OPINION ON ATKINS
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Ignore recommendations on a forum and look at the science.0
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I've never tried Atkins or any other of the "fad" diets or workout plans.
I figure why should I pay a ton of money for something when I can create a calorie deficit myself for free?0 -
Ignore recommendations on a forum and look at the science.
Read your own "science" (one of which you linked twice). The ones with negative conclusions generally involve a tiny sample of patients and acknowledge the inadequacy of their own research, or lack the controls to draw any specific conclusions about what might actually be causing the observed increase in mortality rate. Obes Rev. 2012 Nov;13(11):1048-66. doi: 10.1111/j.1467-789X.2012.01021.x. Epub 2012 Aug 21 actually concludes that the low carb diet had "favourable effects on body weight and major cardiovascular risk factors." Citing that study to suggest that "science" concludes low carb diets are deadly is just comical - it says the opposite. And there are plenty of other studies out there that found positive health benefits to these so-called "deadly" diets.
Misunderstanding and misrepresenting "science" is just as bad as being completely ignorant on the subject. At the end of the day, your 5 links are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to research in this area and there are tons of studies showing both pros and cons of low carb diets as well as high protein diets (which are not the same thing, as you also seem to be suggesting). Taking 5 studies that reach different conclusions and misrepresenting that as conclusive evidence does not a convincing argument make.0 -
Ignore recommendations on a forum and look at the science.
Read your own "science" (one of which you linked twice). The ones with negative conclusions generally involve a tiny sample of patients and acknowledge the inadequacy of their own research, or lack the controls to draw any specific conclusions about what might actually be causing the observed increase in mortality rate. Obes Rev. 2012 Nov;13(11):1048-66. doi: 10.1111/j.1467-789X.2012.01021.x. Epub 2012 Aug 21 actually concludes that the low carb diet had "favourable effects on body weight and major cardiovascular risk factors." Citing that study to suggest that "science" concludes low carb diets are deadly is just comical - it says the opposite. And there are plenty of other studies out there that found positive health benefits to these so-called "deadly" diets.
Misunderstanding and misrepresenting "science" is just as bad as being completely ignorant on the subject. At the end of the day, your 5 links are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to research in this area and there are tons of studies showing both pros and cons of low carb diets as well as high protein diets (which are not the same thing, as you also seem to be suggesting). Taking 5 studies that reach different conclusions and misrepresenting that as conclusive evidence does not a convincing argument make.
You are cherry picking. Just like people do with the bible. You take what supports your lifestyle, and ignore anything that does''t.0 -
I would think if anyone is "cherry picking", it's the guy that's citing a whopping 5 studies out of the hundreds of relevant studies and attempting to suggest that these 5 studies (which reach conflicting conclusions) conclusively prove anything whatsoever. What I'm saying is that the evidence isn't nearly as clear as you're suggesting and, even if it was, you've done a piss poor job of proving your case. Actually, your anecdote about someone quoting specific passages from the bible in an attempt to prove a specific point is pretty accurate for your argument in this thread.0
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Atkins diet - Opinions?
If you follow it correctly it can give you great results and is a very healthy diet.0 -
I tried Atkins a long time ago and it worked but I didn't stick with it and gained it all back.
You might look at the paleo-style nutrition/diets-- there's a ton of resources out there. I'm not sure how it compares to Atkins (I remember so little of it now) but it is also a low-carb style diet if that's what you're looking for.
Myself, I've just starting going somewhat paleo and I'm digging it so far.0 -
I would think if anyone is "cherry picking", it's the guy that's citing a whopping 5 studies out of the hundreds of relevant studies and attempting to suggest that these 5 studies (which reach conflicting conclusions) conclusively prove anything whatsoever. What I'm saying is that the evidence isn't nearly as clear as you're suggesting and, even if it was, you've done a piss poor job of proving your case. Actually, your anecdote about someone quoting specific passages from the bible in an attempt to prove a specific point is pretty accurate for your argument in this thread.
