Exercise and Fitness

hlthe2b

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3. Reducing carbs works for me too. But, I tend to go more moderate than Atkins now...

Fri Jul 16, 2021, 11:09 AM

Jul 2021

South Beach and Sugar Busters were more focused on keeping NET Carbs at 70 grams or less and ensuring each meal is low or moderate in glycemic index. That works for me and lets me stay away from so much saturated fat, though I do ensure I get adequate protein.

But keeping it at less than or equal to 70 NET Carbs (total minus fiber, basically) has worked for me without feeling too deprived.

But, especially for adult women, without daily exercise of some kind, your metabolism will likely slow down which will likewise slow down weight loss. So, 3-4 miles a day of even moderate walking makes the difference for both me and my dog.

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Atkins diet [View all] Johnny2X2X Jul 2021 OP

👀 underpants Jul 2021 #1

Worked for me, or a version of it. Ocelot II Jul 2021 #2

Congrats! Johnny2X2X Jul 2021 #5

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Reducing carbs works for me too. But, I tend to go more moderate than Atkins now... hlthe2b Jul 2021 #3

That's what I'm thinking of doing to maintain Johnny2X2X Jul 2021 #9

I've put on a few pounds over the last year leftieNanner Jul 2021 #4

and heavy cream :) samnsara Jul 2021 #7

And thick juicy ribeye steaks! Dream Girl Jul 2021 #12

20 carbs a day Johnny2X2X Jul 2021 #13

That certainly sounds doable leftieNanner Jul 2021 #20

Alcohol is a no no Johnny2X2X Jul 2021 #21

Great Information leftieNanner Jul 2021 #24

i love it and i lost weight pretty easily.. then i started cheating with fried spuds samnsara Jul 2021 #6

I combine Weight Watchers with a Keto mentality. ProudMNDemocrat Jul 2021 #8

Fantastic! Johnny2X2X Jul 2021 #11

Even when I was 60 pounds heavier... ProudMNDemocrat Jul 2021 #14

I've been doing a mostly keto diet the past several months Bayard Jul 2021 #10

When I had to cut out Wheat and other high carb foods... ProudMNDemocrat Jul 2021 #16

Atkins did a real number on my digestion, so I had to get off it, and as soon as I did I gained Scrivener7 Jul 2021 #15

Read my story.... ProudMNDemocrat Jul 2021 #17

This is a lovely thing to read. Thank you. Scrivener7 Jul 2021 #18

Atkins did away with my carb craving The Blue Flower Jul 2021 #19

That's what I noticed before too Johnny2X2X Jul 2021 #22

Me too... miss-nasty Jul 2021 #23

I love the low almost no carb eating, it leves me with the most energy and I get strict anytime I ShazamIam Jul 2021 #25

I think a lot of info has come out that vindicates Dr. Atkins tulipsandroses Jul 2021 #26

22 days in, down 16 pounds so far Johnny2X2X Aug 2021 #27

28 days in and down 19.5 lbs Johnny2X2X Aug 2021 #28

These days it's easy! PennyC Aug 2021 #29

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Sugar. Johnny2X2X Aug 2021 #31

Energy and exercise Johnny2X2X Sep 2021 #32

Congratulations on your weight loss success! Lars39 Oct 2021 #33

Down 42 pounds now Johnny2X2X Nov 2021 #34

Weight gain... dandrews Nov 2021 #35

It is an issue Johnny2X2X Nov 2021 #36

2 days ago dandycasit Jan 2022 #37

Stick with it Johnny2X2X Jan 2022 #38