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Seems like everyone here hates on it? Does it not make you lose fat?

Im on my 4th day so i just passed the induction stage, i plan on hitting a punching bag 4 times a week for 30 min. Some people say its not a good cardio workout but if i do it until i am completely out of breath and have to stop for a few seconds (this happens), then isnt it somewhat like walking/jogging?
 
WeezyTT said:
Seems like everyone here hates on it? Does it not make you lose fat?

Im on my 4th day so i just passed the induction stage, i plan on hitting a punching bag 4 times a week for 30 min. Some people say its not a good cardio workout but if i do it until i am completely out of breath and have to stop for a few seconds (this happens), then isnt it somewhat like walking/jogging?
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Atkins does help you loose fat but some people say that this is only becuase you end up lowering your calorie consumtion becuase you feel full (due to the high levels of protein and fat that you consume on Atkins) therefore eat less.

I did lose a LOT of weight on Atkins about 3 years ago but I did also pile it all back on as I had deprived myself of nearly all sugar/carbs (including many almost all fruit & veg)... I am now losing again based on daily excercise (boxing, kickboxing, HIIT and weights) and eating clean foods..

As for boxing not being good cardio!! I am suprised as this certainly isnt the case for me. In the last four months as I have dropped a good amount of weight - 42.2 pounds. Just remember to punch fast & hard and keep your rest times to a minimum. You should also try all the conditioning work surrounding boxing i.e pushups, situps, burpees, sprinting, medicine ball excercises etc etc GOOD LUCK!!!!:D

Whatever you do just be consistent.
 
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Just my opinion, but I think the South Beach Diet is far more healthy than Atkins. It's still considered low-carb but you can eat more fruit & veg and some grains/bread (in phase 2). I cannot do 20 grams of carbs per day, it makes me feel awful!

From speaking to several doctors and reading numerous reviews, Atkins works really well for people who have a considerable amount of weight to lose. But many people gain all the weight and then some back as soon as they go off the diet.

I don't believe in the word "diet". I think it's a life style change that you need to stick to for life. :)
 
When I was running cross country, I tried to get as lean as possible so I started the Atkins diet. As a high school athlete, it depleted my energy and really left me exhausted. I lost a lot of weight but I also lost a lot of my muscle and my times never increased. I actually ended up getting Ankle Tendonitis (Which I think was from over training).

In my opinion, you should stay away from Atkins but then again I don't really believe in diets anymore. I read the book Intuitive Eating and it makes so much sense.
 
atkins isnt good for long term if you wanna lose a quick 10lbs fine but its all about the longterm by the way I think hitting a punching is a great excercise if you do it for 30min you could def have yourself a good cardio w/o I wish I owned one haha
 
Speaking from personal experience, you WILL see significant weight loss - I've tried Atkins on and off before and lost 20lbs in a ridiculously short amount of time. I know people who shed 100lbs, but as soon as they started eating carbs again they gained back almost all the weight (as did I when I began eating carbs again). I don't know the science behind it, but a lot of people here do and any knowledgeable person would advise against going "no-carb" for any extended period of time.

That being said, if you're looking to lose some weight before a wedding or special event, you will definitely see results from only a couple weeks of dieting on Atkins. It is not, however, to be used as a permanent weight loss tool.

Diets don't work! I've never personally met anyone who has gone on a 'diet' and been able to sustain their weight loss. Most are also very unhealthy. The best way to lose weight is proper eating - no need to run away from all carbs and fats. You just need to learn which to avoid and when.
 
WeezyTT said:
Seems like everyone here hates on it? Does it not make you lose fat?
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The Atkins diet, in its long term effects is no more or less effective than a low calorie diet that includes all three macronutrient groups (protein, fats, and carbs).

Seeing as most people generally don't stick to an Atkins regiment forever, I think it is far more worthwhile to learn how to eat all food in moderation... it prevents dietary relapse once carbs are reintroduced into normal diet, post weight loss.
 
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illiniphase4 said:
WeezyTT said:
Seems like everyone here hates on it? Does it not make you lose fat?

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The Atkins diet, in its long term effects is no more or less effective than a low calorie diet that includes all three macronutrient groups (protein, fats, and carbs).

