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Atkins Diet Quick Hits: I Cheated, What do I do now?
Yazar: admin September 27, 2008
In recognition that unfortunate events happen to many Atkins Dieters in which temptation or poor planning caused bad behavior, I made a video on what to do after one’s cheated. I intentionally did not address the planned cheat days as those who plan for those days typically have a plan for afterwards as well. I am still very much a believer that it is realistic to not cheat on one’s diet if one is vigillant and accountable, but cheating does not have to be a death sentence to your weight loss.
I separated the group of cheaters into two groups - those who failed to plan for a difficult situation and simply have to get back on the wagon. They were in control and made the rational decision to hop off the diet. Their path back on the wagon is simply get the excess glucose and glycogen out of their system and resume the phase (IMO) where they were at.
The group that succombed to cravings I thought about differently. These are more often less rational decisions and more often spur of the moment decisions. With these situations, I would encourage the person to examine what happened and how to prevent it from happening again, e.g. progress to OWL phase, diversions to the temptation, etc. I might encourage another 14 day Induction cycle if you feel out of control of your eating. I say this only because I want you guys to get to goal and stay there.
This isn’t a race to goal. It’s a marathon or a journey, and I had to learn a lot of things along the way as well. I hope this helps.
BTW - if you wondering about this video, I lost a large section of video in the middle and had to re-video it. I hope it doesn’t distract too much.
Duration : 0:5:49
Good call - find …
Good call - find anything to distract yourself and the craving might go away. You know once you know the ugly after effects the decision might get a lot easier to not follow in the same steps again. Keep up the good work!
h man. I went to …
h man. I went to my cousin’s wedding the other month and I cheated sooo hard. I woke up with what can only be described as a hangover…from sugar. It was awful. I had nothing but tea, water and maybe a slice of cheese for the next 24 hours because I felt so sick. The other day, I was really off about something and started daydreaming about coffee ice cream, drenched in brandy. I wound up just talking on the phone and buying a used book to distract myself.
I eat fairly high …
I eat fairly high protein and low fat (simply because I have a messed up thyroid that lowers my metabolism to zilch). My carbs are “controlled” (around 100 net grams a day), so my diet is not ALL protein. I found by adding nonfat plain yogurt I can get the protein down to reasonable levels without screwing up my calories.
I was diagnosed as having low Vitamin D. My theory is that since it’s fat-soluable and I have to eat low-fat, that I don’t absorb enough. I have to take a supplement now.
Good call… High …
Good call… High protein diets are almost as problematic as high carb diets.
For others, check Rabbit Diet starvation as a result of what can happen on a low fat high protein diet. The body simply needs the fat to ingest certain vitamins.
You are very …
You are very welcome. I feel honored that people still watch and comment on my videos, and that they say the videos help.
Thanks for the heads up on the Atkins website. I didn’t realize it had been posted yet.
I just read your …
I just read your story on the Atkins website. You’re doing a great job helping people with the Atkins diet……Thank you
False. I am doig …
False. I am doig some research for college and the metabolic advantage of LC diets is a true and documented fact there are many articles about it. its not about calorie in / calorie out, its about fat formed VS fat burned. Atkins and other low carb plans have the property of modifying this structure, thus its possible to lose MORE FAT with less calorie restriction.
False. I am doig …
False. I am doig some research for college and the metabolic advantage of LC diets is a true and documented fact there are many articles about it. its not about calorie in / calorie out, its about fat formed VS fat burned. Atkins and other low carb plans have the property of modifying this structure, thus its possible to lose MORE FAT with less calorie restriction.
Thank you for your …
Thank you for your kind words…
Yeah, not quite …
Yeah, not quite sure why my lips look so red — must just be the camera or the outside light today….
As for the insulin reaction to protein, protein can be converted to glucose via gluconeogenesis and simply ingestion. There are a lot of studies that link protein intake to insulin release.
Cool video … your …
Cool video … your lips look really red in it for some reason, lol. I thought once you’re in ketosis, protein does not cause any release of insulin either?
Another 5star… …
Another 5star…Kent Video;)
He always know’s just the right thing to say, but their is pure Truth, Science, and Research; to back him…Thanks Kent;)
I just wanted to …
I just wanted to add - you don’t eat “all protein” on a low-carb diet. A true low-carb diet is going to include a good amount of fat.
(cont.) But I …
(cont.) But I think the whole Calorie In - Calorie Out theory is very simplistic. It ignores a lot of the hormonal action going on in the body and the affect of insulin in the storage or utilization of fat. There are a number of studies that have shown Low Carb followers have lost MORE weight and lost LESS muscle on the same Caloric intake as someone following low fat in the long and certainly short term.
So yes we may eat less Calories than before, but the affects of diet is more than that.
I think it’s been …
I think it’s been pretty conclusive shown that the only macro-nutrient that does not elevate insulin is fat. I would therefore find the fact about the 4 oz steak releasing that much insulin to be problematic. There isn’t that much protein in that steak AND the glycemic index of that steak is certainly no where near the potato.
As to low carb simply being another form of Calorie restriction diet. There is a *bit* to that as the appetite suppression does enable one to feel full sooner.
Oh Ken…. your soo …
Oh Ken…. your soo wise =) Thanks for this vid
I have a couple of …
I have a couple of questions on this low carb thing. I did some research in valid journals like the ADA that say eating a four ounce steak releases as much insulin as a potato! If true, this goes against one of the big theories of low carb eating. The other was from a documentary here on you tube where research suggested that there is nothing to the low carb diets except that eating all protein limits calorie consumption, nothing else. Value your opinion. Thanks
Yep, that is why I …
Yep, that is why I tried to differentiate between planned days and the unplanned binge emotional eating. One you are in control, and the other the person is out of control of their eating.
For many though I fear in control planned days could lead to out of control decision making later, but that is of course the risk of that decision. It wasn’t for me, but I respect those that can do it.
In my case, it was …
In my case, it was never worth the hassle to cheat and then have to deal with the after effects and emotions. It was just easier doing the same thing and saying no than saying yes, and then have to stress about that decision and consequences.
Having a cheat day …
Having a cheat day each week is the only thing that keeps me on plan the other 6 days. Due to some metabolic (thyroid) issues I have to follow a very strict low-calorie, low-fat, controlled-carb diet.
I make a distinction between cheat days and binge days. Cheat days are weekly and I try to eat fairly healthy. I’m not stuffing my face with cupcakes. Binge days happen much less often and are free-for-alls of bad food. I do plan all my off-plan days and get right back on the wagon the next day.
oy thats depressin …
oy thats depressin when u slip up and eat unhealthy, enjoy that 15 minutes of eating the food cause you’ll be paying for it for daaays afterwards…. nooo fun
I too was tempted …
I too was tempted at a work party and cheated. Afterwards I felt nauseated from the carbs.
Isopure Zero Carb …
Isopure Zero Carb protein shakes — although I am not in favor of them replacing entire meals.
yes, your body …
yes, your body retains fluids. That doesn’t mean stop drinking.
Me again…just …
Me again…just gonna throw this question in here real fast. I have a cold at the moment and I’m really on edge because I’m really close to getting under 200 (202 at the moment). I just wanted to know…when you’re sick does your body retain liquids? I know you’re supposed to drink a lot of liquids when you’re sick but I don’t want to go and drink a gallon of water and have half of it retained in my body. So just give me a simple yes or no. Thanks.
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