NBC NEWS!!

MichelleM · 07-16-2008, 04:00 PM

I JUST saw the story about lowcarb vs low fat on NBC Nightly News.
Did any of you see it??

It basically said there is 'no evidence' that LOWFAT works any better than lowcarb and actually it was VERY PRO LOW CARB! I dont recall exactlywhat the study concluded but it definitely made it clear that Dr. Atkins was 'RIGHT ON!!'

Anyone know where we can get a transcript of it??

Probably NBC.com. Im gonna look for it.

Until then if anyone else saw it please post here what you heard

jshartel · 07-16-2008, 04:02 PM

Study Tips Scales In Atkins Diet's Favor, Low-Carb Regimen Better Than Low-Fat Diet For Weight And Cholesterol, Major Study Shows - CBS News

i just read saw this article online!

MichelleM · 07-16-2008, 04:06 PM

MSNBC - Front Page

Heres the link!

Prozak · 07-16-2008, 04:11 PM

OMG open the flood gates!

I am goosebumpy with excitement

Peppermint · 07-16-2008, 04:19 PM

Just watched it here too!

Very positive. They called the LC diet "Atkins type" or "Atkins like" (forget which) and stated not only did the dieters lose more, but their blood panels improved. They found no advantage to the low fat diet.

And I know it works - now if I could only recommit myself!

Tracy0821 · 07-16-2008, 04:36 PM

I bet all the low carb products will be out again. heres another link to this story
Study: Low-carb diet best for weight, cholesterol - Yahoo! News

Tracy0821 · 07-16-2008, 04:37 PM

Maybe we should email all the major foodmarkets like Walmart , shaws, stop N shop , Hannaford, and give them links to all these news stories to get some lowcarb stuff back out there.

CrzyCatLady · 07-16-2008, 04:37 PM

Mom just called to tell me the same! How about that I'm ahead of the game for once.

Of course I already knew that!

Califrog · 07-16-2008, 04:38 PM

So nice to see some positive press!

wifezilla · 07-16-2008, 04:38 PM

woo hoo!!

woogers_1 · 07-16-2008, 04:40 PM

Darn I missed it!! This is so cool!!

whatjelly · 07-16-2008, 04:45 PM

YEAH!!!!

Bonnie · 07-16-2008, 05:24 PM

I was just reading this!!!

I feel like printing it out and laminating it so I can show it to every person who has ever told me how bad Atkins is!

TheDogAteMyName · 07-16-2008, 05:28 PM

My heart just fluttered...

RVL · 07-16-2008, 05:29 PM

It must be making the rounds on the news. I saw it on CBS news with Katie Couric. Very positive about low-carb

Arcie · 07-16-2008, 05:30 PM

I had fallen asleep when my SO shook me and said, "Honey, wake up...you'll want to see this!"

What good news.... and such a credible study, too. I only wish Dr. Atkins could have lived to enjoy the validation.

Arcie

Prozak · 07-16-2008, 05:30 PM

where's the fat?

people are going to lower their fat and increase their protein and BAM: we have 'assploding kidneys' everywhere because of 'Atkins'.

2 steps forward and 1 step back i suppose

TheDogAteMyName · 07-16-2008, 05:32 PM

One more thing...what beef does Ann Curry have with Atkins? Someone clue her in on what Atkins really is. It's not just bacon and cheeseburgers.

ladyathome · 07-16-2008, 05:35 PM

I just read this on Yahoo news and I did print it out. I am going to keep it in my purse.

It did mention limiting saturated fats on low carb and that there wasn't a lot of eggs, cream and butter. Not sure what that's about. I eat plenty of all three.

Oh well, it's a step in the right direction.

Katie914 · 07-16-2008, 05:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MichelleM

I JUST saw the story about lowcarb vs low fat on NBC Nightly News.
Did any of you see it??

