Posted by Cindylou on July 26, 2001, at 6:57:20
In reply to High Protein vs. High Carb Diet, posted by 16# on July 25, 2001, at 19:58:25
The Zone is a "miracle drug" for my husband. He tried the Atkins diet, but it didn't do much for him. But when he's in "The Zone," he is a different person -- always positive and up, not moody, and his weight drops quickly. I like the Zone, because it definitely restricts carbs, but doesn't completely rule them out, and I do believe that some balance is necessary in dieting. (I used to be on every diet in the book, but meds actually make me lose weight so it's not a concern anymore.) I found that limiting carbs to about 100 grams a day made a difference in my carb cravings and mood.
Only problem with the Zone is that it's not the easiest diet to be on ... my husband has a hard time staying on it.
good luck!
cindy
> Does anyone out there have an opinion about whether an Atkins-type diet is superior to a high carb or balanced Zone type diet for controlling or losing weight gained on meds?
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> If I seem overly obsessed with this issue, well I am. I cannot go off of meds. Overweightness is definitely the lesser of the two evils but damnit there is nothing more frustrating than doing all that I do and seeing no results. Since this is a metabolic thing that is happening, then I think that there has to be a way to out fox it. Let's figure it out!
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