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Posted: 3/12/2004 7:49am
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The low carb craze is everywhere and is surely starting to annoy some of you. As this is a "hot" topic recently, I couldn't avoid it. I believe this topic applies to all of us in some way. Although, I understand not everyone needs as much carbohydrates as the next person, I'm not so sure about eating so few or getting rid of them completely. For appearing to be such a positive health benefit, it may be having the opposite impact.
I'm not a nutrition expert (obviously), and my opinions are from my own observations. How can an individual stay "fit" on a diet only? Yes, you can be slim, but are you really healthy? Is this carb craze causing individuals to exercise less or not at all? If a person does exercise, do they have enough energy? What happens when the "diet" is over (many people quit when they reach their target weight)? The individual may gain weight, as their metabolism has not changed (or changed very little) due to not having a regular exercise routine.
Is this just another excuse to avoid exercise, but not look it? I have friends who have joined the "low carb" bandwagon. I haven't seen any long term results. I've seen results with individuals who exercise along with eating healthy (who also feel "fit" and less tired). Hmm, is that the key? Count calories (avoiding foods high in fat and cholesterol) and exercise? History seems to scream "stick to the basics". The basics take work and time, but can be fun and have long term benefits. It will become a habit, and good habits will make all the difference.
Please share your own thoughts and opinions.
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Posted: 3/16/2004 2:01pm
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History seems to scream "stick to the basics".
Does it really?
What did our ancestors eat? Twinkies? pizza? Oreos?
I don't think so.
They killed a deer and grubbed on it with some berries.
The human body was not built to consume sugar and pasta.
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Posted: 3/16/2004 2:32pm
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If you are referring to the Atkins diet, this is a life style change not a fad diet that you stop and go back to the way you ate before. Before you are critical, why not read Dr. Atkins book who is the leading low carb expert. You will find exercise is a primary part of his life style recommendations. You will also find, this an excellent way for some people to get their health and weight under control.
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Posted: 3/16/2004 4:09pm
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Yes, I agree with you 100%. I was not referring to Atkins, but all low-card diets as a whole. My point was a lot of people don't stick to these diets. Kudos to those who do.
I'm very aware of Dr. Atkins, and how he recently died from heart disease (which is a whole controversy in itself). I think he has helped a lot of people. But, it's not for everyone.
My comments were from my own opinions and observations. I haven't personally seen anyone continue with their low carb diet (Atkins or others) after a few months.
These diets are very hard to stick to, and most could not even be considered by an athlete. Athletes need regular and complex carbs for engery.
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Posted: 3/17/2004 8:48am
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Rob,
Please refer to the News reports about Dr. Atkins death. He slipped on the ice in front of his building hitting his head on the sidewalk. He later died in the hospital from complications.
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Posted: 3/17/2004 10:56am
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Hi DaveK,
I was referring to the many news reports I've read online and seen on TV.
I'll be more speicific. His autopsy showed heart disease, high blood pressure, and evidence a a few past heart attacks. His heart would have killed him soon if he had not fallen. The rumor is he fell after having a heart attack.
Regardless, he is a great man, and did great things for many people.
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I have known alot of people who have tried the Adkins diet and I agree it is only for those who want to make this change for the rest of there lives. In reality there are only a childs handfull that could do this and be happy. The Adkins diet should be for those who need physicle treatment and are too big for help. I think the key to physile fitness is eat smaller portions on a smaller plate so that you don't look as though you are depriving yourself and having a regular rutine of excersize that is chalenging . I don't think there is anything wrong with going to Dairy Queen with your kids after a baseball game is wrong or against you. Try a single scoop in a bowl instead of a hot fudge sunday. There is nothing wrong with cheeseburgers if you ate them less often and tried a single instead of a whopper supersized. I think staying busy throughout the day is helpfull for the bored eaters like myself. Back in the days People labord more which kept the weight problems to a minimum along with less options of foods to pick from. Now we have people spending hours upon hour sitting at a desk for work and shopping and entertainment and fellowshipping and many many other thing. It was convenient but has gone too far. Sometimes it comes down to convenients or self health. It is a hard choice to make when you've been spoiled like we have. We think it saves us time but it actually wast more time of the day becouse of our own pleasures.
