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  • toutmonpossible
    toutmonpossible Posts: 1,580 Member
    Then your friends did not do Atkins right, because roughly Atkins is about 65/30/5 ratio (Fat/protein/carbs), that's for the Induction, first stage which is ketogenic.

    I did it by the book several years ago for two weeks and I remember it having more protein than fat. I was also surprised how event he strictest version (the induction stage) included as many vegetables as I eat in a good week.
  • My0WNinspiration
    My0WNinspiration Posts: 1,146 Member
    Whether it be low carb, high carb, low fat, south beach, etc. Different people require different diets. A generic diet program that has the ‘one size fits all’ policy will not always work.

    All diets help you lose weight through a calorie deficit. YOUR way is not always the RIGHT way. Find what works for you and stop dogging others who choose to go a different route.
  • jollyjoe321
    jollyjoe321 Posts: 529 Member
    This works, think paleo. Also to the guys saying your brain runs on carbs - its made of fat therefore runs on fat not carbs.

    http://lmgtfy.com/?q=brains+primary+source+of+energy

    So, carbs.
  • saschka7
    saschka7 Posts: 577 Member
    Are-you-for-fetchin'-real? :noway:

    The last time I took advice from an 18 year old I told myself "It seemed like a good idea at the time" may be a good way to end a story but I'd rather have my health and safety first.

    Pass.
  • hikr00
    hikr00 Posts: 38 Member
    I'm glad you've found something that works for you. I've done my research too as you suggested and spoken with my physician. I'm going to stick with eating foods from all the food groups and just eat a little less of them.

    The weight is coming off and I have no restrictions with what I can eat. Works for me!
  • myofibril
    myofibril Posts: 4,500 Member
    This works, think paleo. Also to the guys saying your brain runs on carbs - its made of fat therefore runs on fat not carbs.

    http://lmgtfy.com/?q=brains+primary+source+of+energy

    So, carbs.

    No, glucose.

    Glucose is needed for normal brain function but that does not mean the brain exclusively runs on it. Glucose can be created through gluconeogenesis from amino acids or glycerol so dietary carbohydrate is not necessary.

    Your brain can then use other sources of fuel as it's main source to include lactate and ketones.

    I think if you are getting 50g of carbs a day (the general marker of a keto diet on here it seems though I personally think 75g is a better marker) then you should be fine.
  • Stacebob85
    Stacebob85 Posts: 95
    I'm no dietitian, but even I can tell you that this is a daft way to lose weight. The point of foing it the "normal way" (for want of better words) (i.e. reducing portions, being more in balance, jiggling about more) is that these are changes that are sustainable FOR LIFE without any ill effects on your health. This means that you never have to 'come off' the plan you're doing, which is when nearly everyone regains the weight they lost (and often then some). As much as losing weight faster sounds like a wonderful idea, I'mma stick to changing my lifestyle and relationship with food and exercise so I can be healthier and fitter for life.
  • healthygreek
    healthygreek Posts: 2,137 Member
    NO!
    Did this once and felt nauseated, constipated and generally awful.
    I'd rather eat the way I will eat for the rest of my life.

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