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.
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So maybe there is something to the Zone plan....although, I have read the book and found it difficult to understand. Too scientific for me. I think what you all wrote about common sense and a healthy mix is right on target. The past two days I've added some good carbs and pounded out a really intense workout today.
So maybe there is something to the Zone plan....although, I have read the book and found it difficult to understand. Too scientific for me. I think what you all wrote about common sense and a healthy mix is right on target. The past two days I've added some good carbs and pounded out a really intense workout today.
