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posted September 16, 2003 02:30 PM         

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i just wondered if anyone had tried that atkins diet. my mums about to do it, but to me it seems a bit strange 'eat fat dont eat fruit' kind of stuff.

on the other hand, if it works im gona be straight in there myself but im vegetarian so i was also wondering if anyone knows if vegetarians can do it. it might not work since most of the diet is meat, but would quorn and tofu do just as well??

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posted September 17, 2003 12:02 AM           

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Why would you want to harm your body just for image purposes? I think the best way to lose weight is to become active, exercise and a sensible diet never fails.

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~~Those who bring sunshine to the lives of others cannot keep it from themselves~~

*Sir James Barrie*

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posted September 19, 2003 03:57 PM           

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Also, think more. The brain is the most metabolically active organ in the human body - it works for me! heh

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posted September 20, 2003 04:16 AM         

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Well wEvil could you think some more and send the extra energy to me please? I could lose a few.

To ash -- no I've not tried it -- but I understand that the meat is essential. Protein of any kind helps to lose weight, however -- but maybe you'd have to have combinable proteins (legumes and grains), which would blow the diet anyway. I hope your mum is also changing her lifestyle to include exercise, otherwise any diet will pack the kilos back the second you stop it (well, a bit of hyperbole).

Contemporary nutrition is a morass of pseudo-facts and theories. Probably because nobody really wants to hear that they have to eat less, get off the couch, and exercise, plus there are huge industries that profit off bad body self-image. Anyway good luck to you and your mum, and let us know what happens.

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posted September 21, 2003 09:45 PM         

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It seems to me that the Atkins is equated to bacon and butter. Althought i don't consume pork and beef, it's a challenge to incorporate the vegetarian into this diet. It really is tough to prepare a vegetarian meal.
You mentioned not eating fruits. Eat as many as you can, except banana, the sugars in them are way better than snacking on chips and the like. Besides, they provide essential vitamans, which the vegetarians need to NOT forget about.
I can say that I have lost 30 lbs in 3 months. I dunno I can explain my situation more thoughly if you're seriously interested?!

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