This atkins diet

[Drea]

i am such a carb lover but I am gonna try this diet.. any info i should know

[matty k]

any info i should know yea, dont do it

[royallyunique]

My Mom is doing it now. She's lost a lot of weight but it just isn't healthy. In addition I've heard complaints of really bad headaches and constipation. It doesn't sound too tempting.

[DEEPER KEMICAL]

MmMMMm

i love having my eggwhites and cheese on whole wheat BREAD



....3 words of advcie....dont do it ;)

[vman]

yea, dont do it
Beat me to it. That was going to be my exact post. :grumpy

[CandyXOXO]

My cousin has been doing it for two years, exactly by the book. Never had the side affects. Works well for her, & she's in perfect health condition to this day.

[royallyunique]

Two years is a really long time to be on a high protein diet. That can cause serious liver damage. I wish her well.

[sexxncandie]

Very unhealthy from what ive heard...ive read up on this & the Sobe diet....id opt for Sobe, heard good things! Get the book....it will make u a believer :agree

[DEEPER KEMICAL]

the best diet is the "ADAM'S DIET"

1. Eat as many of these vegetables as you desire throughout the day.

Asparagus, broccoli, brussel sprouts, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, celery, corn, cucumbers, egg plant, lettuce, mushrooms, onions, peppers, pickles, spinach, squash, string beans, tomatoes, zucchini. Of course, oil-based, low carb dressings are fine for dipping, steaming is great, as well as sautéing with garlic (fantastic for fresh spinach with olive oil).

2. Eat as much lean meat as you want: 90 percent lean beef, turkey, chicken, tuna, salmon (any kind of fish/seafood really). (You can eat bacon, ham, and fattier meat, too, but just for the sake of being politically correct, limit these to one to two servings a day.) Use low-carb marinades and rubs to add variety to things like chicken and beef.

3. Especially avoid high-carbohydrate snacks. That is, anything that would spike your insulin between meals. Instead eat pepperoni or cheese (or better yet, pepperoni sticks dipped in soft cheese! or tuna, etc. Also, eat at 1-2 servings of peanuts, almonds, sunflower seeds, and pine nuts per day (great snacks).

4. Allow yourself one to two servings (but only at ONE meal) of the following: whole grain/wheat bread, brown rice, sweet potato, oats/oatmeal (In other words, if you want a sandwich for lunch, eat it. If you like oatmeal for breakfast, eat it.)

5. Limit fruit intake to 2 servings a day. Choose from: strawberries, pears, peaches, apples, and grapes.

6. Have as much coffee (with cream or artificial sweeteners), diet soft drinks, and tea as you like.

7. Drink lots of water. Let's say 16 ounces ever two hours you are awake on top of other beverages.

8. Drink (roughly): 15 grams of protein, 45 grams of carbohydrate (high-glycemic like maltodextrin or dextrose) in 12 ounces of water--half 5 to 15 minutes before your workout, and the rest evenly divided every 15-20 minutes of your workout. (This is basically a "Nutrient Timing" principle.)

9. After your workout, drink 20 grams of protein and 20 to 40 grams of carbohydrate. (These numbers are debatable, but I think they'll do the job quite nicely.)

10. Eat eggs and plenty of cheese. Avoid milk most of the time. (If you love it, limit it to one serving a day.)

Does this make sense. You'll get plenty of carbohydrates but you'll time them correctly and you won't be eating the 'bad" ones when it counts. The idea is that you'll keep insulin levels low all day long (high insulin inhibits fat loss and promotes fat storage) except during your workout, when you'll use insulin to decrease protein breakdown. You'll also eat protein at the same time, to enhance protein synthesis. Plus, by eating before and during your workout, you can workout as intensely as you desire. So it's the best of both worlds: faster fat loss with more energy. In addition one problem with a pure fat loss ketogenic diet is that although you preserve muscle, you can look "flat" because of the reduced glycogen stores. This plan keeps your muscles looking full and feeling big. Basically, it's meat and vegetables. So you don't have the pasta and bread, but you really don't need it if you get creative enough with food preparation. I'd also recommend that if you can sneak a fiber supplement in during the day (BeneFiber or Metamucil) say, 30 minutes before you eat any meal in which you eat the foods that are in number four you'll enhance your results even more.

[Drea]

I have to lose 10 pounds in 2 months that is why the atkins seemed appealing to me, but the though of losing my bread and pasta kills me

[sexxncandie]

I have to lose 10 pounds in 2 months that is why the atkins seemed appealing to me, but the though of losing my bread and pasta kills me

Yup that is the hardest part...same thing w/the Sobe diet, first 2 wks...no carbs, u cant even eat fruit lol...but i think if u wanna lose 10 u can skip to Phase Two and start from there in the South Beach diet, where ur allowed minimal carbs.. The Atkins is appealing b/c its a crash diet, but for 10 lbs i think u'll be killing urself lol.

[angela k]

i am such a carb lover but I am gonna try this diet.. any info i should know

yeah, when you stop the atkins diet, you gain back every pound you lost X 2. and also, you cant drink alcohol on the atkins plan.

your best bet would be to try eating more fresh fruits and vegeatables, cut out refind carbs, cut back on saturated fat, and eat more nuts, whole grains and lean meats like chicken, fish and turkey. no junk food, no processed food. and eat 5 to 6 small meals a day instead of 3 big ones. not only will you lose weight, you'll feel fantastic and energized.

[CandyXOXO]

Two years is a really long time to be on a high protein diet. That can cause serious liver damage. I wish her well.

Yeah...

I wouldn't do that diet if I had to.

What Angela & DeepKemical said, is best.

[sexxncandie]

your best bet would be to try eating more fresh fruits and vegeatables, cut out refind carbs, cut back on saturated fat, and eat more nuts, whole grains and lean meats like chicken, fish and turkey. no junk food, no processed food. and eat 5 to 6 small meals a day instead of 3 big ones. not only will you lose weight, you'll feel fantastic and energized.

U basically just described the South Beach diet, thats exactly what it is ~ 6 small meals, total carb elimination (for the first 2 wks only) & lots of lean meats...

[angela k]

U basically just described the South Beach diet, thats exactly what it is ~ 6 small meals, total carb elimination (for the first 2 wks only) & lots of lean meats...

but i only said cut refined carbs. long grain brown rice, whole grains and oats, starchy vegetables, beans & legumes are all complex carbs and should be eaten every day.

[sexxncandie]

but i only said cut refined carbs. long grain brown rice, whole grains and oats, starchy vegetables, beans & legumes are all complex carbs and should be eaten every day.

Yes after the first 2 wks ur allowed to reincorporate them into ur diet, but to lose a substantial amount of weight u cant eat them at all the first 14 days..