It's been 3 weeks since I've started CALP and I have lost 4.7 lbs. Actually this figure is in fact conservative as I subtracted the average of the 3rd week from the average of the 1st week. (196.3 - 191.6) I believe my weight was around 198 lbs when I actually started, so loss was 6.4 lbs.
I would say some of it in the first 2 weeks is definitely water loss, but at end of 3 weeks my waist has dropped 1.5 inches, yah !
I have added the Chromium GTF option after 2 weeks and also added a bit of exercise (brisk walking) to the routine.
I try to walk quickly wherever I go. I also read that resistance training with weights is very good at burning fat but I have not gone into it yet.
I have also read Atkin's New Diet Revolution book and it recommends supplimenting with multi-vitamins and EFAs (Essential Fatty Acids). From what I've read on the Net, One good source of this is flax oil. I believe a lot of us are deficent in Omega-3 oils, taking more or Omega-6 and 9 oils in our diet. A better oil which I chose is Udo's Choice Blend, a oil with a proper ratio of Omega 3 and 6 oils which is recommended in many sites. In Singapore, it is available in GNC stores. I've just started taking 2 tablespoons a day so I can't report on its efficacy but I heard it is very good. I have not bought mult-vitamins as i am still shopping for the right one. Anybody can recommend a good one ?
I am very encouraged by my progress and am happy to say I do not have hunger pangs. I also have most of my reward meals during lunch as it is harder for me to find a controlled carb meal when I am eating outside. (Best I've found so far is Yong Tau Foo soup, Bak Ku Teh or herbal soups like pork ribs with watercress)
BTW, I am an asian guy who decided to get healthy as I was putting on too much weight and everybody around me was saying so too.
My goal weight is 176 lbs. I am very confident of this new way of life will lead me to my desired goal weight.