Atkins' diet bores people thin.

I don't understand these people who argue that eating meat, fish,
eggs, almost all vegetables (including my favorites--spinach,
broccoli, asparagus, green beans, brussels sprouts, bok choy,
cauliflower, collard greens, kale, broccoli rabe), many fruits
(blueberries! blackberries! raspberries! avocados!), cream, and
cheese is somehow more "boring" than the ordinary pasta-and-white
bread-and-cookies from a box diet.

Whatever, man.

T.

I don't understand these people who argue that eating meat, fish,
eggs, almost all vegetables (including my favorites--spinach,
broccoli, asparagus, green beans, brussels sprouts, bok choy,
cauliflower, collard greens, kale, broccoli rabe), many fruits
(blueberries! blackberries! raspberries! avocados!), cream, and
cheese is somehow more "boring" than the ordinary pasta-and-white
bread-and-cookies from a box diet.

Whatever, man.

T.

TdN wrote:
:: I don't understand these people who argue that eating meat, fish,
:: eggs, almost all vegetables (including my favorites--spinach,
:: broccoli, asparagus, green beans, brussels sprouts, bok choy,
:: cauliflower, collard greens, kale, broccoli rabe), many fruits
:: (blueberries! blackberries! raspberries! avocados!), cream, and
:: cheese is somehow more "boring" than the ordinary pasta-and-white
:: bread-and-cookies from a box diet.
::
:: Whatever, man.
::
:: T.

That's because "these people" never did Atkins (or anything like it) and
thus see the diet as eggs and meat. Then they say, "Ah, they are so bored
with such limited food choices that they just can't stand to eat! So they
end up losing 130 lbs and continue on in the LC way. Apparently, they enjoy
boredom."

TdN wrote:
:: I don't understand these people who argue that eating meat, fish,
:: eggs, almost all vegetables (including my favorites--spinach,
:: broccoli, asparagus, green beans, brussels sprouts, bok choy,
:: cauliflower, collard greens, kale, broccoli rabe), many fruits
:: (blueberries! blackberries! raspberries! avocados!), cream, and
:: cheese is somehow more "boring" than the ordinary pasta-and-white
:: bread-and-cookies from a box diet.
::
:: Whatever, man.
::
:: T.

That's because "these people" never did Atkins (or anything like it) and
thus see the diet as eggs and meat. Then they say, "Ah, they are so bored
with such limited food choices that they just can't stand to eat! So they
end up losing 130 lbs and continue on in the LC way. Apparently, they enjoy
boredom."

On Fri, 03 Sep 2004 15:46:19 GMT, Tom wrote:

I would have to agree with Roger. I never felt more energetic on low
carb. Although, I didn't get the low blood sugar feelings in the middle
of
the afternoon either. The energy levels tend to be very level throughout
the
day, not boundless like the claims. I would also have to add that
exercise
was more difficult, probably because glucose is more readily available
for
energy than fat. I only had about 30lbs to lose though. Maybe a larger
person with over a 100lbs to lose may have more energy due to the insulin
resistance problems. Switching to a fat based diet may make them feel
like
they have more energy. This is only based on my own observations.
Tom
210/180/180




When I had over 100 pounds to lose, low carb definitely gave me much more
energy. As I've lost weight (and improved my body's insulin response),
I've added more carbs (of the good kind, mainly) back in. I do find that
I like some carbs for intense workouts, but the amount of carbs isn't
close to what's "recommended" for these workouts.

