I am planning to join the local MRC. A lady that my wife works with lost like 40 to 50 pounds on the diet. Also, 2 of her friends are trying it. They are having some sort of $200 special right now (I don't know many more details than that).
So I am currently in the "research" phase since I am such a skeptic
I am about 210 lbs and I need to loose about 45 lbs.
There doesn't seem to be a general FAQ for this forum section and I had a few questions.
First, do they limit your exercise? I seemed to get that impression from a couple of threads. The reason I ask is I was a triathlete before I had some depression/anxiety issues and gained like 45 pounds. I am starting to ride my bike (up to 40 miles now) and lift weights with plans to start running again within the next week. I REALLY don't want to give up my return to training since it was such a help the first time I lost all my extra weight 5 years ago.
Also, how does the diet compare to Atkins? I have tried to do Atkins a couple of times, but I just couldn't stomach all the fatty introductory phase foods (and it make me feel sickly).
Is there any chance of getting away with buying "similar" protein drinks, supplements and following the diet on my own without actually joining?
Thanks!