Atkins - Page 4

Gn2Dlnd · 10-22-2005, 01:01 PM

Most people are headachey during the first few days of this. It may be that you've been having more carbs than you thought for the first couple days, and your body is just now using up its 3 day store of glucose. I killed mine by adding more cream cheese! (and a Nuprin)

Probably just eating more will kill the headaches. I recommend something with bacon. And wrap some bacon around it.

Kevy Baby · 10-22-2005, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Gn2Dlnd

I recommend something with bacon. And wrap some bacon around it.

If it will help me get healthy, I shall

Sheila · 10-23-2005, 10:30 PM

Suzanne Somers based her Somersizing diet plan on the Schwarzbein plan (Dr. S. was her diet doctor, I believe).

I really liked Somersizing but found it was very difficult to separate out the carbs from the fats -- that plan's basic foundation is food combining. The plan doesn't work well with those who work long hours and have little time for cooking, although Somers' recipes are awesome! Love her cooking style -- got her recipe books and still use them.

Personally, I found I could not do Atkins at all. I got really ill on it. Right now, I'm on the South Beach diet and found it very easy to do! Much less restrictive than Atkins plus it's just saner - a nice combo of protein, carbs and fats for every meal. Lost 10 pounds so far which is a major miracle for me.

tracilicious · 10-24-2005, 09:07 AM

Dr.S was Somers doctor, but the plans are very different. I believe that Somers recommends combining only certain foods, while Dr. S recommends having protein, fat, complex carbs and non-starchy veggies at each meal. I don't think there is much science to Somers plan.

I feel like crap on Atkins too after a while. There is a rush at first from the ketosis, but after that I just felt bogged down by meat. South Beach is a more modern form, as Atkins was written before anybody knew anything about saturated fats. I always feel like the diet I'm currently on is the best one though, so next year I may have found something better than the Schwarzbein Priniciple. Other than this one, I like South Beach. It's a good balance.

€uroMeinke · 10-24-2005, 09:37 AM

I so want a scone right now

Not Afraid · 10-24-2005, 11:15 AM

I just had a pumpkin creme cheese muffin and a pumpkin spice latte.

Gn2Dlnd · 10-24-2005, 11:26 AM

No ketosis for you!

Now go eat quietly in the back of the room.

wendybeth · 10-24-2005, 11:41 AM

NA, you are evil.

(But, you have very good taste).

Not Afraid · 10-24-2005, 11:55 AM

And a large ass.

wendybeth · 10-24-2005, 12:02 PM

Well, I have no willpower. I ate carbs yesterday, and I enjoyed every last one! Now I have consumers remorse.

I don't know if I can really do the Atkinsy thing- I really don't like meat all that much. I try to mix it up with other things, but it's a struggle. I have the South Beach book, but I took one look at all the rules and restrictions and closed it again. My biggest prob is that I often don't eat during the day, just at night, and it goes right to where I would rather it didn't.

10-22-2005, 01:01 PM	#31
Gn2Dlnd Parmmadore Jim Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Casita del Queso Posts: 3,810	Most people are headachey during the first few days of this. It may be that you've been having more carbs than you thought for the first couple days, and your body is just now using up its 3 day store of glucose. I killed mine by adding more cream cheese! (and a Nuprin) Probably just eating more will kill the headaches. I recommend something with bacon. And wrap some bacon around it. __________________ Does anyone still wear a hat?
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10-23-2005, 10:30 PM	#33
Sheila Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 148	Suzanne Somers based her Somersizing diet plan on the Schwarzbein plan (Dr. S. was her diet doctor, I believe). I really liked Somersizing but found it was very difficult to separate out the carbs from the fats -- that plan's basic foundation is food combining. The plan doesn't work well with those who work long hours and have little time for cooking, although Somers' recipes are awesome! Love her cooking style -- got her recipe books and still use them. Personally, I found I could not do Atkins at all. I got really ill on it. Right now, I'm on the South Beach diet and found it very easy to do! Much less restrictive than Atkins plus it's just saner - a nice combo of protein, carbs and fats for every meal. Lost 10 pounds so far which is a major miracle for me.
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10-24-2005, 09:07 AM	#34
tracilicious avatar transition Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: in-between Posts: 2,487	Dr.S was Somers doctor, but the plans are very different. I believe that Somers recommends combining only certain foods, while Dr. S recommends having protein, fat, complex carbs and non-starchy veggies at each meal. I don't think there is much science to Somers plan. I feel like crap on Atkins too after a while. There is a rush at first from the ketosis, but after that I just felt bogged down by meat. South Beach is a more modern form, as Atkins was written before anybody knew anything about saturated fats. I always feel like the diet I'm currently on is the best one though, so next year I may have found something better than the Schwarzbein Priniciple. Other than this one, I like South Beach. It's a good balance. __________________ And now Harry, let us step into the night and pursue that flighty temptress, adventure! - Albus Dumbledore
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10-24-2005, 09:37 AM	#35
€uroMeinke L'Hédoniste Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: A.S.C.O.T. Posts: 8,671	I so want a scone right now __________________ I would believe only in a God that knows how to Dance. Friedrich Nietzsche
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10-24-2005, 11:15 AM	#36
Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	I just had a pumpkin creme cheese muffin and a pumpkin spice latte.
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10-24-2005, 11:26 AM	#37
Gn2Dlnd Parmmadore Jim Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Casita del Queso Posts: 3,810	No ketosis for you! Now go eat quietly in the back of the room. __________________ Does anyone still wear a hat?
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10-24-2005, 11:41 AM	#38
wendybeth Nevermind Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,847	NA, you are evil. (But, you have very good taste). __________________
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10-24-2005, 11:55 AM	#39
Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	And a large ass.
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10-24-2005, 12:02 PM	#40
wendybeth Nevermind Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,847	Well, I have no willpower. I ate carbs yesterday, and I enjoyed every last one! Now I have consumers remorse. I don't know if I can really do the Atkinsy thing- I really don't like meat all that much. I try to mix it up with other things, but it's a struggle. I have the South Beach book, but I took one look at all the rules and restrictions and closed it again. My biggest prob is that I often don't eat during the day, just at night, and it goes right to where I would rather it didn't. __________________
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