It basically said there is 'no evidence' that LOWFAT works any better than lowcarb and actually it was VERY PRO LOW CARB! I dont recall exactlywhat the study concluded but it definitely made it clear that Dr. Atkins was 'RIGHT ON!!'

Anyone know where we can get a transcript of it??

Probably NBC.com. Im gonna look for it.

Until then if anyone else saw it please post here what you heard

Here's another link to it:

Study: Low-carb diet best for weight, cholesterol - Yahoo! News

Lillianna · 07-16-2008, 05:51 PM

Maybe in another 20 years they'll do a study that does include plenty of butter, bacon and prime rib.....and they'll really be amazed at the results of that.

Baby steps.....

SashimiMark · 07-16-2008, 05:52 PM

Just marking my place.

btw, is there a way to subscribe to a thread without posting to it?

jlieb62 · 07-16-2008, 05:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SashimiMark

btw, is there a way to subscribe to a thread without posting to it?

Yes, it's at the top of the first post, under 'thread tools'.

SashimiMark · 07-16-2008, 05:59 PM

Ah! hidden.

I was looking all over the page for a button that simply said subscribe. Thanks!

honeychild79 · 07-16-2008, 06:00 PM

I just read it on Yahoo! I'm eating a big piece of steak (with fat on of course) in celebration!

ljh150 · 07-16-2008, 06:21 PM

Too bad, the LC'ers would have lost a lot more than that if they were eating butter, eggs, and cream. It says they were encouraged to eat vegetarian sources of fat and protein?

TigerSmoke · 07-16-2008, 06:44 PM

I wish Dr. Atkins was still here to gloat.

Prozak · 07-16-2008, 06:46 PM

I will be toasting him tonight with my delicious prime rib and mashed fauxtatos.

Bless him, and all that followed

I wonder what it is like in the Taubes' and Groves' homes tonight??

sugarless4life · 07-16-2008, 07:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TigerSmoke

I wish Dr. Atkins was still here to gloat.

THE TRUTH SHALL SET YOU FREE (FROM FAT) .. AND THE GOOD DOCTOR KNEW IT ALL ALONG. He lived it .. for over 30 years...and God willing, I will too.

Betty

fluffybear2 · 07-16-2008, 07:17 PM

Playing Devil's Advocate again here, but I watched the story on MSNBC and CBS and it indicated that the low carb diet that was touted as "Atkins" was meatless or almost meatless. How can that possibly be Atkins? It sounds more like vegetarian low carb to me or even the Eat to Live Diet.

07-16-2008, 04:00 PM	#1
MichelleM MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Gatlinburg Posts: 1,766 Gallery: MichelleM Stats: 171/144.5/135 WOE: atkins Start Date: July 13, 2003	NBC NEWS!! I JUST saw the story about lowcarb vs low fat on NBC Nightly News. Did any of you see it?? It basically said there is 'no evidence' that LOWFAT works any better than lowcarb and actually it was VERY PRO LOW CARB! I dont recall exactlywhat the study concluded but it definitely made it clear that Dr. Atkins was 'RIGHT ON!!' Anyone know where we can get a transcript of it?? Probably NBC.com. Im gonna look for it. Until then if anyone else saw it please post here what you heard

07-16-2008, 07:17 PM	#30
fluffybear2 Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Southerner transplanted in the Midwest Posts: 4,879 Blog Entries: 8 Gallery: fluffybear2 Stats: size 22/20/12 WOE: Hand to mouth Start Date: Summer-2008	Playing Devil's Advocate again here, but I watched the story on MSNBC and CBS and it indicated that the low carb diet that was touted as "Atkins" was meatless or almost meatless. How can that possibly be Atkins? It sounds more like vegetarian low carb to me or even the Eat to Live Diet. Last edited by fluffybear2 : 07-16-2008 at 07:24 PM.

