The original Adkins diet required the complete absence of cards, initially,
forcing the body into an acid state.
The result for people who were nearing a state of morbid obesity, and who
already had carb metabolism problems one result was acidosis, much like insulin
shock. Add to that the acute artery clogging levels of blood lipids and
unsupervised, there were several deaths.
Now, it is more intelligent to modify carb intake, as well as saturated fat
intake, as part of a complete and balanced, but reduced calorie, diet.
Whole grains, and Oatmeal, provide the system with a gamut of vitamins of the
B-group, which are water soluble. Water soluble means your body uses what it
needs at the moment and passes the excess.
The proper metabolism of calcium, required addition of Magnesium, and of course,
Vitamin D. Raw vegetables provide fiber, beta-carotene (pre-cursor to vitamin
A, without the risks of toxicity of Vitamin A overdose.) and a host of needed
vitamins. It also provides the roughage to assist in removing accumulations of
toxic waste which accumulates in the digestive system. Fresh fruit provides both
beta carotene, the anti-oxidant vitamin C and more.
What may come as a surprise to many is that chicken provides saturated fat
levels the same as Beef, Chicken is not a low-fat alternative to beef.. Turkey
is the low fat alternative. Fish (not shellfish) provides essential omega-3
oils.
Almost all of the essential protein building blocks required by the body are
found in the combination of milk, and (raw) peanut butter. (grin)
To lose weight and keep it off, requires lifestyle changes of a permanent
nature. Of course, most of us in our chosen occupations have very sedentary
jobs, and maintaining physical activity requires some effort. It is less
convenient to eliminate simple sugars ( refined carbs might be a better term)
from the diet, replacing them with complex carbs in moderation. Complex carbs
require burning more calories to metabolize. Convenience foods such as
processed deli meats, pizza, products of the burger family have been eliminated
and relegated to dietary history.
As a widower, my own biggest challenge was learning to cook in moderation for
single servings. But over a period of the last ten years, I managed to move
from a very obese 330 pounds to my current 212. But I love cooking, and have
done Grandma and mom proud. I purchase hard red wheat berries from Whole Foods,
and make my own whole wheat flour. I make virtually all my own bread, which
contains 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of honey per loaf. Fresh
fruit is likewise an important of my daily intake. I generally love veggies and
have become creative in preparing some of the varieties that I hated during my
earlier life to make them attractive and delicious. I can make
biscuits-from-scratch just about as fast as others can pop open a can. Of
course I use my whole wheat flour. Granulated sugar is no longer in my diet,
but estevia is.
In conclusion, while cooking is fun for me, as well as a challenge, I applaud
anyone who is in the process of adding years to their lives by getting away from
overeating and convenience foods, or at least reducing their importance of the
whole diet. What works for you, may not work for me, and vice versa, but the
ultimate goal is to gradually lose the effects of the indulgences and negative
eating habits. I had to pay an awesome health price for my indulgences in order
to learn there is a better way. But, then again, I am among the seniors of the
community.
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Brian Meloche" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "CF-Community" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Wednesday, January 21, 2004 1:26 AM
Subject: Re:Atkins
: Doug, I will have you know that I have lost (up to) 130 pounds, thanks to a
modified Atkins diet. An Atkins-type diet was the only diet that ever worked,
after 20 years of trying.
:
: I dropped most of that weight within 6 months of the diet, and then plateaued,
after moving from Jacksonville to WV (and stopped working out - see below). I
then started gaining weight after my family doctor put me on blood pressure
pills (my high blood pressure is caused by obstructive sleep apnea, not diet),
and gained 30 back. I urged him to take me off of the medication, and I have
lost 10 of the 30 gained - 110 net loss - not bad.
:
: Lately, I have found that I HAVE started to introduce a small amount of carbs
back into my diet, and I have not noticed a weight gain.
:
: What stopped my rapid loss was me stopping a regimen of vigorous aerobic and
anaerobic exercise. If we can ever get this portal or ours done, I will get
back to it!
:
: >When Dr. Atkins first promoted his "diet" in the early 70s it was quickly
: >debunked as not only unhealthy, but actually dangerous to your health. I
have
: >not seen anything to change this since its return to popularity.
: >
: >A healthy diet considers balance, and quantity of calories together with
: >physical activity. There are no short-cuts.
: >
: >Remember, the keyword is DANGEROUS. Many adherents to the Adkins diet have
: >become ill, and even a number have died.
: >
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: >----- 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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