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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i have done atkins all last year,i now go onto weight watchers 123,reason..ive had enough meat already..love bread too..4 years ago i lost 4 stones(56 pounds)on 123 maybe i'll shrivell away this year..there again i do love bread.....
i have done atkins all last year,i now go onto weight watchers 123,reason..ive had enough meat already..love bread too..4 years ago i lost 4 stones(56 pounds)on 123 maybe i'll shrivell away this year..there again i do love bread.....
