Hi Mark,
Do not know if you went out and did the Atkins thing all alone or not, but I am on a "
Protein-Sparing Modified Fast Diet" under the Direct Supervision of a Dietitian and my Internal Med. Specialist from the Cleveland Clinic, with blood work every 30 days and routine check-ins with my care providers. I would NEVER try anything so silly without help; for it would be far to risky to your heart and kidneys (on top of just the "muscle" waste)
My plan DOES have a "Re-Feeding" of Carbs, but only after my weight has returned to normal.
These new habits are Behavior modifications.
I was walking and riding bike (on average of 5 miles 4 days a week)... but then I had to be rushed to the ER (first time ever) due to severe pain under my right rib cage (liver mass found) in the fall, so now I am trying the elliptical. I have also lost part of my Left Lung to cancer (non smoker).
Thanks for your input!!