Originally posted by: kracmunkie
So basically, low carb diets = chronically depressed but skinny.
I've been doing the Atkins thing for just over two weeks now. And I have not been depressed in the least.
And no... it's not "too good to be true." It's actually more difficult than it looks. Eggs get old pretty quick (never been a big fan), and I very much miss potatos, cereal, pasta, rice, etc... I think I miss the coffee, iced tea, and soda the most, though.
That being said, this nutritional approach beats the hell out of the low fat methods. I've never been able to stick with those, because the plateau's are so bad that I figure "why bother".
So far... To say that I am pleased with the results would be a huge understatement. I have more energy than ever, and each day it is much easier to avoid the bad foods.
My chart
Today, my menu consisted of:
Breakfast: 2 hard-boiled eggs w/bacon
Lunch: Sirloin steak with grilled mushrooms
Dinner: Grilled salmon (lemon pepper/garlic) and broccoli
Desert: Low carb chocolate ice cream
I have little doubt that I'll be sticking with some varient of this approach for the rest of my life. Of course as I get closer to my target fitness, I'll add more carbs to my menu. I just can't say how happy I am with how good I feel, and the results I'm getting.