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    Ok, I was told about Atkins and I got a couple of books to do research. Both my boyfriend and I are looking to lose a little wieght and eat healthier. Does it work? And I noticed you don't have many options, where would be a good place to find menu ideas and a do/do not eating list?

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    yeah it works....the books should help you with eating tips and guidelines. Afterall, that's what the whole diet is about...what you can't eat.

    Before you do it, be sure you can commit to a lifetime of low-carb eating. If you know deep down that you can't live without your carbs, then don't do it because it won't work long term.

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    Ok, so what would be a healthy crash diet to drop about 20+ pounds quick? I've never really had to diet before (I was just lucky up until recently and didn't have to really worry about it).

    But I'm tired of being a little over wieght, I just wanna lose about 20 pounds and my BF wants to lose about 40.

    So any advice on it would be great. Thx

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    It'll work quick & short-term but beware. I think the South Beach Diet would be a better way to go.

    (IMHO, I'm glad the Atkins craze died a quick death. That's an economically irrational and dangerous way to eat.)

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    Quote Originally Posted by MILFie Baby
    healthy crash diet
    heh

    if only...

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    OMG! Last year I read the Atkins book, though 5'7 and 125lb I was very curious to know being in the fitness industry whether it would really work, after all, you wouldnt recommend something without first having tried it yourself.

    SO I did just that. I tried it religiously for one week. I had none of the side effects some people say they get, like headaches, but maybe that comes if your on it a lot longer.

    Anyway after 1 week, I swear to you, I looked like I was anorexic. So thin I looked like a stick, whcih was amazing because I ate the things on the list but in huge amounts. I love chicken so I was like going through a half a huge chicken a day (missed fruit though).

    Anyway to cut it short, Atkins WORKS. If you want to drop weight like you've never dropped it before. I cant speak for the long term of course, but for a short burst of time that sh*t was AMAZING and Ive never heard of anyone who it hasnt worked for.

    If your going to try it follow what the book says, dont make it up as you go along. You'll see in it that Atkins has stages you have to go through. He doesnt claim that its a lifetime diet either. Follow it hardcore and guaranteed you'll see results in a couple of days, but dont do tone of workouts along with it. Its too much.

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    I've already written many posts about Atkins (do a search) and it pisses me off when people dismiss it as a fad because people (due to Hollywood) want to jump on the band wagon decades after it initially came out. Atkins long term is a VERY balanced way to live. Anyone that takes the time to do the research and does so with an open mind will see that.
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    I think Atkins has its merits but is not for everyone. For example, it is perfect for my uncle, who is diabetic. But whenever I tried products made for Atkins dieters, I felt bad and had bad effects (I'll spare you the details.) It just didn't work for me. Of course, one of my nicknames was Carbowhore. Atkins and I were never meant for eachother.

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    I just can't ever agree with a diet that restricts you from any sort've fruit or vegetables regardless of "phasing" them back in. Nutrient rich foods should never be eliminated. Plus it's just too difficult for the majority of people to stick to a diet that resticts certain foods/food groups. I strongly believe in moderation with mainly eating whole foods.
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    I agree. Sure, Atkins works to drop weight quickly but is it worth the potential renal and kidney problems you might face in the future? Not to mention, so many people I know have done Atkins, dropped the weight, then resume their normal diet to see their weight just pile back on plus some.




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    I personally don't like Atkins, too many bad fats and not enough fruits and grains, but it is possible to drop alot of weight on it. I have a revised healthy version. I still eat a lot of meat, but only chicken, fish and lean beef. I still eat fats, but I avoid the saturated ones. I don't eat too many carbs, but I make sure to get in my fruits and plenty of fiber in the form of multigrain breads, oatmeal and beans, no sugar.

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    You may want to look at the Fat Flush Plan and also Body for Life.

    There is no healthy "crash diet" and there is no such thing as dieting to lose weight and then going back to your regular eating habits. Whatever diet you choose, you need to make sure that you stick with it (or something similar) and you should be good to go.

