meat fast???

[misplaced southerner]

good morning all! well....here i am STILL bouncing up and down for the last two weeks between 174 and 176....after dropping just one pound in AGES! frustrated. you betcha! feeling pressure? uh huh!

i did some reading on stalls and plateaus and read about a "meat fast." i am just wondering if any of you pros know anything about that. thanks!

[julirama723]

Re: meat fast???

Don't do it.

First off, a meat fast is NOT called for in the Atkins plan. The closest equivalent is the fat fast, and that is ONLY for those who are metabolically resistant and CAN NOT LOSE WEIGHT ON INDUCTION. It is not to be used for stalls, plateaus, or "slow" losses. It can actually be dangerous for those who can lose weight normally.

A meat fast can cause a few problems. One, you're not getting nutrients and fiber needed from veggies. Two, too much iron (found in protein) can cause severe constipation. Three, an excess of protein in the body is converted to glucose, and then ultimately stored as FAT.

The best thing to do is to continue with the plan AS INTENDED and do not attempt a protein fast OR a fat fast.

[misplaced southerner]

Re: meat fast???

EEEEEUUUUUUWWWWWWWWW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!
the "C" word is enough to keep me away from that!