Thu, Jul-19-01, 16:45
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Plan: LC paleo/ancestral
Stats: 241/188/140
BF:
Progress: 52%
Location: Eastern ON, Canada
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hi angeleah76, welcome aboard!
You've come to the right place for friendly encouragement, support and information. I look forward to sharing your lowcarb success with you!!
Somebody else recently posted about Atkins original Diet Revolution vs. the New Diet Rev. ... I'll paste my response here for you ..
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Originally posted by doreen T
Dr. Atkins published his original Diet Revolution in mid 70's ... starting out with near-zero carbs, then gradual increments up to whatever level. His New Diet Revolution was published in 1992, revised in '99 ... the difference between the two programs is that he discovered in the 20 years between editions, that the same weight loss could be "induced" at a higher initial carb level of 20 gm per day. You follow this 20 gm Induction level for 2 weeks, then increase carbs by 5 gm per day, per week for Ongoing Weight Loss, or OWL.
The basic premise of the two programs is the same. The higher carb level in the beginning allows for variety, more salads and vegetables. In terms of marketability ... the newer program is more palatable. Some folks stay at the 20 gm level for much longer than 2 weeks ... which is fine, as long as adequate protein and FAT is consumed in its place.
The original program was successful then, it's successful now. I say, if it ain't broke, don't fix it!!! Ultimately the two programs reach a parallel anyway. Perhaps your local library would have a copy of the New DR .... you could take a few notes, compare ... and also, there are a few more recipes too .. He devotes a few more chapters (in the new DR) to other health concerns, Candida yeast syndrome, and vitamins and supplements, which you may or may not find useful.
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I agree with Linda, weigh once a day, or better yet, once a week, same time of day ... best is on rising, after a visit to the "potty". And don't obsess. Fluctuations are normal, we all retain some fluid, or maybe constipated, etc etc .....
If you and your husband haven't done so yet, it would be good to grab a tape measure, and record your measurements. You will burn and lose fat, but likely gain some muscle ... muscle is smaller than fat tissue ... so the scales may show zero net loss, but the tape measure will show that inches have disappeared ..
Doreen
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