Atkins
05-26-2014, 04:37 AM
#371
FitDay Member
Join Date: May 2014
Posts: 3
am I supposed to be a certain percentage under the number of calories that are listed on the bar graph on the food log page? It states that I have 2300 cal. I've gone from eating less than 1,000 to the 2300 listed. I was under the impression that on Atkins I didn't need to count calories, just carbs and make sure the percentages were correct....
70% fat, 30% protein and less than 5% for carbs.
Thank you. I'm very frustrated. I've tried so many times to drop weight (didn't cheat) and have been unsuccessful....
70% fat, 30% protein and less than 5% for carbs.
Thank you. I'm very frustrated. I've tried so many times to drop weight (didn't cheat) and have been unsuccessful....
05-26-2014, 04:43 AM
#372
FitDay Member
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Canada
Posts: 31
I can relate. Just finished my first week of Induction and I am up 1/2 a pound from my start weight. Was up 1 1/2 pounds one day last week but was able to lose a pound. Keeping carbs below 20, ( not net) and calories between 1000- 1500. I am still trying to find my sweet spot and balance calories with carbs to find out at what point I will lose. A learning curve but I am not giving up!
Was up 1 1/2 pounds one day last week but was able to lose a pound. Keeping carbs below 20, ( not net) and calories between 1000- 1500. I am still trying to find my sweet spot and balance calories with carbs to find out at what point I will lose. A learning curve but I am not giving up!
05-26-2014, 05:16 AM
#373
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Join Date: Jan 2010
Posts: 2,225
It's difficult to mix diets. For example, using fitday calorie guidelines is great - and works - when your profile information is correct and you have a plan to log your food and watch your daily calories.
Using Atkins, you are encouraged to not count calories, but severely limit carbs in the induction phase. You're still counting, by the way, just counting carbs. But if you go to the Atkins website, you will find this:
'The Atkins Nutritional Approach counts grams of carbohydrates instead of calories. In Induction, you are allowed 20 grams of Net Carbs. When you progress to Ongoing Weight Loss (OWL), you gradually add carbohydrates in 5-gram increments as you move toward Pre-Maintenance, and finally, in 10-gram increments as you approach the Lifetime Maintenance phase. On the Atkins Nutritional Approach we don’t make you count calories. However for weight loss purposes we suggest you shoot for a healthy range. For women that range is approximately 1500 to 1800 calories. For men that range is approximately 1800 to 2000 calories per day. Be sure to limit empty calories and follow the acceptable foods list for whichever phase you are currently in.'
This is in the diet FAQ.
Looking at fitday, if you plan to lose weight by watching your limits and incorporating a lot of foods (or not restricting foods to certain groups), then that is going to match the the statement that 1500-1800 calories is the range for women to lose weight. However, fitday will have to take into account your BMI and level of activity, your goals and time frame, etc.
If you plan to stay on the Atkins diet, the website lays out the program. You can go to the FAQs for answers to most questions.
Using Atkins, you are encouraged to not count calories, but severely limit carbs in the induction phase. You're still counting, by the way, just counting carbs. But if you go to the Atkins website, you will find this:
'The Atkins Nutritional Approach counts grams of carbohydrates instead of calories. In Induction, you are allowed 20 grams of Net Carbs. When you progress to Ongoing Weight Loss (OWL), you gradually add carbohydrates in 5-gram increments as you move toward Pre-Maintenance, and finally, in 10-gram increments as you approach the Lifetime Maintenance phase. On the Atkins Nutritional Approach we don’t make you count calories. However for weight loss purposes we suggest you shoot for a healthy range. For women that range is approximately 1500 to 1800 calories. For men that range is approximately 1800 to 2000 calories per day. Be sure to limit empty calories and follow the acceptable foods list for whichever phase you are currently in.'
This is in the diet FAQ.
Looking at fitday, if you plan to lose weight by watching your limits and incorporating a lot of foods (or not restricting foods to certain groups), then that is going to match the the statement that 1500-1800 calories is the range for women to lose weight. However, fitday will have to take into account your BMI and level of activity, your goals and time frame, etc.
If you plan to stay on the Atkins diet, the website lays out the program. You can go to the FAQs for answers to most questions.
06-09-2015, 09:37 AM
#376
FitDay Member
Join Date: Jun 2015
Posts: 1
Original Atkins
I just started on the original 1972 Atkins diet last week. Used it to take off baby weight in the 80s - haven't needed to diet since then. This last year was brutal though - very stressful; spent it essentially on the couch - and now I need to lose 70 pounds. 
AGH!!!!!!! Sure was easy putting it on. My "comfort foods" aren't sweets. Ice cream can sit in my freezer for months. Halloween candy gets stale. But pasta, bread, potatoes: they're all sitting right on my thighs now. Cleared the house out: even threw out the Bisquick so I won't be tempted to make biscuits in a weak moment. For me, the ultra low-carb works: I'm not hungry or tired and the weight does come off fast as long as you don't cheat.
AGH!!!!!!! Sure was easy putting it on. My "comfort foods" aren't sweets. Ice cream can sit in my freezer for months. Halloween candy gets stale. But pasta, bread, potatoes: they're all sitting right on my thighs now. Cleared the house out: even threw out the Bisquick so I won't be tempted to make biscuits in a weak moment. For me, the ultra low-carb works: I'm not hungry or tired and the weight does come off fast as long as you don't cheat.
02-01-2016, 10:57 AM
#378
FitDay Member
Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: Bay Area
Posts: 5
Have you tried spaghetti squash for a pasta substitute? I love it. Another one is cauliflower rice and cauliflower mashed "potatoes" I mash it with butter, some heavy cream and top with cheddar. Hits the spot when you have those cravings. Pork rinds are great for dips and baked or nuked cheddar make great crackers.
I just started on the original 1972 Atkins diet last week. Used it to take off baby weight in the 80s - haven't needed to diet since then. This last year was brutal though - very stressful; spent it essentially on the couch - and now I need to lose 70 pounds. AGH!!!!!!! Sure was easy putting it on. My "comfort foods" aren't sweets. Ice cream can sit in my freezer for months. Halloween candy gets stale. But pasta, bread, potatoes: they're all sitting right on my thighs now. Cleared the house out: even threw out the Bisquick so I won't be tempted to make biscuits in a weak moment. For me, the ultra low-carb works: I'm not hungry or tired and the weight does come off fast as long as you don't cheat.
AGH!!!!!!! Sure was easy putting it on. My "comfort foods" aren't sweets. Ice cream can sit in my freezer for months. Halloween candy gets stale. But pasta, bread, potatoes: they're all sitting right on my thighs now. Cleared the house out: even threw out the Bisquick so I won't be tempted to make biscuits in a weak moment. For me, the ultra low-carb works: I'm not hungry or tired and the weight does come off fast as long as you don't cheat.
02-01-2016, 10:59 AM
#379
FitDay Member
Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: Bay Area
Posts: 5
The maximum amount in induction is 20 net carbs. Subtract the fiber for all carbs in order to get your net carbs. You do not have to spend all the 20 carbs if you don't want to. Some people go very low but I like my veggies.
02-01-2016, 11:05 AM
#380
FitDay Member
Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: Bay Area
Posts: 5
And please don't be afraid to move up the rungs. You will be laying down the foundation for permanent weight control.
