I have been reading through some threads but I want to ask some questions that have been answered I am sure... but here goes.

Long story short... I gained a lot of weight with pregnancies. Lost it all on Atkins. Well I started lifting about 2 years ago (with some off periods) I have been following the classic diet for lifting (or so I have read) of 5-6 small meals a day with protein, complex carbs, and veggies. As a general rule for ME... I feel better eating LOW carb. I just prefer it. I have tried induction a few times and just didnt like how I felt while in the gym. From what I have read here, it usually passes.

I want to start induction again...

SO here are some questions:

Can you build or at least maintain muscle mass while on Atkins induction?

When you experience the weakness and just feeling "not as strong" in the gym, does this pass?

Do you REALLY need all those carbs? I am not bodybuilding... just want to really lean out... I would prefer to do it this way (Atkins OR even Paleo) and is it possible?

I have read about CKD and TKD... seems complicated... but doable.

Suggestions?

I have actually found some things on here after digging deep. The Anabolic Diet seems ok... anyone ever try it?

I am sad to see no one has responded to this! I would like to know also!

I lift three times a week. Since I've never lifted on carbs, I have no idea if I would feel better and get to lift more if I did, but I am definitely getting stronger!

I started out with just the barbell, or in some cases bodyweight, on all exercises, yesterday I hit a personal record on three lifts and did bench press 45 kg, standing rows 40 kg (PR), deadlift 70 kg (PR) and standing curl 20 kg (PR) (i.e. just the barbell).