Hi everyone,
I just started the Arkins diet 2 days ago and was wondering if it's a good diet for me, since I run 2 miles every morning? And is it really healthy? How could all that cholesterol, due to high fat diet be good for anyone? Any advice? thanksphotog

The first thing I would do is to read Dr. Atkins book New Diet Revolution. Part one of the book, really answers alot of questions you may have. Also there is alot of Wonderful people on this site that have answers to any questions you may have. I have been a member now for a couple of months and lost weight and had alot of support. Also get a support buddy...
Have a Great Day!! and Good Luck!!
Tammy

Hey

Don't worry about the energy while running. As soon as your body is used to burning fat instead of carbs......your runs will be great!!!!

I have done 2 half marathons since I have started Atkins on 9/9/02. I had nothing but water during and had plenty of energy for sprinting at the end.

Good Luck
Mike

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Hi Photog,

I am a newbie as well and this is day 8 of Induction for me.

The prescribed eating in this diet seemingly goes against everything I thought was good eating. I read Dr. Atkins book (a must read) and he made a really good case and the book was very interesting. Then I stumbled onto this site and read about the results people were having. But, I have to say that that thing the sold me on LC was the way I feel only after 8 days!

I feel great! Less moody. Appetite has shrunk. Never feel bloated. Excited to continue LCing.

WRT running - I was concerned that I would not have any energy for running myself. To be honest, over the first 4-5 days I did not have the energy to run. I guess it was an adjustment period. I feel fine now though. Also, I have received advice from people on the forum that energy levels will improve after we leave Induction.

Give yourself a week on Induction and judge for yourself.

Good Luck!

WELCOME! I ALSO AM NEW, THIS IS EVERYTHING BACKWARDS, BUT ON DAY 3 I FEEL GREAT! 3 LBS LESS AND SO MANY NICE PEOPLE HERE TO HELP EVEN MY DUMB QUESTIONS, I AM THANKFULL FOR THE SUPPORT I GET HERE, READ THROUGH LOTS AND YOU WILL FEEL MORE AT EASE. GOOD LUCK

I had blood work done in February and my levels were perfect, all of them. There are scientific reasons for this contradicting method but I think of it this way. Over carbing is the stuff that glues fats and cholesterol to the ateries. I know DA explains that high carbohydrates changes the normal composition of fats and cholesterol that causes it to stick to the arteries. Or, by burning carbs, your body will store fats and cholesterol. When there is less carbs to burn, the body will burn the other fuel, fats. Therefore carbs stabilizes fats, allowing them to make themselves at home.

Black57

you feel horrible at first and then all of a sudden you get a boost of energy. This is my second time on Atkin's.

You might want to check out the General Exercise area and see what people who run have to say. I know there are several runners around here.

I do know that the first week or so my workouts were awful as my body switched to fat burning-but after that they really picked up. I started being able to up my weights quickly and the added protein allowed for me to buld muscle faster.