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?
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So, the most valuable carbs to eat are those of whole grains--like whole oatmeal, and whole wheat pasta (not enriched pasta).
Right now I'm training for a half ironman that takes place in August. This training I'm doing is super killer. So, to max out my performance, I switched to oatmeal and whole wheat pasta. The performance difference is amazing. I've been really cranking in my workouts--really it's unbelievable the difference it had made.
These cleaner burning carbs really help your body detox.
With that said--Atkins will help a person loose weight. With a success rate of only 5% of all Americans who diet--it's an unlikely diet to continue for the rest of your life.
I would imagine that if a person had a ton of fat to use as fuel, then it might not be bad. Dehydration is a big key though...and can happen if a person is training really hard, or racing for distance.
I bought Dr. Phil's book, and it has helped my perspecitve.
So, the most valuable carbs to eat are those of whole grains--like whole oatmeal, and whole wheat pasta (not enriched pasta).
Right now I'm training for a half ironman that takes place in August. This training I'm doing is super killer. So, to max out my performance, I switched to oatmeal and whole wheat pasta. The performance difference is amazing. I've been really cranking in my workouts--really it's unbelievable the difference it had made.
These cleaner burning carbs really help your body detox.
With that said--Atkins will help a person loose weight. With a success rate of only 5% of all Americans who diet--it's an unlikely diet to continue for the rest of your life.
I would imagine that if a person had a ton of fat to use as fuel, then it might not be bad. Dehydration is a big key though...and can happen if a person is training really hard, or racing for distance.
I bought Dr. Phil's book, and it has helped my perspecitve.
