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Old Sat, Feb-21-04, 07:29
kms kms is offline
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Plan: Atkins
Stats: 132/125/120 Female 64 in.
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Location: N. Shore of Massachusetts
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Where is South Beach???

Kathy S. (kms)
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Old Sat, Feb-21-04, 07:36
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Plan: Atkins/PP/BFL
Stats: 400/223/200 Male 5 ft 11
BF:37%/17%/12%
Progress: 89%
Location: Ottawa, ON
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Where is South Beach???

Kathy S. (kms)


No one yet voluntered to write about it.

Wa'il
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Old Tue, Apr-13-04, 16:51
Monika4 Monika4 is offline
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Plan: South beach (modified)
Stats: 185/153/150 Female 5' 6.5''
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Doreen, I am willing to volunteer to summarize the South Beach philosophy for the forum. It has helped me a lot initially, and while I am not an expert on all the other plans and thus can only compare to Atkins, I do know SBD philosophy and principles.

Are you still interested in a review like the other ones? Monika
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Old Sat, May-08-04, 15:49
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Plan: Atkins/PP/BFL
Stats: 400/223/200 Male 5 ft 11
BF:37%/17%/12%
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Thanks Minika4, well done

It's now online:

http://www.lowcarb.ca/atkins-diet-a...beach-diet.html

Wa'il
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Old Sun, Jul-18-04, 13:57
JennyH JennyH is offline
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Plan: Dr Charles Clark
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The LC than my husband and I are following is by Dr CV Clark.

A quote from the blurb on the back cover, " Dr Charles Clark is an international authority on glaucoma and diabetes. He is a fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh and a Professor at Griffith University, Queensland, Australia".

After looking him up on the Internet, he seems to have a great many followers and success stories. He is currently a physician in Harley Street, London.

I have not read many other LC diet books, but have used carb-counters from some books as his list is not very comprehensive. His advice on the does and don'ts is very comprehensive however and easy to understand. One of the criticisms on his site from of the LC'ers was that there was not enough variety in the actual diet for vegetarians!

I have no idea if this is the information you require - pse get back to me if you need anything else.

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Old Sun, Dec-25-05, 22:52
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Plan: Atkins
Stats: 250/196/165 Female 67"
BF:?/40.0%/26%
Progress: 64%
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I'd love to see Somersizing listed. (raising my hand to volunteer)
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Old Sun, Dec-25-05, 23:16
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Plan: Atkins/PP/BFL
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I'd love to see Somersizing listed. (raising my hand to volunteer)


By all means, we'd love that. Here's the template we use:

http://forum.lowcarber.org/showpost...239&postcount=2

Wa'il
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Old Tue, Dec-27-05, 11:42
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Plan: Atkins
Stats: 250/196/165 Female 67"
BF:?/40.0%/26%
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Doing things such as this are not my forte, but here goes anyway....

1. Plan's name: Somersize

2. Date: 1996

3, Basic Philosophy/Strategy: Low-Carb

4. By the numbers: Level One, Almost Level One, Level Two

5. Method:
1- Eliminate all
Funky
Foods
.
2- Eat Fruits alone and on an empty stomach OR 2 hours after any meal.
3- After eating fruit wait 20 minutes before eating a Carbo meal or 1
hour before eating a Proteins/Fats meal.
4- Eat Proteins/Fats with Veggies.
5- Eat Carbos with Veggies and no fat.
6- Wait three hours between meals IF switching from a Proteins/Fats
meal to a Carbos meal, or vice versa.
7- Do not skip meals. Eat three meals a day, plus snacks, and eat until
you feel satisfied and comfortably full.
8- Drink plenty of water.

6. Typical menu:
Breakfast
Fruit, Fruit smoothie or fruit salad

20 minutes later
Bowl of legal cereal, skim milk, toast with non fat cream cheese or a
sprinkle of cinnamon and Splenda.

Snack
Veggies

Lunch
Chili dogs with onions cheese and sour cream, but no buns.

Snack
Hard boiled egg, a glass of tomato juice and string cheese

Dinner
Roast beef, faux mashed potatoes, asparagus and revolution rolls, with
lemon mousse for dessert.

Snack
Pepperoni chips, homemade cheese crackers or deviled eggs

7. Emphasis on: Separating Protein/Fat and Carbs

8. Unique Features: Whole grain breads and cereals, skim milk, beans,
wild and brown rice, etc. are allowed on this program, but need to
separated from the consumption of proteins and fats by 3 hours.

9. About the author: Suzanne Somers, actress, author, businesswoman.
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Old Tue, Jan-10-06, 20:31
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Plan: The G.I. Diet
Stats: 205/185/165 Male 71 inches
BF:29%/26%/23%
Progress: 50%
Location: Vernon BC
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We have a pretty good thread going in semi-low carb about The G.I. Diet.
I would like to submit a description to include in the "Plans".
Quincy.
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Old Wed, May-03-06, 12:48
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Plan: IF - Jason Fung
Stats: 260/253/150 Female 5 ft 5 in
BF:
Progress: 6%
Location: Vancouver, WA-USA
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1. Plan's name: The Rosedale Diet

2. Date: (Original publication): 2004

3. Basic Philosophy/Strategy: The Rosedale Diet is a high fat (monounsaturated), moderate protein diet. Dr. Rosedale bases his plan on achieving leptin sensitivity. Leptin is a hormone that increases when you eat excessive carbs and saturated fat, and so by eating lower carbs and "good" fats, (monounsaturated like olive oil and avocado) your leptin levels will be reduced. Leptin sensitivity (Also goes hand in hand with insulin sensitivity) will regulate your hunger and increase fat burning ability. The Rosedale Diet is also an anti-aging diet.

