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Originally Posted by mtxpert  I don't see your workout plan?
I'm going to be the nay sayer about the atkins scenario due to the fact that everyone reads the first part about induction and stops there. They never reintroduce carbs etc. Be aware that without a good workout plan you'll be dropping a lot of muscle as well as fat. When I dropped 50lbs 3 years ago with Atkins I never exercised and couldn't maintain the "lifestyle". The workout and reduced intake program I'm on now I feel much healthier, stronger, "sexier" and revitalized as to just skinnier on the Atkins plan.
I know it's day one and I don't want to rain on your parade but at a minimum start doing 15 minutes or cardio first week and ramp up 5 additional minutes until you're at 40 minutes per day 5 days a week.
Good luck!!!
Mike
If I can do it, anyone can! |
I know this was not directed at me, but I notice you have made this comment several times now...
I will tell you for me personally, I was prescribed this diet I am on by my doctor and a diabetes nutritionist. This is not just the Atkins diet, I also take medication. And I am a workout addict. The year before last, when I lost 88lbs I had an extremely physical job (I thought it was great, it was like getting paid to workout!) I was also running 5 miles a day. This time around after having the baby its a little trickier. I am staying at home with her so I miss out on the workout at work...and finding time to run is not easy to do with a 5 month old. I was taking her in her stroller, but we live in Florida and unfortunately it has already become too hot to take her out in the sun that long. I do however use a Gazelle. I recently found a suggestion online somewhere that said to put the baby in one of those sling/carrier things and exersize with them on you, using their weight as added resistance. Just wanted to make sure that you had all the facts, and that I am an advocate for exersize...there is no other way to lose the weight.
Thanks for the concerns