07-16-2008, 04:02 PM	#2
jshartel Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Elburn, IL Posts: 592 Gallery: jshartel Stats: 153/122/120 - 5'4" Start Date: January 12, 2003	Study Tips Scales In Atkins Diet's Favor, Low-Carb Regimen Better Than Low-Fat Diet For Weight And Cholesterol, Major Study Shows - CBS News i just read saw this article online!

07-16-2008, 04:06 PM	#3
MichelleM MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Gatlinburg Posts: 1,766 Gallery: MichelleM Stats: 171/144.5/135 WOE: atkins Start Date: July 13, 2003	MSNBC - Front Page Heres the link!

07-16-2008, 04:11 PM	#4
Prozak MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Alberta, Canada eh! Posts: 1,612 Gallery: Prozak Stats: 210/161 [pregnancy].... Now 210/168/130 WOE: Barry Groves - Gary Taubes (High Fat - VLCarb) Start Date: 07/04 - Kept it off 3 years...... Restart 03/18/08	OMG open the flood gates! I am goosebumpy with excitement

07-16-2008, 04:19 PM	#5
Peppermint Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Wondering how one can gain so much in so little time. :eek: Posts: 6,123 Gallery: Peppermint Stats: size14/12s/size 6; 5'6" 43YO WOE: Lower carb/whole foods Start Date: Once more with feeling ...	Just watched it here too! Very positive. They called the LC diet "Atkins type" or "Atkins like" (forget which) and stated not only did the dieters lose more, but their blood panels improved. They found no advantage to the low fat diet. And I know it works - now if I could only recommit myself!

07-16-2008, 04:36 PM	#6
Tracy0821 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Maine Posts: 722 Gallery: Tracy0821 WOE: atkins	I bet all the low carb products will be out again. heres another link to this story Study: Low-carb diet best for weight, cholesterol - Yahoo! News

07-16-2008, 04:37 PM	#7
Tracy0821 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Maine Posts: 722 Gallery: Tracy0821 WOE: atkins	Maybe we should email all the major foodmarkets like Walmart , shaws, stop N shop , Hannaford, and give them links to all these news stories to get some lowcarb stuff back out there.

07-16-2008, 04:37 PM	#8
CrzyCatLady Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bardstown KY Posts: 974 Blog Entries: 4 Gallery: CrzyCatLady Stats: 244/183/134 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 10/29/07	Mom just called to tell me the same! How about that I'm ahead of the game for once. Of course I already knew that!

07-16-2008, 04:38 PM	#9
Califrog Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: California Posts: 540 Gallery: Califrog Stats: 209/187/148 5'9" Age: 41 WOE: Vintage Atkins Minus Gluten Start Date: May 5, 2008	So nice to see some positive press!

07-16-2008, 04:38 PM	#10
wifezilla Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 4,691 Gallery: wifezilla Stats: 250/210/190 WOE: Read em all. Doing it my way. Start Date: May 2007	woo hoo!!

07-16-2008, 04:40 PM	#11
woogers_1 Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Minnesota Posts: 229 Gallery: woogers_1 WOE: Atkins Start Date: April 2003, April2008	Darn I missed it!! This is so cool!!

07-16-2008, 04:45 PM	#12
whatjelly MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Southwest Washington Posts: 1,078 Gallery: whatjelly Stats: 225/197/140 WOE: General Low Carb + high FAT Start Date: back at it: April 2008	YEAH!!!!

07-16-2008, 05:24 PM	#13
Bonnie _catzy_ Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 15,977 Gallery: Bonnie Stats: (220)186/149.6/145(5'8") WOE: Atkins Start Date: Restarted 03/24/08	I was just reading this!!! I feel like printing it out and laminating it so I can show it to every person who has ever told me how bad Atkins is!

07-16-2008, 05:28 PM	#14
TheDogAteMyName Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 88 Gallery: TheDogAteMyName Stats: 198/163/135 WOE: Atkins 2002 Start Date: April 13, 2008	My heart just fluttered...

