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Summary: Atkins got it mostly right...
Review: Among the diet-book authors, Atkins is one of the two that I have not caught saying something really stupid (yet). The other is Dr. Bernstein, the author of _The Diabetes Solution_, which I like better than DANDR, because it isn't as full of weasel-worded disclaimers. The only other flaw I found in DANDR is that Atkins takes over 400 pages to say what could have been covered better in fewer than half that many. My reaction may be due to the fact that I was already sold on the LC approach to losing weight, and I found the seemingly endless sales pitch to be slightly annoying.
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Summary: I'd like to see long term health results of this diet
Review: I'm afraid of a diet that elimnates nutritious foods. Carbohydrates are essential to good health. The ketosis that this diet produces in it's users cannot be good for the cardiovascular system in the long run. Ketosis also puts the kidneys and liver into stress. There is an ancient (east) Indian belief that those who eat an animal inherite the fear and feelings of the animal when it was killed. I also cannot believe that this diet can be good spiritually. If one watches Atkins speak one can see his agression and hostility brimming. This hostility often erupts if anyone disagrees with his rather nonscientific ideas. Perhaps it is many years of eating nothing but dead animals that has produced these most unflattering personality traits in this man. I must say I was never thinner and healthier than when I avoided all animal products.
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Summary: Clarificat;ion
Review: So far I have nothing but praises for the book but I have a question. In the section of breads, pancakes and muffins, for the basic protein bread you use Atkin's diet bake mix but in others you can use either soy flour or the diet bake mix. My question is can one subsitute the soy flour for the Atkin's Diet Bake mix in making the basic protein bread.
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Summary: Wish I found out about this diet years and years ago!
Review: In my estimation, for the great majority of people out there reading this, your success on this diet is dependant on the degree you follow the recommendations in the book. If you refuse to follow all of them, your milage may vary. If so, then don't blame the diet while at the same time not revealing your own failure to follow directions or contact the Atkins Center for advice. In my eyes, the AMA has lost credibility by supporting diets that don't work and make people frustrated. More and more people like me, are discovering the connection between health problems [like, diabeties, heart problems and obesity] and carbo/sugar consumption. And, finding out that it is something that we can contol ourselves without having to rely on visits to the doctor and pharmecy for medication. My wife has tried many 'approved diets' over the years and none of them worked. She has been on the Dr. Atkins diet for over a year now. She is healthier and happier than ever, and dropped 25 pounds until she reached her normal ideal weight and has kept it off, with occassional small rises here and there but very easy for her to get right back to her ideal weight. Her last medical exam was only a month ago, and the doctor said she is in fantastic health, all levels in normal range or better than normal range. This was an improvement from her medical exam around a year prior. She loves this diet. It has become a way of healthy life for her. Two years ago I was in a normal cholesterol range, according to a blood test. Seven weeks ago, I had another blood test. Cholesterol was very high. My doctor told me that he was going to prescribe medication to bring my cholesterol down and that I'd be on it for life. Strangely, he did not inquire whether or not I exercised. Nor did he inquire whether or not my eating habits changed. He didn't inquire what had changed about my life style from two years ago or whether or not I ate more sugary foods, or lots of potatoes, bread, pasta and other carbos. I asked what could have caused my cholesterol to go up like that. His pat answer was "genetic". He had a know-it-all arrogant attitude that I found offensive, and I chose to do some research on the subject first. Call it coincidence, but all of a sudden there were several newspaper articles appearing in Chicago Sun Times and Chicago Tribune with headings like "70 deaths directly related to cholesterol heart medication" and other similar articles. Yikes! I decided that if my health was ok two years ago and since then I stopped exercising and started eating sugary foods and lots of bread, pasta, beer and soft drinks that maybe if started exercising and eating right I would recover lost ground. If I caused my own problem, then I should be able to correct it without taking risky drugs, as long as I follow the right advice. We couldn't find the Dr. Atkins book in the house, so my wife bought me a new copy of the New Diet Revolution. It was exactly what I needed. It educated me as to the number one suspect for why my cholesterol had gone up: carbos and sugar affect insulin, which controls cholesterol production by the liver. Control your insulin and your cholesterol will head back towards normal. The book educated me on how to identify sugar in its many forms on processed food lables. It educated me on how to identify the foods my body needs for health, growth and a strong immune system. There is much more helpful related educational information in the book. So, I started the diet about 5 weeks ago. Besides loosing 30 pounds, I noticed that my heartburn went away. Nor do I have 'gas' and various other aches and pains in my back and legs. After about 1 week into the 2-week induction diet I had mild headaches coming and going for about a day and a half and they have never returned. Pretty much the same thing happened with some other minor aches and pains. During the 1st week I really missed spagetti and lasagna and bread and milk and chocolate and coffee and my morning cherry danish. Now, after 5 weeks I can easily live without them. I don't want to go back to feeling like I did when I was eating all those carbos and junk! The physiological and psychological cravings have gone away. But, perhaps a difference between my success and some of those who didn't report success, is that I made a firm committment to follow the diet. Every day I would read part of the book. It really made more and more sense to me. By the end of the 2nd week, I had less cravings for carbo's, increased energy and stamina. Things just keep on improving for me. Now,I can literally say I can effortless walk right on by the most succlent chocolate snacks and cherry danish treats. The desire for them is either gone completely or so trivial that I don't even notice it anymore. I don't get tired after eating a meal anymore like I used to, before the Dr. Atkins diet. I don't feel nervous. I feel more certain and confident of myself. I think clearer. I sleep better, don't wake up feeling drained of energy like I used to. I'm more alert, I have more life in me, I'm more energetic. My skin is looking healthier. My cholesterol has dropped. My teeth and gums appear to be healthier. For work, I sit at a desk all day, so 30 minutes of exercise a day along with vita-nutrients [including acidophilus] is a must for me, and definitely contributing to my improved sense of well-being and health. As Dr. Atkins says in his book, if anyone has a problem on the diet, you can contact the Atkins Center in NYC for advice. [Did any any of the nay-sayers ever bother to do that?]
