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Atkins Diet Misconceptions: Calorie-In Calorie-Out Fallacy

admin — Sat, 25 Sep 2010 18:48:32 +0000

Additional contact methods: Twitter: bowulf Blog: www.network-admin.net IM or Skype Contact Me First How to Atkins Diet TV: www.ustream.tv This is the next one in my series of Atkins Diet Misconceptions where I combat all myths and misunderstandings regarding low carbing and weight loss in general. In this episode, I deal with the fallacy of the Calorie-In, Calorie-Out theory of weight loss. That is the belief that human weight loss is nothing more than the Law of Thermodynamics. The human body is nothing more than a steam engine, which takes in fuel and burns it to do work. In order to track how many pounds to lose, you simply need to count the burned Calories and divide by 3000. My problem with this theory is that it is just wrong. It ignores the countless human body processes that affect weight loss – hormones (like stress hormones that cause the body to hold on to body fat), electrolyte balance and water weight, exercise and muscle building. It does not deal with how or where the weight is being consumed, and that different foods may react differently irregardless of the Caloric intake. Finally, it has been proven wrong in many studies. The most famous study is the 2003 Harvard study (www.news.harvard.edu lead by Penelope Greene. She carried out a 12 week study of three groups with controlled exercise and food intake. The three groups were two groups eating the same Caloric intake (high carb / low carb (high fat)) and a third group who eat 300 more Calories per day …

Atkins Diet: Is there a Golden Shot?

admin — Tue, 21 Sep 2010 18:52:32 +0000

**Photos of my QC and Des Moines Marathon at the end** Is there only one shot at the Atkins Diet success? In this video, I deal with the “Golden Shot” theory (www.lowcarbluxury.com which states that the first time is always the easiest time to lose weight with low carb. While I acknowledge that the body can react differently over time to food and thereby make it tougher (or easier) to lose weight, the same processes and rules that worked the first time should work each and every time. Your CCLL numbers may change as you age or have different activity levels, but the procedure for finding them and your reaction to the number stays the same. You can be as successful the second time as the first. The goal should be long term health and keeping the weight off, so figure out what went wrong the first time, ie what caused you to get off the diet and return to old ways of eating. Second timers who have regained their weight since losing the first time should in fact have a leg up on first timers as they should already know the program, know the rules, and have keen interest to learning how to keep the weight off this time. The thought of the Golden Shot seems just a bit off to me as well as it just serves to feed self-doubt and set one up for failure. You CAN succeed at this diet whether it be your first or third attempt.

Atkins Diet: Temptation, Visualization, Success… Oh My!

admin — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 18:50:34 +0000

or What does goal mean to you? Discovering how to resist temptation will be required feat in any diet, but forunately Atkins Diet and ketosis actually gives the dieter the upper hand for the first time in my life. I detail how I resisted temptation: * Visualization of what goal means to you * Planning and Preparing for stressful or likely problem situations * Accountability

Is the Atkins diet heathy…or dangerous?

admin — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 18:50:02 +0000

Atkins – good or bad?

SugarFreeSheila: My Atkins Success Story

admin — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 18:52:37 +0000

www.SugarFreeSheila.com In ‘01, I lost 30+ lbs & 5 sizes on Atkins, & have kept the weight off ever since. No plans to upload any actual videos of myself on YouTube, but wanted to take the opportunity to incorporate a photo slideshow to get the word out on my website – and to open YouTube as an additional mode of contact for those who need tips, support, or encouragement. I’m here to help!

Atkins Diet Misconceptions: Kidney Stones Inevitable?

admin — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 18:51:23 +0000

In another of Atkins Diet Misconception series, I deal with the question of kidney stones or “does the Atkins Diet impair kidney function?” First, if you have damaged kidney function already due to Chronic Kidney Disease, Metabolic disorder, or impaired kidney function, it is recommended that you do not try the Atkins Diet. There is sizable water intake on this diet, and you should follow your doctor’s orders. For everyone else, it has been proved more than once that high protein (or medium protein in the case of Atkins) is safe for kidney function. Those that rail against it have been doctors with bias (PCRM (PETA) related doctors or have relied on bad science studies where multiple items were changed at once. Studies supporting the idea of high protein being safe for HEALTHY people’s kidneys: www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov Dietary protein intake and renal function “”While protein restriction may be appropriate for treatment of existing kidney disease, we find no significant evidence for a detrimental effect of high protein intakes on kidney function in healthy persons after centuries of a high protein Western diet. … Rather, we found that habitual consumption of a high protein diet minimally affected hydration indices. … Therefore, claims that a high protein diet promotes dehydration or adversely “strains” the kidney remain speculative.” www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov March 2000 “Do regular high protein diets have potential health risks on kidney function in athletes?” To conclude …

Atkins Weight Loss Program Testimonial – Monica – Week 1

admin — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 18:50:22 +0000

Monica describes her first week on the Atkins Diet Program.

Atkins Diet Misconceptions: Waning popularity or passing fad?

admin — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 18:48:26 +0000

One of the constant comments is “didn’t low carb die off in 2004?” or “didn’t Atkins Nutrition go bankrupt?” The implication is that it was obviously a fad diet, and that all wise people know better now. Besides just simply being false comments, I have been seeing more subscribers lately than ever, and my humble video and blog have been receiving more views than ever. (Here are the results from 2009 videos – www.network-admin.net There are still numerous people doing the diet and many starting on a daily basis, and while perhaps it might not be as “hip” or cool as 2004, people doing Atkins now have better access to more low carb recipes, better support sites, and better communal atmosphere than back in 2004. A lot of the naysayers criticisms have been addressed or proven false since 2004 as well.

Atkins Diet & Exercise: Endurance Athletes & Electrolytes

admin — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 18:51:17 +0000

In this third video of my exercise series, I detail one of the more important questions to those who exercise on the Atkins Diet — how to stay hydrated while exercise. The easy answer is drink water, but on a hot day while sweating that is not always the best answer as one loses key minerals, like Sodium, Potassium, and other electrolytes. Non-low carbers have it easy as they can turn to any readily available Electrolyte replacement drink, like Gatorade or Powerade. Even those that recognize the need for protein like Accelerade, combine with 4x as much carbohydrates than protein. Here is the home-made low carb Gatorade recipe: Artificial Sweetener equivalent of 10 tbs. sugar (5/8 cups or 120 grams) 3/4ths tsp Morton Lite salt (4.2 grams) 1 package of unsweetened Koolade mix for flavor 2 liters Water Commercial Low Carb Electrolyte Replacements: Tablets: Hammer Endurolytes – www.e-caps.com Succeed! S Caps – www.succeedscaps.com Drinks Ultima Replenisher rcm.amazon.com Ultima Replenisher is a natural sports drink with zero sugar. It contains a full complement of electrolytes, not just a ton of sodium. Ultima also contains complex carbs for energy, water-soluble vitamins and vitamin enhancers for day-to-day health maintenance, and antioxidants to protect body systems from free radicals (toxins). Ultima uses no artificial colors, flavors or sweeteners. Sweetened with Stevia. Emergen-C Lite by Alacer rcm.amazon.com This delicious natural citrus flavored drink boasts eight …

Atkins Diet & Exercise: Endurance Athletes & Electrolytes

admin — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 18:50:25 +0000