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Summary: This book changed my life
Review: I have lost in the neighborhood of 300 lbs. over the years on various diets (20 lbs. at a time). I always got bored and ultimately gained the weight back with interest. Dr. Atkins' book changed the way I think about food. I now stay away from refined carbs and have lost over 25 lbs since January 4th. I do not crave foods nor feel hungry all the time. This is great! The weight loss is slow to be sure, but steady (about 2 lbs per week). I could lose faster, but I enjoy a couple glasses of red wine with dinner and its worth it.
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Summary: So far so good
Review: I've been on the diet for a little over 3 weeks now, and I have lost around 12 lbs. I must be honest when I say that I was very sceptic at first, but I was ready to try anything. A month before starting the diet I was diagnosed with an under active thyroid gland which was one of the main reasons why I had put on so much weight over the last couple of years (21 yrs, female, 5'6" and 280 lbs at my heaviest), as it slows down ones metabolism. I had been on a low-fat diet for a month and lost nothing. Then I was diagnosed with the condition. An internet "chat-friend" of mine who lives in The States ( happens to be a doctor), lost 80 lbs in 9 mnths on the diet,and recommended it to me.And I'll for ever be thankful to him, as this diet isn't very common in the UK. I have more energy, not so tired anymore, and feel like I'm in control of my appetite. I must admit, that occasionally I get immense cravings for bread and potato, but in the end of the day, I want to be slim more than I want to eat that sandwich, so I don't fall for it. Whether I will be able to carry on like this for the rest of my life, I do not know yet, but if it gets me to my ideal weight, I won't easily give it up...........I'm slowly getting the life I want, NOBODY CAN STOP ME NOW!
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Summary: Scary Results - Please Be Careful !
Review: I am a healthy, active 43 year old woman who wants to lose 5-10 pounds and have more energy. I was impressed with the testimonials in Atkin's book and from a close friend who had success on the diet and I was anxious to try the diet for myself. In less than 24 hours after starting the Induction Diet, I was doubled over in pain from severe stomach cramps and felt so weak and dizzy I was nearly unable to function. Fortunately I was less than a mile from home and dragged myself to the car and drove home and ate some carbs to recover. This diet is definitely not for everyone. If you try it, be sure you are somewhere safe and people are not depending on you. I was stunned at how quickly I felt SO terrible. It has taken two days of balanced eating to feel close to normal. I'm going to go back to the Zone diet. I have discovered that I need protein consistently throughout the day, but too much of a good thing is dangerous. I can not live without some carbs! Please be careful if you try this diet.As for Dr. Atkin's writing style, it is annoyingly repetitive and he sounds defensive and arrogant to the extreme.
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Summary: Help!!!
Review: Hi I hust ordered the book and I also ordered the carb counting book I was wondering if anyone can tell me if I'm doing it right so far (pre-book) ok yesterday I had 2 hamburgers no bun w/ mayo, ketchup, tomato, lettuce chicken (broiled) resse cups today 4meatballs, spaghetti sauce, chicken, tomatos then mroe chicken tomato lettuce bacon cheese mayo ketchup and i had about 3 cups of water.
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Summary: HELP WITH ASPERTAME
Review: My husband and I are both on the diet. He is enjoying and loosing, I am loosing but not enjoying. I am tired and generaly don't feel good. I think it has to do with the aspertame. Aspertame has been proven to cause a number of health problems and I noticed a differnce in my health when I stopped using it in the past before I started this diet. Does anyone know of a sugar subsitute that can be used with this diet but dosn't enclude aspertame?
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Summary: Bad plan...
Review: I was on this diet for three days and followed the recommendations strictly. In spite of the author's claims, I was constantly hungry, and after the first day, also sick to my stomach. I can't recommend this diet.
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Summary: 14 days is one thing...but for the rest of my life GET REAL!
Review: My husband and I tried this diet for 6 days. We both lost weight, and that is a nice bonus for those who NEED to see quick results. However, for someone that does not like a lot of eggs or meat this diet is too restrictive. Not that it would matter for 2 weeks, but he mentions throughout the book that this is a life time change, and it pretty much eliminates grains, and fruits and vegetables from your diet for life. I can't see how this can be heathly. Not only that but he mentions taking SO MANY vitamins, yet he is not specific about what people should be taking and why. I can't see how this isn't dangerous and more people aren't getting sick from not having enough nutrients. In closing I'd just like to say, that by eating a well balanced diet, eating anything I want but in moderation, and an exersise plan helped me lose more weight and feel better. I am never deprived of any food, and so there is no "wagon" to fall off of. I think it is very scary that a "Dr." would berate a balanced diet and be so self absorbed with all the "millions" of people he claims to help.NOT WORTH MY MONEY!Anyone else think this too? I would love to hear from you.
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Summary: its changed how i see myself and my fat problem.
Review: I was 270 one year ago, im now below 200 and on my way to my goal weight. i keep a picture of myself before the weight loss to show people,and they would never guess it was me. i get alot of negitive remarks from people who dont fully know the diet or how it feels to be so overweight i have found what works for me and ill eat this way forever. i want to be beatifull just like everyone else ,inside and out god does the inside and this does the outside. so if you meet me or someone else on this diet encourage dont discourage someone who tries to better themselves.
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Summary: Easiest diet I've ever tried!!!
Review: I have tried many things to lose weight, but this is the easiest yet!!I don't even feel like I'm on a diet and I have more energy too. I have lost approximately 40 pounds in six months and lost two clothing sizes. It's wonderful!!!
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Summary: The book gave me hope the diet gave me hunger pains
Review: I read this book in its entirety in a couple of hours...it gave me hope and courage...The testimonials were just what I needed to believe..then I started the diet...I don't think that anyone realizes that carbohydrates are in everything that we eat except for meat and chicken. I got terrible headaches, stomach pains and couldn't think because I was so hungry...if you can do this diet God Bless you...do yourself a favor though...make sure your doctor knows that you are on it so that he knows how to help you when you get rushed to the hospital
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