Seeing as most people generally don't stick to an Atkins regiment forever, I think it is far more worthwhile to learn how to eat all fodd in moderation... it prevents dietary relapse once carbs are reintroduced into normal diet, post weight loss.
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agree its cals in versus cals out,eat less or burn more or both.
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One quick question on Atkins, is it keto that's behind it or a reduced calorie approach ? Can a guy who has a BMR of 4000 eat unlimited fats and proteins say 5000 and still lose weight?
 
vaecicla said:
One quick question on Atkins, is it keto that's behind it or a reduced calorie approach ? Can a guy who has a BMR of 4000 eat unlimited fats and proteins say 5000 and still lose weight?
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Sometimes it's a combination of both. It is possible to be in a small caloric excess but still be in keto and lose weight with Atkins. But you have to make sure you maintain a keto state.
 
vaecicla said:
One quick question on Atkins, is it keto that's behind it or a reduced calorie approach ? Can a guy who has a BMR of 4000 eat unlimited fats and proteins say 5000 and still lose weight?
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if your eating over your maintenance level it doesnt matter what you eat,you will put on weight.
basicly all diets are or make you eat at a calorei defecit.
 
buzz said:
if your eating over your maintenance level it doesnt matter what you eat,you will put on weight.
basicly all diets are or make you eat at a calorei defecit.
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I thought pretty much the same that's why you hear of people losing weight on Subway or McDonald diets. Overall a balanced diet with reduced calories is nutritionally sound and also allows you to lose weight.
 
buzz said:
if your eating over your maintenance level it doesnt matter what you eat,you will put on weight.
basicly all diets are or make you eat at a calorei defecit.
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The exception to this rule is ketosis, which is what Atkins is based on. If you are in ketosis you can eat a surplus and still lose weight. I'm not an advocate of it, but it does work.
 
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What are the long term effects of Atkins? If you search the net for Atkins and dangerous or health risk, you see a lot of material on the dangers of Atkins. I have yet to see one medical or health authority agreeing with Atkins as a long term solution.
 
I don't think many on here are fans of doing it long term, though some will go into ketosis at the end of a cut to lose the last bit of stubborn fat.
I think the long term effects are still largely unknown. Most docs and dietitians believe carbs are the body's preferred energy source, some think these docs and dietitians are nuts.

also I think it would be a really bad idea for an endurance athlete to go on a low carb diet:eek:
 
vaecicla said:
What are the long term effects of Atkins? If you search the net for Atkins and dangerous or health risk, you see a lot of material on the dangers of Atkins. I have yet to see one medical or health authority agreeing with Atkins as a long term solution.
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There simply aren't enough long term studies that can effectively assert or deny the Atkins diet as a "safe" diet over a lifetime. However, there are more recent studies that have shown (that ketosis has) little to no impact on vital organs over a shorter period of time. On the other hand, high protein-low carb diets have been associated in several studies with an accelerated calcium loss in bones, regardless of exercise and calcium supplements, because the buffer system the body uses to protect itself during ketosis requires some amount of calcium which ends up coming from bone mineral structures. There was another thread a little while back highlighting these things, I'll see if I can't find it and link some of those studies.

All the same, the average exerciser isn't going to stick to a low or no carb diet their entire lives, so I believe that learning how to live on a moderated low calorie diet that contains all 3 macro nutrients, minimally processed, is probably the best way to go for most individuals.
 
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I don't think many on here are fans of doing it long term, though some will go into ketosis at the end of a cut to lose the last bit of stubborn fat.
I think the long term effects are still largely unknown. Most docs and dietitians believe carbs are the body's preferred energy source, some think these docs and dietitians are nuts.

also I think it would be a really bad idea for an endurance athlete to go on a low carb diet:eek:
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Actual photo of award-winning dieticians. What's wrong with this picture? Anyone?
 
Phate89 said:
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Actual photo of award-winning dieticians. What's wrong with this picture? Anyone?
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Let's not forget Dr. Atkins' death certificate listed him at 258 lbs (his reps say he was "bloated") and lists several chronic health problems.


Funny pic though LOL
 
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