Atkins is Healthy

[LuckyD]

This is basically a continuation of the other thread about the person who thought Atkins was unhealthy. I searched the internet for statistics of Atkins related kidney failure. Coudn't find any. I found lots of articles about Atkins and that it 'might' cause kidney failure, however these articles falsely represent the diet. There is even a website that is called Atkins Exposed, or something of that nature. What I say to people that tell me my way of eating is unhealthy for me is that how can it be unhealthy when I feel better than I ever have? What exactly is unhealthy about lots of energy, clear skin, fuller hair, better sleep, better general well being?
I really hope that this person finds her way. A doctor check up would be my recommendation. Weight Watchers does work if you commit to it. However that commitment includes ignoring hunger pangs. I succeeded on it once but when I think about about it, I was ALWAYS going to bed hungry. My fear, as Sally had pointed out earlier, is that misconceptions may be spread. There is a general fear of knowledge of this WOE. People really DONT want to know the right way to do it. They cherry pick what they want to know and then spread their 'knowledge'. It just amazes me to this day how ignorant people can be when it comes to this WOE.

[b'sgirl]

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I agree.I was one of those people that only saw the induction part of atkins and thought well no one can eat that way for the rest of thier lifes.But then I read the book and am now on my seventh week of atkins.I love it and glad i read the book.Before atkins i ate bad carbs and more bad carbs and then the more i ate the more i wanted.I could'nt firgure out how to break the cyle.I have tried so many things to lose weight.I did try atkins before but did not read the book.I did it becuase I heard other poeple that i knew doing it and all i heard them say they were eating was meat and cheese and eggs and green beans.SO i tried it and when I started getting the induction flu I thought this woe makes me sick so I stopped.I did not know about the induction flu then.I think this happens to so many people.They don't knowledge themselves.I hate it when people say you can't go with out no carbs for the rest of your life.WE are not!I think people forget veggies have carbs,dairy has carbs,nuts have carbs,etc.When i read the book i thought wow this is an amazing diet and there is more to atkins then meat,eggs and cheese and greenbeans.lol.I love atkins!

[Lulubell]

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the "Atkins Exposed" website is the one that is always thrown at me when discussing this WOL. *sighs* it makes me weary to tell people about it...

[AllieCat0817]

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I refused to be bothered with folk who choose to believe it's unhealthy. Let em. Meanwhile I'll be rawkin my bikini and size 4-6s..........

[Scooterjam]

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Ditto that....well, not the bikini....I'd scare children.....

Size 36's though........yeah baby Go Atkin's!!

[Capemay Eagle]

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The American Institute for Cancer Research has also evaluated the Atkins' diet and their assessment is quite alarming. They say that the high-protein, high-fat, low-carbohydrate Atkins diet tends to promote the loss of water weight, and that if such an imbalanced diet is maintained, the body soon reverts to the fasting state of ketosis, in which the body begins to break down muscle tissue instead of fat over the long term.

Ketosis is one of the body's last-ditch emergency responses; deliberately inducing ketosis can lead to muscle breakdown, nausea, dehydration, headaches, light-headedness, irritability, bad breath, and kidney problems. In pregnancy, ketosis may cause fetal abnormality or death. It can also be fatal in individuals with diabetes! While supporters of the Atkins diet concentrate so much on the fat burning capability of ketosis they neglect to mention that over the long term protein, and thus muscle, is also burned!

Here is a link for you. http://www.inch-aweigh.com/dangeratkins.html

These are some of the symptoms of ketosis I complained about, this is why I am going off. I never said the Atkins diet was unsafe or harmful, nor did I encourage anyone to stop the diet. I mearly stated that I am having some side affects from ketosis and I am going off and trying something different. I am not a doctor and I have not conducted any studies, so therefore I cannot stat that this diet can be harmful to your health, neither can you..

So if you all want to keep starting thread after thread about how safe the diet is and use me as your example, I will be happy to keep replying back. So why don't you just let it end..

[Lulubell]

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CME-

Sorry you are feeling like a sacrificial lamb here. There is a happy medium, I assure you, and not all folks here are drinking the kool-aid, so to speak. I think it's fair to say that your opinion has been stated very clearly, and most of us respect that. Great for you to try something new. Perhaps not so great is continuing threads like this. I don't think that everyone here is being antagonistic with you, and perhaps you should consider that before responding again.

Kind Regards and Good Luck!

[julirama723]

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The American Institute for Cancer Research has also evaluated the Atkins' diet and their assessment is quite alarming. They say that the high-protein, high-fat, low-carbohydrate Atkins diet tends to promote the loss of water weight, and that if such an imbalanced diet is maintained, the body soon reverts to the fasting state of ketosis, in which the body begins to break down muscle tissue instead of fat over the long term.

