Atkins Diet Quick Hits: How fast should I lose?

In this Atkins Diet Quick Hits video deal the question "how fast did I lose the weight?" and "if you lost it slower, do you think loose skin would be less prevalent?"

I responded that I averaged about 4.3 pounds per week during much of the weight loss phase, and over 3 pounds throughout the 15 months of the diet. I advised against intentionally slowing down the diet by overeating or eating when you aren't hungry. I do HOWEVER recommend eating above one's Basal Metabolic Rate to avoid starvation mode and crash dieting, such as water restriction. I have read a story where the winner of the first Biggest Loser gained 35 pounds of water within 3 days after their weigh-in due to lost water weight. Eat according to the plan and ~3-5x per day, and you should be fine.

The whole point is to lose fat cells not muscle mass as much as possible. If you are worried about lost muscle mass, keep exercising and gauge your long term performance as a key indicator.

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[lalvsdabrnx1]

I've only lost 7 pounds... I know that I am on ketosis, I just don't know why only lost such little weight any help ?

[bowulf]

@lalvsdabrnx1 7 pounds in how many weeks?

[Annahealthseeker]

You lost over 200 lbs??? What an amazing transformation! I have about 20 lbs to go and I thought that was tough, but you just gave me some perspective about what's possible with commitment and perseverance. Thanks for the videos.

[bowulf]

@Annahealthseeker Yep 211 pounds in total at my lowest. You can certainly 20 pounds, and sometimes the difference between goal and not is simply staying interested in what you are eating and preventing feelings of deprivation. If I can help or answer the questions some people have, I am happy.

[jimmyjohnson691]

you need to eat some carbs you look retarted

[bowulf]

@jimmyjohnson691 You seem to be d-bag, maybe you should eat less.

PS - Just maybe if you are going to insult someone's intelligence, you might just TRY to get the spelling correct. Sheesh.

[Riboflavine12]

I'm a nutritionist and a vegetarian, I'm trying out the diet (not overweight but curious how it works) and it feels fantastic. Weight loss has been superfast and no more cravings! I really don't see why medical professionals or vegetarians would have something against it. Scientific proof is overwhelming- low-carb works and it's healthy!

[sweet161402]

Thanks for the refresher course on Atkins.I've done this "diet" off and on most of my life but always done it "half-way"...like the sweetener topic stalling your progress.Thanks again.

[auggiedoggy]

Just one thing, you don't lose fat cells. Only liposuction can accomplish that. Fat cells grow and shrink in response to caloric intake. Congrats on your 211 pound weight loss. That's incredible.

[copnite12342]

@jimmyjohnson691 get a life douche bag

[bluejeaninvestor]

@jimmyjohnson691 You need to go back to school & learn how to spell in lieu of criticizing others who are an inspiration to the masses. ; )

[NOM145]

@jimmyjohnson691 whos the retard now? You can't even spell R-E-T-A-R-D-E-D. xD