I agree that a diet consisting of meat and animal fats cannot be a good thing. However, people do lose weight on the diet in short term. Competitive bodybuilders such as Arnold Schwarzenneger in the 1970's followed a very similar high protein low carb diet to lose fat right before a competition. The thing is they only followed it for 6-8 weeks and then went to a more balanced, healthier fare.
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Originally Posted by Teri
I am wondering what the current consensus of the apparent 'results' of the Atkins diet in reducing weight and cholesterol is amidst the macrobiotic community in general? Any specific links I should read? It is hard for me to believe this can, in any way, be a healthy diet. What are the risks they are taking...and what, if any, are they sufferring from as a result of all this animal intake? Any statistics coming in on these people?
Any information would be greatly appreciated as I am constantly having this put in my face and want something substantial to say other than they risk gal and kidney stones....I don't even know if this is being reported as a result of the diet...
Thank you very much!!
Teri
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