Atkins diet

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Originally posted by Joan
[B]I did mention "certain" endocrine disorders.... the thyroid gland is one example..................


Where does insulin come from???

mgv, you have hit the nail on the head, most and I say it again, most obese people use all sorts of excuses for being overweight, from their glands, their metabolism, etc.

Energy intake should equal energy output ( in kilojoules) to keep your weight constant....

To lose weight one has to decrease energy intake and increase energy output.......


Have you ever seen a FAT marathon runner, a FAT cyclist......the list goes on! [/B]

Pleny, when was the last time you watched a road race....what you are stating hold true for the top athletes but for the "social" athlete this does not hold true. What one needs to do is balance your intake of carbs, fats and proteins. Atkins bans carbs for the first TWO weeks, thereafter carbs are introduced. What happens is that a massive amount of weight loss can be achieved in the first 2 weeks, this leads dieters to carry on for prolonged periods of time which IS unhealthy. In fact calling Atkins a diet is a misnomer, he does not advocate diet but rather a healthier and balanced eating way of life. The initial phases are only to kich start the metabolism.