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    Thank you for all your advice, and I am still doing research on it. I found a great site that list info and great recipes, I can't wait to try some of them out, if anyone is interested:


    The only thing that gets me is no milk, bread or potatoes... but i'm figuring I can tough it out for a week or so to drop the wieght. Then switch to the South Beach Diet (or varient) to keepthe wieght off.

    It's just that I was not working for a while and was under a lot of stress so I gained a little wieght and now I'm not able to burn it off as quickly and effieciently as I'd like. And I feel once I lose it, I should be able to keep it off with regular exercise and eating better.

    Thx
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    There are no renal or kidney problems to worry about if you keep yourself hydrated (water, not soda). It is a life time commitment though. There is also no depriving yourself of nutrients....we on Atkins eat plenty of veggies and fruits and they are the main source of our carbs.

    I lost 26 lbs and am now a fit 98-100 lbs on a 5'2" super tiny frame...I also have only 15% body fat. If you prefer to have a bigger variety of dairy, fruit and whole grains, definitely try South Beach.

    I started low carbing in Jan of this year, lost the weight in two months and have never looked back. I occasionally indulge and then jump right back on the wagon, drink tons of water and keep at my goal weight.

    I noticed that when I went back to dancing with my new body, my money actually almost doubled! Good luck and I'm here if you have any questions...


    Edited To Add: This is the website that saved my life as I was diagnosed as a hypoglycemic. That was the reason I started to low carb in the first place:

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    i lost 17 pounds and have kept all but 2 pounds off for a year. it works.... but realise if you cheat even one bite it will kick you out of ketosis and you are no longer metobolising fat. i actually think this is why it worked so well for me. i knew if i cheated it would take me 2 days to go back into ketosis (get the metobostix to check to see if you are in it) i'm really not on matinance anymore but i do watch the carbs and sugar. i never had any bad side effects at all. headache the second and third day but thats it. no one can tell me it was bad or will be bad for me, im completly heathy and happy with the new weight

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    One thing to note as well...if you drink alcohol, your body will metabolize that first before it burns any more fat as well. I truly believe that low carbing should be "The Stripper's Diet" because it makes you so much more lean than doing low fat, which I did for years.

    Great job in keeping it off Velvet. Feels great doesn't it?

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    I personally found that low-carb diets make me irritable and constipated. If you do Atkins, take a fiber supplement or something; otherwise you will be bloated and miserable.

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    Thats what I wanted to ask ! I feel that this diet is not healty and u would end up constipated. Also u need carbs, but good ones to function. Just eat everything in moderation.

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    i was never constipated. thats why you drink LOTS of water. also you do eat some carbs. in veggies and salads.

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    That's the common misconception...it's called low carb not no carb. On Atkins first phase, called induction, you have to eat 2 cups of salad greens and one cup of acceptable foods list veggies per day. That's more veggies than the average person eats.

    And no, you don't need carbs to function. Your body, in the absence of carbs, will burn your dietary glucose first, then turn to your body fat for fuel. When you are at goal, you add more complex carbs in the form of other veggies and whole grains for your body to burn.

    A good way to start low carbing without jumping right into any plan is simple...don't eat the white stuff. No sugar, no rice, no bread, no pasta, no potatoes, no milk. Some people find this easier at first.

    Drink your water girls!!!!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by DylanAngel
    That's the common misconception...it's called low carb not no carb. On Atkins first phase, called induction, you have to eat 2 cups of salad greens and one cup of acceptable foods list veggies per day. That's more veggies than the average person eats.

    And no, you don't need carbs to function. Your body, in the absence of carbs, will burn your dietary glucose first, then turn to your body fat for fuel. When you are at goal, you add more complex carbs in the form of other veggies and whole grains for your body to burn.

    A good way to start low carbing without jumping right into any plan is simple...don't eat the white stuff. No sugar, no rice, no bread, no pasta, no potatoes, no milk. Some people find this easier at first.

