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Dear LC forum:

I searched before posting, but wasn't able to find the answer to my question. I lost about 40-50 lbs almost 7 years ago when I started a serious exercise regimen and stopped eating processed foods. I'm already in very good shape with tons of running, exercise, etc. I eat well (even though it's a higher carb diet relative to Atkins) and am a long distance runner with the ectomorphic slim frame.

I'm considering atkins for various reasons, including curiosity (I'm wondering how a low-carb diet work/feels for endurance sports,) and as an easier way to eat a protein-heavy diet for gaining mass while keeping a low bodyfat %.

I've bought and read most of the Atkins New Diet Revolution book, and it seems like I should enter induction and then because I don't have to lose weight, skip the OWL and go straight to (pre-)maintenance. Does this make sense, and has anyone approached the Atkins diet from a similar position?

Thanks