Atkins Diet: Does low carb work as well for all groups?

[melsdowninit]

My gosh you lost so much weight. that is amazing, good on you. I myself have quite a bit to lose and it is very inspiring to see someone who has done the hard work and it paid off.

[bowulf]

@melsdowninit Thanks - I am simply returning the inspiration first given me by people like my brother or the guys on ADBB. They convinced me it was possible to get to goal *and stay there.*

[bowulf]

@lennonchic Thanks! I appreciate the affirmation to my videos, and I am glad I could help.

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[e334r]

great diet for old people sedentary etc basically people who dont need energy

[bowulf]

@e334r or marathon runners, or people who workout for 1-2 hours regularly at a time, or firefighters / military people who need sudden amounts of lots of energy, or 5k sprinters, or people who lift, or just about everybody.

I only got the energy to do all those things above AFTER starting the diet. This is the diet to unleash the stored energy in you, but then again you don't want to see past your misconceptions.

[atlkinkyboi]

Hey im already slim but just wanna lose maybe 5lbs, i wanted to know, can i eat saltine crackers with my tuna? because i need something to eat with my tunafish to fill me up because i cant eat bread on low carb diet

[bowulf]

@atlkinkyboi Saltines would be just as bad as white bread. It uses refined flours as well. You'd better use a whole wheat high fiber bread or low carb wraps than eat saltines with tuna. I would however say expand your mind and think about other means of how to eat your tuna -- like lettuce leaves or cheese wraps.

[nsi2111]

How much BUTTER can I have in a day? Also, is spinach bad on induction and if I eat bake chicken w/skin should add more fat to it like (butter)?

Thank you!

[bowulf]

From Chapter 11 - "Eat liberally of combinations of fat and protein in the form of poultry, fish, shellfish, eggs and red meat, as well as of pure, natural fat in the form of butter, mayonnaise, olive oil, safflower, sunflower and other vegetable oils (preferably expeller-pressed or cold-pressed)."

You can have as much butter as it takes to satiate you. Spinach is a one cup per day vegetable on Induction.

[ammwashere]

I just wanted to comment and say that it definitely DOES work just as well for a Woman!! I have lost 47lbs since Nov 2009. Don't believe me? Check out my vids! LC will work for anyone who is willing to put the dedication into changing their lifestyle! I love your vids!!!

[bowulf]

I love these people who prove the myth wrong. Just one more person to send people to when they say "I can lose weight because I am not XXX..." Way to prove it can be done!

[bowulf]

My suggestion would be to focus on the amount of carbohydrates you are eating not perhaps as much on the Calories. The Calories will take care of themselves as you develop meal plans that feature a low carb vegetable source as well as the fat/protein source.

As a rough guide you can use BMR to set your bottom limit to prevent the starvation mode from setting in.

[xaasda]

In the frist 2 weeks I lost about 13 pounds on low carb diet. Now im in my 4th week and im still stuck at 13 pounds weight lost. What to do :(

I also go to the gym about 3 times a week

[bowulf]

Check out my Post Induction Stall Syndrome video.

The best thing you can do is just keep following the rules, and the weight will start coming off as the body has adjusted to the new weight and figures out it doesn't need the additional water.

[xaasda]

Thanks guys for the reaction. I will surely watch your video Bowulf

[troton91]

@xaasda It happened to me as well!! The body will adjust to an average of abt 4 pounds a week in induction, so maybe you loose 13 in a go, then nothing, then one, then another 5... the average matters!! I'm doing 6th induction week and iv already lost 16 pounds...

[Mumzeeee]

@latinjuliet calculate your BMR.... then you will consume the protein and veggies in order to maintain to reset your hypothalamus... and to stay within 2 lbs of your LDW.

[sheilachristine]

Lost 82 pounds but TONS of inches on Atkins. LOVE It!

[bowulf]

If you check out the studies listed in the video description, the meta-analysis study tried to detail what the Caloric of each study was. Most of the studies were listed as eucaloric, i.e. the same Calories for each group. There were however studies in which the Atkins Diet group was told to eat ad libitum (as much as one wanted).

If you want to find out more of the role Calories in some studies, check out my Calories In Calories Out video.

[PsychopathInFoil]

Btw, just started the diet about two days ago, and I can feel the ketosis kicking in. Feeling great. I'm male, 5'10", and 205 pounds. Plan to get to 150-160. Fifty pounds to go.

I remebered doing the diet in 2007 it felt great to eat a lot and not have to worry about anything like counting calories. I had every monday morning where I would way myself and see the pounds drop. 3.5 pounds on average a week. I was 250 pounds back then and got to 205 in 3 months. I'm gonna keep going this time.

[bowulf]

Good job in getting back on the horse. It may not always be as fast as the first time, but you can definitely nail goal this time. Just remember to figure out why you stopped the first time, and avoid the same pitfalls this time.

Congrats on your success and on starting again. :-D

[bowulf]

No problem - thanks for watching...

[cherilynmonroe]

Advantages vs. disadvantages to this diet are enormous LOL and the list goes on and on and on. Thanks for the encouragement and for posting this.

You Rock Ken!

Monroe

Portland, Oregon

[bowulf]

I think you rock, Cherilyn...

[em23]

it does work. you just have to be patient and you have to give atkins a chance to work.

[bowulf]

The positive benefits simply far outweigh any negative ones or imposition of two weeks of Induction or adjusting one's relationship with food. The food certainly tastes just as good or better on Atkins as it ever did in my former life. Thanks for your comments.

[PsychopathInFoil]

Bowulf, have you ever considered bodybuilding?

[bowulf]

Sometimes... But most of all right now my goal is to be as healthy, injury-free, and strong as possible. That's why I spend 5-6 working out with running, basketball, and lifting weights 3 days a week. I judge myself more on the number miles I can run per week, my marathon time, resting heart rate, or my performance at the scene of a fire.

[00ellie00]

I'm female, with 50 pounds to lose, and in 5 weeks I've already lost 22 of them. If you are serious about it, and motivated and stick to the plan, there should be no reason why you can't be successful.

[bowulf]

You can't argue with success. I am sure there are those that aren't as successful or as quick as your weightloss has been, but when I see women like yourself or findingkristie be successful, I can't help but laugh when I hear low carb is for guys only. Thanks for contributing your success into the mix. Take care...

[feabeara]

@00ellie00 I am female also and need to lose about 50 lbs. I am nervous about starting Atkins. I've read the book but I am still unsure. You comment makes me want to start ASAP:)

[00ellie00]

@feabeara Thank you! You really should try. It can be nerve racking but you are ahead of the curve in having read the whole book. At least that way you are clued up on what Atkins REALLY is and can start properly. I'd recommend getting to grips with Induction, what you can eat, etc. Do those two weeks, and then see how you feel. Hopefully you will have results and feel great and that will inspire you to carry on. Good luck if you decide to do it. Do let me know how you get on. :D

[bowulf]

You just keep going strong. Keep up the fantastic progress! Just remember OWL is waiting for you whenever you feel the need for more food options.

[respectrock57]

another great vid, bowulf.

[bowulf]

Thanks! My whole point was if you wanted to be successful, you can be. It may take some people longer than others, but the health benefits (including weight loss) is there for everyone.