Re: Atkins not working--tell me about it!
From: A (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 11 May 2000 18:13:11 -0400
Hi Sam!!
Wondering if you are taking (or have taken) the Q10?? Any results?
anonymous@obgyn.net wrote:
> Dear mary
> Sorry you had no joy with the Atkin. I suspect if you gained 20lbs that this prolly attributable to the pill rather than the eating regime - but I am wondering if you have misinterpreted what the book says.
>
> Firstly it is very necessary to establish whether or not you get into ketosis. Atkins does say some people are more resistant to getting into ketosis than others - but thats not the same as saying if you have insulin resistance you will have trouble. Low carbing is essentially designed for anyone with insulin resistance simply because it reduces the number of carbs you take in and thus the levels of insulin your body produces to deal with those carbs.
>
> The induction period is designed to get you into ketosis and should be followed very strictly. But it is only for 2 weeks. At the end of that the book provides a guide on your levels of resistance, based on the amount of weight you have lost. If I rememer correctly about 12 - 14lbs is good and indicates lowish resistance - where obviously 'nothing' indicates very high resistance. In which case it is then recommended that you follow the 'high fat' diet you mentioned. He actually provides a number of recipes in the book, which I thought looked quite delicious - but I havent had to try them (or live on them) so I could be completely wrong :))
>
> The Supplments section of the book, I think, is very necessary reading. I started the induction taking a multivit that included chromium, vit c, biotin and pantothenic acid - but I took 2 a day (twice recommended dose). Atkins suggests that our bodies have depleted many of these necessary vitiamins and minerals in our bodies due to our high carb diets - so the theory is we need more than the RDA.
>
> Even before the 2 week induction had finished I had purchased a number of other supplements and currently take 1 multivit plus additional supplements of hemp (essential fatty acids), pantothenic acid, chromium GTF (just switched from pic to see if there is any difference), Biotin, potassium, magnesium, zinc, calcium, vit c, inositol, selenium, Q10, (and possibly some I cant remember <BG>)
> yes I prolly do rattle when I walk!! Q10 is one of the supplments Atkins recommended for increased weight loss. I believe most of these aid in fat mobilisation, whilst others are reputed to have a good effect on your moods. Pottassium, magnesium and calcium all help with things like cramp. Vit C (with riboflavs) is an essential for things like regular bowel movement :( <G>. All these things contribute to overall feeling of good health and additional energy.
>
> It is also essential that you drink plenty of water - at least 8 glasses a day - this makes sure you dont dehydrate cos low carbing has a diuretic effect - but also helps with skin (keeping it clear and making it elastic so that it shrinks as you lose wieght) plus good for bowels (do I sound bowel obsessed <G>)
>
> However, whilst I personally am having great results with Atkins it isnt for everyone - just as others have problems with the Carb Addicts or Zone. We are all different and must find the right answer for us.
>
> Good luck when you start Carb Addicts. Hope it works for you.
> Best regards
> SamP
>
> > I followed Atkins diet religiously for like 4 mos and I didn't lose a
> >pound! in fact I gained 20! Maybe was partly due to the Pill which i
> >went on at same time, but I was just devastated. Really. It just broke
> >me. (not to mention I couldn't even hold a conversation by the end b/c
> >my brain was so starved for nutrition--my friends didn't even recognize
> >me, personality wise)
> >
> >If you are insulin resistant you will have trouble on the diet--he says
> >it right in his book. But if you are on glucophage, I would think your
> >resistance would be lower... Ask DR if you can take chromium b/c he
> >does recommend that in his book also. You know, I basically skipped the
> >whole chapter on various nutritional supplements (ok so I wasn't
> >PERFECTLY religious--I was with the food tho--totallY) you are also
> >supposed to take. When Idid it, i just took a multivitamin every day.
> >but maybe if I'd taken chromium and the other things he recom's, i'd
> >have had better luck.
> >
> >as for a stricter induction version? don't bother. He's got some kind
> >of chapter called "a fat fast for the fat fast"? Basically you eat ONLY
> >FAT. It's the grossest thing in the world. I literally ate like a 2
> >inch chunk of cream cheese four times a day--and that's it! (his
> >recommendation in book!) What kind of nutty advice is that??? Esp
> >since--you guessed it--it did nothing.
> >
> >Listen, i haven't tried it but i have the book and plan to--do the carb
> >addict's plan. It's a lot like atkins in principal but in a much more
> >manageable way. Look into it!
> >
> >good luck!
> >
> >t Wed, 10 May 2000, anonymous wrote:
> >
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