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Summary: The theory sounds good but it's too hard to follow
Review: This diet sounds good. The theory seems sound. The idea is simple. But putting the theory into practice was just too hard for me. I'm a mom and wife, and trying to get my family to adjust to something this extreme was simply not reasonable. As it was, I found it almost impossible to get through the day without some form of carbos, and I'm not talking needing big dishes of ice cream, even a simple bowl of rice would have been welcome! As well, I found the lack of fiber in this diet to be a real drawback, and the suggestion to use things like Metamucil and take large quantities of vitamins to be unrealistic. The key to real weight loss seems simple, eat less, exercise more. This diet just didn't cut it for me.
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Summary: HELP
Review: I ENJOYED THE BOOK, AND I HAVE BEEN ON THIS DIET BEFORE. IT IS FAIRLY EASY TO STICK TO. I HAVE ONE PROBLEM THIS TIME. I LOST 12 POUNDS THE FIRST WEEK, AND I HAVE NOT LOST ANY MORE IN THE LAST MONTH. I HAVE STUCK TO THE DIET REAL CLOSE. MY STICK IS TURNING PURPLE EVERY TIME. WHY NO MORE WEIGHT LOSS. WILL SOMEONE WRITE ME AND GIVE ME SUGGESTIONS AS TO WHAT I CAN DO.
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Summary: SORRY I QUIT
Review: I WAS DOING SO WELL ON THIS DIET AND WITH ALL THE HYPE I QUIT. WELL THAT'S THE SORRIEST THING I HAVE EVER DONE. I AM MUCH MORE IN DANGER OF HAVING ILL EFFECTS BEING SO OVER WEIGHT. I AM BACK ON IT AND THE RESULTS ARE AMAZING.
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Summary: Dr. Atkins New Diet Revolution
Review: Awesome - I can't believe the energy level! This book tells the truth and lays it on the line for anyone to understand. It debunks the low fat high carbohydrate myth. However, best of all it's working. Last Saturday I could barely get through my Saturday shopping, I was tired, my back hurt, my hip hurt, I was out of breath and just wanted to get home. I could only ride the excercycle for 3 minutes. On the sixth day of the 14 day induction diet, I went shopping to three more stores than I did the weekend before and got my car washed! Not only that, I came home and rode the excercycle and I'm up to 12 minutes. I think I could have gone on, but my family stopped me. I may be a large woman today, but I'm sure by continuing to eat the low carbohydrate way and changing my eating habits I will obtain my goal weight and be able to keep it off! Read the book and stop listening to the other "experts", Dr. Atkins knows what he's talking about and gives you the tools to make it work! He is the EXPERT!
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Summary: It does work - even in moderation
Review: I was 25 pounds overweight and feeling terrible. Several friends at work tried this diet and have lost weight and feel great...so I ventured. Yes I had the headaches the first few days and the funny taste in the mouth, but that was caused from the change in eating habits and the removal of sugar from my diet. After 4 days, the headaches and the taste disappeared. In 2 1/2 months I have lost my 25 pounds and am maintaining my new weight by 'carbing' out a little on weekends. As with any weight loss, moderation and exercise is the key. My cholesterol has dropped, not that it was high to begin with. I am never hungry, and I allow myself suger free fudgesicles and popsicles along with suger free jello as my desserts. They taste as great as the regular flavors...and I also enjoy caffeine-free, suger-free cola. I eat 3 meals a day and am really eating less than i used to eat but I am, I repeat again, rarely hungry. I hope everyone sincerely tries it and wish them luck.
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Summary: females lookout!
Review: I have been on this diet now for 2 weeks, lost 5 pounds and am having trouble. I started my period today after 3 days of extreme cramping and moods! This diet is horrible during this time. I never have these problems during this time! I would love to hear from others with this problem--
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Summary: To all those Nay sayers!
Review: I am 42 years old and have struggles with weight loss since being an early teen. "Diet" is not a new concept for me! However - Dr. Atkins shouldn't even call this a diet but a life changing event! I've just finished my 2 week induction phase and have never felt better, I've lost 13 pounds and have more energy than I can remember. I say to those who claim it doesn't work - your not following it correctly, or your body is not the type to respond to a low carb diet. However I have wonder how you got to this point if not for excess carbs. My family is amazed at the meals I'm afforded, after all every other diet was so restrictive (without much results) that they can hardly believe Mom and The Mrs is doing so well. This to me is not a diet anylonger - but a way of life! Good luck to all you new comers - you'll be very happy with your results if you stick to it! And take your vitamins.
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Summary: I should have read this book long ago
Review: I bought this book in November 1999. After reading it twice, I started the diet the Saturday after Thanksgiving. At that time I was carrying 300 pounds on my six-foot-five frame. It's now March and I've already dropped 40 pounds (half way to my goal)and I feel great. What's more amazing than the weight loss is that I accomplished it without the HUNGER and DEPRIVATION I've come to associate with most diets. I'll admit that I craved my lost bread, pasta and sweets during the first few weeks on the diet, but I soon found that low carb eating could be just as satifying as my old habits. Here's a typical day for me:Breakfast: Three eggs with sausage. Lunch: Double bacon cheeseburger (no bun) and a salad. Dinner: Steak and salad. I don't see anything standing between me and my long term goal to lose 80 pounds. Overall, the book is excellent. I found Dr. Adkins cheerleading of the diet a bit excessive, but also motivational. I was pleasantly surprised by the number and variety of independent reasearch studies Dr. Adkins sites throughout the book. I was skeptical of the diet before reading the book, but soon became convinced that this is the diet for me.
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Summary: Problems with diet and Atkins center
Review: I had started the Atkins diet going on almost 3 weeks now. There are positive things with the diet, however, I am now 2 weeks late for my menstrual cycle. (I never go this late, ever) I decided to call the Atkins center, got switched to three different people, and when i finally had the "professional" on line, she told me that they aren't trained with the medical aspects! The book says any medical things going on to call them, and I am told this! She told me to go to my gynecologist and explain to him what is going on and that I am on this low carb diet. I am calling my doctor today, but these people are NOT a help at the center what so ever. < Concerned and very skeptical now>
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Summary: Dr. Atkin's New Diet Revolution
Review: Dr. Atkin's approach may fly in the face of conventional medicine but then the advise of conventional medicine is what got me to the weight I was at. After the first week of the two week introductory period all of my food cravings disappeared. After being on the program for 2.5 months I've lost 28 pounds and two dress sizes. Best of all - I don't crave any kind of food anymore. I just had my cholesterol checked and it was 153. The high level of fat in the foods allowed on the diet have had no ill effect on my health and I am having my doctor monitor me closely. Most days I eat between 25 - 40 carbs. Simply avoid sugar and flour and work out every day. Ultimately the only solution to obesity is less food - more movement, but the low carb approach can really help with the food cravings. The primary difference between naturally thin people and fat people is that the naturally thin person rarely thinks about food and the fat person 's thoughts can never escape it. For the first time in my 30 year battle with my weight I don't wake up thinking about what I'm going to eat.
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