[drugstore]

im starting induction next monday, but am thinking ahead here.I use to do a lot of weight training in order to gain muscle size....with the low carb eating...is the balance right to be able to gain muscle size with this way of eating? i would love to start strength and weight training once past the induction stage.....any advice on this would be welcome......mick

[tigoCeree]

I've known guys who have had wonderful results combining low carb with heavy weight training. Good luck to you.

[Belindanan]

Unc Horse has a good point there; as well as a pretty avatar.

Weight training is one of Dr. Atkins recommended exercise regimens. It should fit right in with your diet. By cutting back on the carbs, your weight training will help you lose more weight because of the high caloric burn it provides. If you're already a lifter, then you shouldn't experience too much muscle mass gain. Remember that if you are building muscle that can balance out fat loss at times and you might show no net weight loss. But if you're changing shape, you'll know you're losing the fat.

My exercise wiped out almost two months of net weight loss, but I was losing a lot of fat while the scales hovered in place.

Good Luck, and please keep us updated on this. It is most informative.

[Immonnaornach]

In many ways, low carb dieting is perfect for building muscle mass / size because low carb translates into high protein, which is what the body uses to build muscle. Plus, the high protein prevents muscle loss and encourages fat loss, so your muscle gains will be even more apparent.

Good luck with the weight training and your introduction to Induction!

[CiccoineFed]

thanks for the replies......i intend to start the lifting after induction......just in case i'm feeling a bit weak....( i'm a single father ..so got to have some energy to control a 5 yr old!!!) however i will keep a regular post on the findings. i have been out of training for some time now so should be quite interesting.