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'm another WW loser. Lost 35 pounds last year, have kept it off 9 months so far fairly easily. I thought the points plan was easy, encouraging high fiber foods, but allowing the little bit of treat every now and again. Very doable to live with.
I'm another WW loser. Lost 35 pounds last year, have kept it off 9 months so far fairly easily. I thought the points plan was easy, encouraging high fiber foods, but allowing the little bit of treat every now and again. Very doable to live with.
