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Summary: unhealthy Diet
Review: Try having gallstones. Then you'll really like this unhealthy diet. I have friends that are dieticians and can't believe what people will try. Ever hear of Ketosis? Go to a Nutritionist and get a healthy diet. You can lose weight only eating any food group but you won't be healthy.
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Summary: 20 lbs. In Two Weeks!!
Review: Dr. Atkins is some kind of genius! His book is very easy to read and understand and within the last two weeks (the length of time I've been doing the diet) I've dropped 20 pounds! My body is MELTING away!! I eat ALOT too. But I've stuck very closely to the guidelines of what I eat! Steaks, cheese and mushroom omlets, salmon drenched in dejon sauce, bacon, I'm in heaven and getting thinner every day! I actually don't believe my scale some mornings but my old blue jeans don't lie!! I haven't fit into them for two years and I wore them all weekend comfortably!! This book and this diet really did it for me where all else has failed! I recommend it wholeheartedly!
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Summary: Has me on the way to thin!!
Review: The only reason for not giving a 5 star rating, I felt the book lacked editorial quality, many contradictions and I would find some sentences requiring me to stop, slow down and reread them, still never made sense, HOWEVER! I have been on the diet for 3 weeks and have lost 12 pounds. I have not felt this much energy in years. I will say I did not stop my morning coffee (one cup) and still managed to lose! One note: Dr Atkins kinda looks like he should practice what he preaches!Good Luck if you decide to try this!!
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Summary: 20 lbs and counting!
Review: I started this diet on Labor Day weekend and I have lost 20 pounds! This is the first diet that has actually motivated me to stay on it. The first week is tricky though; I felt terrible for the first 6 days and had serious sugar cravings.
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Summary: give me some advice
Review: I haven't recieved my book yet but was on this diet for 12 days now. I lost about 6 lbs on first 7 days and so happy but for 5 days nothing is happening. Has this happen to anybody else? Am I being too impatient? I am eating only meats and eggs and practically less than 10 grams of carb each day. I think I need to increace my fat burning capacity but with what? pls e mail me. I still have 15 more lbs to go.
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Summary: I had to completely "unlearn" all the old rules of dieting.
Review: I couldn't believe what I was reading half of the time. It was in direct opposition to everything we've been taught about healthy eating and dieting. Totally unnerved me to think I didn't have to count calories any longer. I've been on the diet 6 days and I've lost 6 pounds, have more energy, and best of all, I no longer have the terrible fatigue and depression. That's the PLUS side. On the down side, today (the 6th day) I seem to be experiencing quite a lot of pain(discomfort) in the kidney regions (both sides). Low back pain and pressure. Also, at times I feel slightly faint and light-headed. I wonder if anyone else has experienced this. I read a good number of the letters on the web, but didn't see any reference to the above symptoms. If anyone out there would like to respond to this review if you have been experiencing the same symptoms, I would like to hear from you. As a last resort, perhaps I'll try to phone Dr. Atkins, wherever he may be.
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Summary: It Does Work!
Review: This plan worked for me.I have tried EVERYTHING short of surgery - phen fen,fasting,low-fat,vegan,dairy-free,sugar-free,smoking+coffee,grapfruit,weight watcher,fruitarian,juicing,slimfast-you get the picture!But this truly works.Eating good food,nohunger,fast results-all keep you motivated.Even faster results with consistent,moderate exercise.Those looking for non-comercial support: [online] Low carb recipies,tips,support that is not there to sell anything. Try this diet!
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Summary: Down 5 lbs in first 4 days
Review: I'm amazed!! While reading the book I started the diet. After 4 days I was on Chapter 6 and had lost 5 lbs. This is amazing because I spent the last three months in the Gym running 2 miles per night and I actually gained weight. This is a very impressive result for me and I strongly recommend the book.
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Summary: Physician-author: "Brain healthy diet"
Review: I have recommended this diet to several patients of mine. Do not misconstrue this as medical advice. It is obvious that the concept of the food pyramid needs to be re-evaluated. Carbs play games with brain serotonin and often result in further craving. Atkins diet is great and most of my patients and some fellow physicians who are on it report improved daytime alertness. Recommend making sure you get enough fiber while on it. All the best to Dr. Atkins...Ken Giuffre MD author "The Care and Feeding of Your Brain"
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Summary: *****Worst Diet on the Planet*****
Review: If you are a person who has digestion problems or doesn't like to eat a lot of meat or heavy foods, PLEASE do not go on this diet. You will be miserable and will be cursing Dr. Atkin's for printing such a ridiculous book. In the beginning, I was very excited to buy this book and start the diet right away. I thought it made perfect sense to cut out the carbs and watch the pounds melt off. So, I did my grocery shopping one Monday evening and began the diet the next day. I was so excited to be eating all the foods I had been avoiding for years. I never thought it would be possible. Sadly, I felt so horrible after three days that I just couldn't take it anymore. I know it takes a bit for the body to adjust diet changes, but this was too much. I hadn't passed any of the food I had been eating and the selection of "free foods" was horrible. I would rather do Weight Watchers and pay the money than follow this liver-blocking, bowel-stopping diet. How does Dr. Atkin's think this diet is actually good for people. Sure, ya may lose the weight, but what about fruit? The book says you may even be able to have an occassional fruit or potato. Yeh, right!! Not before my liver dies from too much protein and I have my gallbladder removed from too much fat. If you are desperate and need to lose a lot of weight, this may be for you. But, if you just need to lose a few pounds, don't bother. You'll have better luck getting on the tredmill a few times a week.
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