Xtexan,
Unusual for me to respond to any of your posts, and here it is two in one day.
However, I am a pro on the Atkin's diet. My husband is a very close to type II Diabetic and has many issues with carbs.
People HATE the Atkin's diet because it is not balanced, blah, bah, BUT it is the only diet my husband successfully loses or maintains weight on.
In the last two months, he has lost 27 lbs by going back on the "induction phase" (actually, he just avoids carbs). I know you are a physically fit person who exercises regularly, so the induction phase is probaby too harsh for you on a long term basis.
Unfortunately for my husband, it is really a lifestyle. When he adds back the "good carbs" and I mean the good carbs, he starts gaining weight and his cholesterol AND sugar goes back up.
What he does do, though, is try to avoid eating too much fat, especially saturated. He eats lots more fish and chicken than red meat, he does eat eggs, but has reduced the bacon/sausage thing.
I have absolutely no idea why I am posting this, except that there are some people, like my husband, for whom the "glycemic index" has no value. He cannot eat whole grains, oatmeal, etc. His body converts that stuff to fat and it really messes up his chemistry.
So, as the loving wife (he would snicker), I worry about the other vits/minerals. However, he has found that supplementation keeps him healthy and I am just grateful that there are so many good supplements out there today that will keep him healthy without affecting his blood sugar/insulin issue, or his cholesterol.
Really just posting this for those who have a really tough time with their weight/sugar/cholesterol and may be looking for an alternative that works. His doctor has finally decided that despite the 'best' advice from the world of nutritionists, my husband is stuck with high protein low carb forever, unless, of course, he wants to become a diabetic and start taking medication.
He chooses to eat what works rather than go that route.
Cindi
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