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I don't understand these people who argue that eating meat, fish,
eggs, almost all vegetables (including my favorites--spinach, broccoli, asparagus, green beans, brussels sprouts, bok choy, cauliflower, collard greens, kale, broccoli rabe), many fruits (blueberries! blackberries! raspberries! avocados!), cream, and cheese is somehow more "boring" than the ordinary pasta-and-white bread-and-cookies from a box diet. Whatever, man. T. |
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I don't understand these people who argue that eating meat, fish,
eggs, almost all vegetables (including my favorites--spinach, broccoli, asparagus, green beans, brussels sprouts, bok choy, cauliflower, collard greens, kale, broccoli rabe), many fruits (blueberries! blackberries! raspberries! avocados!), cream, and cheese is somehow more "boring" than the ordinary pasta-and-white bread-and-cookies from a box diet. Whatever, man. T. |
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TdN wrote:
:: I don't understand these people who argue that eating meat, fish, :: eggs, almost all vegetables (including my favorites--spinach, :: broccoli, asparagus, green beans, brussels sprouts, bok choy, :: cauliflower, collard greens, kale, broccoli rabe), many fruits :: (blueberries! blackberries! raspberries! avocados!), cream, and :: cheese is somehow more "boring" than the ordinary pasta-and-white :: bread-and-cookies from a box diet. :: :: Whatever, man. :: :: T. That's because "these people" never did Atkins (or anything like it) and thus see the diet as eggs and meat. Then they say, "Ah, they are so bored with such limited food choices that they just can't stand to eat! So they end up losing 130 lbs and continue on in the LC way. Apparently, they enjoy boredom." |
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TdN wrote:
:: I don't understand these people who argue that eating meat, fish, :: eggs, almost all vegetables (including my favorites--spinach, :: broccoli, asparagus, green beans, brussels sprouts, bok choy, :: cauliflower, collard greens, kale, broccoli rabe), many fruits :: (blueberries! blackberries! raspberries! avocados!), cream, and :: cheese is somehow more "boring" than the ordinary pasta-and-white :: bread-and-cookies from a box diet. :: :: Whatever, man. :: :: T. That's because "these people" never did Atkins (or anything like it) and thus see the diet as eggs and meat. Then they say, "Ah, they are so bored with such limited food choices that they just can't stand to eat! So they end up losing 130 lbs and continue on in the LC way. Apparently, they enjoy boredom." |
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On Fri, 03 Sep 2004 15:46:19 GMT, Tom wrote:
I would have to agree with Roger. I never felt more energetic on low carb. Although, I didn't get the low blood sugar feelings in the middle of the afternoon either. The energy levels tend to be very level throughout the day, not boundless like the claims. I would also have to add that exercise was more difficult, probably because glucose is more readily available for energy than fat. I only had about 30lbs to lose though. Maybe a larger person with over a 100lbs to lose may have more energy due to the insulin resistance problems. Switching to a fat based diet may make them feel like they have more energy. This is only based on my own observations. Tom 210/180/180 When I had over 100 pounds to lose, low carb definitely gave me much more energy. As I've lost weight (and improved my body's insulin response), I've added more carbs (of the good kind, mainly) back in. I do find that I like some carbs for intense workouts, but the amount of carbs isn't close to what's "recommended" for these workouts. -- Bob in CT Remove ".x" to reply |
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On Fri, 03 Sep 2004 15:46:19 GMT, Tom wrote:
I would have to agree with Roger. I never felt more energetic on low carb. Although, I didn't get the low blood sugar feelings in the middle of the afternoon either. The energy levels tend to be very level throughout the day, not boundless like the claims. I would also have to add that exercise was more difficult, probably because glucose is more readily available for energy than fat. I only had about 30lbs to lose though. Maybe a larger person with over a 100lbs to lose may have more energy due to the insulin resistance problems. Switching to a fat based diet may make them feel like they have more energy. This is only based on my own observations. Tom 210/180/180 When I had over 100 pounds to lose, low carb definitely gave me much more energy. As I've lost weight (and improved my body's insulin response), I've added more carbs (of the good kind, mainly) back in. I do find that I like some carbs for intense workouts, but the amount of carbs isn't close to what's "recommended" for these workouts. -- Bob in CT Remove ".x" to reply |
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"Bob in CT" wrote in message news I've added more carbs (of the good kind, mainly) back in. I do find that I like some carbs for intense workouts, but the amount of carbs isn't close to what's "recommended" for these workouts. Since my weight has stabilized, I find my workouts easier. It could be that the increase in carbs to a maintenance level has given somewhat of a reserve of glycogen in the liver and muscles to the point of having a good supply for the next workout, but not enough to pack on fat. I notice my weight going up a pound or two before exercise and then down the same in about 2 days after my workout. I'm sure that if I stopped working out, my glycogen stores would be filled right up and the excess would turn to fat. So I would have to decrease the amount of carbs to re-stabilize. Tom |
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"Bob in CT" wrote in message news I've added more carbs (of the good kind, mainly) back in. I do find that I like some carbs for intense workouts, but the amount of carbs isn't close to what's "recommended" for these workouts. Since my weight has stabilized, I find my workouts easier. It could be that the increase in carbs to a maintenance level has given somewhat of a reserve of glycogen in the liver and muscles to the point of having a good supply for the next workout, but not enough to pack on fat. I notice my weight going up a pound or two before exercise and then down the same in about 2 days after my workout. I'm sure that if I stopped working out, my glycogen stores would be filled right up and the excess would turn to fat. So I would have to decrease the amount of carbs to re-stabilize. Tom |
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On Fri, 03 Sep 2004 19:19:18 GMT, Tom wrote:
"Bob in CT" wrote in message news I've added more carbs (of the good kind, mainly) back in. I do find that I like some carbs for intense workouts, but the amount of carbs isn't close to what's "recommended" for these workouts. Since my weight has stabilized, I find my workouts easier. It could be that the increase in carbs to a maintenance level has given somewhat of a reserve of glycogen in the liver and muscles to the point of having a good supply for the next workout, but not enough to pack on fat. I notice my weight going up a pound or two before exercise and then down the same in about 2 days after my workout. I'm sure that if I stopped working out, my glycogen stores would be filled right up and the excess would turn to fat. So I would have to decrease the amount of carbs to re-stabilize. Tom Once summer/fall is over, and I stop riding my bike so much, I'll definitely have to cut down on the carbs. I'll keep lifting and riding a bit, but it won't be near as intense. (Carbs and calories will both have to go down.) -- Bob in CT Remove ".x" to reply |
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On Fri, 03 Sep 2004 19:19:18 GMT, Tom wrote:
"Bob in CT" wrote in message news I've added more carbs (of the good kind, mainly) back in. I do find that I like some carbs for intense workouts, but the amount of carbs isn't close to what's "recommended" for these workouts. Since my weight has stabilized, I find my workouts easier. It could be that the increase in carbs to a maintenance level has given somewhat of a reserve of glycogen in the liver and muscles to the point of having a good supply for the next workout, but not enough to pack on fat. I notice my weight going up a pound or two before exercise and then down the same in about 2 days after my workout. I'm sure that if I stopped working out, my glycogen stores would be filled right up and the excess would turn to fat. So I would have to decrease the amount of carbs to re-stabilize. Tom Once summer/fall is over, and I stop riding my bike so much, I'll definitely have to cut down on the carbs. I'll keep lifting and riding a bit, but it won't be near as intense. (Carbs and calories will both have to go down.) -- Bob in CT Remove ".x" to reply |
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