do not give up!!! Don't even think about it!! And don't be so easily discouraged! You are not going to find a better opportunity than what is before you now, to lose the weight you must lose to be healthy and happy.
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