Atkins Diet

atkins-diet Dr. Robert Atkins first wrote about the Atkins diet in the 1970s, in his book The New Diet Revolution. Over recent years, the Atkins diet plan has become one of the most popular diet plans – with Time Magazine naming it “The most popular diet program”.

Food manufacturers quickly formulated low-carb food products, but during 2004 the diet rapidly fell out of favor. However it will always remain a very useful diet for many people.

In response to the negative press some aspects of the Atkins program received, the people at Atkins have revamped their program for 2010 so that it lines up with a healthier way of eating called “The New Atkins for a New You.” See how it has changed below.

Original Atkins Diet

Atkins has four phases – all with a carefully controlled level of carbohydrate intake.

Phase 1

The restrictive induction phases lasts for a minimum of two weeks and calls for a maximum of 20 grams of carbohydrate intake (no starchy vegetables, fruits, grains, bread).

Weight loss on the Atkins diet is based on the process of Ketosis:

“First, the main source of energy for our bodies is carbohydrates. When we have fewer carbs in our body, it must look elsewhere for another source of energy. Next in line is stored body fat. So reducing carbs forces the body to burn fat. This process is called Ketosis. Secondly, carbs stimulate the creation of insulin. Insulin is what converts excess carbs to fat. So when you have less carbs you have less insulin and therefore create less new fat.”

Phase 2

The Ongoing Weight Loss phase involves adding more fibrous vegetables (carbohydrates) until the “Critical Carbohydrate Level for Losing” is reached. The small increases in carbohydrates are carefully managed on a week-by-week basis.

Phase 3 and 4

These phases are maintenance phases – where carbohydrate intake can be increased – but only until the point that weight is maintained (Critical Carbohydrate Level for Maintenance). Any food that may lead to weight gain should be avoided.

Atkins recommends choosing unrefined or unprocessed carbohydrates.

The New Atkins

The New Atkins For a New You is designed to reflect a greater emphasis on healthy, nutritionally dense foods along with portion control. Atkins has recently strengthened their online diet program and is in the process of making their services international.

The New Atkins for a New You differs from the original in the following ways:

More of an emphasis on wholesome foods.
Stresses the importance of healthy fats.
More focused on nutrition from fresh vegetables, lean protein, fruits, and whole grains.
More flexible to appeal to people with busy lifestyles.
More emphasis on portion and Calorie control.
Special attention given to those who are diabetic as well as vegetarians.
More emphasis on being active and exercise.

Pros

Many have experienced success following the Atkins Plan.
Quick results can be experienced.
Many restaurants have adopted low-carb options on their menus.
The New Atkins has been adapted to a broader range of dieters with special dietary considerations.
Many Atkins approved snacks are available in the grocery store.

See our more extensive review of The New Atkins Diet Plan here.

Cons

One of the most controversial issues with Atkins is that it is high-fat diet. Most government health agencies recommend no more than 30% fat in our diet – yet with Atkins you can easily consume more fat than this. However, the new Atkins has lined up with this percentage and recommends healthy fats.
One must question how healthy the process of Ketosis is. In the short term it may have the desired effect – but in the long term? Some suggest that certain organs may be overworked to sustain the process of Ketosis.
Promotion of their own line of processed meals and snacks.

Conclusion

Atkins has been very successful for many people and has resulted in not only significant weight loss – but also health improvement. Many people do find the diet demanding at first and need to make significant behavior modification to get the best out of Atkins. If you are thinking of beginning this diet, we strongly encourage you to research and read as much as possible before beginning the diet and consult with your health professional.

See Also:

The official Atkin’s website

Check here for healthy meat recipes.

139 Comments

I can’t believe people are still ignorant of how to follow this eating plan when they know darned well there is a book that tells you how to do it–or they would know, if they just used Google. Read the book!

by Dana on 3/19/09

The keto diet is a 1:1 calorie ratio of protein and fats. No cheating for 14 days, then a cheat meal once per week of at least 200g carbs. When doing cardio bpm should be between 120-130. Foods should consist of natty PB, extra virgin olive oil, almonds, green veggies (green beans, spinach, broccoli, asparagus, celery), macadamia nut oil, tuna, chicken, whey protein isolate, eggs, metamucil, black coffee, salmon.