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Posted: 3/16/2004 4:10pm
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Hi coachL,
By "basics", I was referring to my "exercise and counting calories (avoiding foods high in fat and cholesterol)" comment. The method most people like to avoid. I am not pushing sugar and pasta as a dietary necessity.
Our ancestors actually went out and exerted physically energy to catch/grow their food, build their homes, etc. Their physical efforts and the food available (mostly healthy) did them well (as it would us).
I'm glad some conversation was started here. That was my goal. Want to hear everyone's opinions and observations.
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Posted: 3/17/2004 1:48am
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Hi everybody,
I'm coach Fabio and I'm writing from Italy. Maybe not all my english terms will suit the conversation but let me tell you something about the eating lifestyle in Italy, where I live.
For years in Italy we declared the Mediterranean diet the only healthy habit of the world; nowadays we have the highest european percentage of young overweight: 35%.
In my male 13U team it's reflected the same percentage and I perceive this as a problem for them, for their psych and for their performance. For this reason I decided to get informed first and then try to speak with their parents in order to address the problem.
I think the position of both of you is respectable: our stomach is not so evolved respect 20000 years ago to face carb bombs, neither considering a diet as a defined timeframe after which you can eat all you can.
Every big change needs a big step and a long time to see durable results: a diet that it is not a healthy habit will not work any long.
"The Zone" of Barry Sears is very intriguing under this and other points of view: medical (he is a biochemical doctor)and physical (the eating habit - not diet - has been proved on the US swim team that won 7 gold medals in the Olympic Games) and best answer to this problem.
The basics are: Food as the medicine, training and relax.
I am following it under the control of a dietist; results? I feel healthy, my sleep cycle is improved and so the overall mental perception, my capabilities in training with my teams (I play in softball amateurs and coach youth baseball/softball) doubled.
In january I weighted 95,4 Kg, with 35% of fat body mass (WOW!) and my age is 39. In less than 3 months I've lost (without big sacrifices) 8,4 Kg and 60% of it was fat body mass.
I think I will continue this good habit even when I'll reached my target of -15 Kg. Why? Because the benefic effects of this habit is too important to be ignored after 6 months and with a little attention I can continue to appreciate (and let my body do the same) our local "carb basics" such as pasta, fruit and vegetables.
Feel free to ask me more about this method
Ciao
Fabio
Red Sox Baseball Softball Club
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Posted: 3/17/2004 8:12am
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Low carbs aren't for averyone but I know it works for me. I started in Jan. of 2003, by August I'd lost 55lbs. I currently do the maintenance phase of the Atkins (carbs back in the diet). My Dr. is happy. I am off blood pressure meds, cholesterol is down 30pts and tri-glycerides are back to normal.
I do exercise at least 3 days per week. The fact that I started losing weight gave me the confidence to start working out at a health club last March.
I still work-out and am maintaining my weight.
I think that if you do low carbs according to the book and with common sense, it can be great!
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I agree that this low carb diet thing is getting way out of hand. I may also add that I have a friend currently on one of the most popular of these diets and though she has lost a few pounds, she has become very moody. She has also started to binge on carbs on weekends in a big way, this seems to make her mood swings even worse. She has come up with an excuse for her weekend binging, in saying that when she reaches a platue, the binging kick starts her weight loss.
By the way she is NOT exercising!
I agree calory counting and sensible exercise is the way to go.
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Posted: 3/17/2004 11:05am
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Surprising. I lost 30 lbs. on the Atkins Diet over three years ago, and have kept the weight off. I have never felt so healthy, energetic and full of life. I am a 40 year old mother of five teenage sons, and I am always very busy; so, the diet was tough.....eating on the run and all. In any event....you asked, "what happens when the diet is over?"....well, it never really is. It shouldn't even be called a "diet". I have completely revised my way of eating....period.
If you read Atkins' book (and no one EVER seems to finish it.....they just figure out what to eat....or not to eat, put the book down, lose weight, go back to their original way of eating, and gain the weight back!).....you will find that you gradually work the carbs back into your diet. As you are working them back in, your weight loss slows down....when you get to a point where you begin to gain weight.....you decrease the daily carb grams finally to a point where you neither gain nor lose weight. The number of grams of carbs you are consuming at the point where you neither gain nor lose weight is the number you should stay at.
