Fri, Jul-06-07, 11:20
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Senior Member
Posts: 1,072
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Plan: IF
Stats: 350/235/150
BF:generous
Progress: 57%
Location: UK
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Welcome.
Definitely get the book. I happen to prefer the earlier editions ('72, '92), and if you pick up the newer book used, you might find one of those editions as well to look over.
The food lists are important. Just doing "low carbs" doesn't work for all people. We have our own food sensitivities and tolerance for carbs at one meal. One of the most important things IMO is to eat a salad a day, if not for 2 meals, particularly during Induction. And stay away from frankenfood low carb products if you can. Go to Fitday and record your food (or use the My P.L.A.N. feature here). It will really help you see where your carbs (and that other "c" word) are coming from so you can tweak your menus, even after you go into O.W.L. And be sure to drink your water.
You are not that overweight so your results might be a lot less dramatic than someone who is more overweight. Just keep in mind, even with a one or two pound a week weight loss (or sticking around the same for a bit), the scale isn't going up. I often stall or even gain a pound or two before a big loss.
You will probably soon find the other benefits of this diet. I have had an increase in energy. My B.P. has stabilized. My I.B.S. symptoms have disapeared. My skin feels as soft as a baby's. I used to get a migraine about once a week. I have had a few sinus headaches since I started this WOE in May, but no migraines.
Good luck, and I look forward to your posts.
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