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Summary: Good diet, poorly written book
Review: The diet works, but the book is very poorly written. Instead of explaining how and why the diet works, Dr. Atkins presents conspiracy theories, promotes his own (expensive) products, provides lots of pep talks, and uses "case studies" to "prove" his diet works. If you want to understand the science behind this and other low-carbohydrate diets, read "Protein Power" by Michael and Mary Dan Eades.
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Summary: Works great, but does have side affects
Review: I was a little overweight, and I didnt like constantly torturing myself in the gym, so I tried this book. The results were amazing, I lost 15 pounds (and continuing) in 2-3 weeks. Unless my scale is totally messed up, thats some incredible results- I never seen a diet work that affectively for anybody. But, and there is a big but, it has some serious side affects, most noticeably the constant stomach/abdominal cramps. No, I am not a woman. I take multivitamins constantly, but it doesnt seem to help the problems. I guess there is no such thing as a "perfect" diet, and if you can tolerate the cramps, in exchange for serious weight loss, I would recomend this book/diet. The diet itself is quite simple, albeit inconvenient. I still go to the gym, but thats more for mental satisfaction, than to see any results- I know the weight loss is because of the diet.
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Summary: Lose Weight by Torturing and Killing Animals
Review: Hey, instead of increasing your consumption of meat, eggs and cheese, why not just go to a stockyard and start beating cattle with a stick? That'll burn off those excess calories. Perhaps a nice day de-beaking baby chicks or beating injured sows?This diet is a travesty. It may make you lose weight but it is extremely unhealthy and incredibly cruel to animals.
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Summary: Tired, hungry, and GAINED 5 pounds!
Review: A lot of my friends have lost massive amounts of weight. If you only need to lose 10-15 pounds, this probably won't work for you, either. The book, did, however, give a lot of insight about how carbohydrates can work against you (like my Coca-Cola habit....) PS. DON'T skip the fiber laxative!!! :)
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Summary: Fifteen months later and still 25 lbs down
Review: In the summer of '98, my nephew was living proof that this worked. I dropped 30 lbs. Cholesterol remains a problem so I don't eat cheese, butter, or bacon anymore. I eat whole grains and fruits sparingly. When I pick up a pound or two, I cut back. I'm still in the 180s, my target range.
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Summary: I wasn't convinced that this would work but....
Review: I started this program around June 1, 1999 and as of today, to my amazement, have lost 50 lbs! I found the book to be helpful, but have often referred to other informative sources such as locarbliving.com, protein power, sugarbusters, etc. for support! I have tried countless weight loss programs to no avail!
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Summary: This book will save my life!!
Review: I am on the 7th day of the diet and have never felt so good in my life. I have tried everything to lose weight including fen-phen. As soon as they took it off the market I gained all 40 plus punds back!!! I am in ketosis and I'm not sure if I have lost any yet, but I have a lot more energy!!My husband started it yesterday. I am looking forward to looking good and feeling great!!
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Summary: The best way
Review: I have been on Dr. Adkin's diet since the middle of June-99-I've lost 32 lbs, I used to take 4 to 6 Excederines a shift, where I work--I haven't needed any since I started on low carbs. My energy level has gone up a lot. No more gas either. My legs were swelling up with water retention. That's gone. I can't say enough good things about this diet
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Summary: it changed my life!!!!!!
Review: OK, I have to chime in here! A friend of mine bought the book last October, and by spring looked great, so I decided to try it. I bought the book in April and started the diet, and have lost 70 lbs since then. I look and feel like a different person. I'm not binging on chocolate and other junk anymore.... the money I've saved on food has paid for lots of new thin clothes..... And for all you doubters out there who think this diet is bad for your health, my cholesterol just checked out at 139!!!
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Summary: The A.D.A. needs to do their research!
Review: I have been an athlete all my life. When I graduated from college and began my insurance/financial career I noticed that I was putting on weight despite my running three miles a day and weight lifting regimen. At 5'9" I weighed 201 lbs. At my Doctors suggestion I read the book and tried the diet. Contrary to the claims of the A.D.A., my cholesteral went way down as did my LDLs and HDLs. My energy went up and I had no alergy symptoms - something I've battled since high school. I had my blood tested before I began the diet and then again in six weeks. My Chloesteral dropped sixty-two (62!!) points in those six weeks. The book recommends adding a limited number of carbs back into your diet once you reach your target weight - mine is 175 where I've been holding for one and a half years now. I've found that I can go between 50 to 80 grams of carbs per day and maintain my desired weight. The point is that this diet works and is a safe, healthy diet for those of you who have tried all the other diet/excercise routines to no avail. But, the abuse of this diet certainly could be hazardous to your health. Follow the advice of the book closely and you should have no problem.
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