Has anybody tried the atkins diet?
No carbo, but full of protein, is a little too tough for me.
wat ya all think? :confused:
No carbo, but full of protein, is a little too tough for me.
wat ya all think? :confused:
I know several people that went on that diet and according to my docs - it is a diet that should not be done more than once a month for no more than 3 days or you can damage your body.
And of those that went on it and stayed on it longer - they all gained the weight back and thensome and also that diet can cause you to not be able to lose weight later.
Best diet - eat anything you want - just watch those portions. And exercise - whether it is as simple as breathing exercises, stretching or walking if you are not the "exercise" type.
You can safely lose 1 pound per week by cutting 500 calories each day off your intake - 500 X 7 days = 3500 calories = 1 pound. Add a walk for 15 to 20 minutes every day (12,000 steps on a pedometer) and you can safely lose up to 2 pounds each week combined with the cut in calories.
And you can still eat your desserts, etc. - just eat SMALL portions and push yourself away from the table. You don't need seconds!
And of those that went on it and stayed on it longer - they all gained the weight back and thensome and also that diet can cause you to not be able to lose weight later.
Best diet - eat anything you want - just watch those portions. And exercise - whether it is as simple as breathing exercises, stretching or walking if you are not the "exercise" type.
You can safely lose 1 pound per week by cutting 500 calories each day off your intake - 500 X 7 days = 3500 calories = 1 pound. Add a walk for 15 to 20 minutes every day (12,000 steps on a pedometer) and you can safely lose up to 2 pounds each week combined with the cut in calories.
And you can still eat your desserts, etc. - just eat SMALL portions and push yourself away from the table. You don't need seconds!
Wow Mama,
That is really good advice and I couldn't say it better. Exercise, eat less, loose weight. My tip: Try an apple if you're hungry. It's high fiber, raw carb, and will satisfy the hunger need for hours.
Matt
That is really good advice and I couldn't say it better. Exercise, eat less, loose weight. My tip: Try an apple if you're hungry. It's high fiber, raw carb, and will satisfy the hunger need for hours.
Matt
spiceplace wrote:Wow Mama,
That is really good advice and I couldn't say it better. Exercise, eat less, loose weight. My tip: Try an apple if you're hungry. It's high fiber, raw carb, and will satisfy the hunger need for hours.
Matt
That is really good advice and I couldn't say it better. Exercise, eat less, loose weight. My tip: Try an apple if you're hungry. It's high fiber, raw carb, and will satisfy the hunger need for hours.
Matt
Definitely! Apples are so good for! Ditto for any fresh fruit and veggies. Bran muffins (especially those made with All Bran cereal) are also excellent. I prefer homemade over the store bought - at least I know what ingredients are being used. Steamed, baked and boiled potatoes (sweet or white) are also good for filler-ups! If you want to do alot of salads - add beets, hard-cooked eggs, beans, green or wax beans, chickpeas or diced cooked chicken - that little bit of different items can make a dull salad much more interesting to eat as well as being more satisfying! Simple vinaigrette made from a bit of olive oil and fresh squeezed lemon juice, light on the salt, use black pepper, basil or a salad blend (for instance, Mrs. Dash Medleys come in different flavors) is also very healthy. The best thing for a good diet - homemade and fresh items. There is much less sodium and you will know exactly how it is all made - plus - and the best part of it - it is healthier for you.
A friend of mine loves to steam a potato when she is very hungry (this way she doesn't over eat) and instead of the butter/sour cream - she dips the potato into a cup of bouillon for flavor. Even though there is a lot of sodium in the bouillon, she is not consuming the full cup - it is just to flavor the potato. With a grilled or baked piece of meat and salad - and she is satisfied. There is so much you can do.