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Summary: Eating Like This Is What Made Me Gain Weight to Begin With!
Review: I thought I'd try this diet, until I researched it and discovered this was exactly how I had been eating when I gained weight.....HIGH fat and HIGH protein: Steak, eggs, cheese, bacon, sausage, pot roast....my six favorite foods, which apparently Dr. Atkins finds nothing wrong with. My body begs to differ. After going on a LOW fat and HIGH HIGH HIGH complex carbohydrate diet (no refined sugar or flour, but all the fruit and veggies...even and ESPECIALLY starchy veggies...I want) I have been averaging a pound a day weight loss, with increased energy and decreased depression. No cravings, no hunger pains, because I can eat, eat, eat all the time. My colesterol is lower, I've lost 38 pounds in 38 days, and my body is shedding fat in record time. The carbs are NOT being turned into fat, and my diet is BALANCED, not skewed toward fats, which got me into this condition to begin with. I'm glad it works for so many others, but have to wonder, how long has it been out there, and what if there are repercussions for these dieters further down the line? Even Weight Watchers (which I personally do not care for) seems to have a more balanced way of looking at meals. My arteries are clogging just thinking of all the fat in Dr. Atkin's foods. And I cringe thinking I might not ever have been allowed apples, bananas, milk, corn, potatoes, lima beans, peas, bread, pasta......some of the very best diet foods I've ever tried. Filled with complex carbs, fat free or low in fat, and VERY filling. Tastes GOOD, too! I guess I'm one of the 10% The Atkin's Diet doesn't work for! Dr. Atkin's "diet" made me fat, and I didn't even know at the time I was on it!
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Summary: It works!
Review: Great, amazing book - Dr. Atkins was truly a visionary, and I'm saddened that he is no longer with us. I hope his legacy and visions are perpetuated. Atkins really did change my life! The first 2 weeks were easy, then I felt like something was missing...uh, wild guess: Carbs? Yep, my Steak and Steamed veggies and cheese dinners became boring, my bacon and eggs and cheese breakfasts were lacking. With the additional help of Locarbizi in Los Angeles, I was finally able to experience success! Atkins, coupled with Locarbizi's exceptional low-carb bread and dessert products (and they deliver locally) make this way of life soooo much easier! Good luck to all of my fellow low-carbers
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Summary: I've lost...
Review: 15lbs a month safely, and I'm more healthy than I have been in years. Cholesterol and BP are better. This diet is easier than the rest, the best for eating out at restaurants, and you're not starving yourself. Current headlines may say its because you eat less calories, but that is irrelevant. You eat a good amount so you are not hungry, and you lose weight. Can't be better than that. Oh, and that safediets.org? They're promoting their own vegetarian diet of course.
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Summary: Doctor is dead
Review: Dr. Atkins died on April 17th, 2003. He suffered a severe head injury April 8 after falling on an icy sidewalk while walking to work. This doesn't reflect on his nutritional advice which is sound and has helped sell a lot of books.
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Summary: Works, but at a cost
Review: I've been on Atkins 3 times over the years, but for no longer than 2 weeks. That is, until I had a baby and needed to lose quite a bit. So, I was on it for a month this time (induction). I felt HORRIBLE! I had a headache until I quit the diet. I had muscle cramps, was lethargic and just didn't feel well. Working out, which I ususally love, was such a chore! I asked those experienced with Atkins why this was happening. They said it was normal for induction--uh, red flag! That I may be low in potassium, uh, yup, another red flag. And this is supposed to be a healthy diet--I think not! I know that the maintenance portion of the diet allows much more choice, but still doesn't come near what a person needs from fruits and veggies. How anyone can make this a lifestyle is beyond me. But, hey, I digress. Different strokes for different folks. I switched to The Zone, didn't gain the weight I lost from Atkins back and I LOVE THE ZONE!!! I have no hunger, no cravings and tons of energy. I eat constantly (3 meals, 2 snacks). Now, this is a lifestyle! I'd suggest "Mastering the Zone" and to stay clear from Atkins. By the way, if you read "Mastering the Zone", it's VERY simple and easy to follow.
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Summary: It's diet is really very simple.
Review: It's diet is really very simple. Your blood pressure drops considerably, your good cholesterol goes up, your bad cholesterol goes down, your blood sugar stabilizes. The proof is in the blood test. Don't take anyone's advice, just invest two weeks of your life in this diet and see how it makes you feel. If you want proof that it works, get the blood tests done as the book suggests. And get your blood pressure checked.
Numbers do not lie. I also use neurosync and mime behavior modification to motivate myself to exercise and stay on this diet. I was an overweight diabetic, now all my blood tests are normal after I lost almost 50 pounds. I still try to eat lean meats, low fat cheeses and green vegetables.
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Summary: Thorough, thoughtful, convincing
Review: While I won't get into the debate as to whether the diet is "valid" or not, I will say that this book is well-organized and thorough. Every question you might have when considering the diet is answered in this book. Scientific studies supporting Dr. Atkins' theory are cited, as well as case histories. While I felt there weren't enough case histories to satisfy my curiousity, there were pages of valuable scientific evidence. The plan is laid out well; the book has improved greatly from the original. Its advice is workable and comprehensible to the most cynical reader. I have had success and satisfaction using this book as a road map. I recommend that anyone curious about "the hype" or considering a different approach to weight loss READ the book. Read it, don't just select a few chapters or scan it. If you find that you're still not convinced after reading the book, you've lost nothing. But I believe the style, facts, and enthusiasm of the book's author will convince you that this is not just another fad diet.
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Summary: Dr. Atkins Keep Up The Good Work
Review: I am so disappointed that people review books they haven't read. If you read the book, you will know the difference between ketosis (which is the goal) and ketoacidosis (which is not the goal). Please do not review books you haven't read - it doesn't do anyone any good. (I do not recall that Dr. Atkins had a heart attack recently because he didn't. He had a cardiac arrest related to a cardiomyopathy not caused by clogged arteries.)
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Summary: An Outstanding and Workable Diet Plan
Review: I have read this book, put Atkins' Induction part of the plan into use, and have experienced considerable weight loss (33 pounds at this writing). I am now in OWL and still losing weight. Atkins makes it clear that it is carbohydrates (especially excessive sugars) that are the primary cause of obesity. I do not miss any of the junk food that I used to eat. Contrary to misleading [reports], the Atkins diet, even in the Induction phase, is not an all-meat diet. Far from it. And it is based on solid scientific evidence, some of which Atkins discusses. I too have found the diet relatively easy to follow. No self-starvation or calorie counting!
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Summary: Dr. Atkins Go Away
Review: Does the man ever shut up? I am so disappointed that people fall for his gimmicks. The diet that he recommends does have weight loss inititally and lipid levels in the body improve... this would happen with any diet. The goal is for the body to go into ketoacidosis. And this is healthy???? This can cause death!!! I do not understand how something so unhealthy has become popular. I guess people think that his quick fix is the solution because an unhealthy weight loss occurs so rapidly.
Does anyone recall that the man had a heart attack recently?? I would like for him to address these questions and consult with a dietitian or nutritionist before he blathers on about this "healthy" plan.
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