Adkins Diet

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Here's a thought brought about from my son!!! (of course I already knew this!) Eating only one meal a day puts your body in a mode that says....I'm only getting fed once today, maybe, so I better slow myself down and not waste my energy. It is important to eat several 'small' meals a day than 1 meal a day. Your body needs nourishment throughout the day to keep your energy level up and your blood sugar at an even level. They don't have to be large meals, I like to think of it as 'grazing'!!! Just make sure that what you do eat throughout the day is a healthy food. Having fruits, veggies in between the small meals is good.

Jan

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[Kramer 0]

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Anyway, I suppose my thought/question is this...how does one spike their metabolism naturally?

Michele-

Firstly, start eating a lot more than just one meal per day at 7:00 pm. Healthy or not, this isn't good for you whatsoever, and you can probably attribute it as the biggest reason for your seemingly low-metabolism.

Two things you can do to raise your metabolism:

1. Start a weight training program. You don't have to lift to get buff, lift to get lean. If you lift weights, your metabolism goes way up. So when you are lifting, try doing like 3 sets of 12 on everything. You don't want to do 5 sets of 5, because that is going to make you bulky (unless you wanna be bulky). So few sets, lotta reps...

Also, don't work out the same muscles in the weight room within 48 hours of each other. The way I lift (I'm a guy, so it's a bit different for me, you don't need to give it this much time between exercises if you don't want)...anyway, I have a four day lifting routine. Day one, pushing. I do anything that requires pushing (bench press, dips, shoulder press, incline bench press, etc). This helps your pecs (again, probably not a concern to you), triceps, and shoulders mainly. Day two, pulling. I do things that require pulling such as bicep curls, lat pulldown, seated row, back extention. This helps your biceps and your back mostly. Day three, legs. I do squats, toe raises, hamstring extentions, and sometimes horizonal leg press. Day four, rest. I do nothing on day four, it's always good to rest your body. So in whole, I give each muscle four days between lifting, getting on a schedule like this, or a similar lifting schedule is a great way to increase your metabolism.

2. Eating lots of small meals in a day will increase your metabolism. If you don't ever make yourself "stuffed" but still make yourself "full", that means your body is digesting the food at a good pace, and thus not storing any of it as fat...which increases the metabolism. It is good to eat a lot, just never over-eat, or eat till you feel sick. You know that feeling you get after eating in a restaurant where you think "I'm never going to eat again"...yeah, you don't want that feeling if you're trying to increase your metabolism. You said you usually only eat one meal per day, to the layman, this may seem healthy, but it's just about as hazordous to your body as eating at McDonalds three times per day. Try eating five or six small meals in a day. Say you wake up at 8:00...eat at 8am, 11am, 2pm, 5pm, 8pm, and a small snack right before bed. Eat foods high in protein. Don't eat foods you know are not good for you. While three pieces of pizza may look really good, you'll end up regretting the fact that you ate it later. Try eating things like pasta, fish, hard-boiled eggs (don't eat the yolk), baked chicken sandwiches, maybe a protien bar right after you lift weights, the occasional steak, turkey sandwich with mustard instead of mayo, lots of fruit and vegetables, etc. Drink tons of water. I drink nearly a gallon of water per day, while this may be a bit excessive, it's still a very good idea to consume a lot of water to flush out your cells of all the toxins you come across in food. Remember, while they taste good, and are a good time, things like pizza, cake, sweets, beer, etc aren't going to help your progess too quickly. So just ask yourself, what is more important? Looking good, or eating what tastes good. If you choose "looking good", why eat the junk food? (Sure, on occasion, it's not bad to splurge a bit. )

You get the idea.

I hope this helps, PM any questions you might have, I know a few things on the subject.

-Kramer

The FAKE KRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMER!!!!!!!!!

