That's me. I got tired of being a fat ass and began the Akin's Diet almost two weeks ago. So far I've eaten about a quarter of a cow, about 4 chickens, a half a pig, two fish, dozens of shellfish, and about two dozen chicken embryos (eggs). I've lost 12 pounds. In a couple of days I'll get to add berries of any kind and a little more salad. Still, I'll be bar-b-q-ing my way through the animal kingdom.
If God didn't want us to eat animals, he wouldn't have made them out of meat.
Congrats on your successful induction! Way to go!
I am also on Atkins, for years now. Low fat always left me unsatisfied- hungry! Atkins has improved my HDL/LDL ratio- it's better than good. I am at an ideal weight now after having 3 kids!
I know there is talk of kidney damage and I believe that stems from confusion between two similar sounding but vastly different terms. However, from what I understand, people with bad kidneys should not eat meat (or certain meats) so that may also confuse things further.
One myth about Atkins is that you cannot stick to it. I've been on it for years. I usually say I control carbs instead of saying Atkins because of the misinformation out there.
I don't know your entire situation so I can't speak with authority BUT, I'd guess "sucking it up" is the absolute worst thing you could do. There's a very real chance that by favoring one or both hips while performing whatever exercise you choose, you'll end up injuring a different body part, most likely your spine. You want a bad back in addition to two bad hips? Nah, didn't think so.
Yes, you absolutely should exercise prior to your surgery. Being in good physical shape pre-surgery makes recovery much faster and, often times, more complete. What you need to find is some sort of exercise that doesn't cause pain in your hips. Do you have a swimming facility anywhere near you? A very large number of physicians agree that aquatic activity is the best of all cardio vascular exercises. Besides being so good for your heart and lungs, it's a ZERO impact activity on your joints. Even if you only stand in water up to your chest and jog in place, you're going to see great benefits.
Thanks very much for that feedback.
Yeah, my doctors told me to find a swimming pool, but there just wasn't one conveniently in my area. However, just today I noticed a new YMCA facility in my area so I'm going to check that out.
Once again, thank you.
Now, as for the atkins diet... I was on it as well for a brief stint, and you should take care that you don't damage your kidneys and liver. Remember: the atkins diet works well because of small portions.
Atkins diet puts no limitation on portion size.
If a person truely follows the Atkin's diet they will not damage their kidneys or liver. There is an initial induction period of a few days to two weeks (depends on the person's needs) in which carbs are limited to about 20 a day.
After that the number of carbs are increased to a level as prescribed by the diet. Carbs come mostly from low car veggies like lettuce, green beans, cabage, etc. Grains and legumes can be added as long as a person stays within their carb limit.
That's me. I got tired of being a fat ass and began the Akin's Diet almost two weeks ago. So far I've eaten about a quarter of a cow, about 4 chickens, a half a pig, two fish, dozens of shellfish, and about two dozen chicken embryos (eggs). I've lost 12 pounds. In a couple of days I'll get to add berries of any kind and a little more salad. Still, I'll be bar-b-q-ing my way through the animal kingdom.
If God didn't want us to eat animals, he wouldn't have made them out of meat.
As a matter of fact he specifically directs us to do that through the apostle Peter in the book of Acts.
"And he became very hungry, and would have eaten: but while they made ready, he fell into a trance,
And saw heaven opened, and a certain vessel descending unto him, as it had been a great sheet knit at the four corners, and let down to the earth:
Wherein were all manner of fourfooted beasts of the earth, and wild beasts, and creeping things, and fowls of the air.
And there came a voice to him, Rise, Peter; kill, and eat."
Acts 10:10-13
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If a person truely follows the Atkin's diet they will not damage their kidneys or liver. There is an initial induction period of a few days to two weeks (depends on the person's needs) in which carbs are limited to about 20 a day.
After that the number of carbs are increased to a level as prescribed by the diet. Carbs come mostly from low car veggies like lettuce, green beans, cabage, etc. Grains and legumes can be added as long as a person stays within their carb limit.
It's actually a very healthy diet.
I understand; I just realize that popular conceptions of the Atkins diet are often not properly followed. A high protein load with a normal intake of carbohydrates places huge burdens on one's kidneys and liver.
It seems like Predfan knows how to stay within the guidelines of the diet, so it's all good.
I understand; I just realize that popular conceptions of the Atkins diet are often not properly followed. A high protein load with a normal intake of carbohydrates places huge burdens on one's kidneys and liver.
It seems like Predfan knows how to stay within the guidelines of the diet, so it's all good.
Part of the problem is that many do not even bother to read the books but instead do what they think is the diet. That's just being stupid.
The first time I did Atkins was in the 1970's. I lived by his rules for a couple of decades and had no problems. I need to get back on Atkins and just stay on it for the rest of my life. It's the only thing that works for me.
Part of the problem is that many do not even bother to read the books but instead do what they think is the diet. That's just being stupid.
The first time I did Atkins was in the 1970's. I lived by his rules for a couple of decades and had no problems. I need to get back on Atkins and just stay on it for the rest of my life. It's the only thing that works for me.
I'm doing ok on a "every-other-day" Gym attendance schedule.
I think that's just because I have "Y-Chromosome" syndrome, though.
Up through high school, I took dance lessons for an hour to 3 hours a day, 6 days a week. I didn't really watch what I ate, but I don't think I really "pigged out" on a regular basis either. But I was STILL fat.
After high school, I ate the same but quit dancing and gained a ton of weight, which I'm currently trying to lose. UGH. And I go hiking, camping, swimming, rafting, all kinds of outdoorsy type stuff.
So being fat doesn't always = being lazy.
Of course not. I'm merely stating that exercise doesn't always equal weight loss.
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Are you doing any kind of excercise? By the way most commercially produced chicken eggs intended for consumption are unfertilized, since hens are kept away from roosters. I just found this out.
Nope. I hate exercise. Now I do enjoy playing games, which is exercise. Unfortunately, at my age, 53, it's difficult to find games to play. I used to play soccer a lot but I'm protecting my knees now.
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That's me. I got tired of being a fat ass and began the Akin's Diet almost two weeks ago. So far I've eaten about a quarter of a cow, about 4 chickens, a half a pig, two fish, dozens of shellfish, and about two dozen chicken embryos (eggs). I've lost 12 pounds. In a couple of days I'll get to add berries of any kind and a little more salad. Still, I'll be bar-b-q-ing my way through the animal kingdom.
If God didn't want us to eat animals, he wouldn't have made them out of meat.
It works, and works extremely well but let me warn you of something - cheating on a diet is extremely common and almost the butt of jokes. With Atkins, cheating on your diet is no laughing matter. It will kill you.
Congrats on your successful induction! Way to go! 
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