Hoping that some of the lifters on Atkins can give me some advice. While on atkins, while I was way overweight for my size, I was lifting a decent amount of weight. During induction, I must've lost a lot of muscle, since I couldn't even lift the weight that I used to.

During workouts (while on atkins) I'd feel nauseous, dizzy, generally sick. So I upped my amount of carbs (from anywhere to 40-70) and finally I can actually lift without feeling like s**t. Problem is, I'm not losing anymore fat and have actually gained about 4 pounds.

Also taking Met-Rx protein shakes, which are about 23 grams of carbs.

I'm wondering how the weightlifters figured out their daily carb amounts. Atkins doesn't address heavy lifting (high weights, low reps)w which is what i do. I was really impossible for me to follow Atkins strictly, since i'd collapse at teh gym.

I'd appreciate any tips/advice. Thanks.