Atkins diet beats low-fat fare

MSNBC ^ | 11-18-02 | AP

[Paradox]

Nov. 18 — Multitudes swear by the high-fat, low-carbohydrate Atkins diet, and now a carefully controlled study backs them up: Low-carb may actually take off more weight than low-fat and may be surprisingly better for cholesterol, too.

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Westman studied 120 overweight volunteers, who were randomly assigned to the Atkins diet or the heart association’s Step 1 diet, a widely used low-fat approach. On the Atkins diet, people limited their carbs to less than 20 grams a day, and 60 percent of their calories came from fat. “It was high fat, off the scale,” he said.

After six months, the people on the Atkins diet had lost 31 pounds, compared with 20 pounds on the AHA diet, and more people stuck with the Atkins regimen.

[socal_parrot]

I did an Atkins like diet a few years back, Protein Power. I lost 55 lbs. It's not what you add to your diet, it's what you cut out. I cut out carbs and did not add any more fat than I was already eating. It worked for me. I also added a potassium and calcium supplement other vitamins to compensate for the way I was eating. I also started exersizing moderately.

[meyer]

That said, a scotch or two has less carbohydrates than an equivalent amount of beer.

Hey, I like 'em both, though not at a single setting (usually). Nevertheless, I was pointing out that alcohol itself, while not considered a protein, fat, or carbohydrate by the food folks is a source of calories. Pure grain alcohol, with none of the "big 3" still packs in a good amount of calories. In my little nutrition text, it lists 80 proof gin as having 97 calories, and zero fat, protein, and carbohydrates. The only point I was making was that alcohol is calorie-intense.

Still, a scotch or two isn't a big deal (nor is a beer or two). Plus, when you factor in the benefits that a single malt has on the soul, you have to favor a couple of scotches here and there. :^)

[grimalkin]

The Atkins diet includes lots of veggies.

The Myth that it's all bacon and fat and such is exactly that, a myth.

True. I eat more vegetables now than I ever have before. I eat 4-5 cups of all sorts of greens every day.

[restornu]

Somersize is a by product of Atkins and you can have carbs just not at the same meal. No sugar, no process. It is a balance low carb diet.

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I did Atkins years ago and it is excellant, but can get boring, this is based on the Atkins and and food combinding. It almost Utopia!

[Rodney Dangerfield]

I've become addicted to Cobb Salads

[ottersnot]

Check out the Schwarzbein diet, it's a little more
reasonable and just as effective, if not more so,
than atkins. No I didn't make it up.
My wife is using it.

[uncbob]

What do farmers feed pigs? Grain, and CARBOHYDRATES!

And pigs have plenty of protein as their body compostion
They are raised for their protein not their fat content

[Old Professer]

It's a diabolical plot by the cattlemen's association.

[Sgt_Schultze]

How appropriate you would complain about the loss of beer consumption. But Anheuser Busch has a new, low carb beer for those Adkinsers to enjoy. Well, enjoy is not a word usually associated with AB pilsner, but maybe it reminds one of what beer might taste like.

[Old Professer]

Hey Sam they have that Low Carb Beer Now. I can't remember but it was like 5 carbs a Brew.

Budwater!!

[newzhawk]

My husband lost 35 pounds on this diet since beginning of August - and has not complained of being hungry- the main reason he quit most diets for years- looks Great! I for one amd following it mildly with my usual exercise as well and I am slowly whittling down- I drink Michelob Ultra now - only 2.6 Carbs versus 12-16 in most beers- gotta have beer and it is pretty good when it is cold and in a frosty mug- no carbs in white wine- my cholesterol has always been high so we are waiting to see if it comes down after only slowly budging after years. With all the obese people running around- there will be more low carb products on the market and the taste will improve as the demand grows- maybe carbless beer will appear!!!!!

[uncbob]

One of the most important aspects of the Atkins' diet is exercise. Joint a gym! Work out with weights 3 times a week. It made a big difference in my metabolism.

That's the most important aspect of ANY DIET

[WVNan]

Interesting that this thread pops up on the day I bring my husband home from the hospital after he had a heart attack. I asked the heart doctor at Ohio State Univ. Hosp. about the Atkins diet. She looked at me and said, "Dr. Atkins died from a massive heart attack." She said the diet is a killer. I don't doubt the word of those who say they have lost weight using it. My son and his wife have been using it and they have lost some weight. But I guess I had better stick with the moderation in everything for my hubby. I'm going to cut my carbs because I eat too many of them. I will also be exercising twice a week with my hubby as he does his heart rehab work.

[Hugin]

Consider life under the Atkins plan...you'll be ordering cheeseburgers without the buns and you'll have to practically cut out of your diet forever such staples as rice, pasta and breads. And here's the kicker...no beer! NO BEER!

There are special bread machine mixes you can buy that only have only about 3 grams of carbs per slice. Also Miller Lite has only about 3 grams of carbs per bottle. It's not perfect, but it beats starving yourself which is the only other way to lose weight, and just trains your body to store fat.

[mamelukesabre]

You ever heard of lard?

[fogarty]

Diets are for those who are too undisciplined and who lack the willpower to EXERCISE. That includes the Atkins diet.

[uncbob]

You ever heard of lard?

Ever heard of ham, pork, etc

That's what pigs are raised for not lard
Lard maybe a by product but try raising pigs that are 90% lard and see how many you sell

[uncbob]

Diets are for those who are too undisciplined and who lack the willpower to EXERCISE. That includes the Atkins diet.

I'll buy that

[Rodney Dangerfield]

"Dr. Atkins died from a massive heart attack."

Utter BS

Dr. Atkins is alive and 71 years old.

[Route66]

"Dr. Atkins died from a massive
heart attack."
>>>>>>>>>

The nurse was wrong. Dr Atkins is very much alive. He did have a heart problem which his own Doctor confirmed publically was caused by a bug he picked up overseas which affected his heart. Do some homework on the diet and why it works. Bloodwork does not lie and plenty of people have the lab tests to prove their success. I won't try to convince you, but there is a lot of information on the internet and you can make up your own mind.