Warning! Beware of the Atkins diet

abrahamsitososa
abrahamsitososa Posts: 716 Member
in Food and Nutrition
Atkins and any other low carb fad diets are bad and a danger to your health.
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  • Fit2Strip
    Fit2Strip Posts: 280 Member
    In for the laughs.
  • ladymiseryali
    ladymiseryali Posts: 2,555 Member
    I've been keto-ing since July. Not dead yet....They really need to make an eye rolling emoticon....
  • Fit2Strip
    Fit2Strip Posts: 280 Member
    I've been keto-ing since July. Not dead yet....They really need to make an eye rolling emoticon....

    Well your skin is a touch pale. That could be due to your body shutting down from insufficient carbohydrate consumption.

    Oh and how's this for an eye rolling emoticon:

    Liz-Lemon-Eye-Roll-and-Exhale-30-Rock.gif
  • greyoutside
    greyoutside Posts: 98
    I'm here for the bro science about how you need starchy carbs to live.
  • Sreneesa
    Sreneesa Posts: 1,170 Member
    I've been keto-ing since July. Not dead yet....They really need to make an eye rolling emoticon....

    Well your skin is a touch pale. That could be due to your body shutting down from insufficient carbohydrate consumption.

    Oh and how's this for an eye rolling emoticon:

    Liz-Lemon-Eye-Roll-and-Exhale-30-Rock.gif

    lol!

    You are super bold for that one.

    I'm not for any of these diets or whatever but if you look at her other pics you will see she isn't pale. lol
  • abrahamsitososa
    abrahamsitososa Posts: 716 Member
    I'm here for the bro science about how you need starchy carbs to live.

    Are you referring to every carb as a starch? Fruits and veggies have COMPLEX carbs. Mr Atkins is an overweight man, I wouldn't take advice from him.
  • millerll
    millerll Posts: 873 Member
    I'm here for the bro science about how you need starchy carbs to live.

    Are you referring to every carb as a starch? Fruits and veggies have COMPLEX carbs. Mr Atkins is an overweight man, I wouldn't take advice from him.

    Um, Dr. Atkins is dead. I wouldn't take advice from him, either.
  • edwardkim85
    edwardkim85 Posts: 438 Member
    Just live off salt tablets and water for a month.

    Ghandi did it, so can you.

    Don't be a wimp.
  • katielshelby
    katielshelby Posts: 137 Member
    Just live off salt tablets and water for a month.

    Ghandi did it, so can you.

    Don't be a wimp.

    Or, make it simple by just drinking ocean water...

    :wink:

    (or the tears of your enemies)
  • broox80
    broox80 Posts: 1,195 Member
    I'm here for the bro science about how you need starchy carbs to live.

    Are you referring to every carb as a starch? Fruits and veggies have COMPLEX carbs. Mr Atkins is an overweight man, I wouldn't take advice from him.

    Um, Dr. Atkins is dead. I wouldn't take advice from him, either.

    I would!!! Ghosts are probably really smart!!
  • FindingMyPerfection
    FindingMyPerfection Posts: 702 Member
    I follow IIFYM. protein min .8g per LBM, fat min .45g TBW, balance of cals divided any way I want. Just so happens I want more protein and fat.
    Atkins and any other low carb fad diets are bad and a danger to your health.

    Without providing references or studies, the above statement is no more than an opinion. Shrug*
  • SailorKnightWing
    SailorKnightWing Posts: 875 Member
    Poor trolling attempt.

    1/10, would not report.
  • neandermagnon
    neandermagnon Posts: 7,436 Member
    "Beware the Atkins Diet, my son!
    The jaws that bite, the claws that catch!
    Beware the Jubjub bird, and shun
    The frumious Bandersnatch!"

    (Lewis Carroll (modified a little))
  • geebusuk
    geebusuk Posts: 3,348 Member
    Atkins and any other low carb fad diets are bad and a danger to your health.
    I tend to agree they are fabs and not ideal.
    But I'd like to see some backup they are bad for your health.
    Can it be worse than the "McDonalds Diet" which shown to actually be good for your health?
    Um, Dr. Atkins is dead. I wouldn't take advice from him, either.
    So are hundreds of well renowned nutritionists.
  • abrahamsitososa
    abrahamsitososa Posts: 716 Member
    Here's my reference... The China Study.
  • TX_Rhon
    TX_Rhon Posts: 1,549 Member
    OP - I'm following the calories in calories out thing which is working for me. :drinker:

    Have you seen Sharon Osbourne's commercials for Atkins. They are advertising how they have sweet things to eat so come to Atkins. Nothing about their commercial said healthy eating. Marketing fail!


