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Old Tue, Jun-04-02, 06:33
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Plan: Atkins
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Question Atkins vs. CALP...Questions

On Atkins, one severely restricts carbs...at all meals, all the time...during induction...and although you increase your carb allowances during OWL, you really do limit the carb intake.

On CALP, one is allowed nearly anything...sugar, high/low glycemic carbs...during the Reward meal...within the confines of eating the same amount of protein and lc veggies.

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On Atkins, one is told that limiting fat can be detrimental to the plan.

On CALP, one is allowed to limit fat.

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How can both programs work?

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Is there any scientific rationale for the CALP "RM" and/or "eat it within 60 minutes"? Doesn't the incorporation of that many carbs in your daily intake significantly reduce the burning of fat?

Or, do Atkins and CALP base their weight lose claims on two different premises...Atkins on burning fat instead of carbs with blood insulin lower being secondary to this .....CALP on blood insulin lowering being the primary basis for weight loss?

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Hopefully, you can see where I am going with this and can help me clarify.
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Post CALP

The amount of insulin you release when you eat is determined by the amount of carbs you "usually" eat. When you start eating you release insulin based on the amount of carbs you ate at your previous meals. 60-90 minutes later (if you are still eating) you release an additional surge of insulin based on what you are currently eating.

This is why CALP works. If you keep your RM to less than one hour (not meaning you eat constantly for an hour, but you can't start munching while you cook and then keep eating) then you won't release that additional surge and your insulin will remain low since your other meals are all LC.

I think CALP says you CAN do the low-fat thing if the low fat products don't have added sugar (and therefore carbs).

I can't comment so much on the theory behind atkins.......


Hope that helps!
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