[Darius11 12]

Here what I did and still doing.
I was 310-315 a year ago. I started the Atkins diet and did it for 4 months I lost about 30-40Lb. Then nothing for a month. I joined a gym but started eating not crazy but eating right after 4 months of the Atkins diet I had no energy and needed a little carbs. I started walking and working out 3-4 times a week lost more weight but then I stopped losing weight again. Now I run about 3-4 miles a day and work out every other day still losing weight but very slowly. The cool thing about doing it with exercise is I have goan on vacation and eat what ever I wanted for 10 days only gained 1 lb because I have a lot more muscle mass. The other good thing about working out is on the scale I have lost about 70 lb. But I have lost about 80-95lb of fat. I am 245 lb now and my goal weight is 190 but my body looks a lot better because of working out things just look right.
So main thing don’t give up. If you give inn and eat one day that doesn’t mean it’s over and you lost you have to get right back on it. There are times where I feel like having pizza I do but that doesn’t mean I start eating like crazy. It has been a year now and the funniest thing is I can’t even eat the way I used to I can’t even finish a hero.
Good luck. Oh yea one more thing change your diet don’t just eat chicken eat chicken for a week then fish for another it will make things go a lot faster. Try the Elliptical machine at the gym a lot less pursuer then running and you burn more cals.

I'd rather be hated for who I am, than loved for who I am not." - Kurt Cobain

[Nightingale 0]

having no energy is an indication that something you are doing is not healthy.

[skydiverbrian 0]

Most people who chime in about the Atkins (check your spelling) fall into one of two categories. First, those who have read only the first chapter of the book and Second, those who have never tried it, but are convinced it's bad for you.

Whether you choose to do it or not, it does work. There's a greater lesson in his diet plan that's not the diet itself. Stay away from processed foods.

Even if you just cut out processed foods, cut back on sugar, and didn't survive on Italian foods, you'll lose weight. Admittedly, not as fast, but you'll lose it!

In a world full of people, only some want to fly... isn't that crazy! --Seal

[katiebear21 0]

The Adkins Diet is a complete change in lifestyle but I've definitely seen it work.

My mom did it a few years ago and lost at least 30 pounds. SHe noticed increased energy and felt less tired during the day. SHe also walked 3 miles at least 4 days a week.

She doesn't follow it as strictly these days but really watches her bread, pasta, and carb intake.

Katie

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[Deuce 1]

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Atkins (check your spelling)

D'oh!

[ltdiver 3]

So, how would a vegetarian go about succeeding at this diet?

ltdiver

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[nightjumps 1]

I really can't comment on the Atkins thing. I know folks who've been succesful and then they walk by a carb and inflate.

I have my own little diet plan... The "Bigun" diet.... if you put something in your mouth and it tastes really good... spit it out.

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He also has a website, http://www.dadamo.com/.

Geeeee, thanks. There went over an hour. Between that site and links from that site, which led to more links.....

Well, i found that my personality is that of an idealist healer. INFP, and I think I took tests that showed that before. Well, I guess that means it wasn't a fluke.

It's your life, live it!
Karma
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[Amazon 7]

WOW JP... that was almost a poster child pic of Officer Doughnut.

You look lots cuter now.

[Deuce 1]

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WOW JP... that was almost a poster child pic of Officer Doughnut.

You look lots cuter now.

Officer Doughnut was badass. He was just way too heavy for his aristocratic French bone structure.

Bagels and cream cheese make your feet hurt. Really bad.

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I must also add, I would never have lost the weight if I hadn't developed a chronic pain condition in my feet. Like most men, I didn't really have a problem with my big body.

Can I ask if you know what caused the pain condition on your feet? Fallen arches?

I'm interested because I am on a diet for the same reason.

I was thinking about the Atkins diet but I have started on a Noka milkshake diet. Since monday I have lost about 10lb.

A worm would taste good now.

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[TheRus 0]

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Well, i found that my personality is that of an idealist healer. INFP, and I think I took tests that showed that before.

I have taken that test and came out INFP also... my sincerest condolances to you!

We took it in my high-school Psych class and it is like the most rare of all of them... supposedly the "Questor" or somesuch... now I gotta go look it up again.

Yeah, it's fine, we'll walk down the line. Leave our rain, a cold trade for warm sunshine
You my friend, I will defend... and if we change, well, I love you anyway

[TheRus 0]

My best friend has been on it for a month now and I am not sure how much he has lost (dont know his start weight) but he is below 350 lbs for the 1st time in 10 years and was having to buy new belts 2 weeks ago and is needing many new clothes now from the changes.

