I estimate I eat about 50 grams of carbs a day some days possibly more, but
what I don't eat are pure carbs. If I eat breads or grains it is mostly
from soy or flax. I tend to stay away from most fruits because they contain
too much sugar (I am at HIGH risk for Type II diabetes). I tend to eat lots
of salads and vegetables.
What do I eat that is unhealthy?
Btw, I do get yearly physicals and my doctors are very pleased with my
results. My weight is lower, my cholesterol is good. My blood sugar levels
are lower.
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From: Simon Horwith [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Tuesday, January 20, 2004 12:10 PM
To: CF-Community
Subject: RE: Atkins
you don't actually think 3 years is a long time do you? I smoked for 18
years - my lungs didn't collapse. Must not be too bad for my lungs, right?
The question is what kind of problems might I have 20 or 30 years from now.
I know that's an exreme example however, if you stay on that diet for a long
time, done correctly OR incorrectly, you will be at a higher risk of certain
ailments. That doesn't mean you definitely will suffer kidney failure or
anything else, but it puts you at a higher risk and it's not a healthy long
term diet. Carbs are good for you. Your body needs carbs. So is fat,
protein, etc. etc. They should be balanced - no extremes necessary. The
extremes that Atkins dieters prescribe to are great for quick weight loss.
They are not a good life long eating habit.
~Simon
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-----Original Message-----
From: Sandy Clark [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: 20 January 2004 15:59
To: CF-Community
Subject: RE: Atkins
I disagree about it being unhealthy. Done correctly over time, it can be
a
very healthy way of eating.
Typical daily diet (remember i've been on it for about 3 years now).
Morning
Cup of Tea and Vitamins
Fruit Shake or Eggs and Bacon or Low Carb hot Cereal. (sometimes low
carb pancakes, but rarely)
Lunch
Low Carb Pasta and Tuna or Chef Salad or Tuna Salad
Snacks
Low carb crackers and cheese
Nuts
Low Carb Bar
Dinner
Meat/Fish/Chicken
Vegetable
Salad
Dessert
Sugar Free Jello or Low Carb Cheesecake or Low Carb Ice Cream.
I tend to drink 1 to 11/2 liters of water a day. I have some grains, but
they are mostly soy and flax.
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From: Ben Braver [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Tuesday, January 20, 2004 9:49 AM
To: CF-Community
Subject: Re:Atkins
My cardiac rehab program said there's no need to do something this drastic
or possibly harmful. Told me to cut down on simple carbs ("white" flour,
potatos, etc.), substitute whole grains. Have been getting neat stuff from
Trader Joe's like whole grain breads and pita, blueberry bran muffins,
whole
wheat pasta, Optimum cereal with whole wheat, soy, and flax,etc.
Feel good, losing weight (with moderate exercise), keeps the lower tummy
working properly, good for cholesterol. Have discovered sweet potatoes -
yummy baked sweet potatoe "fries".
-Ben
>The diet works, but I haven't heard a nutritionist or normal doctor yet
that
>says it's healthy.
>
>I recommend you check your ketone levels while on the program and read
about
>the implications.
>
>-Kevin
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Adam Reynolds" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>To: "CF-Community" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>Sent: Tuesday, January 20, 2004 8:22 AM
>Subject: Atkins
>
>
>> Anybody tried this diet.
>>
>> Starting weight 274lbs.
>>
>> I'm on day 2 and feeling weak (apparently this passes). Plus it takes
you
>> off caffeine, so have got a caffeine headache.
>>
>> I'm also trying to eat healthily. I know they say you can eat as much
>bacon
>> as you physically can get down your throat, but that can't be good. Can
>it?
>>
>>
>>
>> Adam
>>
>>
>>
>>
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