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I just read about "Kimkins" in a magazine that I'd recently
purchased. At the moment, the name of the mag is escaping me.
Anyways, has anyone tried it? If so, how did you do?
tia!!
tj
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medical transcription student www.mtacc.net
found this information. not sure i like the idea of kimkins. basically due to the calories that you are to get... 800 calories a day is way too low.
Kimkins Basics:
700 to 1100 calories/day (averaging 800 cal/day)
50% fat (which is 38 to 61 g/day...you will find this is a strict amount so fats must be kept sparse, but have enough for flavor so you don't give up)
20g/day Total Carbs (no subtractions of anything) which is less than 10% carbs
40% protein (which is about 70 to 110 g/day)
Clean Eating/No Frankenfoods/No Sugar Alcohols (keep it simple with fresh cooked meats and veg and limit dairy) All the low carb products like bars, shakes, candies, etc have to be avoided...save them for a reward after goal on a limited basis (don't want to gain it back)
Kimkins has been found to be a scam. If you google it, you will find lots of information. It's really not a low carb diet, it's a vlcd. (very low calorie diet). The "plan behind the plan" actually went as low as 300 - 400 calories a day. Many members have had health problems due to the low calories.
I saw the scam info too. I was floored to read about it. IMO the diet calls for far too little cals a day anyway...it's not healthy to starve yourself either
Kimkins?
