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The Atkins Diet; Properly Executed, It Works

Posted by Destroyo on November 12, 2003, at 2:05:46

I maintain a weight, at a height of 5'11", of 180 lbs., mostly muscle. The late Dr. Atkins, in his numerous diet books, instructed those who embark upon his low-carb regimen to avoid caffeine. Frustratingly, no explanation was given for this prohibition. Searching the web, I found a quote of his in which he explained that caffeine caused insulin release, which by some biochemical process that I'm not educated enough to understand, sabotaged his diet. I've tried it both ways, and it's true; the Atkins diet, for me at least, works about 50% better when I avoid caffeine. It's a Godsend, and a lucky thing that I love meat, cheese, and eggs. When the jeans get too tight, I "Atkins" for a week or ten days. Works for me! My major objection to the Atkins diet is ethical. No question about it, Vegetarianism is the far more enlightened path. I'm just not ready for it yet. A few months back, I attended the dedication of a beautifully decorated Tai Chi temple in my locale, at which was served a MAGNIFICENT, FANTASTICALLY DELICIOUS vegetarian meal. The trick of it is, all those wonderful dishes had to carefully prepared by a master chef. Mr. Lazybones here finds it easier to stuff raw beef into the oven and simply wait for it to cook. Aw, well, damn my karma to Hell! At least my heart's in the right place.

 

Re: The Atkins Diet; Properly Executed, It Works

Posted by Tabitha on November 12, 2003, at 2:09:30

In reply to The Atkins Diet; Properly Executed, It Works, posted by Destroyo on November 12, 2003, at 2:05:46

Good for you, but I think I'd rather buy bigger jeans than give up my iced double espressos with a sprinkle of sugar and a splash of half-n-half. Mmmmmmm-coffee!

 

Re: The Atkins Diet; Properly Executed, It Works » Destroyo

Posted by Wildflower on November 12, 2003, at 8:45:55

In reply to The Atkins Diet; Properly Executed, It Works, posted by Destroyo on November 12, 2003, at 2:05:46

Hi there!

When you say that you "Atkins" for a week what exactly are you doing? I've studied the diet but never tried it. Do you go back to the induction phase or the maintence phase? The more details you can provide, the better...

As you can tell, I'm looking for a quick way to lose 5-8 lbs. in a short amount of time. My clothes are getting way too tight and I don't want to buy new ones right now.

Thanks!

 

Re: The Atkins Diet; Properly Executed, It Works

Posted by bookgurl99 on November 12, 2003, at 9:31:46

In reply to The Atkins Diet; Properly Executed, It Works, posted by Destroyo on November 12, 2003, at 2:05:46

Hey, everyone, there are links at www.atkins.com.

I'm hypothyroid and have had a _lot_ of trouble losing weight, even on low calorie 'diets' with lots of exercise. When I followed the Atkins program for a month, I felt more energetic and lost 6 pounds. My weightlifting also showed more results.

Um -- the thing is, don't expect to maintain great results for life without always following a lower carbohydrate diet.

As to the ethical question of vegetarianism -- keep in mind that it is also ethical to take care of our bodies. In addition, just as some places on the planet are hospitable to farming, there are also large areas -- such as the mountainous regions in the middle east -- that are well-suited to grazing animals. As long as the food-providing animal's life is taken with respect, and that meat is going to be used without waste and with respect for our bodies, I consider it quite ethical.

 

Re: The Atkins Diet; Properly Executed, It Works » Destroyo

Posted by Dinah on November 12, 2003, at 9:35:43

In reply to The Atkins Diet; Properly Executed, It Works, posted by Destroyo on November 12, 2003, at 2:05:46

I used to use it to lose weight quickly after my biology professor at college recommended it. But my husband made me promise never to use it again because I regularly became a nail spitting harridan by the evening of day three. Maybe other people don't turn into Mr. Hyde without carbohydrates, but I sure do.

 

Re: The Atkins Diet; Properly Executed, It Works

Posted by Destroyo on November 12, 2003, at 11:20:20

In reply to The Atkins Diet; Properly Executed, It Works, posted by Destroyo on November 12, 2003, at 2:05:46

Hello, Wildflower, et al. I guess I'm fortunate in that I don't have to stay on the Atkins diet all the time. I keep the carbs below 20 (I believe that's "induction"), and I lose about 4 lbs. a week. Then I have a grand old time gaining it back again! Two things to remember:
1) the lower you keep the carbs, the more weight you lose.
2) Even though the Atkins diet is not calorie centered, just like any other diet, the greater your level of activity, the faster you'll lose. I think it'd be great to have a treadmill in front of the TV. You could burn calories while you watch; alternatively, you could read.


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