Thu, Feb-13-03, 15:51
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Plan: Atkins
Stats: 235/135/135
BF:
Progress: 100%
Location: Brisbane, Australia
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Um, pv3882, I know you are trying to help, but as this is your first day on Atkins, I think it's a bit soon for you to be able to give meaningful advice about what does or does not work in the long run...
Hi Allegra,
Your percentages are excellent. And I'm glad to see you realise this is a long term way of eating.
An average of about 1300 sounds about right for you.
I'm never quite convinced of the accuracy of Fitday's caloric guides. I only use them for my food stats.
Unless you are exercising a lot? In that case you would need more than 1300.
The thing to bear in mind, too, is that with low carbing, we have that "metabolic advantage," which means that just burning fat takes up extra calories. For example, on a low fat diet, you'd probably need somewhat less than 1300.
All the best!
Rosebud
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