It's similar to the way we exercise; in that......if I run 6 miles per day, I lose weight. When I get to my goal weight, do I INCREASE the number of miles, or length of time I run each day......or do I decrease it? Do I change my exercise to WALKING, etc.
Perhaps I could eat more, and keep it to 6 miles? My opoint is, that the solution is whatever works for the individual.
My blood pressure and cholesterol are PERFECT....they were NOT before I did Atkins.
My husband has diabetes, and his condition has seriously improved since becoming an Atkins believer.
Kristina
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There's a great website with lots of great answers on nutrition info. I'm sure you would find lots of interesting reading. It is www.blionline.com
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I agree that there are some things that need to be 'balanced' in the way some people eat today.
But if you want a nutritionally balanced Health and Wellness System, visit here:
http://www.teamburton.isagenix.com/
You will be glad you did!
Chris Burton
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For most folks a general statement of 'balanced diet' is not enough. They need structure. All of these diets play on this need, Atkins is no exception. That said, Atkins, South Beach, Zone have one common premise that cannot be ignored, we as Americans eat way too much in simple sugars and saturated fats. As such, there is a place for these diets. Embracing one of these diets to shed some lbs to make it easier to get out and exercise is not a bad thing, however no one would argue the need for a balance diet. To that end, I believe the Zone diet(Barry Sears), if you need a book to read, is the closest.
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Has anybody looks at a group of kids lately.
If there are 20 kids in a gym I bet 10-14 are out of shape. The adults are setting a horrible example. Now that fad dieting is the IN thing again. DIEts don't work. Long term the Aktins will force your liver & kidney to fail you.
Whole foods - fruits & veggies are the only real way to lead a healthy lifestyle. Todays meat & Milk are a laden with disease, steroids & pesticides. Organic Fruits & Veggies + pure water are the ingredients to healthy, long fulfilling life. The processed food & drinks we consume today (white bread, pasta's, chips, Ice cream, meats, dairy & the beverages such as soda, coffee & sports drinks...) are the cause of the degenerate diseases so many of us suffer from today. As long as profits are high the overall health of this country will continue DOWN HILL!!
Read it - www.justeatanapple.com
You want to see your grandchild play sports
don't you?
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I weighed 265 five weeks ago. I now weigh in at 245. I know it is not for everyone, but it is a great place to start for obese people. My brother has been on it for 5 years and still loves it. His low carbs are around 70. He works out everyday and says he is in better shape then when he was an All-American Wrestler.
As far as having energy, when you burn fat instead of carbs, your body gets twice as much energy. That means you get more energy on a low carb diet. I know I have more energy.
Do some research, instead of just trying to get some people to reply to your postings.
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That's great John! Congratulations.
I'm not simply trying to get people to respond. I'm starting a discussion, as there really is no concrete "right" or "wrong" with this method yet. It is a controversy.
I've done a lot of research. My undergrad studies were in exercise science and physiology.
As you stated, it is not for everyone. That was my point.
This carb craze is being marketed to everyone (all sizes), and not all need to partake. Many who start don't stay with it. And, many who start shouldn't ever be a part. You are one of the troopers. I'm happy it is working well for you. Keep it up. I'm glad you and your brother exercise. Many who partake in these diets do not exercise, and I'm positive that is helping your energy level and speeding up your results. The people I know on these diets are not exercising enough or at all (which is why they give up faster or do not see results for a very long time, if at all).
You are correct on burning fat. An issue is when there is not much fat to burn. Yes, some of these diets are high in fat, which is not healthy in itself and can lead to heart disease. That is another controversy. Should you stick to this diet or switch to regular diet (still healthy of course) and exercise a few times a week. This will all depend on a person's exercise routine and how many calories are being taken in.
From a long-term perspective, is the low carb method a great one? It's very hard to stick to. Should it be that hard? It works well for those who do.
There will be much more research and results down the road. I know groups are working on overall fitness levels for those who partake in the low carb method versus the classic exercise and healthy eating (high in carbs).
I guess I'm coming more from an athletic perspective, when exercise is involved regularly (which it should be). Athletes need more carbs. Most don't eat enough fatty foods (or would want to due to known health risks) to have the energy they need to perform. Also, it has been proven over and over that the body's metabolism will increase significantly with regular exercise. The amount will depend on the age bracket a person falls into.