Ketosis is one of the body's last-ditch emergency responses; deliberately inducing ketosis can lead to muscle breakdown, nausea, dehydration, headaches, light-headedness, irritability, bad breath, and kidney problems. In pregnancy, ketosis may cause fetal abnormality or death. It can also be fatal in individuals with diabetes! While supporters of the Atkins diet concentrate so much on the fat burning capability of ketosis they neglect to mention that over the long term protein, and thus muscle, is also burned!

I'm *so* glad the American Institute for Cancer Research is telling me this; however, I'd like to inform them that Atkins is NOT a high-protein diet. Looks like some intern forgot to read DANDR.

I know the facts, I know the results, that's why I don't let senseless or misinformed fear assuage me and rule my actions.

[Lyssie]

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umm.. I'm not trying to start anything, but ummm.. Dr. Norwood (referenced in the link above) has his own weight loss program... So him bashing another diet/WoL isn't really amazing to see. They go back and forth, Ornish, Sears, Atkins, etc... none of them are going to approve of the other person's since it's not their own.

Anyway, good luck with weight watchers, I hope that you succeed with whatever program you choose.

[Capemay Eagle]

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I'm *so* glad the American Institute for Cancer Research is telling me this; however, I'd like to inform them that Atkins is NOT a high-protein diet. Looks like some intern forgot to read DANDR.

I know the facts, I know the results, that's why I don't let senseless or misinformed fear assuage me and rule my actions.

No, so what would you call fish, eggs, tofu, poutry,cheese, bacon sausage and hamburger??All the things DANDAR is telling you to eat..

[WarOnTypeII]

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No, so what would you call fish, eggs, tofu, poutry,cheese, bacon sausage and hamburger??All the things DANDAR is telling you to eat..

Tasty ?










Sorry couldn't resist an attempt at some comic relief.

[not2late]

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No, so what would you call fish, eggs, tofu, poutry,cheese, bacon sausage and hamburger??All the things DANDAR is telling you to eat..

He also tells you to eat vegetables: 54 of them to choose from during Induction. After 14 days on Induction, you move to OWL Phase. The first thing you add is....more vegetables. These the vegetable amount can be anything from 1/2 cup to 1 1/2 cups, along with the 3 cups from Induction, you get more than the USDA's recommended 5 servings a day of vegetables. These additional vegetables have fiber, which the ACS is recommends for us.

The next thing you add, if you like is calcium rich fresh dairy products like milk, cottage cheese, yogurt, kefir, etc. The next thing is nuts and seeds---nutrient packed, fiber packed and Vitamin E rich. The next thing is berries and melons---foods that are packed with anti-oxidants and other beneficial phytonutrients. Then you can add a glass of wine---another source of anti-oxidents. Then legumes, which added fiber to the diet, then other fruits, then starchy vegetables and then grains.

So no, Dr. Atkins doesn't tell us to just eat meat and eat fat. He tells us to eat vegetables, fruits, legumes, nuts/seeds, and grains. Unfortunately, if you only think Induction Phase is the entire Atkins diet, you cheat yourself of these nutrient-rich and healthful foods.

[misplaced southerner]

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can i throw in my 2 cents worth? i am not an expert OR a doctor. what i do know is this....my own doctor applauds this way of eating...yes, we eat protein but we ALSO eat lots of healthy veggies and we DON'T eat a lot of crap. (oops can i say that?)

i suppose everyone's body works differently and handles food as fuel differently.....i know that what i see here on the board is AMAZING...i myself feel healthy and yes i feel strong and i have GIRL MUSCLES!

and scooter man....you continually crack me up,,,scooter in a 'kini!!!! hey as long as it is NOT A SPEEDO...those are never allowed no matter how good you look!!!

[Capemay Eagle]

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can i throw in my 2 cents worth? i am not an expert OR a doctor. what i do know is this....my own doctor applauds this way of eating...yes, we eat protein but we ALSO eat lots of healthy veggies and we DON'T eat a lot of crap. (oops can i say that?)

i suppose everyone's body works differently and handles food as fuel differently.....i know that what i see here on the board is AMAZING...i myself feel healthy and yes i feel strong and i have GIRL MUSCLES!

and scooter man....you continually crack me up,,,scooter in a 'kini!!!! hey as long as it is NOT A SPEEDO...those are never allowed no matter how good you look!!!

If it is working for you, keep at it.. There is no doubt that it does work..

[LuckyD]

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To each his own. Whatever works for an individual is what they need to do. I never started this new thread to antagonize anyone. I was talking about people who are misinformed about this WOE. The misinformed do more damage than anyone else. They do the plan wrong and/or tell people how unhealthy it is when they simply do not know the facts. My argument for anyone who says this diet is unhealthy is that how come I feel so great when I am supposedly doing grave damage to my kidneys and whatever else I may be damaging? I would think that if ketosis was such a horrible thing to do to my body I would probably feel pretty crummy. If I wasnt getting my nutrients my skin wouldnt have improved or my hair gotten thicker and shinier. I would perhaps not be sleeping as well, or have energy that lasts all day. Thats is the only point I was trying to make.