Orpha, I appreciate your concern. However, research, listed on the
Atkins site, shows that no long term damage is done when followed
correctly. I eat no meat, so its definately not a problem for me.
I'm getting my protein from soy products and eggs. And have to work to
get enough. But thousands and thousands of people eat this way, with
plenty of meat. Your kidneys can get in trouble IF you don't drink
enough water, which is part of the clear instructions with the diet. I
have to drink 14 glasses a day. People who don't drink the full amount
of water for the amount of weight they have to lose CAN get into
trouble. People who de drink sufficient water don't. The water flushes
out both the byproducts of the fat breakdown and the excess protein.
Another thing is, you're not eating tons of meat or protein on this
diet, because the fat intake and the ketosis suppresses your appetite,
considerably. Its hard to get down enough of any amount of food. After
the first two weeks - induction period - you up the levels
carbohydrates, slowly, simply never adding in back the junk food carbs.
And no grains. But abundant vegatables - I'm back to my 4 cups of
salad greens at a meal, and loving it. Fruits will come later. I've
never much liked cooked veggies, but I could substitute some of my salad
green for some of those. The long term benefits of losing the weight
are incredible, and discovering/curing various food addictions/allergins
you have along the way - many people have unknown addictions to many of
the grains, like wheat and corn. Plus, you do so getting ALL the
nutrients you need, after the first two weeks. And you do so
pleasantly, without getting hungry. People following the day usually
set up with one of the diet programs, like http://www.fitday.com which
breaks down the total of what your eating, letting you know anything you
are getting too much or too little of. By the time you have lost all
the weight you need to lose, and are on a maintenance diet, you are able
to eat a fruit each day, an occasional potato, mostly whatever you like
that keeps the carbs moderate enough not to regain the weight. Most
people that eat this diet don't ever change back to low fat diets, which
are FAR more damaging to the body than is Atkins. Yes, any change
creates a stress. But this is a very healthful way of life for many
people. Joy
Orpha Yoder wrote:
Dear friends,
I have been following the thread about Atkins diet and just wanted to share
a word of caution
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