4. By the numbers: Rosedale is divided into two levels. Level 1 must be followed closely for the the first 3 weeks, and you’re limited to the foods on the “A” list (below). The first 3 weeks, it's important to stick with the program closely so as to achieve leptin sensitivity, and to train your metabolism to burn fat instead of sugar. You can move on to Level 2 after the first 3 weeks which includes foods on the “B” list (below). However, some people with diabetes, metabolic disorders, or coronary artery disease may wish to stick with Level 1 and the foods on the “A” list indefinitely.

5. Method: ROSEDALE DIET—A QUICK OVERVIEW

a. Limit saturated fats---eat primarily chicken, fish, (preferably meats that have not been grain fed or processed with hormones and antibiotics) nuts, vegetables, and no-fat cheeses. (After the first 3 weeks, you can add lean cuts of the other meats, but limit them to 2-3 times per week, per the notation under the “B” list foods)

b. Eat the right amount of protein for you, usually 65-70 grams per day, depending on your lean body mass weight.

c. Avoid sugar and starch. You don't have to count carb grams, just don't eat non-fiber carbs.

d. Don't be afraid of fat, but eat GOOD FAT—i.e., monounsaturated fats like olive oil, nut oils, and avocados, etc.

e. Drink lots of water

f. Don't eat a large quantity at one time. (spread out your meals to 4-5 smaller meals if possible)

g. DON'T EAT FOR AT LEAST 3 HOURS BEFORE BED.

h. DO NOT ALLOW YOURSELF TO GO HUNGRY. Eat good fats, protein if it doesn't cause you to exceed the daily limit, or vegetables--actually, you can eat the acceptable vegetables in unlimited amounts.

i. Exercise after the last meal of the day, if possible.

j. If you "blow it" and go off the program, try to do 15-20 minutes of exercise to burn off the excess glucose.

6. Typical menu:

B: Poached eggs on low carbBread
S: Raw Almonds
L: Chicken Salad
S: Avocado Spread on celery stalks
D: Dilled Salmon and Asparagus with tossed salad

B: Hard-boiled eggs and swiss chard
S: Pecans
L: Tuna Salad
S: Celery with almond butter
D: Baked Halibut and green beans

B: Chicken sausage with avocado
S: hummus and celery
L: chicken with broccoli
S: Ricotta and blueberries
D: LC chicken enchiladas

7. Emphasis on: Fat, Sugar, Protein or Exercise
FAT and PROTEIN: Rosedale is a high fat, (monounsaturated) low protein diet.
SUGAR: Sugar substitutes are allowed (but not encouraged) after the first 3 weeks.
EXERCISE: Dr. Rosedale recommends 15 to 20 minutes a day of some kind of resistance training. He doesn't recommend doing a lot of strenuous exercise, however, because "a high-intensity workout can rev up production of stress hormones and cause blood glucose levels to rise as a result of tearing down excess muscle mass to burn as fuel. This is particularly damaging to someone who is insulin resistant."


8. Unique Features: Particulars that differ from general low-carb diets—
a. Reduction of protein intake, which increases fat burning potential, reduces blood sugar, enhances insulin and leptin sensitivity, keeps your metabolism running efficiently, and reduces free radical damage.
b. LIMIT saturated fats (see number 5-a above)
c. Limited exercise—more emphasis on staying on plan
d. Eating meats that have not been grain fed, hormone or antibiotic fed, or processed such as bacon and ham.
e. Higher fat, (monounsaturated) lower protein.
f. The eggs you eat should be high in Omega-3 fatty acids from free-range, vegetarian fed chickens.
g. Egg yolks are vulnerable to oxidation when cooked at high temperatures, so should be cooked under water, (poached) soft boiled, or slightly hard boiled. If you want fried eggs or an omelette, you should cook the whites only.

9. About the authors:
Ron Rosedale, M.D., is an internationally renowned expert in nutritional and metabolic medicine and an anti-aging specialist. He is the founder of Rosedale Center in Denver, CO; Co-founder of the Colorado Center for Metabolic Medicine in Boulder, CO, and founder of the Carolina Center of Metabolic Medicine in Asheville, North Carolina. Dr. Rosedale has helped thousands suffering from so-called incurable diseases to regain their health. As a keynote speaker, he has appeared before such prestigious groups as the eighth Congressional International Medical Conference on Molecular Medicine, the First European Conference on Longevity Medicine and Quality of Life, and many more. He has been a guest on numerous national radio and television news shows. He lives in Denver, CO

Carol Coleman has coauthored many best-selling books on health and medicine, including Curves: Permanent Results Without Permanent Dieting, The Melatonin Miracle, Shed 10 years in 10 weeks, Body Rx, and more. She live in Larchmont, NY
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Old Mon, Jan-28-08, 22:02
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Plan: Combination LC / Paleo
Stats: 205/194/170 Male 71.5 inches
BF:25%/23%/15%
Progress: 31%
Location: Revelstoke, BC, Canada
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What about the recent TNT diet? It's low-carb (though not at low as Atkins induction), combined with resistance training.
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