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Re: 2009 Staying Cheat Free Challenge
I am aware of that, Sherri. That is why Dr. Atkins gave three exercise plans in DANDR.
For the folks who don't have the book (DANDR, Chapter 22, page 295):
So those who have a lot of weight to lose start with 10 minutes, two days a week, and stretching in a chair is an excellent way to improve health and fitness level!
Personally, I count everything that means I am not doing Atkins as a cheat. Of course, everyone has his/her own definition of cheating. However, exercise should not be left out of the general Atkins equation, because Atkins does not have only a diet part, but also a mandatory exercise part. For some, exercising means stretching in a chair; for some it means biking for half an hour; for Betty it means running 10 miles or a marathon (I couldn't do what Betty is doing without dropping dead somewhere around mile 6. And that on a good day!). But as long as we are exercising according to our possibilities, we are all doing great and following Atkins correctly, no matter what our current fitness level is.
I am aware of that, Sherri. That is why Dr. Atkins gave three exercise plans in DANDR.
For the folks who don't have the book (DANDR, Chapter 22, page 295):
PLAN 1: JOHNNY GO LIGHTLY
Criteria:
Choose one or more activities from or similar to the ones listed below and do them for ten minutes each, two days a week.
Increase your workout time by three minutes each week, and add a third day when you reach week three.
Criteria:
- You are over the age of 50.
- Your body mass index (BMI) is greater than 35 [...]
- Your current level of physical activity is either none or very little.
- You have been diagnosed with heart disease, diabetes, hypertension, severe asthma or severe arthritis (Again, you must get a physician's approval before beginning this exercise plan. See also "Safety Counts!" on pages 297-298.)
Choose one or more activities from or similar to the ones listed below and do them for ten minutes each, two days a week.
- Walking on a flat surface
- Leisure bicycling
- Basic stretching
- Yoga
- Light swimming
- Beginner water aerobics
Increase your workout time by three minutes each week, and add a third day when you reach week three.
Personally, I count everything that means I am not doing Atkins as a cheat. Of course, everyone has his/her own definition of cheating. However, exercise should not be left out of the general Atkins equation, because Atkins does not have only a diet part, but also a mandatory exercise part. For some, exercising means stretching in a chair; for some it means biking for half an hour; for Betty it means running 10 miles or a marathon (I couldn't do what Betty is doing without dropping dead somewhere around mile 6. And that on a good day!). But as long as we are exercising according to our possibilities, we are all doing great and following Atkins correctly, no matter what our current fitness level is.
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