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Summary: Another Happy Follower
Review: My husband and I read the book and researched this diet before going on it. It has only been two weeks into it and he has lost 12 pounds, I have lost 7.5. HOWEVER, the weight loss is only part of our success. We feel terrific, we are full of energy, and our emotional well-being is fantastic. I cannot believe how bad sugar was for us. I would strongly recommend this book, and this diet program to anyone who wants energy, and lose weight. I would be happy to hear from other successful followers! at Dixielander14004@yahoo.com
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Summary: Atkin's woRked for ME and Still iS!
Review: This diEt is AmaZing! I aM only 11 but I haVe tried lots oF diffeRent diEts and have NeveR haD mucH lucK. iN faCt, i have even gaIned weight From soMe of 'em. But i sTarted thIs diet and i have lOst 136 pounds in 2 months so FaR! I get sicK from Time to time though and thRow up alOt when i am sick. But i'm Used to It Now. one Time, theRe was Even some blooD in it. I goT to go to the HoSpital! It was pretty cool. When i'm not hoMe siCk, i actually can now participate in gymnasTics. And i even got my firSt kiss last weEk. My MotHer calls me preTty sometimes too. She never uSed to do That. This diet has changed mY life! I'm a wholE new person now! ThaNks Dr. Atkins!
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Summary: Thank God for Dr. Atkins
Review: I am a person who never really been on a diet for more than 4-5 days (could not keep up the low fat, low calorie starvation). With the Dr. Atkins diet I have lost twenty pounds in a month and most importantly I have never felt better in years. My energy is up, I don't require as much sleep anymore, I am able to accomplish more throughout the day and evening time and most of all I am not hungry. I have realized my so called addiction to sweets was really all psychological and not physical since I have no cravings what so ever to any food that I claimed I loved before and I am never tempted by eating with others who eat the junk I once consumed. I am able to dine out as often as I please and not worry at all about not having food choices to pick from no matter where I go. This is the easiest way that I have found to a healthy lifestyle. Medically I feel wonderful. I don't get as many headaches as I did before (as a matter of fact I can not recall the last time I had a headache since I started the diet). If you are ready for more energy, no hunger, and pain free living, than this is a "diet" for you.
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Summary: Wordy but solid
Review: The Atkins diet has worked for me thus far. I lost 20 lbs in one month, and cholesterol/blood pressure are down. However, I am not convinced that this is a healthy diet. I would be interested in knowing how old Dr. Atkins is (does he look his age ?). I would also like to know about his health history. If he has been on this diet for over 30 years, seems like he should be in excellent health and have a very impressive medical history. I have not been able to find any of this information on the internet. If you have this information please send it to me. Thanks
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Summary: Genius
Review: Dr Atkins helped me break my carbohydrate addiction and so liberate me from the food cravings I have had all my life. This is the Best, Simplest and by Far the most effective Diet I have ever been on. I cannot recommend this book strongly enough.
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Summary: This is the ONE DIET I have been looking for
Review: I brought this two years ago and didn't try diet. After gaining 35 more pounds I was getting really tired of my clothes not fitting me. I was cleaning out my closet and I found this book cover with spider webs. I sat down and read it that night. I start the next day on his diet. I have lost 9 pounds in 7 days. I am off from carbo nightmare. I never felt so much energy and in a great mood. The first few days was rough after quiting cold turkey with all the sweets and caffine. The amazing thing I forget it is suppertime... I usually go running as goes my stomach growl. It hasn't growl once during 7 days. Give this a try and you will feel so ALIVE... bkjake@aol.com
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