Dr. Atkins' New Diet Revolution

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Summary: Works great for some people.
Review: I started on this diet two years ago and within the first 2 weeks I lost 10 lbs. I thought I had finally found a soution to my weight problem. However, the problem with this diet is that if you go off of it any weight you lose seems to come back double. I feel that Dr. Atkins is on the money when he says that processed carbs are mostly responsible for our weight problems, but I also feel that putting your body into ketosis does something to alter your body's fat cells and causes them to retain more fat at an alarming rate. I wish Dr. Atkins had a website so I could speak to him about this.

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Summary: I was skeptical; but it works
Review: On 1/1/98 I weighed 225 lbs. I am only 5'8' so i looked bad and felt worse. It is now June 11, 1998 and I have lost 50 lbs. After the first 4 days everything seems to fall in place on the diet. I was not tired any more and did not have ups and downs in energy levels - in fact, I have more energy than I've had in years. The book provides an easy to follow plan and explains all of the physiology associated with the diet. I recommend it to everyone!

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Summary: Good book!!! Nasty foods!!!
Review: I've studied this book from cover to cover. I have done everything that the book describes. I have lost 5 lbs. in the first week. This book does not seem very healthy! As with all the other comments, I feel very sluggish, tired and have headaches. My heart is trying to pump all the cholestrol through my veins. One thing is for sure, if I keep up with this diet, I'll die of a heart attack! If the author of this book happens to read this, please email me for any information you can pass along that would convince me to stay on this diet because I need to lose the weight.

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Summary: The book is great and is a big source encouragement.
Review: Over 1 year ago my mother started on a diet and I couldn't believe how much better she felt and how well she looked after just 3 months. I had been putting on weight for years since starting a job where I sit all day. I started on the Atkins diet on January 15, 1997 during a wieght loss competition. I weighed in at 247 pounds.(I'm only 5' 9" tall) After 30 days we weighed again and I was down to 224 pounds(23 lbs lossed). I continued with the diet and continued to lose weight and inches. On September 1, 1997 I weighed in at 172 pounds. WOW! I can say enough about how well this diet worked for me. The biggest down side is that I had to buy new clothes. I went from a 42 inch waist to a 36 inch waist. I have put back on some weight since then because I haven't exactly stuck to it, but now I know that I can get to where I want to be with relative ease.

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Summary: Get God on the phone because this diet is a Miracle!!
Review: Even if you don't understand the theory behind the diet, the plan is simple to understand and Dr. Atkins does a wonderful job summarizing the program at the end of each chapter. I lost 17 pounds in one week, and the keto-diastix that test for ketones in the urine indicating that you are using up fatty reserves are psychologically reinforcing, helping to motivate you to continue the diet. I never felt hungry nor fatigued. Follow his supplement guidlines in the book to jump start the entire keto-acidosis process. Protein Power is also a good supplement for this book. SO PUT DOWN THE POTATO CHIPS, GET UP OFF THE COUCH AND GET THIS BOOK!!!!!!!!!

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Summary: I CANT BELIEVE THIS DIET!!!
Review: This is my second review. I am begining my forth week on the diet. I have lost 22 pounds and my blood pressure is almost normal. I was on Blood Pressure Medicine for 4 years. I have under Doctors Supervision stopped my medication at the start of this diet. I did have all the recomended tests befor begining this diet I will be retested for cholesterol next month. Get the ketone sticks they really help boost your morale. My husband is dieting with me and has lost 25 pounds. We are so excited!!. We are experiencing no hunger and our appetites are satisfied. Best diet we have every been on and we have been on many.

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Summary: makes sense!
Review: I have read the book and it came at a time when I was really depressed. I had been trying to seriously lose weight for the past 2 years, with the conventional low fat, low calories diet. I have never been one to eat meats and eggs or fatty foods like bacon. After reading this book I realized how much carbs and sugar I had in my diet. I made sure I ate bagels, salads, fruits & vegie and it wasn't working for me,even with all the walking, running and jazzercise I was doing. I was ready to give up. Plus I have been feeling unhealthy and having a few sugar shakes. Today is my first day on this diet and I am a little sluggish. But I'm going to keep at it. I was reading some of the reviews, and I was kinda of surprised that some people seem to think it's so unhealthy. It seems to me that the conventional diet our society pushes is making a majority of us unhealthy. Something obviously has to change. Reading the book it makes sense. I certainly have gotten more explainations and answers from Dr. Atkins than I ever have from my doctors or even a dietian, who at one time put me on a 600 calorie a day diet. If anything messed up my metabolic, that certainly did.

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Summary: It worked for me.
Review: Dr. Atkins is the best, but one should also read Protein Power, The Carbohydrate Addicts Diet, Sugar Busters, etc. I've been "low-carbing" since September 28, 1996, starting with Atkins's very low carbohydrate regimen and increasing my carb intake as I increased my exercise. I dropped 30 lbs. and four inches from my waistline the first six months and have easily stayed at 200 lbs since then. Also, my migraines have stopped, blood pressure went from 140/90 to 120/70, chronic tendonitis went away, as did my irritable bowel syndrome symptoms. I eat mainly meat, fish, low-carb dairy, eggs, nuts, and cruciferous veggies. I make desserts (ice cream, pudding, cake) with ingredients like cream, whey powder, non-sugar sweeteners like stevia, unsweetened chocolate, flax flour, etc. The low-carbohydrate lifestyle will work for some and not for others. It's worth a try for all who are unhappy with their present weight and/or lack of good health. Atkins is the best place to start.

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Summary: Oh yes it does work
Review: I have been on this diet for 15 months. I have not been a person to try different diets. I have always been overweight, but my weight has never bothered me as much as I guess it bothered others. Decided to try this diet after another nurse I work with lost weight on it and told the rest of us how simple it is to follow. I have lost 54 pounds. My weight loss has been slow, probably because I go off it at times, but always get back on the schedule. This is not a hard diet to follow. I am thrilled that I can go into a store and now buy regular sized clothes instead of going to the "large" ladies store. My two sisters both thought I was crazy to be on this diet. Well they both have now gone on it and lost 30 pounds each. I have another 40 pounds to lose and know I will do it. If it takes another year, I don't care. I'm not suffering and I have no ill side effects from following this diet for 15 months. If you are the type of person who feels you can't stick to a diet, this is one you should try. I have a sweet tooth and eating whipped cream and nuts takes care of my sweet cravings. I have given four of these books to friends for gifts after they have expressed an interest in trying the diet. Feel free to email me with any questions or support needed. Good Luck!

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Summary: the best diet there is
Review: I have tried every diet under sun and this is the only one that works. I have been on it for 12 days and I have lost 10lbs. I feel great and I know I can loose the other 40lbs. The first 2 days were very hard for me but I stuck it and here I am with the fat melting away. It is the only diet that works for me.