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Centurion · 07-28-2003, 12:42 PM

I think this is one of the more appropriate threads for me to make my **1000th** post!

First off EM, CONGRATS! Indeed the first 5-10 pounds you lose is water weight, and there will be plateau's where you don't lose weight for awhile, but as the most recent studies point out, it's just as effective if not more than the old "low fat" diet Americans have been on. Keep on keeping on!

I've lost 33 pounds over the last 4 months. I eat regularly, and I eat well. I've had no problem keeping the weight off.

I'm a type II diabetic..my blood sugar readings are well back into the "normal" range now. My levels have improved so much that my doc has reduced the medication I take.

My blood pressure is now around 100/70. Was up around 140/80
Cholesterol count has improved. Energy level has improved.
And I don't starve myself on this diet. And yes, I work out too.

A few people asked some questions/made some statements, so here are some quick answers:

"You can lose weight just as fast while eating whatever you want.
I've lost 10 pounds in 12 days. And its not coming back when I
eat carbs, because I've been eating them the whole damn time."

Some people do lose weight this ways, others have tried and can't! You do whatever rocks your boat. And this misconception that you don't eat carbs is ridiculous! The first 2 weeks where your body is adjusting to burning off fat instead of carbs is when you try to keep your intake of carbs to 20 grams a day or less.
Then after you get the weight off, you can increase the carbs up to a point that your in "maintenance" (not losing, not putting on weight). Add to that that you eat much healthier, fiberous carbs like broccoli, asparagus, cauliflower, spinach, green beans, etc is a big plus as opposed to eating starchy carbs like bread & pasta. Though low carb bread and pasta can be used if you want it.
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"A low calorie diet with good workout is MUCH more effective.."

Not true, recent studies comparing Atkins to the Heart associations low fat diet shows BETTER loss of weight and improvement in diabetic related illness, cholesterol, blood pressure, etc. This diet with a good workout is just as effective if not more effective than a low calorie or low fat diet. One big benefit of this diet is that you don't have to starve yourself to loose weight.
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"if you go no carbs ofr a week, or like 2-3 weeks...loose
some weight then go low carb, will you gain it back?"

First off, you don't DO no carbs..Atkins strongly advises against that. The guidelines calls for lower carb consumption and fiberous carbs as opposed to starchy carbs. I don't know what would happen if you do no carbs for a week and then go low carb but I seriously doubt you will gain weight BACK that way.
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"For those of you that have tried the Atkins diet what did
you notice happened to your energy level."

For me (and I've read for many others), there is a big UPSWING in your energy level. Losing pounds you don't have to carry around obviously helps, but getting rid of sugar which REALLY has a number on your energy level along with starchy complex carbs helps the body maintain it's energy as opposed to "energy mood swings."
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I was one of the BIGGEST critics and skeptics about the Atkins diet. But I bought into the whole rumor mill about all you eat is high fat and meat and you can't have veggies! What a totally fabrication that is. After doing a strict low fat diet for a year, and losing basically ZERO pounds, I knew I had to do something else. Posts on GFY actually convinced me to try it. I'm glad I did!

Here's a link that's a great source of information, products, as well as a great support message board!

http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/

Happy Health and eating to all!

07-28-2003, 12:42 PM
Centurion Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: SeATtle Posts: 6,033	I think this is one of the more appropriate threads for me to make my 1000th post! First off EM, CONGRATS! Indeed the first 5-10 pounds you lose is water weight, and there will be plateau's where you don't lose weight for awhile, but as the most recent studies point out, it's just as effective if not more than the old "low fat" diet Americans have been on. Keep on keeping on! I've lost 33 pounds over the last 4 months. I eat regularly, and I eat well. I've had no problem keeping the weight off. I'm a type II diabetic..my blood sugar readings are well back into the "normal" range now. My levels have improved so much that my doc has reduced the medication I take. My blood pressure is now around 100/70. Was up around 140/80 Cholesterol count has improved. Energy level has improved. And I don't starve myself on this diet. And yes, I work out too. A few people asked some questions/made some statements, so here are some quick answers: "You can lose weight just as fast while eating whatever you want. I've lost 10 pounds in 12 days. And its not coming back when I eat carbs, because I've been eating them the whole damn time." Some people do lose weight this ways, others have tried and can't! You do whatever rocks your boat. And this misconception that you don't eat carbs is ridiculous! The first 2 weeks where your body is adjusting to burning off fat instead of carbs is when you try to keep your intake of carbs to 20 grams a day or less. Then after you get the weight off, you can increase the carbs up to a point that your in "maintenance" (not losing, not putting on weight). Add to that that you eat much healthier, fiberous carbs like broccoli, asparagus, cauliflower, spinach, green beans, etc is a big plus as opposed to eating starchy carbs like bread & pasta. Though low carb bread and pasta can be used if you want it. ------------------------------------ "A low calorie diet with good workout is MUCH more effective.." Not true, recent studies comparing Atkins to the Heart associations low fat diet shows BETTER loss of weight and improvement in diabetic related illness, cholesterol, blood pressure, etc. This diet with a good workout is just as effective if not more effective than a low calorie or low fat diet. One big benefit of this diet is that you don't have to starve yourself to loose weight. ----------------------------- "if you go no carbs ofr a week, or like 2-3 weeks...loose some weight then go low carb, will you gain it back?" First off, you don't DO no carbs..Atkins strongly advises against that. The guidelines calls for lower carb consumption and fiberous carbs as opposed to starchy carbs. I don't know what would happen if you do no carbs for a week and then go low carb but I seriously doubt you will gain weight BACK that way. ------- "For those of you that have tried the Atkins diet what did you notice happened to your energy level." For me (and I've read for many others), there is a big UPSWING in your energy level. Losing pounds you don't have to carry around obviously helps, but getting rid of sugar which REALLY has a number on your energy level along with starchy complex carbs helps the body maintain it's energy as opposed to "energy mood swings." ------------------------ I was one of the BIGGEST critics and skeptics about the Atkins diet. But I bought into the whole rumor mill about all you eat is high fat and meat and you can't have veggies! What a totally fabrication that is. After doing a strict low fat diet for a year, and losing basically ZERO pounds, I knew I had to do something else. Posts on GFY actually convinced me to try it. I'm glad I did! Here's a link that's a great source of information, products, as well as a great support message board! http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/ Happy Health and eating to all!