Atkins Diet: Motivation to get you to goal

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I was just asked today how do I prevent from cheating. "I am having problems staying strict on the diet." For me, I had to do what I advocate in this video. It was black and white for me. I either had to be one that was progressing towards that goal or working towards that proverbial one million dollar prize or I was the guy who giving it back. I had to make it that concrete for me. That was also why I think Atkins worked so well for me.

The diet is pretty black and white in the Induction and Extended Induction phase. You are either following the rules or not. If you follow the rules, you'll get to goal. If not, well you are on your own.

I fully admit others can do their own plan or take off days, and STILL get to goal. I am not one of those people. I don't do things "sort of" or halfsies well. I am much more likely to quit in that situation.

Good luck to everyone doing low carb, and you guys are doing great!

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[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.

[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.

[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

Then you gotta date ugly girls.

[alkiller1992]

@totally8bit what if ur not rich

[totally8bit]

Great message K!

[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.

[Delaine2000]

Thanks for the advice!!