[stuntduood]

Just wondering, with the amount of protein ur taking in this diet, can you actually gain muscle? if you were working out as well?

[Junrlaeh]

Of course... but not as fast as some people assume. Competition body builders (men, not women) can put on 1# of muscle a WEEK at their peak performance before a competition. The average overweight person who's just starting out? Not so much. Don't get into the trap of attributing a stall or gain to muscle.... it's probably not from that.

[leijggeds]

Just don't make the mistake of eating too much protein thinking that it will all go to your muscles. Too much can slow your fat loss down. Weight training is a ggod idea for anyone who's trying to improve their fitness.

[Infiseeenvelp]

Just don't make the mistake of eating too much protein thinking that it will all go to your muscles. Too much can slow your fat loss down. Weight training is a ggod idea for anyone who's trying to improve their fitness.

The beautiful thing about the Atkins is that usually you can't eat too much protein, it's simply not possible.. It makes you soo full when you eat some good meat. I don't think i've ever had a problem overeating on Atkins.

[leijggeds]

Good point, it can be filling, but it's still possible to eat too much protein over the course of a day, but what I was getting at was that eating veggies is still vital and an all protein diet isn't going to be any better at building muscle. .

[pBiRXp8u]

How much is "too much" protein? I thought you could consume unlimited quantities of protein during the induction phase?

[Junrlaeh]

How much is "too much" protein? I thought you could consume unlimited quantities of protein during the induction phase?

Unlimited? No... eat to your hunger. Atkins suggests starting with 4 to 6 oz. If, after eating that AND your vegetables, you're still physically hungry you can have another serving. Overeating is overeating... nothing is "unlimited". Except maybe water. LOL You should know that if there's an excess of protein in your low carb diet that your body can, and will, produce glucose from it.

How much is too much? Be reasonable... start with a standard serving, add more IF and only IF you are truly still hungry. Always remind yourself that if you get hungry... you can have more. The diet mentality can mess with your head. If you think, it's dinner... I don't get to eat again until morning... so I'll eat more right now, while I can, because it's still dinner. Start to really listen to your hunger signal. If you're hungry... EAT. If you're not... think about it. Unless it's been several hours since your last meal or snack, skip eating. If it's been a while, have a snack size portion.

As in all things, moderation is key.