07-16-2008, 05:29 PM	#15
RVL Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 78 Gallery: RVL	It must be making the rounds on the news. I saw it on CBS news with Katie Couric. Very positive about low-carb

07-16-2008, 05:30 PM	#16
Arcie Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 236 Gallery: Arcie WOE: Moderate carbs	I had fallen asleep when my SO shook me and said, "Honey, wake up...you'll want to see this!" What good news.... and such a credible study, too. I only wish Dr. Atkins could have lived to enjoy the validation. Arcie

07-16-2008, 05:32 PM	#18
TheDogAteMyName Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 88 Gallery: TheDogAteMyName Stats: 198/163/135 WOE: Atkins 2002 Start Date: April 13, 2008	One more thing...what beef does Ann Curry have with Atkins? Someone clue her in on what Atkins really is. It's not just bacon and cheeseburgers.

07-16-2008, 05:35 PM	#19
ladyathome Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: FL Posts: 86 Gallery: ladyathome Stats: 151/135/130 WOE: Atkins Start Date: June 2008	I just read this on Yahoo news and I did print it out. I am going to keep it in my purse. It did mention limiting saturated fats on low carb and that there wasn't a lot of eggs, cream and butter. Not sure what that's about. I eat plenty of all three. Oh well, it's a step in the right direction.

07-16-2008, 05:51 PM	#21
Lillianna Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: New England Posts: 622 Gallery: Lillianna Stats: 240/200.5/150 5'6" WOE: Low Carb Start Date: 12/27/06	Maybe in another 20 years they'll do a study that does include plenty of butter, bacon and prime rib.....and they'll really be amazed at the results of that. Baby steps.....

07-16-2008, 05:52 PM	#22
SashimiMark MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Worcester, MA Posts: 1,664 Gallery: SashimiMark Stats: 355/286.8/185 WOE: Low Carb/Carb Cycling Start Date: January 2008	Just marking my place. btw, is there a way to subscribe to a thread without posting to it?

07-16-2008, 05:59 PM	#24
SashimiMark MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Worcester, MA Posts: 1,664 Gallery: SashimiMark Stats: 355/286.8/185 WOE: Low Carb/Carb Cycling Start Date: January 2008	Ah! hidden. I was looking all over the page for a button that simply said subscribe. Thanks!

07-16-2008, 06:00 PM	#25
honeychild79 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Chicago Posts: 272 Gallery: honeychild79 Stats: very fat/slim & healthy WOE: Low Carb/Portion Control Start Date: 05/26/08-I'm tired of restarting!!!!!	I just read it on Yahoo! I'm eating a big piece of steak (with fat on of course) in celebration!

07-16-2008, 06:21 PM	#26
ljh150 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Florida Panhandle Posts: 1,373 Gallery: ljh150 Stats: 293 to 160 ~Pregnant w/ #4!~ 5'8" 30~ WOE: Atkins whole food Start Date: January 15, 2003	Too bad, the LC'ers would have lost a lot more than that if they were eating butter, eggs, and cream. It says they were encouraged to eat vegetarian sources of fat and protein?

07-16-2008, 06:44 PM	#27
TigerSmoke MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: NC Posts: 1,602 Gallery: TigerSmoke Stats: 295/243.5/215 - 6'1" Male WOE: Atkins Re-Inducting Start Date: 11/29/2003	I wish Dr. Atkins was still here to gloat.

07-16-2008, 06:46 PM	#28
Prozak MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Alberta, Canada eh! Posts: 1,612 Gallery: Prozak Stats: 210/161 [pregnancy].... Now 210/168/130 WOE: Barry Groves - Gary Taubes (High Fat - VLCarb) Start Date: 07/04 - Kept it off 3 years...... Restart 03/18/08	I will be toasting him tonight with my delicious prime rib and mashed fauxtatos. Bless him, and all that followed I wonder what it is like in the Taubes' and Groves' homes tonight??