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Summary: Seen It Work, But At What Price?
Review: I'll be the first to agree that obesity takes a terrible toll on the body,so a diet that actually works shed these pounds off is actually doing something positive for the overall system of the dietee. I will also admit that the diet has worked wonders for several people I know personally. What actually amazes me is that they feel great and the cholesterol level has actually dropped signficantly after being on the diet for several months. My personal experience with the diet, along with some common sense, however, tells me there is something awfully askew with this program. They claim the first few days of the diet are the toughest, but once you get through it, youre home free. Well...I couldnt even get through the first few days. I like eggs, bacon, steak, lobster, etc. just as much as the next foodaholic, but jeez after two days of this I couldnt get the stench of the fat oozing out of my system. Never mind that no matter how much food I ate, I still felt incomplete not being able to eat a peach, or an orange, and there comes a point when you just say to yourself "dammit I want a piece of bread"! I need to lose about 20 lbs to reach my ideal weight, and I have no doubt that adhering to the Atkins concept will help me get there, but the emotional as well as physical dangers of consuming gobs of saturated fats alone for months at a time has to throw your entire system out of whack...I don't care what diagnostic evidence has shown otherwise. All I know is that those two days on the Atkins plan were among the two most miserable I've ever spent. So to sum up, I'd rather be slightly overweight and happy (not to mention healthy) than risk my long term health on a protocol that clearly has disaster written all over it. I mean common, any diet that requires you to eat gobs of fatty foods, then ingest a mountain-load of multi-vitmains (much of which can't be absorbed properly into your system in pill form anyway)to compensate for the lack of nutrients the body actually needs to function right because the foods that provide them are no-no's, cannot be a sane approach to dieting. Besides, where is the proof that what youre losing is fat. I suspect the initial weight loss is mostly water, followed by muscle tissue, and not fat at all. Again, I've seen it turn some real chubby people into slender folks, and I do agree that Americans indulge in far too much refined sugars (candy, colas, ice-cream, etc.), but to group fruits and vegetables as among the culprits to an obese America, is pure quackery. Wanna try a real radical diet that truly works? Try taking a cold shower (I mean real cold) for 45 minutes at a time. The shivering process burns off more calories than a 7 hour jog. Reduce your overall caloric intake, and excercise in the mornings before your first meal...30 minutes of uncessistated aerobics. Yeah its a lot harder than chowing down t-bones and prime rib all day long, but rest assured you won't end up being just another statistic when enough time has passed for the physical damages of the atkins diet to come to the surface.
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Summary: Stop being a fat slob now!!!!
Review: I'm 5'5"...at 195lbs, I was "concerned" with my weight.At 230!!!..I was scared. I tried them ALL. Weight Watchers, Jenny Craig, Lean Cuisine, etc, etc. THEN...I found about Dr. Atkins. I'm now 160lbs!! BUY THE BOOK! READ THE BOOK! Eat when you are hungry! Lose weight! And for all those new to Dr. Atkins, TAKE THE VITAMINS while on the diet. If not, you will be tired the first week. If you do, you'll feel GREAT from DAY ONE ON!! I eat like a KING, and am STILL losing weight! I went from a 48 waiste to a a 34!!! My cholesterol dropped ONE HUNDRED points! I eat when I want. I eat what I like (steak, fish, ribs, chicken, lobster, shrimp, etc, etc,) BUY THE BOOK, READ THE BOOK, EAT AND LOSE WEIGHT!
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Summary: I tried it and lost a little
Review: My husband and I went on this diet together. We both have family trees that are full of diabetics. After 6 weeks, I lost 12 pounds, and my huband lost 20. I felt like I was cheating all the time because of all the meat and eggs, and I was never hungry. I only lost 5 pounds on the induction level, so I went off of my Celebrix and all Nutrasweet products, and was able to lose, but only on under 15 grams of carbs a day. I felt tired and washed out all the time, so I have since changed over to another diet that includes some whole-grain carbs and fruit. If I get stuck, where I'm not losing, I'll probably go back to the induction level for a jump start. I really like the way Dr. Adkins explained the basis for the diet.
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Summary: Well Written & Worth Reading...
