Hola,
I am just wondering how much exercise everyone is doing? (days per week/what forms of exercise etc.)

I have been low carbing for a good while now (and keeping too low of fat/calorie intake). As some of you know, I am tweaking my diet to make it more "Atkins style"...IE. increasing Fat/calories & strictly keeping under 20gms of carbs. In doing this I have been so darn lazy... Hard to get to the gym this week... Anyhow, I was just wondering what you guys are doing & what kind of loss have you been seeing per week...I WILL go to the gym today, I WILL go to the gym today etc ....Have a good one!

Spike

Spike,

I have been on the Atkin's Diet since April 23 of this year. As of today I have lost 20 pounds.

I walk for 30-40 mins every other day. (Depends on my work schedule)

I'm on atkins also. Before I got sick {head cold} I was doing the pool about once a day and biking every other day. I started April 1 with a 25 lb. lose...but I'm at a stand still right now with being sick. Atkins encourages a lot of fat due to the fact that's where your energy comes from. I know that if I don't take enough fat in I will feel sluggish...and my weight lose will slow. But then again...that’s me.
Good luck!

I TRY to go to aerobics 2-3 times a week and I TRY to do my callanetics tape every evening. I used to get down on myself if I didn't do things everyday, but moderation is better than nothing!

Karen

cool...It's kind of strange but, I have taken this week off from the gym any I jumped on the scale this morning...3lb loss from last Friday!!??? (I weigh no more than once a week) ...go figure...but hey, I'm not complaining right? Anyhow, I'll try to get back into the gym starting this weekend... Who knows, maybe it's because I have been eating some real food instead of protein shakes?...But, on a down note, I have not seen any change yet on the keto-stix... I have been deadly strict on not going above 20gms of carb since monday. I know it's no big deal, but...I'd LOVE to see that sucker turn purple!!! When I did the Atkins a yr-yr & 1/2 ago, I had the same problem...oh well

Have a good weekend,
Spike

hehehe Congrats on your 3 pound loss!

Didn't we tell you, that you weren't eating enough.

congratulations on the 3lb loss spike! that's great. last time i lost well on atkins, i never went above the second pink. i kept my carbs low as well. don't obsess over the keto-stix. let the scales and your clothes tell the story.
i do ab work everyday, because i have sciatica and ab work keeps it under control. i only devolped sciatica when i gained weight from eating low fat! i do resistance training 3 times a week. it's not a very long routine. it only takes me 15 minutes, but i've been doing it faithfully for over a year. i also walk my dog, homer, most days. that's my aerobic exercise. he sets a pretty quick pace!

I do tons of exercise! Actually, I really like to exercise (most of the time). I know---something is wrong with me! I love the elliptical machine at my gym. I do that for about 30 mins a day. I also ride the bike. I play basketball all the time too! (my boyfriend has yet to beat me one-on-one)

Congrats on the 3 lb. loss!!!

Ouch! Yes, it's true ... she kicks my butt, she's really good ...

I lift 5 days a week, do aerobics 5-6 days a week, yoga to stay limber 5 days a week. Plus all the other running around I do with the children 7 days a week.

The pic below isn't very clear but hey I've come a long way!

Susie

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Hi Susie, are you sure you have children

You look maaahvelous. Congrats on your success. Tell us more, what was your nutritional plan like?

Did I mention you look great?!? Any before pics?

Wa'il (drooling)

Thanks for the nice compliment and
Yes, I'm sure I've given birth 3 times! lol

Their ages are 8, 6, 3.

I tried the Atkins diet but it made me very tired and I can't afford that with three children.

So what I did what scratch out everything made with flour, starchy carbs, and sugar. Added weigthlifting, aerobics 5-6 days a week and of course 1-2 cheat days per week and the fat just came off. Within a month there was a noticeable difference.
I have just started a thermogenic product to help me lose the last few pounds that seem to want to stick to me.

I'll try to find a before pic and post it.
Exercising helps to relieve stress and get me energized for the day.

If anyone needs motivation for exercising get a copy of Oxygen and Muscle & Fitness Hers magazines.
It tells you everything you need to know plus the pictures are an incentive all their own.

Susie

Susie,

Seems like you stumbled on something similar to CKD by accedent? Low-carbing in general, and carbing 2 days a week, plus weights and cardio.

Wa'il

If that's what it's called!
Like Arnold Swarchznegger(sp?) once said, white flour is the enemy, or something along that line!

What can I say I'm an Arnold fan as well as any other bodybuilder and fitness buffs out there right now. Although I do think the women in fitness are getting a little too big. There starting to look like light weight bodybuilders.

Any body else noticed this?

Susie

You look great!!! What was your starting weight? I read your profile and it said 118...and now your 125...That would have to be lean muscle mass!!
LRRAINE