A lot of rhetoric. No science.0 -
I've been eating low carb/high fat/moderate protein (keto) for almost two years now. I dropped the first 60lbs relatively quickly and I'm down over 85lbs total now. This is a lifestyle change for me so I won't go back to the way I ate before. I feel great eating this way, don't feel deprived or starving, and the weight keeps dropping.0
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I would think if anyone is "cherry picking", it's the guy that's citing a whopping 5 studies out of the hundreds of relevant studies and attempting to suggest that these 5 studies (which reach conflicting conclusions) conclusively prove anything whatsoever. What I'm saying is that the evidence isn't nearly as clear as you're suggesting and, even if it was, you've done a piss poor job of proving your case. Actually, your anecdote about someone quoting specific passages from the bible in an attempt to prove a specific point is pretty accurate for your argument in this thread.
A lot of rhetoric. No science.
"high protein, low carbohydrate" is quite vague in the scientific literature, and often links to just abstracts makes it hard to get what definition they even used for the meta analysis.
a 40%, 30%, 30% carbs/protein/fats diet as is often spewed here has a LOT of room for including adequate nutrition and is often fit under the low carb, high protein umbrella selected by scientific studies.
Again, I know just rhetoric, but I've not been overly fond of the lack of a uniform definition I've seen in research doing direct experiments or meta analysis.0 -
Not really recommended for very active people maybe ok for those who are sedentary. For instance I ran 10 miles today and no way am I eating very low carb let alone atkins level carbs unless I want to pass out and feel like crap. But ultimately weight loss come down to a calorie deficet. If Atkins helps people do that then that's great.0
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Not really recommended for very active people maybe ok for those who are sedentary. For instance I ran 10 miles today and no way am I eating very low carb let alone atkins level carbs unless I want to pass out and feel like crap. But ultimately weight loss come down to a calorie deficet. If Atkins helps people do that then that's great.
Low carb certainly can work well for active people - for more information on how check out Tim Noakes literature.
I eat low carb myself and my weekly activity is
Monday - 2 hours tennis
Tuesday - 2 hours tennis
Wednesday - 1 1/2 hours Ju Jitsu
Saturday - 2 - 3 hours tennis
Sunday 8 mile hike (not every Sunday)
Of those I only ever need to up my carbs for the Ju Jitsu and then it's still low carb relative to my increase in calories.0 -
Ignore recommendations on a forum and look at the science.
Read your own "science" (one of which you linked twice). The ones with negative conclusions generally involve a tiny sample of patients and acknowledge the inadequacy of their own research, or lack the controls to draw any specific conclusions about what might actually be causing the observed increase in mortality rate. Obes Rev. 2012 Nov;13(11):1048-66. doi: 10.1111/j.1467-789X.2012.01021.x. Epub 2012 Aug 21 actually concludes that the low carb diet had "favourable effects on body weight and major cardiovascular risk factors." Citing that study to suggest that "science" concludes low carb diets are deadly is just comical - it says the opposite. And there are plenty of other studies out there that found positive health benefits to these so-called "deadly" diets.
Misunderstanding and misrepresenting "science" is just as bad as being completely ignorant on the subject. At the end of the day, your 5 links are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to research in this area and there are tons of studies showing both pros and cons of low carb diets as well as high protein diets (which are not the same thing, as you also seem to be suggesting). Taking 5 studies that reach different conclusions and misrepresenting that as conclusive evidence does not a convincing argument make.
Not to mention the fact that these 5 studies were published in low-impact and/or open access journals.0 -
It works for awhile, then you start feeling like total crap until you can't take anymore and binge nonstop on carbs until you gain all the weight back you lost. Other than that it's awesome!
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That it's terrible for your health and absolutely, completely unnecessary to lose weight and look good.0
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I don't do Atkins but my macros or similar. I eat some of the stuff atkins says avoid, I avoid some stuff stuff atkins says you can eat. Figure out what works. This thread made me laugh by people commenting with out knowing about the diet, I guess bro science at its best. I find it easy to sustain low carb because I can eat ton of yummy food with out counting every single calorie i eat.0
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That it's terrible for your health and absolutely, completely unnecessary to lose weight and look good.0
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That it's terrible for your health and absolutely, completely unnecessary to lose weight and look good.
Any evidence on that?0 -
Ignore opinions and read the science.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23372809
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11108325
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11108325
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22850317
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22905670
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/10959514
High protein diets will only help you fit into a smaller casket.
Atkins and most of the ketogenic diets are not high protein diets. How about educating yourself before you post something.0 -
That it's terrible for your health and absolutely, completely unnecessary to lose weight and look good.
Any evidence on that?
Bro Science at its best.0
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