Review: Everyone is unique and therefore believes differently --especially about the human "diet." For those of you who believe in a "high-protein, low-carbohydrate philosophy," this book can be invaluable for you. Dr. Atkins explains from square one why this kind of diet can be healthy and helpful. I personally have had success following Dr. Atkins suggestions. From a physics sound wave perspective however, any "diet" will work for anyone, anytime as long as they think, feel, and believe that it will...and then all you have to do is be happy and thankful...
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Summary: 2 Week Induction really worked, but had downside for me
Review: My husband & I followed the 2 week Induction portion of the diet religiously, and had amazing results. I lost over a pound per day, he lost nearly 2 pounds per day! We're fairly big meat-eaters anyway, so it wasn't horribly difficult for us. But I can see how it might be for those who don't normally eat a lot of meat. During the 2 weeks, my appetite dropped off markedly by about the 3rd or 4th day, while my energy level went up. I included lots of walking and exercise with the diet, and sometimes found myself working out before AND after work! Now the downside... I have always had a fairly high metabolism, and I found that the 2 week Induction phase slowed my metabolism markedly. I didn't care for the way my body felt after about the third week, and so went off the carb restriction diet. The diet did serve to kickstart my weight loss, and was very beneficial for psyching me up right off the bat to stick with my exercise. The weight loss was very inspiring -- made me see I could do it. And the diet at least made me much more conscious of what I had been eating. Now when I have a sandwich, I no longer opt for the white bread, but try to choose a whole grain; things like that. And I find myself snacking on celery instead of chips. So while it really served to kick off something I had been procrastinating for a long time, in the end I pretty much adhered to the Induction phase, then went on to basically eating more healthily, and exercising more. And that is the age-old formula for healthy weight loss and better health anyway, isn't it?
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Summary: Lose weight now!
Review: It was March 1, 2001 I was 29 years old. 229 lbs. Tired all the time. I was determined to lose 30 lbs. Now it is May 30th - I have lost 34 lbs. I have changed my goal to 40 lbs. - I should be done before the end of June. Read this Book - learn how to live healthy and lose weight. Try it for 3 months - be disciplined - lose weight - feel better. Enough said.
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Summary: This is the perfect diet for the obese
Review: As a follow-up post, I would like you all to know that I am still on the diet, over a year now, and have lost close to 100 pounds on it. As before, my bloodvalues all changed for the better and are still excellent. Bloodpressure normal, triglycerides normal, HDL and LDL ratio is excellent, and the total is low overall. Very good. I love this diet and will stay on it for life. After trying every other diet known to man, "healhty" diet guidelines like the Gov't pyramid, and exercising like a demon and not losing a bit, I started the Atkins diet roughly one year ago. Without any excercise, but following it to the letter and drinking LOTS of water. Now, almost a 100 pounds lighter, in excellent health and ABLE to excercise (most dieticians forget that excercise is do-able and nice for people of normal weight) I feel like I was 18 again. And that is absolutely wonderful at age 42, let me assure you. Don't believe all the nonsense you hear about this diet. It isn't a health risk - it is the exact opposite, a genuine lifesaver. Follow the diet closely, READ THE BOOK from COVER TO COVER at least twice and you will have the key to a long and healthy life. And keep checking the book as a reference. It's excellent. Maybe this diet is not for everybody, no diet is, but I have seen incredible results in myself and others - while keeping the weight off and dramatically improving theirs and my own health. Sorry to disappoint all the critics, but I hardly think losing 100 pounds is all water weight, or unhealthy. And I have the bloodwork to prove it! My nose did not fall off, my kidney did not explode, the calcium did not vanish from my bones, my heartmuscle did not disappear, my arteries did not clog up, I did not get any heartattacks, this is NOT a "fad" diet (in fact it's ancient and proven) et cetera. All the unfounded, unscientific nonsense you hear about this diet is really incredible. Get used to it guys, dr. Atkins proved you WRONG on all counts! I wonder what argument the critics will come up with next. Maybe they will say that you will grow a second nose on your forehead, who knows! YES, I can hear you think: But what about this wonderfully balanced food pyramid? Well, what can I say... you really think Gov't has anything to gain from us getting old? They would not lie to us, now would they? Keep this FACT in mind: Gov't is advised by the same people that critize Atkins, the same guys that keep igoring and rediculing his success AND the scientific facts in the peer-reviewed literature! Being a scientist myself, I read that literature very carefully - and let me assure you, the good doctor Atkins is just plain right. He proves it conclusively in his book, and the effectiviness of this diet (and others similar to it) proves it over and over again. Believe what you want, but I know for a (documented) fact that this diet not only works, it is healthy, easy and highly effective. You will have more energy, more stamina and feel years younger. Don't take my word for it, but just try it. You won't regret it, and neither will your body. Good health to you all.
