Educate Yourself
Never start a diet without researching it first. There are many books available about the Atkins Diet, so go and read one before deciding if it's for you. If in doubt, talk to your doctor, dietician or nutritionist for guidance. The important thing is to make sure the diet fits your needs and to realize this must be a lifestyle change or it won't work.
Exercise
Dieting isn't just about having a model figure; it's also about healthy living. As we all know, exercise plays a major role in the upkeep of your physical well-being. Just because you're skipping the carbs, don't skip your workout.
Be Protein Conscious
High-protein doesn't necessarily mean high-fat. Many mistakenly think that because bacon, steaks, burgers and sausage are allowed, they can gorge themselves with as much fat as they want, as long as the food is carb-free. Wrong! Stay away from meats and cheeses that are high in saturated fats and trans-fatty acids.
Beware of Cravings
Many experience intense cravings when beginning this diet. Atkins said this is because your body is ridding itself of excess carbs, and once your blood sugar levels stabilize, the cravings will subside. In the meantime, snack on healthy proteins, such as nuts or lean meats, and drink lots of water.
Don't Get Bored
Many quit the diet because of its monotony. If you feel yourself becoming bored with the allowed foods, visit your local natural health food store for Atkins carb-free and low-carb snacks or protein shakes. If you cheat and then return to the diet, you risk the reoccurrence of intense cravings you experienced in the beginning.
Listen to Your Body
Pay attention to your physiology. If you're feeling bad while on the diet, then stop. Don't be afraid to adjust the diet to suit your body.
—Julie Jones can be reached at jjones@kansan.com
They seem too good to be true because they are. Over-the-counter diet pills like Mega-T promise to help consumers "lose up to 20 pounds." Others, like Dexatrim Natural, say it will "help your body use fat and calories."
Jagged little pills
The question on everyones mind is 'are over-the-counter diet pills safe? And can they really do what they claim?'
Lawrence Memorial Hospital dietician Nancy Donahey recommends consulting a medical professional before ingesting any type of diet pill.
Many diet pills contain caffeine and ephedra. These ingredients work as appetite suppressants designed to accelerate your body's metabolism.
Most appetite suppressants should only be used for a few weeks. Exceeding the recommended daily dosage or using the products for longer than the recommended time can result in increased heart rate and blood pressure.
She says that water-loss or diuretic pills are only intended to relieve temporary bloating. They do not reduce body fat.
Students hoping to lose weight and keep it off should develop exercise programs and healthy eating habits.
If you decide to use over-the-counter diet pills, remember that the key to all pill advertisements is to help you lose weight not lose it for you.
GO MACRO
—Lauren Reidy
Carole Boggs, macrobiotic excautioner, teaches a series of classes at The Community Mercantile, 901 Iowa St., that instruct people in the finer points of the macrobiotic diet. Proponents of the macrobiotic diet say it can clean glucose and other impurities from the gut and balance alkaline and acidic elements in the blood.
Boggs says the macrobiotic diet is very natural and easy to follow if you're willing to give up the standard American diet. "The macrobiotic diet consists of whole grains,
vegetables, fruit and fish," Boggs says. These foods can be found at The Community Mercantile or the natural food section of your local grocery store.
The macrobiotic diet was created in Japan and is based on the traditional Chinese belief of balancing vine and yang.
Harmony and balance are the main tenets of the macronutrient diet," Boggs says. Boggs recommends Kristine Turner's book, The Self-Healing Cookbook.
Laurie Kerr
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