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I know there is another thread knocking around on this, but it's too big to read now. What kind of results have people been getting?
i have lost 2 stone, without even doing idave's atkinsesque diet.
carbs are a good thing for 'athletes'................. 😉
I lost 7 pounds in 2 weeks of average following of the plan. Then I lost very little in the 3rd week. having the day off really helps in the reduction of weight IMO, having two days off really hinders the plan. thats my findings.
I've not jumped on the scales yet, but it is feeling like a good thing to do. I'm hoping the free day will make it long term sustainable, although I'm being sorely tempted tonight!
there's nothing atkins like about the diet, it's not a low/no carb diet
lost 7KG's in 2 weeks.
Then I went on holiday.... 😀
A week with The White Room with free cakes beer food and wine.
I'll revisit the diet as it wasn't bad for a bit but not something I could maintain for ever.
Christ 15.4 lb in 2 weeks? I know you can make massive gains going from obese like but it doesn't strike me as sustainable with that sort of weight loss.
How fat were you luke!!
I think Luke lost a limb....
I've done about 7 lbs in 2.5 weeks without really much difficulty. That might be a bit understated as I started on a weds so I've done 2.5 weeks but had 3 days off in that time, might well have lost another couple by this coming weds.
Found a lot of nice recipes based around beans and pulses as opposed to pasta and potato. Have stuck fairly well to it, not too much deviation although I did have an ice cream yesterday which my dad bought me (seemed churlish to turn it down as he thought it would be nice)
Best of all, my appetite seems to have diminished in that I don't feel hungry between meals so my tendency to pick at biscuits and stuff has disappeared. Is that a result of a 'diet' that is higher GI than previously. Few nuts every now and then, and then usually 2 decent sized meals and breakfast.
10 lb over 3 weeks.
8lb in 2 weeks, including a long weekend of beer and bbq.
where are the details of this diet?
15.4lbs in two weeks doesn't sound like a diet anybody should be undertaking!!
I did 10 days on the plan and lost 8 or 9 lbs, then I had 10 days off the plan and put 4 or 5 lbs back on.
As of yesterday I am back on the plan again and expect the first 4 or 5lbs to fall off pretty easily
I've lost 2kgs the traditional way - extremely slow going for me but it always is, esp when I'm still speed training.
what is the diet I need it
what is the diet i need it
I must be a freak of nature then, 3rd week of the diet this week. In the first week I lost 1.2 Kg since then I hadnt weighed myself till today and it now seems that im 200g more than my starting weight!
I initially found myself feeling as though my throat had been stolen by somebody and felt really hungry pretty much all of the time, after three or four days this passed and my appetite has been significantly less than it was before although I have still to fight the urge for sweetness,mainly mid afternoon and mid eve.
Its definitely changed my diet for the better, much more veg and a lot less crap. However I found a drop in energy levels when exercising, I play rugby and pre-season is well under way and I seem to be at least a yard behind where I know I should be.
I think I might have lost some fat when I prod my body but I cant be certain and I have been really strict with sticking to it apart from one or two coffees which people have made with milk in it.
Im going to stick with it for a couple of more weeks and see what happens, but feel a bit disheartened when everybody else seems to be losing weight at sizeable levels
Yeah, its all good here. I've had access to scales recently and lost 3.6Kg over three weeks.
ime, the effectiveness of iDave's eating suggestions is directly proportional to how rigidly one sticks to the guidelines. And thats down to the individual, imo.
Cheers Dave
🙂
Solo
I lost about 6-7lbs in two weeks and then went on holiday for a week! To be fair I kept most of the weight off, and I'm now back on the plan.
I've felt hungry at times, and sometimes thinking of something to make for dinner has been a chore, but overall I'm eating a lot healthier now. I probably didn't need a plate full of rice, pasta or potatoes at 7pm every night
turin - Member
I must be a freak of nature then, 3rd week of the diet this week. In the first week I lost 1.2 Kg since then I hadnt weighed myself till today and it now seems that im 200g more than my starting weight!I initially found myself feeling as though my throat had been stolen by somebody and felt really hungry pretty much all of the time, after three or four days this passed and my appetite has been significantly less than it was before although I have still to fight the urge for sweetness,mainly mid afternoon and mid eve.
Its definitely changed my diet for the better, much more veg and a lot less crap. However I found a drop in energy levels when exercising, I play rugby and pre-season is well under way and I seem to be at least a yard behind where I know I should be.
I think I might have lost some fat when I prod my body but I cant be certain and I have been really strict with sticking to it apart from one or two coffees which people have made with milk in it.
Im going to stick with it for a couple of more weeks and see what happens, but feel a bit disheartened when everybody else seems to be losing weight at sizeable levels
I am in a similar situation Turin. Stuck rigidly to the main tenants of the plan, apart from last week I had 2 off days, and found not only was I not losing shedloads of weight I was struggling for energy as well. Over 3 weeks I went from 166lbs > 162lbs > 164lbs.