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Summary: The diet gets 5 stars but the book gets 3: here is why:
Review: I begun learning about this diet over two years ago. I was only 18 then, and didnt really take this book as seriously as i should because it wasnt very clear to me. But I did the diet after reading the first few chapters I thought I had all the info. i needed. Well, i ended up going off the diet and can now say its not the diet it was the book . I eventaully went back to the books, but not the NEW diet revolution, the first diet revolution he wrote back in the 70's. This is where i found more info regarding how/why he discovered this diet, its more personal and should definatly be read as well as the new one. It has great recipes, and somewhat outdated advice, but he still bascially preeches what he discovered then in the New book. They should BOTH be read. I am now back on the diet and eat omlette and bacon for breakfast with coffee and heavy cream to fill me up then eat a Wendys chicken sandwich (toss the bun) with a Chicken Ceaser Pita (i use the pita as a plate then toss:) I eat 1/2 cup canned green beans w/ lots of butter sauce salt and pepper for and microwave chicken legs (or Boston market with 1/2 chicken w/ green beans as a side) for dinner and my own cheese cake for dessert. If im still hungry I have pepperonie slices with Brie cheese spread on them. If you need help with this diet i can help you and have lost 15 pnds. in only a few weeks and my Aunt (40yrs.old) has never been overweight and is georgous as well as my inspiration but she does this diet and looks and feels amazing. So, she is my inspiration. I will be on this for ever and when people critisize it, I will discuss it with them for hours on end because I listen to his radio station in NY which doesnt even discuss the diet so much, but helps sick people with problems who usually end up going to his Center.. I dont want to end up like those people and use the station as inspiration. (Go to Atkinsdiet.com and then go to Calander for his radio times and station 1050am). This is the way to go for a long healthy life.. You MUST know all about it first, dont be foolish or else youll be constipated and up all night with leg cramps!!! He isnt out just for you r money either people he doesnt even invent the foods, his team does and there the ones who are amazing. Im pretty sure the proceeds go towards the atkins center where they do numberous amounts of reserach on human health in many ways. You must be committed or it will not work. Our bodies need to be consistantly treated well or else they will cry out with heart disease, cholesterol, blood pressure and overweight!! like i said you must be committed and stop critising and listing to what the latest "fad" is, you know what works fo r you so just do it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
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Summary: A controversial, frightening diet
Review: I read Dr. Atkins' New Diet Revolution on the recommendation of a a registered nurse friend who had gotten great results from her high protein diet. As someone who has dieted since age 13, I am always interested in something new-but I rarely actually try out what I consider to be a "fad" diet. I read the book and wanted to believe the information presented. Atkins' material does read easily, including innumerable case examples that encourage the reader to identify with his patients and feel hopeful about their own results. However, I found Dr. Atkins to be very defensive. He seemingly enjoys the controversy his diet invariably stirs up and talks about the "academic medical authorities" and "consensus medicine" as if they were gang bangers trying to give medical advice. I think Atkins' "science" is skewed because other researchers cannot duplicate his research and results (that is a main tenant of real science). Despite my initial trepidation, I ate the prescribed 20 grams of carbohydrate (per day) and the rest fat and protein for 48 hours. It is the strangest thing I have ever done to my body with the exception of pregnancy. I felt weird, peed constantly, was voraciously thirsty, but I didn't feel hungry. I would compare my lack of hunger to the way one's appetite wanes during a serious bout of the flu. I lost 3 pounds, but could not continue the diet because I felt too spacey. I believe that staying on the diet would harm me. This diet scares me-I'm sticking to my grandmother's wise dictum of variety and moderation. I may not ever achieve rail thinness, but I hope to have my grandmother's 97 years of meaningful life, love, independence and persistent health.
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Summary: Ok for some
Review: My cousin lost 120 lbs on this, but it is just not for me I am not a big meat eater and i need veggies and fruit one thing that people need to do is to drink a lot of water because water retention may make it seem like you are not losing weight despite your efforts, but if you drink a whole bunch of water and exercise as well as diet it will happen remember DRINK WATER
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