--
Bob in CT
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On Fri, 03 Sep 2004 15:46:19 GMT, Tom wrote:

I would have to agree with Roger. I never felt more energetic on low
carb. Although, I didn't get the low blood sugar feelings in the middle
of
the afternoon either. The energy levels tend to be very level throughout
the
day, not boundless like the claims. I would also have to add that
exercise
was more difficult, probably because glucose is more readily available
for
energy than fat. I only had about 30lbs to lose though. Maybe a larger
person with over a 100lbs to lose may have more energy due to the insulin
resistance problems. Switching to a fat based diet may make them feel
like
they have more energy. This is only based on my own observations.
Tom
210/180/180




When I had over 100 pounds to lose, low carb definitely gave me much more
energy. As I've lost weight (and improved my body's insulin response),
I've added more carbs (of the good kind, mainly) back in. I do find that
I like some carbs for intense workouts, but the amount of carbs isn't
close to what's "recommended" for these workouts.

--
Bob in CT
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I've added more carbs (of the good kind, mainly) back in. I do find that
I like some carbs for intense workouts, but the amount of carbs isn't
close to what's "recommended" for these workouts.

Since my weight has stabilized, I find my workouts easier. It could be
that the increase in carbs to a maintenance level has given somewhat of a
reserve of glycogen in the liver and muscles to the point of having a good
supply for the next workout, but not enough to pack on fat. I notice my
weight going up a pound or two before exercise and then down the same in
about 2 days after my workout. I'm sure that if I stopped working out, my
glycogen stores would be filled right up and the excess would turn to fat.
So I would have to decrease the amount of carbs to re-stabilize.
Tom

"Bob in CT" wrote in message
news
I've added more carbs (of the good kind, mainly) back in. I do find that
I like some carbs for intense workouts, but the amount of carbs isn't
close to what's "recommended" for these workouts.

Since my weight has stabilized, I find my workouts easier. It could be
that the increase in carbs to a maintenance level has given somewhat of a
reserve of glycogen in the liver and muscles to the point of having a good
supply for the next workout, but not enough to pack on fat. I notice my
weight going up a pound or two before exercise and then down the same in
about 2 days after my workout. I'm sure that if I stopped working out, my
glycogen stores would be filled right up and the excess would turn to fat.
So I would have to decrease the amount of carbs to re-stabilize.
Tom

On Fri, 03 Sep 2004 19:19:18 GMT, Tom wrote:


"Bob in CT" wrote in message
news
I've added more carbs (of the good kind, mainly) back in. I do find
that
I like some carbs for intense workouts, but the amount of carbs isn't
close to what's "recommended" for these workouts.

Since my weight has stabilized, I find my workouts easier. It could be
that the increase in carbs to a maintenance level has given somewhat of a
reserve of glycogen in the liver and muscles to the point of having a
good
supply for the next workout, but not enough to pack on fat. I notice my
weight going up a pound or two before exercise and then down the same in
about 2 days after my workout. I'm sure that if I stopped working out, my
glycogen stores would be filled right up and the excess would turn to
fat.
So I would have to decrease the amount of carbs to re-stabilize.
Tom



Once summer/fall is over, and I stop riding my bike so much, I'll
definitely have to cut down on the carbs. I'll keep lifting and riding a
bit, but it won't be near as intense. (Carbs and calories will both have
to go down.)

--
Bob in CT
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On Fri, 03 Sep 2004 19:19:18 GMT, Tom wrote:


"Bob in CT" wrote in message
news
I've added more carbs (of the good kind, mainly) back in. I do find
that
I like some carbs for intense workouts, but the amount of carbs isn't
close to what's "recommended" for these workouts.

Since my weight has stabilized, I find my workouts easier. It could be
that the increase in carbs to a maintenance level has given somewhat of a
reserve of glycogen in the liver and muscles to the point of having a
good
supply for the next workout, but not enough to pack on fat. I notice my
weight going up a pound or two before exercise and then down the same in
about 2 days after my workout. I'm sure that if I stopped working out, my
glycogen stores would be filled right up and the excess would turn to
fat.
So I would have to decrease the amount of carbs to re-stabilize.
Tom



Once summer/fall is over, and I stop riding my bike so much, I'll
definitely have to cut down on the carbs. I'll keep lifting and riding a
bit, but it won't be near as intense. (Carbs and calories will both have
to go down.)

--
Bob in CT
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