If anyone cares...LOL. From my own personal experience, I went on a lower calorie diet about 1 1/2 years ago (watched what I ate and counted calories, I still had many carbs). I lost 35 pounds. I also walked/ran every day for about 5 months. I got very thin and below where my body weight should be. People who knew me were freaking out. I had to change my diet back. I still work out 4-5 times a week, and I have to eat more carbs than ever. I must for my energy needs and to not keep losing weight. I refuse to eat fatty foods on a regular basis. With a history of heart disease in my family, I can't afford to risk it. I've kept a pretty good balance. I gained back a few pounds at first, but have kept the same weight for over a year now. I know several other people who went through the same experience. Again, it will vary on the person.
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Thank you for the response. I am glad you were able to lose a lot of weight by counting calories. I have tried that and it seems harder (for me).
I think the low carb people should make sure people know that this diet is for people that need to lose a lot of weight. I know the Cleveland Clinic has a similar diet for there heart patients. Again this is for the obese that are too heavy to go into surgery.
My 13 year daughter is in soccer, track, and has no problem with her weight. She eats anything she wants. My 10 year old son is 5' and weighs in at 125 in the 4th grade. He his also into soccer, karate, and wrestling. We have started watching his carbs, but he is a kid that loves sugary things. Do you have any suggestions to help him? He is overweight but not obese.
John
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I am also having mixed ideas about all this low carb talk. I am a true believer in eating well and enjoying my food. I feel that we need a variety of foods everyday.
I find it very difficult to limit my bread, pasta and rice , which I enjoy alot of. I also eat a large variety of fruits and vegetable and all types of protein. Can you imagine never eating a baked potatoe because of the high carbo count. I can't. I think the key is to eat a large variety of foods and get an adequate amount of exercise.
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Posted: 3/17/2004 6:33am
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Steve,
I completely agree with you. Actually, you all have great points. I especially liked Glen's comments about kids these days. It's amazing to me that some schools have soda and candy vending machines.
I too had friends do the "no/low carb" diet. Yes, you have some amazing results....and fast. As they found out, it was very hard to stick to.
One of my best friends just completed the LA Marathon. He had to eat carbs and protein for energy. Could he have completed the race without them? hmm......
Exercise is the key!
I think you should just find what works best for you and stick with it. If a low/no carb diet works for you, then great. But, I personally couldn't do it. I love bread too much. :-) Don't even comment that Atkins makes low carb bread....it tastes like a sponge. LOL.
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Ericha - you make an interesting comment that I have to respond to. You commented that you're surprised that the schools allow pop and candy machines at the school. There is a very ominous reason that they are allowed - money. School districts that struggle financially with their levies have been turning to the fast food and soda industries to supplement their income. While this might sound like a good idea for the school - it is scary to realize that our children are being victimized and no one realizes it! School districts sign agreements with the soda companies and agree to sell a certain amount of soda every year, otherwise they lose money. So, if they are not reaching their goal, they send out notices to the local school dictating that pop machines be moved to more convenient locations and principals are told to push the soda. Teachers are instructed to allow kids to bring pop into classes so they buy more. Teachers have to deal with kids on sugar highs and then the lows when their insulin levels drop (post-sugar high.)
Kids are ingesting unhealthy levels of sugars and fats and its being pushed on them by the fast food industry and soda companies. These companies have entire departments dedicated to marketing to children ages 3 - 9! Bring in the kids, and then you've got the parents or grandparents with the money! Scary!!!
I agree with those who feel that not all diets are perfect for everyone. I personally see a Nutritional Therapist regularly who has me avoiding wheat and sugar, she feels that I have intolerances to anything with those products. I eat sprouted wheat products - so I still eat bread and tortilla shells. I eat rice pasta. My daily headaches went away as soon as I stopped eating the wheat and sugar. My mental clarity improved as did my sleeping.
By the way, I'm in training to run a marathon and I have tons of energy!
Best of luck to everyone in their efforts to become or stay healthy!
