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Quoted message said:On Mon, 13 Dec 2004 17:04:24 GMT, DigitalVinyl <[email hidden]>
Quoted message said:GQ said:Is there anyone here doing Atkin's Diet? If so, how do you like it and
has it worked for you?Been on it almost a year. Lost 80-85 lbs. Still more to go, but I
don't expect to make any more progress during the holiday season.I did not shy away from fats (eggs, cheese, bacon, etc) and my
cholesterol improved significantly. My HDL (good cholesterol) doubled
(95% increase). LDL maintained, and triglycerides/VLDL reduced by 65%.
My triglycerides are only 55 now(excellent). Total cholesterol under
180.I'm finding maintenance is easy, even when I overdo.
You'll find plenty of uninformed negative opinions about it. Including
those with Ph.D. at the end of their name. A clinical year long
study(one of the longest studies ever) of low fat vs low-carb found
that they lost similar amounts of weight (low carb insignificantly
higher), with low-carb having a lead at the 6 month point. Most
importantly, the low-fat group didn't improve their blood lipids
(cholestrol/fats). The low carb DID improve. That is a huge piece of
informtaion since it counters what ever doctor believed for the last
30 years. NO wonder so many people do low-fat to lose weight and
reduce cholesterol and when they lose the weight the doctor turns
around and says "your choleterol is still high, you need to take this
expensive medication from now on."DiGiTAL_ViNYL (no email)
I hate to tell you this, but the Atkins / low carb fad is over. It
reached it's peak in early 2004 and began dying shortly after.
IT'S NOW OVER......Let me repeat, so this is very clear.
THE ATKINS / LOW CARB DIET FAD IS OVER
Yes the fad is over - finally! But the low carb diet goes on as an effective
and healthful way to lose weight.
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Peter Aitken
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