Hi low carb or Atkins people?

wftiger

I'm on month 6 of restricted carbs (<75 net) and I have no trouble maintaining my lifestyle. I do not consider it a "diet" but a new way of life. I have metabolic syndrome (insulin resistance) and have to do this for life (maybe a few more carbs in maintenance phase). I eat almost all of my carbs I do eat in vegetables (fruit and whole grains very rarely as they are so high in carbs).

While Atkins does work for many I tried it and found it too restrictive. Also, because of high cholesterol in my family I thought eating that much fat was likely not a good choice for me to make. Just make certain you follow the new Atkins and not the old plan where you could eat as much fat/protein as you wanted. The key to losing weight is a calorie deficit and if your BMR is 2000 and you eat 3000 you will not lose even if eating no carbs.

If it works for you good luck. If it doesn't just modify it to suit your needs. The plan I follow is closer to South Beach as I focus on low fat items as well as low carb (and low sodium). It is very doable long-term.

I should note that I have lost almost 80lbs in the little over 5 months I have followed my new eating plan.

WIFGirl

I actually just started Atkins on April 1st and have lost 12.8lbs so far. I'm trying to do it as healthy as possible. Not as much fat intake. Looking into many different recipes. Haven't started exercising yet. I always loved Atkins as a start to any weightloss plan because of the quick results in the beginning. That gets me excited and more motivated to keep it up. I know being in this ketosis stage and in the strict carb level is not forever. And eating the right carbs is the most important.

laddyboy

50-100 gms a day is the winning number or carbs. Keeps you energized and optimizes fat loss. I love my carbs but I keep them low to lean out.

AbsoluteNG

I tried Atkins a few years ago and lost 25 lbs. I found it very difficult to maintain for the long run and gained it all back. I am starting to watch my intake again and have lowered the Carbs to something more reasonable for the long haul , but definately staying away from the 'bad' carbs like white sugar and bread and pasta.

Did you assume that the Atkins diet means no carbs at all? If you did, that's probably why you failed. The first two weeks of the Aktins diet is the only time frame in which there are no carbs in the diet. As the weeks progress, you are suppose to be adding carbs back to your diet when doing Atkins.

VanessaMFaulkner

Joints no Longer hurt, no more frequency migraines, asthma is under control, blood pressure & heart rate all normal after lifelong problems. Low carb, atkins, (i actually do low fat, low carb, low starch). It isn't a diet...IT'S A LIFESTYLE CHANGE! I no longer crave all the goodies like pizza, fries, etc. & now...everything seems to taste better. I eat almost all raw veggies, fruits & lean meat...nothing processed. I have plenty of energy (enough to take walks, chase a toddler, clean a house, & love a husband).

mom2lakenjj

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