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 Mark in MD
Hey Sparx23!
Your note about Weight Watchers struck a familiar note.
About 10 years ago, I was on Nutri-System, which is pretty similar to Weight Watchers, or Jenny Craig...
I lost well over 90 pounds on that one.
I get 20-30 lb fluctuations in last 10 years, but the bulk of the weight has stayed off. I'm quite happy about that.
I'm working on the last 20 pounds of fat right now.
Originally posted by Mark in MD
Hey Sparx23!
Your note about Weight Watchers struck a familiar note.
About 10 years ago, I was on Nutri-System, which is pretty similar to Weight Watchers, or Jenny Craig...
I lost well over 90 pounds on that one.
I get 20-30 lb fluctuations in last 10 years, but the bulk of the weight has stayed off. I'm quite happy about that.
I'm working on the last 20 pounds of fat right now.
