OH PUH-LEEEEZE! He slipped on an iced-over concrete step, hit his head and died..... now please spin that into something that was caused by a low carb diet.
Does Atkins really work?
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OH PUH-LEEEEZE! He slipped on an iced-over concrete step, hit his head and died..... now please spin that into something that was caused by a low carb diet.
Yes, Atkins (or a low carb diet) works. Here is a simplistic explanation... insulin moves fat into fat cells A lot of insulin moves a lot of fat into fat cells. Carbohydrates cause a lot of insulin.
Simplistic but concise.
If you are really interested I recommend the book "Why We Get Fat And What To Do About It" by Gary Taubes.
gnewman_83
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Hi,
Yes, it does work and is highly effective. Not neccesarily the healthiest diet in the long run for a human being and you can get a bit bored with the routine; I wouldn't recommend following any "diet" plan because they only leave you bored and restricted and when you stop them the weight simply goes back on, often plus some more. Try to find out a bit more about the needs of our body in a more natural way to help your body find its former weight. It will become an automatic process once you get this right
Carbs break down to create sugars which supply energy. The problem with too many carbs is that they spike blood sugar and surplus sugar is then stored as fat, usually around the tummy... just where we don't want it!
Hi Sherrie,
Great response Nice to know someone understands Dr. Atkins instead of the usual bashing he received when alive. If people follow Atkins according to the rules of the book, the diet will be healthier than the normal american/western diet. This is not to say, however, that it is the correct "diet" for a human being if you're looking for optimal health but it will be much healthier than most peoples' conveniance food, i.e processed diet.
Yes, it does work and is highly effective. Not neccesarily the healthiest diet in the long run for a human being and you can get a bit bored with the routine; I wouldn't recommend following any "diet" plan because they only leave you bored and restricted and when you stop them the weight simply goes back on, often plus some more. Try to find out a bit more about the needs of our body in a more natural way to help your body find its former weight. It will become an automatic process once you get this right
Carbs break down to create sugars which supply energy. The problem with too many carbs is that they spike blood sugar and surplus sugar is then stored as fat, usually around the tummy... just where we don't want it!
Hi Sherrie,
Great response
Nice to know someone understands Dr. Atkins instead of the usual bashing he received when alive. If people follow Atkins according to the rules of the book, the diet will be healthier than the normal american/western diet. This is not to say, however, that it is the correct "diet" for a human being if you're looking for optimal health but it will be much healthier than most peoples' conveniance food, i.e processed diet.
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Jericho
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If it works for you, fine but be careful when you claim one diet is healthier than others. There are always variables.
BTW..seen you posting over and over here off yourself as well in other places but no introduction. How about going over to the Newcomer thread, check out the forum rules and such and post an introduction so you can try to be a part of the community itself
BTW..seen you posting over and over here off yourself as well in other places but no introduction. How about going over to the Newcomer thread, check out the forum rules and such and post an introduction so you can try to be a part of the community itself
Personal experience. I did Atkins several years ago. It worked great. Lost 20 lbs in about 6-8 weeks. Generally felt good. But you do miss carbs for the first few days....then, eventually your body starts to crave them less. It's odd.
I'd have to say, the hardest thing was having to cook all the time. It's tough to eat out, well let me rephrase that, you can eat out, but it's expensive since you're getting meat and tossing away all the carbs that generally come with meals. So I found myself cooking a lot and having to take chicken, steak, and fish with me to work (along with vegetables of course). The best part of it was breakfast, though you do get tired of eggs.
The results were good...but gradually, I lost my will power and carbs crept back into my diet....and a year later I had gained my weight back. And now...I'm even heavier. It wasn't the Atkins that failed me...it was myself. But the diet is a good one once you adjust. But it'll be easier if you like to cook.
I'd have to say, the hardest thing was having to cook all the time. It's tough to eat out, well let me rephrase that, you can eat out, but it's expensive since you're getting meat and tossing away all the carbs that generally come with meals. So I found myself cooking a lot and having to take chicken, steak, and fish with me to work (along with vegetables of course). The best part of it was breakfast, though you do get tired of eggs.
The results were good...but gradually, I lost my will power and carbs crept back into my diet....and a year later I had gained my weight back. And now...I'm even heavier. It wasn't the Atkins that failed me...it was myself. But the diet is a good one once you adjust. But it'll be easier if you like to cook.
If it works for you, fine but be careful when you claim one diet is healthier than others. There are always variables.
BTW..seen you posting over and over here off yourself as well in other places but no introduction. How about going over to the Newcomer thread, check out the forum rules and such and post an introduction so you can try to be a part of the community itself
The link you left was interesting but, hands down, Gary Taubes is obviously a better scientist than your Christopher Wanjek. Read carefully, you can tell Chris has preconceived ideas before the studies are even done and agrees with the researchers who talor their results to match what they expected. A better look at the same Stanford study would be the following...
You can see the difference in styles and approach. Gary analyzes the study to show you what the authors left out and should have considered.
Jericho
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hmm I don't see exactly where you say one scientist is better than the other outside your own opinion about Atkins. The statement you made about preconceived notions in the science can be said about Gary since he has the same interest..selling a book.
The better science to follow is from institutes like the Mayo Clinic..non-profit groups.
Good to see you back though, and no longer pushing the cookie diet.
The better science to follow is from institutes like the Mayo Clinic..non-profit groups.
Good to see you back though, and no longer pushing the cookie diet.
heidifelene
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I just lost 46 pounds doing adkins. I do not eat red meat or pork. My focus is birds and fish; seafood. After one year in sept. maybe it will be more. YES ADKINS WORKS.
