Atkin's Diet

[ceolstan]

In fact, the Atkins diet, as well as other low carb diets, works best for those whose metabolisms are very sensitive to carbohydrates, which can include both men and women. No diet can be a magic bullet for everyone.

Insofar as women's protein consumption leading to bulky muscles at the gym, well, LOL!!! Muscle mass is determined by male hormones. Women just don't make those, at least, not the vast majority of women. As a result, women can lift a lot of weight at the gym, eat loads of protein, and never get the kind of muscle that men get--not unless those women are taking steroids! Trust me, I've seen women powerlifters who are incredibly feminine-looking outside of the gym, yet in the gym can deadlift and squat two to three times their body weight and bench press well over their body weight. For a good site on women and weight training, see here.

I agree that "low carb" is a bit of a misnomer. :) And, truly, if you want to try one of the low-carb diets, go for it. Just be aware that the idea is eventually to learn how many carbs are right for you own metabolism. If you don't need to worry about carbs, then don't worry about them.

--ceolstan