Hello all! I am new to this forum and while I am just recently back on the Atkin's bandwagon, have done Atkin's successfully several times. I then started taking birth control pills and gained it all back!
Anyway, I am presently doing another fat fast am and on day two. One tip I have for all that employ this method to stimulate the metabolism is to carefully watch the
protein and carb counts as well. When I do this, after doing at least three days of no more than 20 carbs first,
I lose about 12 lbs, and no less than 10. Usually 5 lbs the first day, 4 lbs. the second day, and about 3 lbs. the third day. I always drink 1 gallon of water while doing this (that's 16 cups).
I read through all of the posts, but noticed that my weight loss was a little more extreme than some. I believe the reason for this is that I faithfully follow the "cream cheese" nutritional model. 1000 calories, 90-100 fat grams, no more than 20 grams of protein, and about 14 grams of carbs( 4 of which are hidden carbs from the sugar free jello)...no more than this.
I point this out, because I have noticed that when I vary my intake to include the macadamia nuts, pork rinds, 2 oz. of meat with lots of mayo, or more than 3 cups of diet soda I ALWAYS lose much less...about 1 lb per day compared to 3+ lbs. per day.My metabolism is very resistant due in part to my birth control pills and a thyroid condition I have, and I have only found success with Atkins
when I jump start it with a fat fast after day 3 of the induction period. By this, I eat a combination of nothing but cream cheese, or heavy whipping cream with either 1 small package of sugar free jello or no more than 20 oz. of sugar free, caffeine free orange or root beer soda. So in other words, I have 6 servings of jello mousse, or 6 1/2 cup servings of a diet soda float. I rest when I need to and some of the days have the energy to take short walks (15-20 min.)while deep breathing. I also always get colonics on these fasting days( cost: About $150 bucks). I make a point to make this time enjoyable and stress free. Make sure not to plan to do too much as you may need to rest often. TAKING A NAP AND DRINKING WATER HELP ALSO WHEN YOU ARE FIGHTING THOSE CRAVINGS!
Hopefully this information will be helpful to those who use the fat fast. For my first three days on a very strict induction period, I lost only 1.5 lbs.
I have already lost 6 lbs on my fat fast which began yesterday and plan to lose about 6 more by Wed. morning.
I will let you all know how it goes.
Happy Fasting!