If plateauing occurs, adjust the fats down

Training should not vary from offseason training and cardio should be done upon waking and/or PWO.

by Nick on 3/10/09

i hate this diet. its horrible, i gaind 20 pounds on this diet. atkins was an idiot no one try this diet.

by john clemintine on 3/3/09

This diet does work- i lost 60 lbs in 5months- I even cheated on Saturdays- But remember if you get off track don’t give up just go back on it

by janet on 1/9/09

I have done Atkins for 4 years now…After having TWINS, I needed a way to loose weight, yet still eat!! I was tired of counting calories and weighing my portions….Atkins worked for me!! If you are in the same boat…wanting to loose and still enjoy food, this is the diet for you. I don’t refer to it as a diet anymore…its a way of life!!! For more support, check out lowcarbfriends.com…lots of ideas…recipes…and support for most any low carb diet plan!!! Good luck for a healthier and skinnier you!!!

by Tommie on 1/8/09

I would love to do this diet but i have no idea how to do it. I heard the first 2 weeks cut all your carbs out and then after that slowly add them back in
If i am wrong please say something back to me

by jonathon on 1/5/09

I have personally tried the atkins diet and it does make you lose weight. Just remember don’t cheat and you will see results. I have been on the induction diet and lost 18 pounds (yay)

by Ginger on 12/21/08

i like carbs too much to follow this diet.

by BLAH on 12/19/08

I use to work at the airport and 2 of my friends did the atkin’s diet and lost a lot of weight.For any one who needs proof i can testify to the fact.if you can stick to the diet you will loose the weight.

by maaza on 12/8/08

Atkins is the best diet i have ever tried. I use it here and there when i gain weight throughout the winter months. Everytime, i loose 10 pounds in 2 weeks! there is such a huge controversy over wether or not this diet is healthy.I do not see what is unhealthy about it. I know many nurses and doctors who have lost weight and improved thier health on Atkins. Once you start into induction you don’t crave all the sugar anymore. I think the biggest problem with this diet is the fact that people don’t follow it accurately…sure they say they do, but lets be real here. I have friends who decided to do induction for 3 months at a time. NOT GOOD!! Sure you loose weight, but you are compromising your health at that point… It certainly is not going to kill someone to stop eating Wheat( which was not something we ate years ago anyway) and fruit for 2 weeks. After that you add it back slowly. I also believe that high protien diets work for certain people and not others. I would like to suggest if it didn’t work for you, try Jillian Michaels book..it talks about 3 different types of metabolisms.Mine personally is a higher protien diet. I also eat nuts during induction and cream for my coffee and still burn fat quickly.Alot of people do experience depression on the diet, that is because carbohydrates produce serotonin in the brain.This is the chemical responsible for happy feelings. Women typically experience the depression more than men due to the fact women have less serotonin already.I personally didn’t experience that. I gain more energy! This diet is truly amazing!! The first time i used it was after my 2nd son was born and i lost 40 pounds in 3 months and had more energy then i knew what to do with!I am also huge on exercise to!And if you lift weights while on this diet you see fast results!

by Laura on 12/1/08

now now now… trust me ppl, this diet works wonders. lost 15kg in 3 months!!!!! beats 7 day diet, 3 day diet AND liquid. just give it a shot. least u dnt have to starve!

by claud on 11/20/08

bein 16 and big, my motivation was obvious! boys! i lost abt 15 kilo’s in 3 months and by prom, a year later, i was below my goal weight and feelin great! its been two years since then, and the weight is still off. make carbs ur enemy, but dnt worry to indulge every nw n then. i dnt!

by teen queen on 11/20/08

i have only been on it for 6 days but i have already lost 3.2kg (7 lbs 0.8 oz). all you need to do is stick to it. dont cheat and it will drop off of you. get to the weight you want to be at then maintaine it. and then treat yourself. but just dont go mad. cause it will go back on.but just keep jummping on the scales to check your weight after your treat and if you have gone up a few lbs. then do phase one again till its off, then maintain again.

by if i can do it anyone can. on 11/17/08

This diet definitely works, but if you love bread, rice, potatoes, and sweets like me, then it will be a little difficult

by bee on 11/16/08

i lost 40 lbs in 2 months it was easy to follow and really showed

by mike on 11/5/08

im trying this diet and i defiantly feel no hunger im calorie counting aswell with the aktins high protien low carb idea and i can say no hunger pangs and no mood swings threw being so hungrey it defiantly numbs your appetite i also find im not so bloated all the time and feel lighter from water retention the aktins shakes r nice but exsepensive good short time havent weighed myself yet but defiantly loseing weight my clothes r looser and no hunger on a low calorie low carb high protien diet give it a try its easy

by sam on 11/3/08

i love this i came in huge[fat] and came out ver little i lost 100 pounds

by lauren on 10/20/08

On day 7 of Atkins and its the first time in 8 years that I have managed to lose any weight. i had breast cancer 9 years ago and after chemo and radio and tamoxifen I had put on 7 kilos which I just couldnt lose – tried weight watchers and a couple of others. Bought the Atkins book on ebay and have lost 4 kilos already. I dont feel hungry and I like the idea of working out just how much carb you need to maintain your weight and sticking to it – very scientific and practical. So far so good!!!