    Drink your water girls!!!!!
    Holy shit is all I can really say. Talk to any registered dietician and learn the utmost importance of complex carbohydrates!!!!! You're actually restricting your muscles from their full potential when cutting down drastically on carbs! Where do you get your misinformed information from? I've worked with RD and am going to school for nutrition specificly... I don't care if that's more than then the average person eats, it's no excuse for not getting enough!
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    http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/planet27.htm

    Scroll down to "It's the Carbohydrates Stupid!" Also this doesn't just apply to bodybuilders... it's good health.
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    Hi There...one word...glucogenesis...look it up.

    Low carbing spares your lean muscle mass while burning fat. If you work out a lot (i.e. strength training, not cardio), you could add more carbs IF YOU LIKE. But no, technically, your body doesn't NEED carbs if there are other sources of fuel to produce glucose until you are at goal, which is what I stated.
    Where do I get my information? My doctor and my own RD. Notice in my previous posts, I said I started for health reasons. I did not diagnose myself. But I understand that there is such a fear of low carbing...thinking that we just eat meat, cheese and fat. So I'll give you a picture.

    This is what a typical day looks like for me NOW THAT I AM AT GOAL:

    Breakfast:
    2 eggs fried in olive oil
    2 slices Turkey Bacon
    1 whole grilled Tomato

    Snack 1:
    String Cheese
    Piece of Celery with LC peanut butter

    Lunch:
    LC Green Onion Tortilla
    3T Tomato Sauce
    3T Mozarella
    1 oz browned Sausage
    1C Salad greens
    2T LC French Dressing

    Snack:
    1 oz raw almonds
    1/2 avocado grilled with Olive Oil

    Dinner:
    3 to 4 oz of good quality steak
    Faux mashed potatoes (made with cauliflower)
    1 C string beans

    Dessert:
    SF Vanilla Pudding topped with berries and sliced nuts

    Does this sound like your typical low fat diet? Hell no! But, if you like to starve yourself or eat less than you would like...stick to that. I love to eat and dancing takes a lot out of me, so this works. I am lean and toned, not skinny fat. My hypoglycemia is under control and my bloodwork came out fantastic. (high on the good cholestoral and low on the bad). Just love those lipid profiles!

    Notice that my carbs are coming from whole sources, there is little to no added sugar, tons of veggies, some whole grains, good fats some fruit and some dairy. This is balanced and low carb, low GI.

    Until you are at your goal weight, your body converts the fat to glucose to burn as fuel. As I stated before, you will need to add carbs when there is no more fat to burn.

    Hope this clears things up for anyone wanting to try this way of life. Obviously I eat well...I just restricted while losing. Something that low fatters do as well. I just choose to restrict carbs not calories.

    Bye!

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    Okay Megan, I checked out your "source". Purely anecdotal...I can mention tons of pure research studies to back up my info. This guy actually promotes sugar???? LMAO

    Anyway, I don't like to divulge personal information about myself, but we seem to have something in common. I am in my second semester at Montclair State University majoring in Human Ecology emphasis on Nutritional Sciences. After I receive my Undergrad degree, I will hope to become certified by the CADE of the ADA which will then give me my RD. Glucogenesis was one of the first things I learned about in Bio Chemistry. If you are studying nutrition, maybe you didn't get to that class yet. But you will and you'll learn too!

    Good luck and I look forward to comparing notes!
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    Quote Originally Posted by MinahSky
    I've already written many posts about Atkins (do a search) and it pisses me off when people dismiss it as a fad because people (due to Hollywood) want to jump on the band wagon decades after it initially came out. Atkins long term is a VERY balanced way to live. Anyone that takes the time to do the research and does so with an open mind will see that.
    Yes, I hate fad diets.Over the next few years we are going to hear of more health problems from Adkins. If you cut out any one thing in your diet (sugar, salt, fat, Carbs) of course you will loose weight. Ever person I know has gained more weight back , just like ever other fad.

    If a healthy lifestyle and regular exercise were part of everyones life, we would not be miserable and sacrificing foods we love. Stick to the five major food groups and eat in moderation. 6 small measured meals will keep you full and energetic. Then if you want icecream, alcohol, chocolate once in a while it wont faze your body.

    Carbs, fat, calories,sodium, sugar, fiber, and protein have to be balanced out by body type and weight

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