I'm new to SB, and looking for some input.

I've been on Atkins for almost a year and am finding that I'm just not used to all the carbs?

Has anyone else had trouble with depression and aggression when eating carbs. I'm sure it's a blood sugar thing, but I don't really understand it. It's definitely carb related.

Hi Randisue and welcome to DietTalk <img src="smile.gif" border="0"> <br />I have not ever followed Atkins plan, but I did want to welcome you here.<br />I am sure you will meet several people who have or does follow this plan that can offer you some information.<br />Again welcome to DT <img src="smile.gif" border="0"> <br />PS:<br /> If you do not get your questioned answered, please go to forums and chose a different section to post your question under. There are many of us here and sometimes ( especially on weekends )it is hard to get all the posts read <img src="smile.gif" border="0">

Jade

[ 12-02-2001: Message edited by: Jade ]</p>

hi randisue,<br />welcome to diettalk! are u diabetic? if u are, the atkins diet is probably not a good one for u. way too many carbs for someone who is trying to stabilize the blood sugar. i am diabetic and i am only allowed so many carbs a day. if i have more than i should my blood sugar goes way up and yes, i do find myself being more depressed, aggressive and even anxious! i believe it is glucose related.<br />i hope u can find the answer to your problem. i am sure someone in this community will be able to help u. good luck! <img src="smile.gif" border="0">

HUGS <img src="smile.gif" border="0">

<br />vickie <img src="graemlins/rose.gif" border="0" alt="[rose]" />

Hi.........

I have a question for anyone who might know? Is the "Sugar Buster" diet basically a low carb diet? I am getting so confused on all of these diets! <img src="graemlins/laugh.gif" border="0" alt="[laugh]" /> <img src="graemlins/laugh.gif" border="0" alt="[laugh]" /> <img src="graemlins/laugh.gif" border="0" alt="[laugh]" />

Or is the Sugar Buster the one that you can have plenty of the Brown carbs, such as brown rice, brown pastas etc?

Hope someone has some knowledge of the Sugar Buster. I would like to do a low carb diet, but nothing as extreme as Atkins. Any feed back will be appreciated. <img src="smile.gif" border="0">

Thank you! <br />Jo Ann Atkinson

[ 12-06-2001: Message edited by: JoAnnAtkinson ]</p>

I follow Atkins and Sugar Busters. I would say that ultimately thay are the same thing - except Atkins starts you out on a 'lifestyle correction' diet, to purge you of carb addictions (cravings).

The destination is the same (depending on an individual's unique tolerance level to carbohydrates) - eliminate simple carbs (sugars) and replacing with complex carbs (whole wheat/grain products) and protein.

The difference is that Atkins leads you through a step by step process to determine your ideal level of carb intake, whereas Sugar Busters provides a guideline of legal and non legal foods.

I began with Atkins Induction diet because I needed the correction and rapid weight loss of 20 carbs per day. But as I progress I will switch to CAD and SB because I'm not much of a person for counting things. I will also combat insulin resistance with more exercise as my body gains energy.

Kathy

I'm sure your body just needs to adjust to the carbs you are eating now.

I have tried to take a lot of simple carbs out of my diet and tried to substitute them with complex carbs, which tend to slowly release the glucose in your bloodstream. Example, I try not to eat white bread but stick to pumpernickel as pumpernickel's sugar releases more slowly into the bloods stream than white bread.

I have a problem with my blood pressure fluctuating sometimes and watching what carbs I eat has really helped.

[ 01-03-2002: Message edited by: John ]</p>

I would say no. IMHO the difference is...

low carb= reduces their total carb intake.<br />low GI= substitutes simple carbs for complex carbs.

IMHO, I don't think "you can have plenty" is correct. IMHO, having too many complex carbs is just as bad as having simple carbs.

<br /> [quote]Originally posted by JoAnnAtkinson:<br /><strong>Hi.........

I have a question for anyone who might know? Is the "Sugar Buster" diet basically a low carb diet? I am getting so confused on all of these diets! <img src="graemlins/laugh.gif" border="0" alt="[laugh]" /> <img src="graemlins/laugh.gif" border="0" alt="[laugh]" /> <img src="graemlins/laugh.gif" border="0" alt="[laugh]" />

Or is the Sugar Buster the one that you can have plenty of the Brown carbs, such as brown rice, brown pastas etc?

Hope someone has some knowledge of the Sugar Buster. I would like to do a low carb diet, but nothing as extreme as Atkins. Any feed back will be appreciated. <img src="smile.gif" border="0">

Thank you! <br />Jo Ann Atkinson

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