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Originally posted by Gutterboy
You need to eat fat on Atkins. I don't remember the specifics, but something about the ketosis state requires it. You can't do low fat and low carb at the same time. Well you can, but the effects won't be what you desire. Your body will go into conservation mode and start retaining fat because its thinks you're starving it.
I don't believe it has to be saturated or animal fats, authough alot of people on Atkins eat lots of both. Lots of rich fish like salmon and liberal use of olive oil would probably do it.
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I know they warn about trans-fatty acids (hence why they advocate butter over margarine). I do eat a lot of salmon (hey, I'm in Seattle) and such. The only NON-fat thing I eat is the cheese..so it's not like I've gone over board on non fat stuff. Just the cheese. I'll try regular cheese next time I go grocery shopping.