02-04-2004, 10:37 AM
[QUOTE]Originally posted by Joan
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"The Atkins diet is a viable option that requires more testing," Gary D. Foster, PhD, clinical director of the weight and eating disorders program at the University of Pennsylvania, tells WebMD. "The Atkins diet works at producing weight loss. If you are looking for weight loss, yes, it works. If you are looking for improvement in triglycerides and HDL cholesterol, yes, it works. "
But Foster, like other experts, remains concerned about the long-term safety of the diet. [quote]
And therin lies the truth. Atkins advocates a strict two week regime which does cut out things like carbs and fats...BUT only for two weeks. It is designed to kick start the metabolism. These are reintroduced in moderate quantities as time progresses but in actual fact it is not a diet but the gradual introduction of a new eating lifestyle. We eat far too many processed foods, unwanted fats and that is what has to go. Reading the post about the octagenarian still getting his exercise, the couple running their own business.....they all get exercise and that is what attributes to maintaining correct cholesterol and triglyceride levels.
I personally do not advocate any diet as I believe they are nothing but short term solutions. Many cause yo-yoing in your sugar levels making them terrible to follow. Bottom line is to reduce fat intake, up vegetable and fruit, get plenty of exercise, and reduce calorie intake to match your energy output. A 20 minute walk 3 times a week will do wonders and that is all it takes. Something simple like taking the stairs instead of a lift, many changes in the way we do things can make a difference.
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"The Atkins diet is a viable option that requires more testing," Gary D. Foster, PhD, clinical director of the weight and eating disorders program at the University of Pennsylvania, tells WebMD. "The Atkins diet works at producing weight loss. If you are looking for weight loss, yes, it works. If you are looking for improvement in triglycerides and HDL cholesterol, yes, it works. "
But Foster, like other experts, remains concerned about the long-term safety of the diet. [quote]
And therin lies the truth. Atkins advocates a strict two week regime which does cut out things like carbs and fats...BUT only for two weeks. It is designed to kick start the metabolism. These are reintroduced in moderate quantities as time progresses but in actual fact it is not a diet but the gradual introduction of a new eating lifestyle. We eat far too many processed foods, unwanted fats and that is what has to go. Reading the post about the octagenarian still getting his exercise, the couple running their own business.....they all get exercise and that is what attributes to maintaining correct cholesterol and triglyceride levels.
I personally do not advocate any diet as I believe they are nothing but short term solutions. Many cause yo-yoing in your sugar levels making them terrible to follow. Bottom line is to reduce fat intake, up vegetable and fruit, get plenty of exercise, and reduce calorie intake to match your energy output. A 20 minute walk 3 times a week will do wonders and that is all it takes. Something simple like taking the stairs instead of a lift, many changes in the way we do things can make a difference.
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