50 definitions by Lon
A diet pioneered by Dr. Atkins, in which he emphasizes an extreme reduction in carbohydrates in one's principal diet to lose weight. The person on the diet is required to eat a certain amount of protein a day to help with repairs in musicle mass.
Critics painstakingly try to debunk the Atkins diet as being ridiculous and lame, but the science behind the diet doesn't lie. Since carbohydrates are your body's primary energy source, significantly reducing them causes your body to start burning it's second natural energy source: stored fat. When your body starts doing this, it's in a state called "ketosis." (Not to be confused with ketoacidosis, a dangerous conditions that diabetics can slip into if a certain blood-sugar level isn't maintained.)
Objective studies have shown that, over time, this diet is just as effective as any other diet.
Contrary to what the morons say on here, you ARE restricted in what types of proteins you consume, and you don't TOTALLY eliminate carbohydrates. You're simply eliminating the types that have a high impact on your blood-sugar level.
Furthermore, critics like to argue that consumption of high amounts of proteins and cholesterol while on this program have a detrimental effect on your health. This is almost always untrue. Since you no longer have excess sugar to burn (from your own consumption), your body changes over from a sugar-burning metabolism to a fat-burning metabolism. The excess fat and cholesterol consumed by you is simply burned away.
Critics painstakingly try to debunk the Atkins diet as being ridiculous and lame, but the science behind the diet doesn't lie. Since carbohydrates are your body's primary energy source, significantly reducing them causes your body to start burning it's second natural energy source: stored fat. When your body starts doing this, it's in a state called "ketosis." (Not to be confused with ketoacidosis, a dangerous conditions that diabetics can slip into if a certain blood-sugar level isn't maintained.)
Objective studies have shown that, over time, this diet is just as effective as any other diet.
Contrary to what the morons say on here, you ARE restricted in what types of proteins you consume, and you don't TOTALLY eliminate carbohydrates. You're simply eliminating the types that have a high impact on your blood-sugar level.
Furthermore, critics like to argue that consumption of high amounts of proteins and cholesterol while on this program have a detrimental effect on your health. This is almost always untrue. Since you no longer have excess sugar to burn (from your own consumption), your body changes over from a sugar-burning metabolism to a fat-burning metabolism. The excess fat and cholesterol consumed by you is simply burned away.
by Lon May 13, 2005
A term used originally used by Hank Stram, the coach of the Kansas City Chiefs in the 1960's during Superbowl IV, which describes consistently gaining yards and moving the football down the field against an opponents defense.
The term is now used by a multitude of sports anchors when reviewing football highlights.
The term is now used by a multitude of sports anchors when reviewing football highlights.
by Lon October 9, 2005
One of the greatest food creations of all time. Buffalo Wings are chicken wings that are breaded, and then coated in "Buffalo Sauce" which is almost always liquified red pepper, but some restaurants add other ingredients.
There is great debate amongs b-wing lovers about who has the best wings. It is generally agreed upon that Hooters has the best wings in the world, while Buffalo Wild Wings comes in a close second.
Plus, they go great with beer.
There is great debate amongs b-wing lovers about who has the best wings. It is generally agreed upon that Hooters has the best wings in the world, while Buffalo Wild Wings comes in a close second.
Plus, they go great with beer.
by Lon July 19, 2005
An aliza is something very clean, polite, and well kept. Distancing herslef from anything dirty or anal, Alizas tend to remain superior. They also obtain the tastest bags of food that are frequently stolen by inferior surrounding beasts.
by Lon January 26, 2005
A delicious snack distributed by MasterFoods USA. It takes either a a pretzel or cracker exterior, and combines it with a filling that has multiple flavors. Most popular combinations are pizzeria pretzel, nacho cheese pretzel, cheedar cheese cracker, etc...
by Lon May 26, 2005
One of the three factions to choose from in the game Command and Conquer: Generals. They possess some of the strongest and lightest infantry and tank units, and can upgrade easily.
by Lon July 27, 2005