Some time ago there was a thread about Atkins diet and exercise. I am wondering if anyone has some good advice about using this diet when you are an athlete. I work out every day, whether it's 4,000 yards in the pool, or 3-4 miles on the treadmill, or dryland training (weights). I went on Atkins a week ago to lose 10 pounds, so far I've lost 4 and feel terrific. Last Saturday I had a 5000-yard workout that was the best in ages. So much energy!
I'm just wondering if it's because I've added much-needed protein to my diet (I'm a carb junkie). A fellow athlete poo-poo's the Atkins plan and says it's a bunch of hogwash, that athletes HAVE to have some carbs and they won't kill you.
Anyone?
Go buy a lottery ticket - The Bug and I agree!
All the posts except for The Bug's make no mention of doctor's care. If you want to know if Atkins will work for you, go see your doctor, unless you are a doctor. Any new exercis or diet regimen should be run by your doctor. Don't take the word of people on this forum or any forum.
I have seem ample evidence of Atkins working, and working very well. I live with one prime example, incidentally.
Go buy a lottery ticket - The Bug and I agree!
All the posts except for The Bug's make no mention of doctor's care. If you want to know if Atkins will work for you, go see your doctor, unless you are a doctor. Any new exercis or diet regimen should be run by your doctor. Don't take the word of people on this forum or any forum.
I have seem ample evidence of Atkins working, and working very well. I live with one prime example, incidentally.
