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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Originally posted by Mag Bowen
jerrycat:
what are some other whole carbs foods? You mentioned whole wheat pasta and oatmeal. Did you ready something about this? Do you eat fruits?
--mag
Your carbs should mostly come from complex carbs.
This site has a relatively easily understood explanation:
www.nlm.nih.gov/.../002469.htm
Simple sugars wil give you quick energy boost, but should be used sparingly.
Originally posted by Mag Bowen
jerrycat:
what are some other whole carbs foods? You mentioned whole wheat pasta and oatmeal. Did you ready something about this? Do you eat fruits?
--mag
Your carbs should mostly come from complex carbs.
This site has a relatively easily understood explanation:
www.nlm.nih.gov/.../002469.htm
Simple sugars wil give you quick energy boost, but should be used sparingly.
