Atkins for Fatloss Plateau

[Bladezz]

I was wondering whether or not to try Atkins again. I have stagnated at dropping bodyfat and was wondering on your opinions.

I know it depletes the muscles as well but by how much? If the fat can melt off faster, I am willing to do it again.

Also, does drinking tea or coffee hinder fatloss? 2-3 cups per day?

 

[DaMayor]

DP once told me to "think lifestyle, not induction"......and I actually listened.
As for the muscle depletion aspect, it is my understanding that ketones are protein sparing....i.e., I don't think there is a substantial amount of muscle loss w/ Atkins/SKD's.


Y'all correct me if I'm wrong.

 

[Dr. Pain]

Originally posted by DaMayor
DP once told me to "think lifestyle, not induction"......and I actually listened.
As for the muscle depletion aspect, it is my understanding that ketones are protein sparing....i.e., I don't think there is a substantial amount of muscle loss w/ Atkins/SKD's.


Y'all correct me if I'm wrong.

Good Statement!

Bladezz....look for my comment about Atkins in your other Journal, with your new tweak....

Here is info on coffee...of course this doesn't apply to Taz...lol (or maybe he could be leaner? )

http://www.ironmagazineforums.com/showthread.php?threadid=15678

http://www.ironmagazineforums.com/showthread.php?threadid=15334


DP

 

[Robboe]

Ketones are only protein sparing at about 15% and above - possibly a bit lower depending on your bodytype.

If you drop your carbs right down, expect to drop calories a bit further also, since your RMR will be lower due to lower bodyweight.

And incorporate periodical refeeds/carb-loads regularly if you opt for that.

 

[DaMayor]

Originally posted by The_Chicken_Daddy
Ketones are only protein sparing at about 15% and above - possibly a bit lower depending on your bodytype.

If you drop your carbs right down, expect to drop calories a bit further also, since your RMR will be lower due to lower bodyweight.

And incorporate periodical refeeds/carb-loads regularly if you opt for that.

By 15% and above do your refer to the rate at which the ketones are produced?

 

[Robboe]

Something like that.

 

[DaMayor]

I knew I shouldn't have asked the question...

 

[Robboe]

 

[DaMayor]

What's this? You're a nutritional deity and musically inclined? My bad, boss......you da savant!

 

[Robboe]

What can i say? I'm a talented young lad.

The gods must favour me.

 

[Bladezz]

I have no clue what you are talking about ....15% carbs or 15% muscle loss?

I wanted to know how much muscle loss would occur on induction - I know you lose up to 10 pounds of water weight, but not muscle loss....

 

[Robboe]

bodyfat.

 

[Bladezz]

I know lifestyle change is best, but I was just wondering the option to do it. Knock off the last pounds without sacrificing muscle.

Any anyway, DP gave me a new tweak so I am not looking to change anything right atm. I was on Atkins before and I just turned into a "smaller" verison of the "out of shape me" doing mega-HIIT cardio, looked bad (flabby skinny).

Just curious about the muscle loss %