by Denyse from Australia on 10/10/08

i love tootsie rolls… and this diet made me hate them. i am now skinnyer than i ever was… thanks!

by cookie!! on 10/1/08

I did try atkins for 2 months and the results were tremendous. I lost a whopping 21 lbs in 2 weeks. I felt weak and hungry but it payed off seeing that i can wear almost anything and it looked good! The curves were all in the right places. Its kinda hard to STICK TO IT but im going to try my best to do Atkins again before december.

by Leila on 9/28/08

Fantastic eating plan FOR LIFE

by Julia on 9/13/08

Do not just go on Atkins thinking it’s a “quick fix” about eating meat all the time. That is *not* what this diet is. I did months of research before going on Atkins, consulted with doctors and people who had successes and failures on the diet, **and you have to READ THE BOOK**. This isn’t a fad diet to lose 10 pounds in 2 weeks (although you can). It’s about changing the way you eat for a lifetime. Everyone focuses on the first 2 weeks of Induction, but the plan is far, far more complex. Even if you decide Atkins is not right for you, let me tell you there isn’t a doctor alive who will say that cutting out fast food, candy, soda and refined sugars is bad for you, and that’s 80% of this diet anyway.

Personally I hate dieting, but Atkins works. 2 years on it, my blood pressure is perfect, my cholesterol is fine, and I’m down 50 pounds and I keep dropping a little each month. I still treat myself to cake & ice cream on special occasions, and even allow myself a sandwich or pasta on rare occasions. Yes, you have to give up *some* foods, for a short period of time, but you get to reincorporate many/most of them back into your life as time moves forward.

Atkins can also help women who suffer from Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). I would not recommend the diet while pregnant. Also, for a month or so, it can play havoc with your cycle. It’s fine and will pass but for some women (my girlfriend included) it was a turn off. She does Weight Watchers instead and has great success.

Finally, to Kerry above who can’t do research: The 6-foot tall Dr Atkins slipped and hit his head, causing massive trauma. When admitted into the hospital he weighed 195 pounds. He was 258 at the time of his death due to his internal organs shutting down and fluid retention while in the hospital. He was overweight at the time of his death certainly, but not because of his diet – because he was DYING. Up until that point, he was active, healthy, and an avid tennis player.

by Researcher on 9/9/08

I have to do a recearch paper on this and i think its easy to do.looking at all the other comments it looks easy on that too. you should try it

by Allyson on 9/8/08

Have used Atkins and seen a lot of success. Particularly for those of us who consider ourselves carnivores. If I haven’t eaten meat in a meal, I feel I haven’t eaten at all. And I’ll graze around and graze around until I get some. Counterproductive really. If you read “Eat Right for your Blood Type” apparently O-Positives are the only ones who really should eat any red meat… lucky for me… I’m O-pos. There is also all sorts of research about how quickly your body breaks down your food–if you are a fast burner (like me) fruits and carbs break down so fast, that you are VERY hungry again very shortly–fats and meats slow us down a bit. So for us, Atkins is often less difficult to follow.

To address a few concerns that people above have mentioned:

constipation: add more fibrous vegetables, or a fibre supplement in the first few weeks. If you feel you want to add a carb… try All Bran Buds (not the regular all-bran) the buds taste better and provide about 50% of a day’s requirement of fibre.

achy/crampy legs: your not getting enough calcium, magnesium and potassium. Apparently this is very common in Phase One, especially if (like me) you don’t like a wide variety of vegetables (like broccoli) and so are not getting enough of these minerals. As soon as I added some extra in, problem went right away.

