Dr. Atkins' New Diet Revolution CD

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Summary: Dr. Robert C. Atkins.... a true Genius!
Review: Dr. Atkins has found the key to the diet puzzle. I have followed his instructions implicitly and reaped my reward. I lost thirty pounds over a four month time frame and have easily maintained my weight since for five months at my desired level. My blood work at my annual check up was the best it had been in years. My doctor asked what I had been doing differently and I told him "Atkins Diet", his response was, "Isn't it amazing". Thank you Dr. Atkins!

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Summary: It works for me!
Review: Having started the induction diet late in July and still watching what I eat according to the book's advice, I've lost 30 lbs. to date. I read the book before starting and reread it as time went on. I've also kept up with the many written articles on the diet as well as those TV programs that also inform about its dangers. I have faith because "seeing is believing". Good luck to all of you who are starting on this diet.

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Summary: A very effective diet!
Review: The diet is working great but on the sixth day my pulse went up to 75 and it feels like my heart is beating too fast. The faster pulse, which used to run around 60-65, is making me breathless and I feel so tired. Has anyone else had this feeling while on the diet?

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Summary: What a fantastic way to lose weight!
Review: I was on the diet strictly for about 8 months and lost a total of 54 lbs. Those who say that you gain all the weight back once you are off the diet are wrong. The secret is to slowly add carbs back into your diet, yet never go back to the carb intake level that you were at prior to the diet. As soon as you start to gain a pound or two, go back on induction for a week ( or less!) and you're back where you want to be. My blood pressure is 109/69, my cholesterol is fine, and I no longer get the mid-day slump. In short, I'm not someone who is writing this review after only being on the diet for a few days. I've been on the diet for about a year and 1/4, I've kept the weight off, and I still haven't gotten sick of meat and cheese! My opinion is that those who complain about this diet (i.e. I get sick of meat, etc.) are those who don't want to lose weight badly enough. As in anything in life, losing weight sucussfully takes an amount of determination and self-responsibility. Thank you, Dr. Atkins!

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Summary: DON'T BELIEVE ALL YOU READ!
Review: I have used this diet for more than 6 years and continue to maintain my 80 pound weight lose. My blood pressure in as low as it was in high school (110/68), my cholesterol,triglyceride, everything is much lower than it was before. Much lower than my brother who has been a vegetarian for the last 3 years and he has lost only 10 lbs in that time. Remember, 10 years ago doctors and specialist berated a doctor that said ulcers were cause by bacteria. Now it is accepted fact that 90% are caused by bacteria. So the experts are not always right. The diet restricts carbos, but doesn't eliminate them, drink plenty of water, take suppliments. People that say you will only gain when you go off this diet are right. This is no different than any diet program. Go off the low cal, and you will gain weight. Look at this as a life style change, not a diet. If you don't like to eat red meat, eat plenty of fish. I use protien shakes as snacks. There is plenty of variety if you look at all sources of protien. Read the whole book first, develop a plan to follow, and stick to it. The book is straight forward , not hard to read, easy to understand and follow. Ignore the dietician who have promoted the low cal high carbo diet as obesity has climbed to record highs. Meat (ie protien) consumption is as low as it has ever been, but we have more cancer, fatter kids and adults than ever. If low cal high carbo works for you fine. It is not for all. The book answers many question and gives solutions to the problem of obesity.

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Summary: I can't argue with success
Review: I picked up the book with a mixture of skepticism, desperation, and earnest hope. I had ballooned up to an unhealthy weight and was getting no results with any other diet or exercise program. I have been practicing the principles laid forth in the book, and in 6 days, I have lost over 6 pounds. Not only have I lost weight, I have lost the extreme mood swings, sluggishness, and intense cravings for carbs (bagels, chips, tortillas, bread, etc)- I have no desire to binge, and I am seldom hungry. Do I miss a buttery baked potato? sure, but not as much as I miss a thinner me. This program has given me the tools and the belief that I can reach that goal; I give this one a thumbs up.

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Summary: Didn't realise how good I felt until I cheated for a month!
Review: I started this diet March '99, and it was the best thing I have ever tried. Up to August I had lost just under 40 LB (started off at 280 on a 5'6" frame) but then I went on holiday for a month to the US. And I had decided not to stick to the diet whilst there, as there were so many foods that I knew I wanted to eat. And about 1 week into my "little binge" I realised how bad I felt, physically I mean. I was always bloated, constantly passing gas (which was very embarrasing) and the tiredness came back. I also got nasty heartburn, and antacids wouldn't help.I also gained 22LB, and weighing myself really made me realise that what I know about the effects of carbs is more valuable than gold! I got back from my holiday 5 days ago, and started eating the proper way, starting with the induction again. And I find the results amazing! I am no longer bloated, no more passing gas and being embarrased, no more tiredness and no more heartburn! I think I forgot how good I felt not eating carbs, and didn't realise until I started eating them again, how horrible it made me feel. This has given me more motivation to carry on, and I WILL reach my target of 140 LB! And to those who think this diet is just meat, eggs and cheese... I feel sorry that you are so against this diet that you have no desire to look into a few more foods, or take notice of DR. Atkins' low carb recipes. The foods that I can eat only on the INDUCTION part of the diet is vast, you just have to open your mind and use your imagination.

