Question:
atkins dieting

i was curious if anyone did the actual atkins diet after surgery..i mean the whole high fat/protein less then 20 carbs and if so how did it work for u?    — christine S. (posted on March 18, 2003)

March 18, 2003
I did atkins. Although it was not called that by my nutritionist I knew it to be atkins. I got all my protein in and drank my water , it worked and continues to work well. I up my carbs to stop weight loss and go back to strict atkins if I gain a lb or 2. I have been sucessful for going into my 3rd year now.
   — Rose A.

March 18, 2003
Me too! I do less than 40 carbs a day. Most come from milk products in my diet. I have had pretty good success with 46 pounds in 2 months. I don't really do high fat because it is uncomfortable to eat too much fat for me post op. I do get about 25% of my calories from fat, 50-60% from protein and the rest is carbs. Not bread or grains of any kind just the ones that occur in veges and milk. Did you know that the average person on a healthy diet eats 300-400g of carbs per day? I was shocked. I must have eaten twice that at least before surgery.
   — Carol S.

March 18, 2003
thanks for the info! so do u watch the fat intake or just focus on protein and low carbs?
   — christine S.

March 18, 2003
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