That said…EVERYTHING IN MODERATION FOLKS!!! Take that in the many many ways it is meant. Moderate food groups, moderate exercise and moderate your bad self talk!!!

by Ali on 9/7/08

the only reason you would put on weight, is if you tried the diet, stopped and then you get hungry fast and you stuff your face.

by ugh. on 9/6/08

I am on the 9th day of my diet and have lost 5lb, but running out of ideas on food. [pease email me to give me ideas teresaboxell@yahoo.co.uk

by Teresa on 9/4/08

Its a fantastic diet if you get yourself to commit. I was diagnosed with PCOS and as a side effect, I started gaining weight like crazy. regular diets didn’t work well for me (seemed like maintaining the gained weight rather than losing it!).. I saw a doctor and he suggested I give it a try and I did. I’ve lost 60lbs in a little over two months (about 10 weeks). I followed the book and used the suggested amount of everything (yes, the fat is controlled and people seem to always miss this point!) .. the downside is that you have to fit it in your lifestyle otherwise you’d gain the weight back.. its not a diet, its a lifestyle change.

by worked for me! on 8/27/08

Atkins is a fine diet, when you factor calories against carbohydrates you will find yourself doing what you are supposed to do in a diet. Let’s face it, we gain weight when we overeat in regard to our exercise or lack thereof. We can only blame ourselves and hope we can better handle our problems; we are human, people, not a problem with acting like it.
Really, count calories or count carbohydrates, learn what your safe level is and try not to go over that; just don’t over do the sugar (whatever the source).

by Gerald Spencer on 8/15/08

I lost a lot of weight w/ this diet and kept it off for a few years, but due to stress & a few other issues, I gained a good part of it back. My fault for not eating healthy. I went back on it, and lost 30 pounds & if I don’t go back to stress eating junk food, I’ll keep it off. The first week takes extreme dedication. Not only do I feel better but my cholesterol has dropped tremendously.

by paramedic on 8/6/08

is this atkins stuff real, i’m on it now. i started 6days ago but i’m wondering if i’m not the victim of incredibly good marketing. maybe i’m just being paranoid

by edmund on 8/4/08

I can’t believe people are still ignorant of how to follow this eating plan when they know darned well there is a book that tells you how to do it–or they would know, if they just used Google. Read the book!

by Dana on 3/19/09
The keto diet is a 1:1 calorie ratio of protein and fats. No cheating for 14 days, then a cheat meal once per week of at least 200g carbs. When doing cardio bpm should be between 120-130. Foods should consist of natty PB, extra virgin olive oil, almonds, green veggies (green beans, spinach, broccoli, asparagus, celery), macadamia nut oil, tuna, chicken, whey protein isolate, eggs, metamucil, black coffee, salmon.

If plateauing occurs, adjust the fats down

Training should not vary from offseason training and cardio should be done upon waking and/or PWO.

by Nick on 3/10/09
i hate this diet. its horrible, i gaind 20 pounds on this diet. atkins was an idiot no one try this diet.

by john clemintine on 3/3/09
This diet does work- i lost 60 lbs in 5months- I even cheated on Saturdays- But remember if you get off track don’t give up just go back on it

by janet on 1/9/09
I have done Atkins for 4 years now…After having TWINS, I needed a way to loose weight, yet still eat!! I was tired of counting calories and weighing my portions….Atkins worked for me!! If you are in the same boat…wanting to loose and still enjoy food, this is the diet for you. I don’t refer to it as a diet anymore…its a way of life!!! For more support, check out lowcarbfriends.com…lots of ideas…recipes…and support for most any low carb diet plan!!! Good luck for a healthier and skinnier you!!!

by Tommie on 1/8/09
I would love to do this diet but i have no idea how to do it. I heard the first 2 weeks cut all your carbs out and then after that slowly add them back in
If i am wrong please say something back to me

by jonathon on 1/5/09
I have personally tried the atkins diet and it does make you lose weight. Just remember don’t cheat and you will see results. I have been on the induction diet and lost 18 pounds (yay)

by Ginger on 12/21/08
i like carbs too much to follow this diet.

by BLAH on 12/19/08
I use to work at the airport and 2 of my friends did the atkin’s diet and lost a lot of weight.For any one who needs proof i can testify to the fact.if you can stick to the diet you will loose the weight.