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It is a shame that people will comment on any subject without doing, at very least, a preliminary study on the subject. Nothing is always ever, "one size fits all," but do some investigating first before expressing thoughts on something. While you are concerned about possible negative aspects that a low-carb diet might have on some people, it may very well lead some people on the road to good health. Isn't it possible that you could be discouraging some people from living a healthier lifestyle? The problem with poor health is that people aren't thinking enough about how to get healthier. If you have some doubts on a low-carb diet, then talk to some people who have made drastic changes to their health — good or bad — by being on the diet. Don't just make assumptions.
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Just an observer here, but you may want to rethink or remove your message. Did you even read the other posts? Most were questions, not assumtions. I think eteamz point is to get people thinking more about exercise.
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BullyT, not sure who you're directing your comments to. As I've stated in my few posts above, I know many many people that have been through these and other diets (including myself) and I studied health and exercise for years. I'm being pretty general in this discussion because this is a hot topic and no long term research (from a very dense subject base) is yet available.
slv's comment is mainly correct. We are trying to get people thinking about exercise. We are asking questions, not telling. There is no real right or wrong.
And is a low carb diet really healthier? Is that thinking healthier? As many have mentioned, most people on them don't exercise. Are they doing the diet to avoid exercise?
There are many scenarios. As Ericha stated, people need to find what works for them and stick to it. "Sticking to it" is the hard part.
I'm done with my comments (anyone else reading this, please read the full thread of posts to ensure you get everyone's point of view). Everyone can chat amongst other members now. :)
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Yep, there's really no right or wrong. I mean, one Dr. says one thing is healthy....another says just the opposite.
Again, I personally think that exercise is the key! Go for a walk a few times a week.....we all know that will help anyone. :-)
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The Atkins is not just for losing weight any more. My Dr. put me on it due to an autoimmune disorder(MS) and I eat better than I ever have in my life. It has been a year, with 35lbs lost(I was not doing it to lose but that was the positive side affect)
People constantly make comments about how unhealthy it is. I eat more veggies and fruit that all my heavy friends. I also have monitored my blood levels in all the areas of "danger", I have everything balance to perfect.
I also hunt for my food if possible to stay away from all the hormones and no one can tell I am ill. I LOVE IT!
If you follow what Dr. Atkins says in his book it is a VERY healthy diet.
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Hi, I have lost 45 lbs on the atkins diet. It is really easy to follow. It is NOT a no-carb diet. You start off under twenty carbs for two weeks. During this time your body learns to burn body fat instead of relying on carbs for energy. I actually have a lot more energy eating less carbs. Carbs affect your blood sugar levels. They jump up after eating carbs and you feel energetic for a short period. Then you hit a low and you are left feeling tired and hungry. After your first two weeks you gradually add carbs each week as long as you are still losing weight. After you reach your goal you will learn how many carbs you can eat to maintain your weight. That amount is different for everyone. If someone is eating NO carbs they are not following the diet correctly. It is also reccomended that you take vitamin supplement and get some exercise.
I recently had a health screen done. And everything was great including cholesterol, blod pressure etc. Atkins is also great for preventing diabetes because you maintain good blood sugar levels.
I just thought I would pass along this info and my experience with the atkins diet.
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I just came back from a nutrtional conference with the Director of Human Nutrition at UCLA, Dr. David Heber, M.D. PhD. .....
He has just written a book, "The LA - Shape Diet", (He is also the author of "What Color is Your Diet") about this topic and it is a relief. I knew the "NO" or "LOW" carb thing wasn't the answer. He says that there is no "one" way to diet that each individual a unique body type and they need a personalized nutiritonal program.
I got a body analysis that tells me specifically how many grams of progtein I need and how many cals I am burning resting etc.......
I would be happy to share info with anyone who is interested. 714-751-5930
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Posted: 3/23/2004 10:57am
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Re: Are "low carb" diets for everyone?
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I just came back from a nutrtional conference with the Director of Human Nutrition at UCLA, Dr. David Heber, M.D. PhD. .....
He has just written a book, "The LA - Shape Diet", (He is also the author of "What Color is Your Diet") about this topic and it is a relief. I knew the "NO" or "LOW" carb thing wasn't the answer. He says that there is no "one" way to diet that each individual a unique body type and they need a personalized nutiritonal program.
I got a body analysis that tells me specifically how many grams of progtein I need and how many cals I am burning resting etc.......
I would be happy to share info with anyone who is interested. 714-751-5930
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