Atkins Diet: Motivation to get you to goal

[totally8bit]

Great message K!

[Delaine2000]

Thanks for the advice!!

[DonnyPlunkett]

Kent, Please make a video on how to accurately count net carbs? I lost 50 pounds in 6 months on Adkins all on induction. I couldnt go on OWL because I would actually gain weight per week. I got discouraged, went off the diet, and gained 12 pounds back. Now Im back on it. Im not getting accurate net carb counts. Almost all of the food labels truncate the number of carbs per serving. Do you have any tricks or systems that you use to account for these lost carbs? Thanks in advance.

[bowulf]

Check out my net carb video for a more complete answer.

The simple net carb equation is take total carbs minus fiber grams. If you want to check for hidden carbs, take the fat grams times 9, carbs times 4, and protein times 4. Any Calories remaining from Calories per serving can be allocated to hidden carbs.

[DonnyPlunkett]

Kent,

Do you know approximately what the net carb count on KFC grilled chicken is? I know it has a lot of unhealthy crap in it, but it's awfully convenient. Is it suitable for induction or OWL?

Regards,

Donny

[bowulf]

It should be 0 net carbs according to KFC web site.

I would not have it during Induction due to the added starch, but you could add it during OWL and see your own reaction to it. Conversely if you live by a El Pollo Loco, I would suggest them instead. (better quality grilled chicken)

[DonnyPlunkett]

El Pollo Loco is a great idea.  When you eat El Pollo Loco grilled chicken, how do you count the carbs? I doubt it actually has 0 net carbs per serving. How many ounces is 1 servings and how many net carbs per serving?

Thank in Advance.

[bowulf]

According to the El Pollo Loco website, there are 0g in any of the flame grilled chicken pieces. You may want to count 1-2g if you eat 4 pieces, but that would be about it. I know they use citrus juice in their marinade, but that is about it for carbs.

[alkiller1992]

to get more girls then now lol

[totally8bit]

@alkiller1992

A rich fat guy will get more girls than a muscular poor guy. But it's still good to be in shape for yourself.

[alkiller1992]

@totally8bit what if ur not rich

[totally8bit]

@alkiller1992

Then you gotta date ugly girls.

[alkiller1992]

@totally8bit nah lose weight lol i used to be fat when i posted this comment now am fit and i fuck hot chicks all the time.

but money is the most important i admit that but not for highschool nor university chicks

[totally8bit]

@alkiller1992

That's true. It's the older ones that are really obsessed with money. Dunno why. Maybe the younger ones feel invincible so that don't care about money.

[thatsumbs]

Wow! love your videos, there ate lots of people who posts videos, but yours stand out. Simple, effective, really informative and great advice. Truly appreciate it.. and I just want to say.......... THANK YOU!

[bowulf]

Wow -- that made my day!

[mzrey]

Wow!!!!! Thank you sooo much!! I needed this!

[bowulf]

You are very welcome, and I glad I could help!

[tennis2me]

nice video i have to really think about it. thanks for the thought!

[bowulf]

No problem... Thanks for watching!

[winter654123]

Kent thanks so much for another great video..you always help inspire me. I've now lost 48lbs since I started back up on low carb my grand total weight lose over the last 2 yrs has been 126lbs I did it to feel better, be healthier, and to be able to see my kids get married and have kids of their own...that's what keeps me going and keeps me from converting back to my old life style.....Take care. Rebecca

[NickEMT]

Until I reached my goal, which was a 40lb loss, I cheated maybe 3 times. If I cheated, I didnt see progress as quickly. The Atkins lifestyle works best when you stick to it strictly, especially in the inital phases. Everybody makes mistakes, but do your best to stay strict, it is so worth it when you hit your goal. Great video Kent, Great seein ya!

[zman975j]

Hello Kent. I did the atkins diet about 5 years ago and was very successful. I moved away from the low carb and the weight slowly returned.I am restarting the atkins lifestyle today!! My question is I now work rotating shift work. do you have any advice how to handle eating and sleeping at different times each week?

[bowulf]

Really, I would take the approach of just trying to eat when hungry realizing that some of that hunger may be more conditional (normal meal time) than real hunger. You might try small snacks throughout the day like SF Gerkin pickles or sugar free summer sausage to just satisfy the temporary hunger until a more appropriate meal time.

[rosadavismusic]

i like you, you have an awesome spirit, i see you becoming a motivational speaker, keep the great vids coming.

[bowulf]

I appreciate that note a lot. The last few videos have been a lot easier to do than more technical or scientific misconception series. Thanks for watching!

[sw29366]

Excellent, excellent video, again.

[bowulf]

Thanks!

[FindingKristy]

Great message! Favorited, and I sent it to Ron to watch! Hope your daughter gets better quickly!

[bowulf]

I think everyone is finally healthy here with me being the last victim of sinus infection and pink eye last week, which also explains the lack of videos prior to this week. I need the million dollar visualization tonight to get my butt out the door at 10:00 pm to do my daily run about 5 hours late due to my son's football game.

Now if someone would only just give that money... :-D

[ILikeCheap]

Thank you Kent. Sometimes we all just need a little reminder and you help with that regularly. You are an inspiration to not only those who want to lose weight, but to those who have that are having a hard time keeping it off. Thanks so much for investing your time and energy here on youtube to keep us all doing Atkins for life.

[bowulf]

It is definitely just me repaying the favor paid to me first. Plus I really enjoy the people I get to meet and be myself inspired by their success story. I mean who wouldn't want to tag along to their journey and see them succeed -- whether it be a new exercise they are doing or even a new dress size they are in.

[120togo]

I LOVE this video Kent! AWESOME!! I am the same way..if I have a "cheat" day then I go completely off track. Low carb is the only thing that keeps me going towards GOAL!!