by maaza on 12/8/08
Atkins is the best diet i have ever tried. I use it here and there when i gain weight throughout the winter months. Everytime, i loose 10 pounds in 2 weeks! there is such a huge controversy over wether or not this diet is healthy.I do not see what is unhealthy about it. I know many nurses and doctors who have lost weight and improved thier health on Atkins. Once you start into induction you don’t crave all the sugar anymore. I think the biggest problem with this diet is the fact that people don’t follow it accurately…sure they say they do, but lets be real here. I have friends who decided to do induction for 3 months at a time. NOT GOOD!! Sure you loose weight, but you are compromising your health at that point… It certainly is not going to kill someone to stop eating Wheat( which was not something we ate years ago anyway) and fruit for 2 weeks. After that you add it back slowly. I also believe that high protien diets work for certain people and not others. I would like to suggest if it didn’t work for you, try Jillian Michaels book..it talks about 3 different types of metabolisms.Mine personally is a higher protien diet. I also eat nuts during induction and cream for my coffee and still burn fat quickly.Alot of people do experience depression on the diet, that is because carbohydrates produce serotonin in the brain.This is the chemical responsible for happy feelings. Women typically experience the depression more than men due to the fact women have less serotonin already.I personally didn’t experience that. I gain more energy! This diet is truly amazing!! The first time i used it was after my 2nd son was born and i lost 40 pounds in 3 months and had more energy then i knew what to do with!I am also huge on exercise to!And if you lift weights while on this diet you see fast results!

by Laura on 12/1/08
now now now… trust me ppl, this diet works wonders. lost 15kg in 3 months!!!!! beats 7 day diet, 3 day diet AND liquid. just give it a shot. least u dnt have to starve!

by claud on 11/20/08
bein 16 and big, my motivation was obvious! boys! i lost abt 15 kilo’s in 3 months and by prom, a year later, i was below my goal weight and feelin great! its been two years since then, and the weight is still off. make carbs ur enemy, but dnt worry to indulge every nw n then. i dnt!

by teen queen on 11/20/08
i have only been on it for 6 days but i have already lost 3.2kg (7 lbs 0.8 oz). all you need to do is stick to it. dont cheat and it will drop off of you. get to the weight you want to be at then maintaine it. and then treat yourself. but just dont go mad. cause it will go back on.but just keep jummping on the scales to check your weight after your treat and if you have gone up a few lbs. then do phase one again till its off, then maintain again.

by if i can do it anyone can. on 11/17/08
This diet definitely works, but if you love bread, rice, potatoes, and sweets like me, then it will be a little difficult

by bee on 11/16/08
i lost 40 lbs in 2 months it was easy to follow and really showed

by mike on 11/5/08
im trying this diet and i defiantly feel no hunger im calorie counting aswell with the aktins high protien low carb idea and i can say no hunger pangs and no mood swings threw being so hungrey it defiantly numbs your appetite i also find im not so bloated all the time and feel lighter from water retention the aktins shakes r nice but exsepensive good short time havent weighed myself yet but defiantly loseing weight my clothes r looser and no hunger on a low calorie low carb high protien diet give it a try its easy

by sam on 11/3/08
i love this i came in huge[fat] and came out ver little i lost 100 pounds

by lauren on 10/20/08
On day 7 of Atkins and its the first time in 8 years that I have managed to lose any weight. i had breast cancer 9 years ago and after chemo and radio and tamoxifen I had put on 7 kilos which I just couldnt lose – tried weight watchers and a couple of others. Bought the Atkins book on ebay and have lost 4 kilos already. I dont feel hungry and I like the idea of working out just how much carb you need to maintain your weight and sticking to it – very scientific and practical. So far so good!!!

by Denyse from Australia on 10/10/08
i love tootsie rolls… and this diet made me hate them. i am now skinnyer than i ever was… thanks!

by cookie!! on 10/1/08
I did try atkins for 2 months and the results were tremendous. I lost a whopping 21 lbs in 2 weeks. I felt weak and hungry but it payed off seeing that i can wear almost anything and it looked good! The curves were all in the right places. Its kinda hard to STICK TO IT but im going to try my best to do Atkins again before december.

by Leila on 9/28/08
Fantastic eating plan FOR LIFE

by Julia on 9/13/08
Do not just go on Atkins thinking it’s a “quick fix” about eating meat all the time. That is *not* what this diet is. I did months of research before going on Atkins, consulted with doctors and people who had successes and failures on the diet, **and you have to READ THE BOOK**. This isn’t a fad diet to lose 10 pounds in 2 weeks (although you can). It’s about changing the way you eat for a lifetime. Everyone focuses on the first 2 weeks of Induction, but the plan is far, far more complex. Even if you decide Atkins is not right for you, let me tell you there isn’t a doctor alive who will say that cutting out fast food, candy, soda and refined sugars is bad for you, and that’s 80% of this diet anyway.

