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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Hey Sparx23!
Your note about Weight Watchers struck a familiar note. I lost just about 60 pounds (I guess you'd say four stones plus) on Weight Watchers. When I had lost about 45-50 of the total 60 pounds, I joined a health club/pool. That's when I returned to swimming after a 13-1/2 year break. (Of course, that's when I gained the weight, too.) So, I can say that Weight Watchers DOES work. I have spoken with a few Registered Dieticians in my professional field concerning the Atkins vs. Weight Watcher's diets. They feel that a total Atkins diet is an extreme. There is a place for bread in our diets, too. I have also learnt that one needs to work with moderate weight training, too, to build muscle tone.
So, from this side of the pond, I have certainly walked in your shoes. I am sure no one will doubt that regular swimming will keep us from looking like Miss Piggy. :D Keep up the good work. I certainly have no regrets.
Cheerio.
Hey Sparx23!
Your note about Weight Watchers struck a familiar note. I lost just about 60 pounds (I guess you'd say four stones plus) on Weight Watchers. When I had lost about 45-50 of the total 60 pounds, I joined a health club/pool. That's when I returned to swimming after a 13-1/2 year break. (Of course, that's when I gained the weight, too.) So, I can say that Weight Watchers DOES work. I have spoken with a few Registered Dieticians in my professional field concerning the Atkins vs. Weight Watcher's diets. They feel that a total Atkins diet is an extreme. There is a place for bread in our diets, too. I have also learnt that one needs to work with moderate weight training, too, to build muscle tone.
So, from this side of the pond, I have certainly walked in your shoes. I am sure no one will doubt that regular swimming will keep us from looking like Miss Piggy. :D Keep up the good work. I certainly have no regrets.
Cheerio.
