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I really admire those of you who can lose weight on Atkins. Even at 20 - 30 carbs per day, I didn't lose. Six months of no cookies, bread, or fruit, and I stayed the same weight. Enjoyed all the bacon and macadamia nuts, though! We are all "wired" differently.
What works for me is getting enough protein (at least 60 - 100 g. per day), eating lots of fruit and vegetables, and limiting starches to one serving a day. Entering everything eaten into Fitday.com keeps you honest too, as does measuring everything. What I thought was two tablespoons was actually closer to four, and it makes a big difference when what's being measured is mayonnaise or peanut butter!
Cardio exerciseis great, but muscle is what burns calories, so weight training to increase muscle mass is just as important. And core conditioning, such as Pilates, improves posture so you look thinner too!
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