I am his roommate, so we eat the same most of the time, but I do all my carbs when he is not around so he doesnt have to fight the temptation so much.

Yeah, it's fine, we'll walk down the line. Leave our rain, a cold trade for warm sunshine
You my friend, I will defend... and if we change, well, I love you anyway

[RevJim 0]

I just saw a person who, at one time, was a very good friend of mine. Ya know, after time, people just drift apart? It was like that with him. He married, moved a few times, and I lost track of him.

Fast forward to yesterday, getting fuel at Kwik Trip. I hear a voice saying "Some people have all the nerve. Stuck up, and just won't say hi when they see you."

Wow! That's P.J.'s voice! I look up, around, both ways by the pumps.....no P.J.

Now, ya see, the last time I saw P.J, he was getting very close to 400 pounds, and I had never known him to be under 275.

There was a guy looking at me. About my height, maybe a little taller, around the same build. He smiled that big toothy smile and said "c'mon Jim, don't tell me you don't remember me."

Holy fuck! P.J! It turns out he decided his life needed a change (it did, he was freaking huge before.)

I of course complimented him on how awsome he looked, and asked him how he did it. I was honestly thinking, for the sheer amount of weight lost, that he had his stomache stapled. He said nope. One word, Atkins.

He's been on it for almost a year, says he has never in his life felt better, and he's now down to 190 pounds.

When done right, people, this diet WORKS! I'm a believer.

It's your life, live it!
Karma
RB#684 "Corcho", ASK#60, Muff#3520, NCB#398, NHDZ#4, C-33989, DG#1

[skyyhi 0]

Just my 2 cents worth. I used to weigh 288 lbs. In April I had an RNY Gastric Bypass. I have lost 127 lbs. so far and have about 17 more lbs to lose to get to my personal goal. I don't recommend "diets" to anyone wanting to lose weight because I "dieted" myself up to 288 lbs in about 8 years. Before that I was thin and exercising regularly. The gastric bypass restricts the amount of food I take in but it does not limit the types of food. I must do that myself. At first I was eating very much like Atkins (without the high fat content though). But what I discovered is that I need a little bit of carbs to keep things moving along (if you know what I mean). I believe a healthy, balanced diet is much better than trying to restrict one food group for the sake of quick weight loss. And exercise is extremely important for building muscle tone and getting fit.

Balance. . .that is what it is all about. IMHO

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Darcy

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Darcy-

You look great, congrats on losing that much weight.

-Kramer

The FAKE KRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMER!!!!!!!!!

[tigra 0]

I have to admit, I'm a convert. I was always sceptical but decided to give it try about 3 months ago. Not only have I lost weight without going hungry, but I FEEL better. More energy, less headaches. I think I'm one of those people whose body doesn't process carbs properly, and maybe that's why it works for me.

Its true, the first couple of weeks were the hardest and the smell of freshly baked bread can still make my mouth water. And its also true that one day of "cheating" (like hitting the sweet table at a wedding) can set you back as much as a week!

I'm not super strict with it and I do try to be sensible about the high fat foods. But just cutting back on the sugar has made a huge difference. There are a lot of misconceptions out there, like its the "bacon diet" and vegetables are not allowed. You can eat lots of veggies, and gradually reintroduce fruits and grains to your diet. I eat more veggies now than I ever did before. The idea is to find a balance that works for you and your body.

As with any other diet, common sense and a little exercise can only help!

maura

[skyyhi 0]

Thanks!

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Take risks not to escape life… but to prevent life from escaping. ~ A bumper sticker at the DZ
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Darcy

[TaeKwonDoDo 0]

I lost ~30 lbs on "Body for Life" (Check Amazon) two years ago (from ~220-~190). And I've held my new weight for almost two years.

It's basically High-protein, Low fat, no processed carbs - and an exercise program. I lost a significant amount of bodyfat... The results in the book are much better than what I've achieved (no 6-pack yet) but I sure feel better.

I still eat 7-8 times a day during the week, and work out at least 5 days a week...But I've modified my work-out to less mass building to more calorie burning. And my weekend cheating (In-and-out burgers, pizza, chinese food) hasn't hurt me.

I'd post the before picture, but I'm in my underwear...

- Jeff

"That's not flying, it's falling with style."