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Summary: It does work, But............
Review: Today was the end of my first two weeks. My mother and I started this diet together. She was 164lbs and has lost 9lbs I was 230lbs and have lost 11lbs And we haven't even started exercising yet. One day last week I fell off the diet and had two Big Macs and I still kept loosing the weight. We never quite got total ketosis which is fine because I do not feel that is all that safe. The good things about this diet is - I don't get as hungry as I use to, my hunger pains have gone away as well as all my gas problems. I have had bad gas and heartburn problems my entire life and I have tried everything in the store to help with my gas and heartburn but nothing ever worked. Now I have no gas or heartburn. The bad things about this diet is - I still have not felt the energy burst everyone talks about and I still have all my cravings for sweets, I did have some headaches the first few days. My grocery bill went up by 30% Enough meat for a week cost a lot more then TV dinners and lunch meat. I do get tired of bacon and eggs and I do miss my cereal in the mornings. I am going to add more carbs to my dinner then the books says but just for dinner. I have been hearing more about the book "Carb Addicts" and I like the idea of having more carbs with dinner as a reward meal so I think I will try that. I do agree with a lot of people who said the book is poorly written also don't bother with the audio tape it is just one long commercial on how you should buy the book. I suggest you buy the paper back and a few other carb books and see which one works for you. I have No Doubt that Low Carbs and Low Sugar does work but remember its Low Carbs NOT No Carbs! I also would like to here from anyone who has been on this diet for years especially someone from when the book originally came out in the 70s Is there anyone still alive from then?

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Summary: I'll say it again...
Review: I find it amazing that the critics who have written in continue to say the Atkins way of eating doesn't work and is unhealthy. How can you tell hundreds of people who have had wonderful results, and not just short term, that it doesn't work? Do you think it is all in their heads and that their physicians who have monitored their health and watched it improve are lying to them? Are you an expert on everyone else's success/failure? I think not. You didn't see results because of something you did or some reaction your body had with lowering your carb intake. You are not me and I am not you. So stop telling me it doesn't work. It didn't work for you. And please tell me how almost eliminating sugar and junk food is a bad thing? I still eat the same amount of non-carb food that I did before. For those of you who are stuck on the high-fiber diets that have been drilled into our heads for years, I am not saying that way of eating doesn't work, but I am saying that not any one physician has the answer for everyone's weight problems. If this old way of eating is so effective, why are the majority of Americans obese with several health problems? Atkins asks people to give up the junk and to put an end to the sugar cravings. Again, what is wrong with that? And as with any diet or eating plan, if you are successful on it, you lose weight and get healthy. If you go off of it and return to your old eating habits, you will most certainly gain the weight back. Why in the heck would you even go back to your old way of eating anyway? Let's use some common sense and be adults about this. If you've read the book correctly, you understand the the purpose is to get to a point where you have significantly reduced your carbohydrate intake and are able to eat balanced meals without gaining weight. I, too, do not have gas anymore from eating high carb food. I do not feel bloated after eating. I have massive amounts of energy and sleep much better. I have NEVER experienced constipation, dizziness, headaches (actually, my headaches have ceased), stomach cramps or any other horrible side effect. Not to say that someone else won't either, because everyone is different. Critics: keep your blatant criticism to yourself unless it can assist us with modifying this way of eating to help those of us who choose to do this. Your uninformed, rude at times, useless comments are usually skipped. After all, no one pulls up this review looking for negative remarks. People are looking for answers and hope for a resolution to their weight problems. Offer helpful critiques of the book. Or don't write in at all.

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Summary: A sensible 4-phase permanent plan
Review: I followed the principles of this diet in college with great results. However, I capitulated to the overwhelmingly adverse literature and began to follow the low fat/food pyramid for the last several years -- with NO success. I have steadily gained weight, eating less than my 9 year old son!! So, I have resumed the diet and, it works. Dr. Atkins' plan does not suggest staying on the induction phase indefinitely (only eating bacon/eggs/steak)as many people seem to mistakenly think. The point of the induction phase is to adjust your body's metabolic pathways to burn the fat -- to 'prime the pump', if you will. Dr. Atkin's revolution is that this is a 4 phase plan of altering your eating -- permanently. Each phase adds some carbs/fruits/vegetables to each individual's tolerance. He clearly states that if you go back to your old habits, you'll regain the weight. So, good luck to anyone who thinks this would help them, remember to READ the entire book, that you can have sugar/carb withdrawal headaches (it's normal), DRINK all and more of the water recommended, TAKE the vitamins, LOSE the weight, and CONGRATULATE YOURSELF for making an intelligent and healthy choice that is just right for you!