Good job Dyna :thumbsup

thx. also, the thread was started more to get a feel for folk's understandings and concerns re: nutrition, i don't want to come across like i think i am an expert or anything, far from it.

but i am launching a new nutrition product shortly and wanted to get a better understanding of what people think of nutrition, etc. and maybe help with any answers i may have and also hoped some others with an interest would chime in with info and thoughts.

:)

Thanks for the advice guys. I think I've decided on doing the following, once back from my travel:

First two weeks:
Sunday - Saturday: 200g Protein, 125g Fat, less than 15g Carbs

Next four weeks:
Sunday - Friday: 200g Protein, 125g Fat, less than 15g Carbs
Saturday: Anything I want

During this period, I will only keep my current exercise (3 hours of hockey on Wednesdays, plus some walking/hiking on Sundays when volunteering at dog shelter).

After that, I'll see about taking the next step: getting an exercise program/gym membership and possibly adding in more carbs.

Sound about right ?

Yup, perfect.

just a heads up, be prepared for *gray outs* those 1st 2 weeks. when doing things like walking, or getting up from the couch, etc. you will experience them, similar to black outs but not as extreme. so be careful! your brain will be going through some pretty radical changes as well, as it relies on carbs to function and is making the switch to fats for all processes.

Oddly enough, I haven't experienced any of those symptoms while doing my current detox this week - in fact, I haven't felt week at all, but way more energized.

However, yes it may be different when I am actually eating food, just no carbs for the switch-over as you say - thanks for the heads up :)

Here is what I came up with to start with:

http://keithbussey.com/diet.html

I figure I'll probably switch it up every week or so to not get too bored with it (ie. swap turkey, steak, etc... in).

I really dislike fish and seafood (aside from tuna), so take a GNC Fish Oil Omega-3 supplement, hopefully that is sufficient.

That was unnecessary...

thought I would share with my brothers of the iron.
http://wheycheap.com/
a new special everyday some are real good

wow, that's a great price, i've been wanting to try that too.

thx! :thumbsup

If carbs give you energy, and you start the Atkins Diet, what do you replace the carbs with to provide you with the energy your body needs?

You not only look better, you bought a new camera too. :1orglaugh
Congrats on the motivation.

Short answer- fat.

long answer- it's my understanding that atkins is a moderate version of a ketogenic diet so you metabolism adjust to low carbs by utilizing fat stores for energy. i believe the atkins does allow carbs so it's not as extreme/quick a fat loss as a ketogenic diet



thx for the props above, Dave!

Thanks for this thread, it's nice to see when one commits to his goals.
You don't see that too often and that Pizza guy kills it for everyone.

I thought Adkins was the fastest weight loss diet out there. I know it's not the healthiest diet.