Atkins Low Carbohydrate Diet - Week 1
A reasonably successful week. I experienced the usual 'withdrawal' symptoms when starting on a diet, whether as a result of cutting-out caffeine or sugars (from carbohydrates) is not entirely clear, but these had diminished by day 4. The most amazing thing with this diet is, however, the diminution in hunger pangs - I have eaten NOTHING outside of normal 'Atkins Induction-style' mealtimes and have had no particular desire to do so. Apparently this is because of the severe reduction in carbohydrate intake and the consequent reduction in blood sugar and elimination of 'spikes' in blood sugar levels. Weight is down 3.5kg from 98kg to 94.5kg, a reduction of 7.7lb on the week - probably about 2 to 2.5kg is water reduction, normal in the first week of most diets. More remarkable, though, is the 3 1/2 inches waist reduction and reductions in other key body areas (chest, hips, thighs).
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