Atkins Questions: How much weight will I lose on Induction?

or its sister question, "Can I lose XX amount of pounds by this date?" In this video, I respond to the other most popular question by new people starting the Atkins Diet. I am always concerned when I see these types of questions in that the poster perhaps is looking for a quick answer to their weightloss problem. In my opinion that quick answers are often wrong or temporary answers at best.

Sure, it's natural to have goals and use them to motivate you. It's also natural to be curious to see how much you will lose on Induction (typically 5-10% of your total weightloss goal). Where it goes astray is that it focuses on the weight loss as being the most important part, and does not acknowledge the equally important question of what do I have to learn during Induction.

In the end, I hope everyone achieves their goal as quickly as they desire it if possible, but if not, I hope they realize how far they have come from where they were and are motivated by that rather than be negative about missing the date.

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[323block]

is atkins only for people that are really big? im about 20lbs overweight. will it still work for me?

[bowulf]

@323block I talk about this very topic in a video for does Atkins work for all groups (men - women, morbid obese vs. 10-20 pound to lose crew) posted here on Youtube. The short answer is yes, but sometimes people with only 20 pounds aren't willing to invest the time to learn the diet and keep the weight off long term. Looking at the Atkins Diet facebook or forums, you can find many success stories from all groups.

[xjun2001]

ive been on induction for three months and have lost 30 lbs. but now my weight loss has stopped. should i move to owl? how long did you stay on induction?

[bowulf]

@xjun2001 I stayed on Induction for nearly 12 months, but that is not necessarily prescriptive... Many people lose more on OWL than Induction. Check out my video on "how long should I stay on induction?"

[gaupaenazul]

@bowulf Hey am starting to notice the weight loss now thanks youtube buddy :) I have lost 3 inches round my waist and my face is smaller if you go on my page you will see in my most recent video my cover of mylie cyrus goodbye :P Thanks :P

[bowulf]

@gaupaenazul Very cool... It is always great to see when the inches start dropping away. I'll be sure to watch your video when I get back home from Vegas.

[cheryl7davis]

Hi bowulf, I totally agree with you, I started 8 days ago "for the rest of my life" :) But people will use this as a "quick fix 'diet' " & then revert back to the way things were before, eating junk.That may sound harsh but after all the research, reading listening & watching I have done,it ALL makes so much sense.I would greatly encourage everyone to read Dr Atkins book.We have all been spoon fed wrong science in our diet for 50+ yrs! But sadly it still has a hold on most :(

[cind311]

@xjun2001 you're lucky! I lost the first 2 weeks now in week 3 I've lost nothing and gained 0.88lbs! I think you can stay on induction (extended) depending on how much you want to lose. I need to lose a whole person off me so I am staying on extended induction as long as I can stand it!

[Mikemanify]

Hi I was on the Atkins last year. I lost 2 and half stone (I'm British). I stupidly gave it up and went back to unhealthy eating. Now I am on the Atkins again. I have been on it for just over a week. this time I have lost very little. Last year I lost loads. I must admit that I have had a few vodkas and slimline tonic because I thought they were low in Carbs. I'm trying to be stricter now. Is my weight loss normal or should it be quicker than this?

[gaupaenazul]

@bowulf Kool have a great time in vegas thanks for the help :P also am gunna post some more videos over next week as there is a festival on in my town kool take care and thanks again :D :P