Comments on: Faster than Kimkins

By: Barbara B

Barbara B — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 19:43:55 +0000

Sounds like your body has established a healthy metabolism and you are not required to count calories or carbs, yet still enjoy a good high calorie level. Whether KK believes in starvation mode or not, it exists. You have found the ideal way to maintain your loss, which is the hardest part. Congratulations.

By: mariasol

mariasol — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 14:52:00 +0000

Mary – Thanks! But I really didn’t answer your question (posted from the airport in a hurry). Apart from this “October” gain, I really don’t have a problem maintaining. I eat lowcarbish at home too but I never count carbs or calories so I really don’t know what they are. But now I’m curious so I will try to keep track. I have the occasional fruit and sweet (with sugar), bran or rye crispbread, but stay away from other bread and pasta, rice and potatoes.
And just for clarification: I have a small frame so I’m nowhere close to underweight at 125 lbs. Sz 4-6.

By: Mary Moeggenborg

Mary Moeggenborg — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 03:25:43 +0000

Well good job on your loss this week. That is impressive in and of itself, but particularly since you are at a low weight.

By: mariasol

mariasol — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 21:17:15 +0000

Mary – Good question. I normally stay lowcarbish when traveling, but with a sandwich here and there. *I.can.not.take.another.airport.caesar.salad.*
But I was in no way carbed up before I started this “Atkins induction week”, and that’s why the significant and quick weight loss surprised me. It was interesting, however, to see that my beloved bran crispbread crackers were some 6 carbs per piece, and I could easily have 6-10 of those per day. The cracker in itself might not have been a problem, but combined with a fair amount of cheese, it might not have been a good thing.

By: Mary Moeggenborg

Mary Moeggenborg — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 20:12:06 +0000

I’m curious – do you normally stay lowcarb, but just not keep track or do you come back to Atkins when you need to lose those few pounds?

By: mariasol

mariasol — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 15:30:34 +0000

Yes, I agree on the exercise. For me, at my age, it is required. Not for calories burned but it seems to affect my ability to use stored bodyfat. Hormones?

By: Avenuegirl

Avenuegirl — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 15:07:42 +0000

Good for you on the exercise!
I don’t think it’s so much about the 200 calories – I think it is more about keeping your metabolism in general in a healthier state. I think a diet with “no exercise” as suggested by Kimkins is not good for the metabolism when the day is done.