Comments on: Are Very Low Carb Diets Overrated for Weight Loss? Atkins vs South Beach vs the Zone.

By: perther

perther — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 23:01:27 +0000

Answer to question in title of article is NO!

By: mike

mike — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:47:39 +0000

Great article! This is like the coffee debate…one week it causes cancer and the next it’s okay to drink. Carbs will always be debated. I like to use P28 Bread as a post-workout snack. It’s a high protein bread that builds lean muscle while burning fat. I can’t wait to use some of these suggestions in my workout routine!

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By: Terry

Terry — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 15:58:47 +0000

I’ve been Low Carbing for 5 months and have lost 100lbs since starting. I exercise 2-3 times a week, eat on average 5 carb a day and IF once a week. I have had cheats while on vacation, and gained weight fast! (15lbs in 5 days) but after 5 days of low carbing again it was all gone. There are times when I IF that I lose 2-3lbs and there are times when I stay at the same weight, it seems every second week I try a 38hr fast I lose weight. Any reason for this at all Mike?

By: Geo

Geo — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 18:42:12 +0000

I eat only meat and drink only water (over a year now)…(i.e. ….Zero carbs…..) I’ve NEVER felt better in my life! It takes some adapting, but, as a 42 yr. old male, I stopped diabetes in it’s tracks (I was 278 lbs. and pre-diabetic…now, 181 and lipid profile is PERFECT!). I don’t push my WOE on anyone, I just know that those who say you NEED carbohydrates ingested are not telling the truth!

I will not stray from this woe, as it has given me energy that I’d never dreamed of, and MY Dr. is on board wholeheartedly!!!!

Good luck to all who endeavor good health!

By: Mike OD

Mike OD — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 14:29:07 +0000

pjnoir – here’s an article on the Zone diet and Diabetes from Diabetes in Control website:

“Regarding the effects of a Zone-like diet specifically in patients with type 2 diabetes, Markovic et al had obese patients with mild type 2 diabetes follow a calorie-restricted diet (approximately 1100 to 1200 calories per day) with a macronutrient ratio (carbohydrate:protein:fat) close to approximately 40:30:30 (actually 38:33:29) 20, 21 These patients improved insulin sensitivity, glucose control, reduced triglycerides, and improved their cholesterol profiles. By only the fourth day subjects improved their blood glucose and reduced their body fat, which the researchers attributed to the reduced consumption of carbohydrates. The increase in fat consumption also helped apparently by slowing the absorption of carbohydrates. ”

Most people call the Zone a “low carb” diet anyways…..but of course there are other important factors like choices of carbs (whole foods, or processed) that will dictate the rate at which glucose enters the bloodstream.

In the end….people can go as low as they like…but the focus should always be on fruits and vegetables first for carb choices (most people can’t overeat on those anyways)

By: pjnoir

pjnoir — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 04:11:07 +0000

Fine but Diabetes changes everything. Atkins approach to controlling diabetes, “Atkins Diabetes Revolution” Book is a life saver. Low carb diets are the rule for many. Even on Ori’s Warrior Diet, low carb is perferred.

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By: Brian Dickey A.K.A. The Low Carb Junkie

Brian Dickey A.K.A. The Low Carb Junkie — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 07:41:52 +0000

Loved the article, I could not have said it better. I think the most important part is finding what works for you and sticking with it. It comes back to that old saying if what you do doesn’t work change what you are doing. I live, sleep and dream low carb and anabolic diets.