    **Note - I do not want hate email. This was just my opinion of the commercial. I do not hate Sharon Osbourne. I have not finished my morning coffee so hateful remarks may spark hateful replies. :heart:
  • TX_Rhon
    TX_Rhon Posts: 1,549 Member
    trre.gif

    Ask and you shall receive. You're welcome :bigsmile:
  • neanderthin
    neanderthin Posts: 10,198 Member
    Here's my reference... The China Study.
    And what? Do you normally reference diet books.
  • suelegal
    suelegal Posts: 1,282 Member
    ;) in for the "discussion"
  • Amitysk
    Amitysk Posts: 705 Member
    So in....
  • Blue801
    Blue801 Posts: 442
    Here's my reference... The China Study.

    Oh oh! China study! Fun times. That Minger chick has a fun china study read. You're bound to love it. Here 'this.

    http://rawfoodsos.com/2010/07/07/the-china-study-fact-or-fallac/
  • abrahamsitososa
    abrahamsitososa Posts: 716 Member
    T. Colin Campbell is actually a nutritional biochemist.
  • fxg20
    fxg20 Posts: 61 Member
    "Beware the Atkins Diet, my son!
    The jaws that bite, the claws that catch!
    Beware the Jubjub bird, and shun
    The frumious Bandersnatch!"

    (Lewis Carroll (modified a little))

    It's not even just for health reasons that you want to avoid eating Jubjub bird. Have you guys seen the appalling conditions at Jubjub bird factory farms? It's disturbing and disgusting, I saw a documentary on Netflix once and never again will I support that industry. Anyway, does anyone know what to substitute for Jubjub eggs in a quiche?
  • toddis
    toddis Posts: 941 Member
    My feelings summed up
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  • vjohn04
    vjohn04 Posts: 2,276 Member
    You're doing it wrong. OP, work on the technical nature of your posting skills.
  • BekaBooluvsu
    BekaBooluvsu Posts: 470 Member
    I eat between 50-150g of carbs which is considered low carb. I also eat a lot of vegetables and some fruit. I couldn't do the Adkins long term because I don't like meat that much but I did lose weight a lot quicker on that diet. What I'm doing now is a lifestyle not a diet. I think too much of anything good is a detriment to your health... so you are right in some ways. :smile:
  • neandermagnon
    neandermagnon Posts: 7,436 Member
    "Beware the Atkins Diet, my son!
    The jaws that bite, the claws that catch!
    Beware the Jubjub bird, and shun
    The frumious Bandersnatch!"

    (Lewis Carroll (modified a little))

    It's not even just for health reasons that you want to avoid eating Jubjub bird. Have you guys seen the appalling conditions at Jubjub bird factory farms? It's disturbing and disgusting, I saw a documentary on Netflix once and never again will I support that industry. Anyway, does anyone know what to substitute for Jubjub eggs in a quiche?

    Cauliflower. Because cauliflower is a magical vegetable that can replace any food in a recipe, even jubjub eggs.
  • mamma_nee
    mamma_nee Posts: 809 Member
    Steak - yumm
  • millerll
    millerll Posts: 873 Member
    Atkins and any other low carb fad diets are bad and a danger to your health.
    I tend to agree they are fabs and not ideal.
    But I'd like to see some backup they are bad for your health.
    Can it be worse than the "McDonalds Diet" which shown to actually be good for your health?
    Um, Dr. Atkins is dead. I wouldn't take advice from him, either.
    So are hundreds of well renowned nutritionists.

    This site really needs a sarcasm font.
  • chachicopley
    chachicopley Posts: 9
    Calling out the pure bull**** here. You give no reason why low-carb diets are "bad"! Any diet that gets rid of all grains in addition to fruits and veggies are dangerous. Most low-carb diets emphasize skipping the refined sugars and sweets, and replace with complex carbohydrates, non-starchy vegetables, and fruits that are low-glycemic. Many also emphasize lean meats (not super-fatty cuts or anything high in saturated or trans fat) and good fats like those from olives and other sources of omega-3s. I will on occasion still have a half-cup (real serving size) of whole-wheat spaghetti or linguini, skimping the sauce, and just mix in a hair of olive oil; lots fresh cut tomatoes, olives, onions, peppers, and mushrooms; a little boiled shrimp or chicken; and maybe a little feta thrown on. I skip the breadsticks and butter, nix the dressing and croutons with the pre-dinner salad, and just forgo the desert when out at an Italian eatery.

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