tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13260386.post8423694320434423200..comments2024-03-13T06:54:20.063-05:00Comments on Weight of the Evidence: Rule Six: Empower YourselfUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13260386.post-54155107767151983352007-08-06T10:46:00.000-05:002007-08-06T10:46:00.000-05:00Jian, Dr. Atkins certainly wouldn't advocate "low-...Jian, Dr. Atkins certainly wouldn't advocate "low-fat" in any form. I think there is a reason we keep hearing all this noise about calories. People begin Induction and lose some weight. Then, they get smart and try to start reducing protein and fat and they overeat on good carbohydrates. It's the fat that triggers your brain to stop eating. Fat also helps us absorb the major nutrients in the good carbohydrates. Animal protein has an appetite suppression mechanism built-in. It's very difficult to overeat on a steak because that mechanism kicks in long before you've eaten a dangerous amount. The gap between being full and feeling full is much less when you eat animal protein at the center of the meal. <BR/><BR/>Dr. Atkins only mentioned not overeating on protein because it could stall ketosis and your body could convert a small amount of it into glucose and your body might react the way it does to other glucose. Dr. Atkins clearly intended to jump-start our weight-loss but it's not necessary to hang out in ketosis for months on end, although you could. <BR/><BR/>During my 44 pounds in 7 month weight loss, I don't think I was in ketosis at all and I certainly did not watch calories and even at goal, I still don't. However, I make sure I have protein with every meal and generous servings of fat whenever I eat good carbohydrates to lessen their effect. I'm sure I am eating less calories now, but it doesn't feel like it because I never leave the table hungry. Not to mention, exercise covers a multitude of sins!<BR/><BR/>If you've been paying attention to Regina's work here it's clear that there can be no "clear instructions" for portion sizes because that will vary wildly among people. However, if you have an amount of protein and fat with each meal, which varies according to your weight, size, and metabolism, and keep half your good carbohydrate allowance to low glycemic vegetables, you should be able to continue losing or maintaining your weight as long as your ratio remains constant, regardless of the calorie count.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11679266571603526922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13260386.post-65581240723520800572007-08-06T03:33:00.000-05:002007-08-06T03:33:00.000-05:00In response to -> what does "eat till you are sati...In response to -> what does "eat till you are satisfied" actually mean?. In my experience, it means to stop eating the moment you don't feel like you're starving. (Sounds kinda mean, rite?) Yeah, but its absolutely essential during the initial stages of weight loss. Here's what worked for me: Come meal time, set out what you reckon is a decent serving, eat it and drink 2 cups of water. If you think you're still hungry, drink another half to one cup of water and wait half-an-hour. Try to do something else during that time. If after half hour you're still hungry, zone out a reasonable low-fat snack. All the best losing weight!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13260386.post-71998991712098644312007-08-03T19:32:00.000-05:002007-08-03T19:32:00.000-05:00Jonathan,A small snack that's low in carbohydrate....Jonathan,<BR/><BR/>A small snack that's low in carbohydrate. In the first couple of weeks that might be 3 or 4 cherry tomatoes stuffed with tuna; or a deviled egg; or maybe a few olives (I think I recall it was up to 10 a day?).https://www.blogger.com/profile/09224160356421549054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13260386.post-30660737709880866902007-08-03T19:26:00.000-05:002007-08-03T19:26:00.000-05:00What is a "small carbohydrate controlled snack"? ...What is a "small carbohydrate controlled snack"? A small snack that's mostly carbohydrates? Or a snack that's low in carbohydrates? I wish Atkins had chosen a less ambiguous phrase.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13260386.post-51668013126592800092007-08-03T10:55:00.000-05:002007-08-03T10:55:00.000-05:00what does "eat till you are satisfied" actually me...what does "eat till you are satisfied" actually mean? It's way too vague. I ate till I was "satisfied" for five years, and let me tell you, there wasn't enough appetite suppression going on to get me to my goal... <BR/><BR/>he really should have added an entire chapter all about calories, how much they matter, how to set a realistic goal for yourself, etc. etc.<BR/><BR/>there should be clear instructions on limiting calories, or at least portion sizes, so that you are eating enough to control your hunger, but not so much that you remain overweight.<BR/><BR/>instead, the overall impression is to not worry about all that... which is why we see so many people who stall out short of their goal.<BR/><BR/>and that's why we now have this Kimkins monster amoungst us.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15606061098538457496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13260386.post-56438419699530577312007-08-03T02:44:00.000-05:002007-08-03T02:44:00.000-05:00Until I started eating lower carb to keep my blood...Until I started eating lower carb to keep my blood glucose under control, I did not believe that it was possible to walk away from a plate of food, or refuse a treat because you were full. What a revelation! I'm also trying not to pass on the same hangups to my kids that we learnt, such as finishing all the food on your plate!Nickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08329379985523058837noreply@blogger.com