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Originally Posted by sd0198
I have a lot of weight to lose and want to give Atkins a try, but I have a couple of questions. I thought I read somewhere that the carb and sugar cravings would eventually go away when following Atkins. Does anyone know if this is true and if so, how long does it take? My second question is about maintenance. Has anyone ever followed a different plan once getting to maintenance? Such as counting calories.....just thinking it might be healthier to give up so much fat once I reach maintenance.
Thanks to all,
Sherri
Eating a lot of fat on Atkins is actually healthier than you would think. By cutting carbs and eating fat, your body will learn to burn the fat and you will feel great and energetic. Yes, the cravings go away. It happens very quickly, during Induction. People who have a lot of weight to lose like myself tend to stick to Induction until they are nearing their goal or reach their goal, then you start incorporating more carbs into your meals at a slow place to find the right level of carbs for you to maintain your weight. Switching from low-carb to calorie counting might not be a good idea as people who start eating carbs without slowly putting them back into their diet tend to gain weight.
I'm sure more people on this board can give you more insight, but I suggest reading JerseyGyrl's posts at the top of the board as well as the Atkins book.
