Atkins Low Carbohydrate Diet - Weeks 7 and 8
Weight loss continues, but at the lower rate indicated last time. In week 7, I lost 2kg and in week 8 1kg, and my weight is now (as at Sunday 11th Aug) 81kg, a reduction of 17kg since I began (or 37.5 lb) - I have now crossed the half-way stage and I have 16kg to reach my target of 65kg. Measurement indicators for the two weeks are:
- waist down a further 1.2 inches to 36.6 inches (total reduction so far 8.4 inches);
- hips down 0.9 inches to 44.1 inches (total reduction so far 4.4 inches);
- thighs down 0.4 inches to 25.1 inches (total reduction so far 3.4 inches).
So far this week, I suspect I will be lucky to lose a further 1kg by next Sunday although my waist and hip measurements have already dropped significantly since last Sunday so, as the good Dr Atkins advises, I'm not becoming despondent as I expect the weight loss will follow in its own good time. I got some ketone testing strips earlier this week and this comfirms that lipolysis continues at a moderate level - neither too high nor too low. And I'm never hungry and have almost zero 'cravings' - this is the most remarkable aspect of this diet.
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