I have several friends that are doing that Dr. weight loss with B-12 shots, supplements, and prescription appetite suppressants. They are losing a lot of weight - but the diet consists of ten 1oz. portions of lean/very lean protein and very little fat, no carbs or starchy veggies. I have a copy of the eating plan and it seems VERY low calorie and low carb. I was thinking of trying it myself without the Dr.s shots/meds. What do you think of this? I feel like it would put me into that starvation mode everyone talks about, but maybe not?
Low carb that is also low cal or low fat, is not very smart. It can even be dangerous (google rabbit starvation)
I agree with kaplods. If one is eating low carb, one should not be trying to eat low fat at the same time. The Atkins diet makes this clear--on Atkins you are limiting carbs, not fats, and not calories.
Trying to follow this dr's eating plan without getting the shots and supplements wouldn't be a good idea because obviously the shots are considered nutritionally important.
This sounds to me like a diet that may drop someone's weight quickly, but is short on having a maintenance plan. Next thing you know, the weight's back on and you're poorer, having paid a doctor.
I'd suggest you try something more reasonable and less extreme than this questionable program.
Jay
I added this link in the other thread as well, but thought I should do it here too:
http://www.cbc.ca/consumers/market/f...ernstein_diet/Thank you, Anne! That pretty much tells everything people need to know.
Jay
I am of the opinion that one should eat as much healthy food as one can and still lose weight. Why minimize intake for speedy loss? This is a for-the-rest-of-my-life process. Veggies are good for us. Fruits are good for us. Healthy fats, like avocados, olive oil, and nuts, are good for us. Proteins and complex carbs are good for us. I would guess most of us got fat by feeding our bodies in an unhealthy fashion---even those of us who got fat eating healthy foods likely ate too much of it!
Our bodies appreciate healthy food in appropriate portions. You have already had an amazing loss! How have you gotten to where you are? Keep eating a varied, healthy diet, (add exercise) and your body will most likely continue to respond.
This "Dr. weight loss" plan you've described sounds unhealthy as well as, unsustainable. ANY plan that requires no carbs is potentially dangerous. And B-12 shots...ummm...well, yeah, if you aren't eating carbs, or good fats...I guess it would make sense you'd need B-12 injections to make up for what you'd be lacking from eating a balanced meal
I am living proof low carb done correctly works! Let me assure you, I do not eat very low calorie, nor do I require B-12 shots...but, I do eat healthy. Yes, I am on Atkins and I've been on Atkins almost 4 & a half years. I eat plenty of veggies & salads daily, as well as good fats & lean protein. And contrary to popular misconception where Atkins is concerned...when you get to the Pre-Maintenance phase, whole grains like oatmeal, brown rice & whole wheat pasta is most definitely added. Most people think Atkins is just unlimited quanities of red meat,butter, bacon & cheese. Its not!
If you're interested in the low carb lifestyle, I'd suggest reading Dr. Atkins New Diet Revolution. Its quite enlightening. But...resorting to anything as drastic as 10 1 oz. portions of lean protein...very low fat...and no carbs...is totally unhealthy & dangerous...Dr. approved or not!!!
skinnyinsideout , 08-31-2008 01:15 AM
JerseyGyrl , 08-31-2008 10:13 AM
