Carl Tyler's Blog

1 - Dude Atkins is bad for ya makes your breath smell and knackers your kidneys. If god had meant us to eat meat all the time he wouldn't have invented vegetarians!

2 - Carl:

I checked out your link on the DASH diet and I honestly have to say that I think this diet is a bit more "sound" than the Atkins diet. It looks as if it takes into account all food groups (which in actuality the body needs). I'm not much into diets as I think the majority have a high failure rate. I am a firm believer in a balanced diet and eating small portions throughout the day. (and controlling your intake of sweets and fatty foods - although the body does need some fat content). The theory behind good weight loss is that it has to be gradual (nothing over 2 lb's a week in weight loss if you want to keep it off) If you eliminate too much caloric intake in your diet, your body automatically goes into "starvation" mode and stores extra fat for survival (that is why most diets never work because the weight they lose is too dramatic and the body stores extra fat for survival purposes. Once someone goes off the diet, those extra fat cells don't go away, so they gain it back plus more). As with diabetics, the key has always been to keep your metabolism at an even keel throughout the day and don't let your sugars drop dramatically. It's not what you eat necessarily, but how much of it you eat, what combinations and how often you eat. I know a girl that went on some kind of diet (not sure which one) but it seemed to work great...the concept was that you could eat anything you want, only to the point of being sated...no seconds, etc. And you didn't have to always finish what was on your plate. I also think she ate small meals throughout the day. It worked for her and she looks good.

Sorry for such a long winded reply and getting on my soap box, but diets were never something I ever believed in. But I do admire those that go on diets and can stick to it...cuz...I know I couldn't ever do it myself!!!

3 - Well that's because you're teeny tiny and could fit in my trouser leg!!!!

4 - LOL...toooooooooooooooo funny!!!

5 - What no response from Stowe on this ?? Stowe ... You not kepping up on Carl's BLOG ??

6 - I am back on induction for Aktins (trying to lose the last 15lbs; already lost 30lbs), and went into ketosis in 48 hours, but my wife after 5 days is only mildly ketotic. I have been on an Aktins maintenance diet for a year, and my wife has never given up carbs before. I think it has something to do with how many carbs you have been eating prior to induction.

Exercise never seemed to have mush of an effecton my weightloss with Aktins, so the fact you walked miles doesnt matter much.

I think you will have to do the pure fat fast, which is a great oxomoron.

7 - Late comment, but a pal of mine is currently on something called the South Beach diet, which is low carb, but you do eat fruit and veg.

http://www.prevention.com/cda/feature2002/0,4780,5345,00.html

Don't know a thing about it, but I'm having lunch with her next week, so I'll let you know how much of a pain in the ass she is at the restaurant.

8 - I too think Atkins is probably not a great diet (I'm veggie!) but boy is it effective for some people. Boyf has lost (and kept off) 14lbs in 4 weeks.

He's now looking at South Beach tho, cos the GI stuff for carbs seems to make sense and it's less focused on high fat/saturated fat foods...