Fast-5 Diet and Lifestyle: [fast5] Re: BBC special on low carb

Friday, August 6, 2010

[fast5] Re: BBC special on low carb

Appears you have done well on your weight loss. More should document waist size, instead of simply pounds, which show improvement slower than inches, for a mental health pat on the back.

Many of us have pointed out flaws in that BBC "documentary", even including many carbs with fat in their so-called Atkins study. Soy protein is like poison to Males, with increased estrogen levels. Not sure if it's conducive to good health, even with females. Animal fats keep getting more glowing reports. The saturated fat BS, is simply THAT. Robert Atkins only started to pull back on the saturated animal fat, with the flak he kept getting by the "low-fat" brainwashed media. Especially, the American Heart association still calls saturated animal fat evil, rather than the real culprit of carbohydrates.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aoQGRJqGQTs

If you find yourself able to get by with only 400 calories some days you might be a candidate to try some ADF, alternate day fasting, where you fast 2 or 3 days a week for 36 hours. The other Yahoo group about fasting has several who see more benefits from ADF than just Fast-5. After all, it's the FASTING time, not the oft-quoted eating window, that is the key to success. With bigger success possible with the longer fasting periods of ADF, you'll find that even on days were you decide to "cheat" it can be back down to a Fast-5 style of eating that day. Fast-5, once habituated to Alternate Day Fasting, then becomes "a piece of cake".

Barnaby

--- In fast5@yahoogroups.com, "Sarah McQuilkin" <Mom2Braxton@...> wrote:
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> Hi All..
> I have not posted for quite some time.
> I watched the low carb videos with interest. I also have been reading all the interesting posts and enjoy the conversations going on in this forum.
> I started my weight loss on March 1, 2010 and so far, have lost 25 pounds. I started out on Atkins and lost quite quickly. As for me, I do believe that protein suppresses the appetite. I am not as hungry so quickly after protein.
> For the last month, I have pretty well been at a plateau and mainly maintaining. I feel primarily is because I have eased up with the proteins. I am a diabetic with kidney disease and am concerned about protein. Too much meat also makes me feel sluggish and bloated. I switched to whey protein shakes and limit the protein so I am not losing as much, maybe.
> Another thing that concerns me about Atkins is the fats. Yes, if I am having meat, I want that flavorful fat.
> I am getting ready to step it up on a temporary basis and see what happens as I do think the protein does kick in weight loss. However, some studies have suggested that soy protein can actually slow progression of kidney disease and fatty liver. So, I am thinking of doing mostly protein shakes. I am not sure if I want to do this 1 week at a time or every other day. I also believe I need to find ways to get in more activity as I have been quite sedentary . I am so terrible at exercise. I would like to take out my WII Fit which I love, but will have to find a time that my kids do not fight me for it During this process, I have lowered my insulin needs by 10 Units. Carbs of course have adverse reactions on blood sugars. I have come down from size 24 to size 18 with a goal of size 14 by Christmas, so need to work really hard.
> I love Fast5, but because of the insulin, I find it impossible to always stick with a 5 hour window. My body feels wonderful fasting though.
> Before, I would be huffing and puffing walking across the street or after even 5 minutes doing housework. After I cut back on the meat and was only eating a bit due to insulin drops, I all of a sudden noticed I was not out of breath and was able to get through my housework without tiring! I am thrilled about this of course and do not want to stop it.
> With Atkins, I think people do not eat as many calories as it seems. There are some days, I barely get in 500 calories and I am satisfied. I think sometimes, we should just listen to our bodies. I get tired of hearing that I have to take in at least 1400 calories, etc. I am tired of hearing of starvation modes. If medical science is so great, why do these scientists keep changing their minds?
> What works for one, may not work for another.
> I wish everyone success and keep the topics coming.
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> Sarah
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