[bowulf]

I look forward to the moment in which all of us, Dusty, are at goal, and then can wonder how did we ever not get here before. All the things holding us back, the negative thoughts dispelled, and only positive ones remain. Thanks for watching!

[Mushy2000]

My motivation is I want to have a life.

[bowulf]

I understand you there. Being trapped in a house/work/sleep existence was killing me off early. Losing the weight and taking back control has opened up new possibilities for me. Thanks for commenting...

[MissJanieHere]

Amen!

loved the visual! that really strikes it home, i think...

i want to live longer, be stronger, and leave a legacy of healthiness for my kids. that is my visual image.. thanks for this video!

[bowulf]

Great goals there, Janie... Being an example for the kids to follow is a powerful motivator. Mine may have not followed yet totally in my footsteps, but they at least know the pathway is there for them. You are very welcome!

[billiew164]

hey kent!! okkkkkk, i only started LC like 5 days ago, but i went ahead and got on the scale, i was sooo happy!!! i have lost 8 lbs already and i feel so much better... thanks for all your motivation!! ur the best!!!

[bowulf]

Thank you for your kind words... Now here is my proposition for you - stay off the scale for the next 9 days. You know it's working. Work just as hard for the next 9 days as you did the past 5. Then see where you are at. You will be all the better for it. I guarantee it.

[billiew164]

ok.. i will wait til day 14, i promise. lol i cant wait to see the results!!

[atari67]

Thanks Kent! This certainly connects with our e-mail conversations. And your points are well taken!

[bowulf]

Thanks Atari - based upon your reply over fake foods, I know you are on the right route now.

[junkinthetrunkk]

Thanks Kent for another great video and message. One of my concrete motivators is to look and feel great about myself... and having my daughter be proud of me for accomplishing a goal that I set out to do. I want to show her never to give up on something you REALLY want.

[bowulf]

So very true -- the example to your or my kids is such a powerful motivator. They learn so many of our bad habits. It is my hope to instill in them what is possible or what can be done. Your daughter should certainly be proud of you and your commitment to this journey already.

[Slim4Iife]

Thanks Kent. So far I am doing well on temptation but I know it's not going to be forever like this. I am only 1 week on a low carb/fat plan and I lost big. But that's not all. Before I decided the plan I made sure to follow the rules, so I can succeed. So, I am. But I know it's a rocky road and I i still have a long road ahead of me. Great video. I am visualizing my goals now and there will no better feeling when I reach them :)

Cheers,

Mari

[billiew164]

im 5 days in and i have lost 8 lbs already!! i hope u stick with the plan and acheive all your goals... you can do it!!

[Phazon77]

My personal motivation is my cardiovascular health. WIth so much weight on, I felt like it was crushing my insides, leaving me unable to excersize and even enjoy walking outside without fearing palpitations or worse. I have lost 20 lbs so far from my original 250lbs, with my goal being 175lbs. I already feel like I have more energy etc, and hope to start excersizing soon.

[bowulf]

It's amazing what it can be when you take the weight sled of our fat self off. I had a mental image of me dragging this sled of my former lost weight every where I went. Every time I lost a pound, I lost one of my tethers to that former self.

I want to wish you the best!

[kim36tv]

Kent

This video could not have come at a better time for me.. I need to get back on this plan and stick with it. Your videos are awesome. I love them. I still want to have that tummy tuck so this is still my motivation

[trboh]

Excellent points Kent. Another thing I have found is that our motivations change over the years. My motivations are most likely much different from someone in their 20's. We have to make sure that our motivation is current and relevant to our lives today and not a dream of something from that past. I sometimes feel that people are working with motivations from the past and that is not moving them forward.

[bowulf]

I will definitely give you that. I felt I had to exorcise a few of my past demons after I lost the weight. The Natl Guard was partly that exorcism to undo past failures as were roller coasters. Losing weight to spite that old girlfriend or prove to that old boyfriend his mistake would be wrong motivator for success. Weight loss can't exorcise all old wounds or turn back time.

Priorities change with time, and targets should change. Very wise words as WL isn't magical.

[May11Mar]

wow you know what to say lol

[bowulf]

I at least certainly try...

[IzAboutTime]

Excellent video man!

One thing I find great about "Atkins" is that it takes away the difficulty some of us have in the initial part of changing diet. For me, I have said many times that I never had to make a conscious decision to control portion size because that particular diet does it for you. If it had not I probably would not have had the success I have had so far.

I no longer do it for rewards. Just getting healthy. To me, It is now just a "Weighting Game" : P

[bowulf]

Just for clarification - this wasn't about external rewards, but the internal reward of what the weight loss would give you.

I am like you -- I tried conscious portion control or the telling yourself no you can have that much, and all it led to was me being hungry and hating it. Or to me breaking my own word or willpower over and over until I no longer trusted myself. Atkins turned that around and gives willpower most don't know they had.

Thanks for the comments and being such a success!

[IzAboutTime]

Sorry Kent, I did know that because you were very clear.

: )

I was just speaking about how after making the choice to do Atkins it became very easy and didn't seem like work after following through with that choice. Kinda like that briefcase full of money wasn't all that important or even needed any longer to keep the motivation. But agreed internal rewards are great and essential in getting the ball rolling for sure!

[livingAtkins]

Thank you for the motivation booster. =)

[bowulf]

You are very welcome!

[JesusLovesYou0319]

YOU ROCK!! Your so right :) I'm 4lbs away from first goal!!! I WANT IT!!...lol.

I love watching your video's your such a nice guy. Your so inspiring :) Thank you and god bless :)

[bowulf]

You too -- your videos make me happy. There are days I really miss my kids being as young as yours. They certainly don't stay that way for long. Enjoy the time you have with them...

BTW - I think you rock too. :-D