Personally I hate dieting, but Atkins works. 2 years on it, my blood pressure is perfect, my cholesterol is fine, and I’m down 50 pounds and I keep dropping a little each month. I still treat myself to cake & ice cream on special occasions, and even allow myself a sandwich or pasta on rare occasions. Yes, you have to give up *some* foods, for a short period of time, but you get to reincorporate many/most of them back into your life as time moves forward.

Atkins can also help women who suffer from Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). I would not recommend the diet while pregnant. Also, for a month or so, it can play havoc with your cycle. It’s fine and will pass but for some women (my girlfriend included) it was a turn off. She does Weight Watchers instead and has great success.

Finally, to Kerry above who can’t do research: The 6-foot tall Dr Atkins slipped and hit his head, causing massive trauma. When admitted into the hospital he weighed 195 pounds. He was 258 at the time of his death due to his internal organs shutting down and fluid retention while in the hospital. He was overweight at the time of his death certainly, but not because of his diet – because he was DYING. Up until that point, he was active, healthy, and an avid tennis player.

by Researcher on 9/9/08
I have to do a recearch paper on this and i think its easy to do.looking at all the other comments it looks easy on that too. you should try it

by Allyson on 9/8/08
Have used Atkins and seen a lot of success. Particularly for those of us who consider ourselves carnivores. If I haven’t eaten meat in a meal, I feel I haven’t eaten at all. And I’ll graze around and graze around until I get some. Counterproductive really. If you read “Eat Right for your Blood Type” apparently O-Positives are the only ones who really should eat any red meat… lucky for me… I’m O-pos. There is also all sorts of research about how quickly your body breaks down your food–if you are a fast burner (like me) fruits and carbs break down so fast, that you are VERY hungry again very shortly–fats and meats slow us down a bit. So for us, Atkins is often less difficult to follow.

To address a few concerns that people above have mentioned:

constipation: add more fibrous vegetables, or a fibre supplement in the first few weeks. If you feel you want to add a carb… try All Bran Buds (not the regular all-bran) the buds taste better and provide about 50% of a day’s requirement of fibre.

achy/crampy legs: your not getting enough calcium, magnesium and potassium. Apparently this is very common in Phase One, especially if (like me) you don’t like a wide variety of vegetables (like broccoli) and so are not getting enough of these minerals. As soon as I added some extra in, problem went right away.

That said…EVERYTHING IN MODERATION FOLKS!!! Take that in the many many ways it is meant. Moderate food groups, moderate exercise and moderate your bad self talk!!!

by Ali on 9/7/08
the only reason you would put on weight, is if you tried the diet, stopped and then you get hungry fast and you stuff your face.

by ugh. on 9/6/08
I am on the 9th day of my diet and have lost 5lb, but running out of ideas on food. [pease email me to give me ideas teresaboxell@yahoo.co.uk

by Teresa on 9/4/08
Its a fantastic diet if you get yourself to commit. I was diagnosed with PCOS and as a side effect, I started gaining weight like crazy. regular diets didn’t work well for me (seemed like maintaining the gained weight rather than losing it!).. I saw a doctor and he suggested I give it a try and I did. I’ve lost 60lbs in a little over two months (about 10 weeks). I followed the book and used the suggested amount of everything (yes, the fat is controlled and people seem to always miss this point!) .. the downside is that you have to fit it in your lifestyle otherwise you’d gain the weight back.. its not a diet, its a lifestyle change.

by worked for me! on 8/27/08
Atkins is a fine diet, when you factor calories against carbohydrates you will find yourself doing what you are supposed to do in a diet. Let’s face it, we gain weight when we overeat in regard to our exercise or lack thereof. We can only blame ourselves and hope we can better handle our problems; we are human, people, not a problem with acting like it.
Really, count calories or count carbohydrates, learn what your safe level is and try not to go over that; just don’t over do the sugar (whatever the source).

by Gerald Spencer on 8/15/08
I lost a lot of weight w/ this diet and kept it off for a few years, but due to stress & a few other issues, I gained a good part of it back. My fault for not eating healthy. I went back on it, and lost 30 pounds & if I don’t go back to stress eating junk food, I’ll keep it off. The first week takes extreme dedication. Not only do I feel better but my cholesterol has dropped tremendously.

by paramedic on 8/6/08
is this atkins stuff real, i’m on it now. i started 6days ago but i’m wondering if i’m not the victim of incredibly good marketing. maybe i’m just being paranoid

by edmund on 8/4/08

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