Tue, Jul-18-17, 19:13
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Senior Member
Posts: 167
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Plan: Low Carb
Stats: 230/165/160
BF:
Progress: 93%
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Getting it right
I started low carb about a year ago and lost 60lbs, averaging a consistent 5lbs a month. While following the general guidelines of low carb, eliminating flour, rice, potatoes, etc., I wasn't following any formal plan. As I got close to my target weight, I started adding carbs back, mostly in the form of oatmeal for breakfast and apples as an evening snack, occasionally some dry cheerios or dry popcorn, up to 70 / 80 grams of carbs per day. In hindsight, I guess it was predictable that I would hit a plateau, and even gain back a couple lbs. I would like to lose about 10 to 15 more lbs, and more importantly lose the remaining belly fat. Anyway, I have decided to follow a more formal plan, and have went back to the Atkins Phase 1 to get back in ketosis. I will then start adding back carbs more in line with what Atkins recommends. I could probably start with Atkins 40, since I don't have that much left to lose, but I feel like I need to get it kickstarted before transitioning to Phase 3 or 4. I pretty much know what to do to get results, but I am hoping to learn more about transitioning and developing a long term maintenance plan.
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