I am sure the plan works, well it did, but it seems to have a short effectiveness cycle for myself. Plus I really could never stick to it long term as not a massive fan of beans/lentils.
[i]I really could never stick to it long term as not a massive fan of beans/lentils[/i]
Nor could I. Fortunately, theres loads more choice than just legumes.
😉
S
Nor could I. Fortunately, theres loads more choice than just legumes.
List them.
I must be a freak of nature then
No - just different. Lots of different body types out there, and lots of different starting conditions. If you start out as a biffer it's going to be easier than if you start out as a fit bloke with 10lbs of middle fat.
In any case, if you are playing rugby, why do you want to lose weight? Btw, I don't think this diet is compatible with hard exercise, which is why I am not doing it*
* I am not a coach or dietician.
Yeah, "loads more choice than just legumes"
Oh yes beans, eggs and meat.
+1 what Jamie said for my experience.
Lean Meat
Eggs
Salads
Stir-fry
Soup
BBQ'd veg and fish
Oh, the list is Mahoosive. Though I guess you have to know one end of your knife from the other 😉
Theres more than enough choice, but it aint gonna coming knocking on your front door though.
Neighbour has recently taken a few deer, so I reckon venison is on the radar soon.
S
I should add that on the plus side the plan does/did/has encouraged me to eat healthier. Also I will continue to keep a low carb aspect to my diet, but porridge will be making a well missed comeback as will fruit in moderation.
Then see what occurs 🙂
I would be interested to know what peoples starting weights are. As if you are a big biffer just stopping having butter in your coffee would see lbs fall off quickly 😉
Just remember that carbs are fuel for exercise...
Meals I enjoyed were chili con carne con white beans, and dhal with spicy smokey haddock. Dressed beans and tuna was ok
Everything else was a bit too beany for me
Fair points made,
I just fancy losing a bit of fat right around my waist trying to get it down before I get too old to lose it, I started out at 105.3kg but with a 34" waist. Given other people losing the pounds seem to be much lighter than me, probably with different body make ups. On the bmi scale I am morbidly obese, I know thats not a good way to measure anything, plus the scales I use have a body fat indicator,and apparently I am 45% fat!! again I dont pay much attention to that.
I used to be a really picky either, not really eating much veg, but lots of fruit, having to hide the veg from myself inside food!! just as well I have a short memory so I can forget where it was! and loading the plate up with pasta or rice.
Since starting this plan I have been doing a lot more cooking from scratch which is pretty satisfying, although I do have to fight the urge from time to time even with the one day off per week.
I think Ill try and stick with it for a couple of weeks and see if the weight or energy levels sort themselves out
you get carbs from lots of other sources than the usual pasta / rice / potatoes. I wouldn't describe myself as particularly hard training currently but have not seen any impact really on my energy evels.
I think the biggest stumbling block for me was breakfast. Eggs/Bacon and variations thereof got quite tiresome after a while. It's weird, but while there are scientific studies saying high protein promotes satiety I never felt as good to go as I used to after a bowl of porage.
Anyone tried eggs and marmite for brekkie ?
Porridge is still allowed though? Just maybe not every day.
you get carbs from lots of other sources than the usual pasta / rice / potatoes
Hard to eat enough beans etc to get a lot of carbs tho.
[i]Anyone tried eggs and marmite for brekkie ?[/i]
Is the Sun hot ?. H3ll yes, its Fab.
🙂
S
[b]IS MOLGRIPS THE NEW SFB ?[/b]
(15.8 to 15.0 in 2 weeks)
solo- XO ?
Lol. Say that again and I WILL KILL YOU!
Porage is allowed, ie its carbs but not simple carbs, just like beans, legumes and nuts
Just don't eat it with 3 tbls of sugar!
Just for reference I'm 5'8" (172cm) and was 75kg when I started and got down to 72kg. I am commuting 4 days a week, my target is to get to 70kg should be a LMFM then
I WILL KILL YOU!
Dude, Im still 15stone 😛
Doesn't matter, the rage at your comment will be enough.
Wheat is not simple carbs either btw.
What does "XO" mean ?, please.
[i]molgrips - Member
Lol. Say that again and I WILL KILL YOU!
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Molgrips, I nearly PMSL at your post. You know, although you insulted me quite badly today, I've still got to like you for your OT responses to some posts, on some threads.
Like when you offered to insert your knee into SFB's skull. Its classic and very funny, in a slap-stick kind of a way.
😀
S.
EDIT: [i]scruff - Member
I WILL KILL YOU!
Dude, Im still 15stone
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Oh, please stop, I can't breath.
fantastic
Molgrips, I think you miss the point to an extent - you get carbs from the veg, beans etc, but if you are lacking in energy you need to up your fat content. Clearly Omega 3 good fat as opposed to trans fat, but fat is the new black, don't you know?