Go to their web site. Its free. read everything. The first 25 pounds fell off me as I walked down the street. I stayed on the program and by the end of the year (4 months) I was down
30 pounds. Then I started excersising more. I did not want to overdo the excersis in the begining. I would spin once a week. Eliptical a few days a week. Walk the dogs etc. NOW: I am ready to lose another 40 pounds. I added fruit a little ...berries in January, now more berries and pieapple once in a while because they are so fresh and ripe right now.
My point is, if you follow the program you eventually can figure out when and how many carbs you can have. I am much happier with none as a staple as far as bread, potatoes. I do not miss them. I add honey in the morning coffee before a spin class. Everyones body is different. Try it, it works. My goal is finally within reach. This was the easiest weight loss program I have evr followed. Let me know if you want pointers.
Go to their web site. Its free. read everything. The first 25 pounds fell off me as I walked down the street. I stayed on the program and by the end of the year (4 months) I was down
30 pounds. Then I started excersising more. I did not want to overdo the excersis in the begining. I would spin once a week. Eliptical a few days a week. Walk the dogs etc. NOW: I am ready to lose another 40 pounds. I added fruit a little ...berries in January, now more berries and pieapple once in a while because they are so fresh and ripe right now.
My point is, if you follow the program you eventually can figure out when and how many carbs you can have. I am much happier with none as a staple as far as bread, potatoes. I do not miss them. I add honey in the morning coffee before a spin class. Everyones body is different. Try it, it works. My goal is finally within reach. This was the easiest weight loss program I have evr followed. Let me know if you want pointers.
heidifelene
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I am on adkins, i do not eat red meat or pork. It works. it has been revised, read their new plan on their web site. Adkins works.
San2
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It's 'Atkins' actually.
And it might work for you. There are thousands of people it doesn't work for. Any diet plan that entirely removes certain food groups should be eyed with suspicion.
What Atkins certainly doesn't do is doing anything that you couldn't do yourself, without having to pay them.
And it might work for you. There are thousands of people it doesn't work for. Any diet plan that entirely removes certain food groups should be eyed with suspicion.
What Atkins certainly doesn't do is doing anything that you couldn't do yourself, without having to pay them.
heidifelene
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TO SAN: Adkins is FREE. You are correct, there are most likely people with medical issues it would not work for. Also: The Adkins program does not completely get rid of any food group. It is a simple approach to controlling too many carbs, the science is what it is. I am not a meat eater so this was the last program i ever thought I
would go on. My sister, a nurse pacticioner, gave the book 'PROTEIN POWER', which after reading, made me think there might be something to this. It is a lifestyle change that has worked for me.
would go on. My sister, a nurse pacticioner, gave the book 'PROTEIN POWER', which after reading, made me think there might be something to this. It is a lifestyle change that has worked for me.
heidifelene
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BTW San: I am doing it myself. And again, it is FREE. You would know that if you ever went to their web site.
San2
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The name of the program is Atkins. Not Adkins. If you are so convinced about it, you should at least get the name right.
I have been to their website. Their products are most certainly NOT free.
Medical issues have nothing to do with this. Atkins is a low carb approach, and a lot of people react very badly to low carb. Including me.
I repeat: Just because it works for you, it doesn't mean it works for everybody. I am glad it works for you, but that doesn't mean that it's the best thing since sliced bread. Believe me, it's not. Far from it.
I have been to their website. Their products are most certainly NOT free.
Medical issues have nothing to do with this. Atkins is a low carb approach, and a lot of people react very badly to low carb. Including me.
I repeat: Just because it works for you, it doesn't mean it works for everybody. I am glad it works for you, but that doesn't mean that it's the best thing since sliced bread. Believe me, it's not. Far from it.
heidifelene
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San: sorry for the misspell. You know what I meant. Also, the actual program is free. Of course you can, but are not required to buy products. So, just curious, what is working for you? I have a friend who refuses to limit carbs, if there is a program that works without limiting carbs I would love to pass it on to her, thanks. BTW: the thread was: "Does Atkins work?" So my answer is, yes, for me it REALLY WORKS!!!
heidifelene
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TO KORRIE: If you would like some notes on my experience please let me know. Atkins is working very well for me, I eat fruits and veggies and anything I want. I am still losing weight a year later. I do not eat beef or pork. You can add sprouted wheat bread and quinoa etc. There are many carb options after you have lost your initial weight. I never thought this was something I would do, but cannot recall a better decision in regards to weight loss. I do spin several times a week now, but in the beginning my excercise was walking. I did thid to buddy up with a friend and absolutely did not expect this amount of success, it has been amazing. Good luck, and my advice is give it a try. Two week of induction is all you need to see if it works for you.
I am 42 and My wife is 42 and i lost 12 lbs in 2 weeks and my wife lost 30 lbs to date (2 1/2 mos) get the ATKINS BOOK if you are serious about losing weight because i have never dieted b4 and lost it.Just like anything you do you definitetly have to stick to the instructions closely if not you will not suceed..But it is simply The BEST diet i have seen work fast and effectively..
San, you don't need any of their products to do Atkins, these are just extra conveniences but totally unnecessary.
All the information on the site is free, and the site has all the information you need.
While many people may react badly to low carb, many other people thrive on it. So you're right, what works for you, doesn't work for everyone. But for many, a low carb diet IS the best thing since sliced bread, you just have to read the hundreds of low carb forums to get a sense of how low carb works for a lot of people.
In any case, Heidifelene was giving an account of her own experience, which I believe is what this thread called for.