Dr Atkins was obese !

[anthrax]

It is not well known wheter Dr Atkins health was related to his diet or a viral infection.....

Atkins whose popular diet stresses protein-rich meat and cheese over carbohydrates, weighed 258 pounds at his death and had a history of heart disease when he died, The Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday.

Atkins died last April at age 72 after being injured in a fall on an icy street.

 

[Optimus B]

wasn't he in a coma before his death?

 

[anthrax]

As far as I remember I think he just felt on an icy street

 

[chewyxrage]

good god....

that is disturbing news to say the least.


If i ever die from falling on an icy street....then my time is definately up.

 

[the guy on the couch]

Well... the guy was in a coma and had to be put on dialysis. Net result of that is around 3-4 lbs. of weight gain (mostly water) per day. Even if he was only there for a week that's 20-30 lbs. (minimum) that he gained from his hospital visit alone.

So, was he fat? Maybe a little, but who cares? His diet works. Is it healthy? Well, that's another issue, but I think it's better for an obese individual to down a 16 oz. steak instead of 24 cokes.

Regardless, the media can suck my left one on this issue. They should show some fucking respect for his privacy and shut the fuck up.

 

[KWKSLVR]

It's propaganda from PETA. His doctors have already publically stated that their records (shortly before his death) show that he weighed 195.

 

[the guy on the couch]

Silly PETA. But on another note, I'm off to enjoy some steaks on my bearskin rug.

 

[MrMakaveli]

It's is well known that he didnt not have the willpower to follow his own diet, so he didnt.

 

[JuicePimp]

I think its crazy for people to use the BMI to determine if someone is obese. I am 6'1" 230, and I can tell you I am not obese, but according to some of these guides I am. While I am currently bulking and the abs dont show much, I plan to get to a ripped 220 by May. And the guide will still say I am too fat, with a sub 10% bf. These have no merit for anyone on these boards that actually trains.