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Summary: Good results but bad for you!
Review: Dr. Atkins new book may produce results but there are health risks involved consuming virtually no carbs everyday. If you don't believe ask your doctor or do some pesonal research.
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Summary: If you go on this diet, you are an idiot
Review: This book has an amazing shelf-life, especially since the diet is harmful and ridiculous. First of all, you lose water weight (that explains all the "I lost 10 pounds in a week" testimonials). Secondly, eating all that protein and fat is really bad for you, ultimately sending half-digested fat particles into your bloodstream and making you feel nauseous (but not hungry! how ingenious, Dr. Atkins). Just eat less food and exercise. This diet is a huge load of nothing.
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Summary: Started Out With A Bang!
Review: My first week on this diet I lost 8 pounds. I am 3 days into my second week and have only lost 1 additional pound so far. I hope my weight loss isn't slowing down this soon as I have stuck to the diet to a T. Lunch and dinner are easy, meat and salad. Breakfast is hard. I am getting tired of the eggs. I think I will purchase the Atkins Bars, which I have found at GNC health food stores, for a breakfast alternative. I will try to post every 15 pound loss. I hope others keep posting as it is very inspiring.
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Summary: Absolutely Amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Review: I was very skeptical when I started this diet. I have been on it for approx. 7 weeks now and have lost about 20 LBS. Imagine losing that much weight and not feeling hungry all the time. It is true that you feel better overall and I really don't miss all the foods that I used to eat. My wife also went on the diet and has lost alot of weight. I highly reccommend this diet to anyone. DON'T THINK OF IT AS A DIET, BUT AS A NEW WAY OF LIFE.
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Summary: Before going off the diet, make sure you are doing it right!
Review: After reading the reviews I have noticed a that a lot of you complain of headaches and dizziness. Do a check list. Are you taking ALL the vitamins? Is your body going through withdraws? (this really depends on how heavy your carb addiction was). Are you following this step-by step?When I first went on this diet I had headaches and dizziness for the first week. My husband ask the same questions that I just ask. My replay was no to every question. So, I started over and I was fine. I lost 13 pounds and in 5 months lost 68 pounds. If you find that your sweet tooth is getting the best of you, their are several books out there including Dr. Atkins cook book that has Crustless Cheesecake that is to die for. But remember, get through the first two weeks before adding too many sweets.
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Summary: This diet works...Califniagl@aol.com
Review: I have been on the Atkins Diet for 2 weeks now and have lost 12 lbs already...i feel great..no cravings and no hunger..my appitite is cut in half....I will no longer eat the carbs that are no good for my body any longer....the cook book is a must if you start this diet, it is a great investment...i feel great....to all of the "NEGATIVE" comments from people...you didnt try it long enough!!!!! My own doctor approved of this diet...he is an Internal Medicene doc...I am very happyyyy....anyone who would like to send me email and ask questions..be my guest....happy days to you all!!!!
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Summary: 4th month and still happy with it!!!!
Review: I started the diet mid-March, and was losing pounds steadily, until early June I held a party and cheated...I had pizza, alcohol, bread and sweets, and this really affected me...I didn't lose ANY for the next 4 weeks, but I also wasn't being as strict as I ought to have been. It was getting really fustrating. I was probably eating around 40-50 g carbs per day, whilst telling myself that I was still within 20-25 g...., but now that I have tightened up againg, the pounds are rolling off once more. I have apprx. 140 lb to lose all together, and have lost around 32 lb so far. My Father started the diet, as he had difficulty getting rid of those last 20-30 lb, although he has never been over weight as such, but in 5 weeks, he has lost 25 lb!!!!!! This diet makes so much sence, and I tell everyone about it if possible. Mind you, there are many people who just cannot accept that in most cases it is not FAT that makes you fat, but the carbs..oh well, once I'm down to my target weight, let them tell me then that the only way to diet is low fat!!!! I wish you all luck and inner strength, even tho, on this diet, YOU NEED VERY LITTLE OF EITHER! THIS BOOK IS AN ABSOLUTE MUST!!
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Summary: Absolutely Amazing!!!
Review: After being severley overweight/obese my entire life, the weight is finally melting off without hunger, pain, or effort! I started 9 weeks ago at 303 lbs and am now down 40 lbs! If you want to lose weight without ever being hungry, this is the plan for you!! I had previously tried losing weight on a different diet practically every month for years and this was the key that changed my life. As a Registered Nurse, when I read this book a light went on over my head and I realized that insulin and high carbohydrate/low fat diets are what made me this way! Now that I know the answers, I'll never be fat again!
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Summary: The diet may work, but the book was poorly written.
Review: I found his book difficult to follow, and as other reviewers have mentioned, there was too much material that, although I read it all, I wish I had just skimmed. I had gone on the Dr. Atkins diet when I was in my thirties and found it extremely successful. I felt well, I had plenty of energy and was completely sold. Now I'm 61, and having ignored my weight for too long, I decided it was time to go back on The Atkins Diet once again. It's a particulary easy diet for me, because I'm not fond of bread, cereal and pasta. However, this time I didn't lose a pound, although I was in ketosis for 14 days. Although I had a complete physical before starting on the diet, I still feel it's a little risky to stay on the Induction part of the diet any longer. The most unfortunate thing about the book is the fact that there are so many questions unanswered. When I tried to contact Dr. Atkins (or an assistant) through his website, it advised that the e-mail assistance is temporarily down. If my questions had been answered in the book, I would feel more comfortable with this diet. I am now eating normally, but I do intend to try the diet one more time after a period of two weeks or so. Maybe I went overboard with too many calories. It seems it would be better to eat less of all that protein -- one egg and one sausage at breakfast, instead of two eggs and four sausages. In short, Dr. Atkins needs some help in re-writing his book to make it more complete and more to the point.
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Summary: Very Disapointed in Dr. Atkins Diet / " Show Me State"
Review: My wife and I have follwed the diet guidelines to a "tee" for three weeks now. I have lost five pounds (which I think is probably from water because of my working out) and my wife has lost zero. We have no idea why as we did everything according to instructions?????? I have read every review reading with an open mind. I believe that there are a lot of people looking for the same answer and not finding it? My brother is a classic example. He has lost 18 pounds over a four month period, which was good. The other day ,while we were out playing golf, he about passed out several times. I ask him go to the club house as he had the rest of the foursome very worried. He has lost weight but looks very plae and not very healthy. I'm worried for him and told him so. I will lose some more weight but not with this diet. This diet didn't "show me" any real lasting success story for that " GOOD HEALTHY LIFE STYLE" as they often claim. Sorry," this good ole boy" isn't paying for any more rounds of golf for DR. A..."FOUR!"
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