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Summary: The Mans How-To Book For Eating, But Losing Weight
Review: I read the book after hearing from many who have lost weight on Dr. Atkins diet. It is informative, as well as motivational. I have lost 5 pounds in one week, but more importantly I've begun to eat foods that I thought were taboo! I grew up on eggs and bacon in the morning, but cut them out when all the 'scientific medical' literature came in the 70's and 80's concerning fats and LDL's. The biochemistry makes good sense that your body will burn its fat reserves faster if it has less sugar to use as energy. Now that my philosophy on eating has reversed..that is back to what it was as a kid, I can now enjoy meats, fowl, fish, and eggs like I used to..and shed pounds at the same time. If you are serious about losing weight, Dr. Atkins plan is what you need to be on.
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Summary: Food pyramid is upside down..low carbs way to go!
Review: I have been involved with diet and nutrition for nearly 20 years and I believe this diet makes complete scientific sense. The way your body stores and uses sugars is in correlation with what Dr. Atkins suggests. I have lost 5lbs in a little over two weeks and never once felt hungry and much of the mental "fog" I use to have is gone. I have used the ketosis strips and they confirm that I am in fat burning mode. Didn't have blood work done, but probably will, to check cholestrol levels, etc... My sugar cravings as well as cravings for bread, pasta and other high carb food has significantly decreased. The most interesting thing I discovered is when you check the label on "low fat" foods you will see how much sugar and carbohydrate are added to those products compared with "regular" versions of the same product...no wonder it was so hard to lose weight and I always felt hungry making it harder for me to stick to low fat diets.
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Summary: Excellent Diet, but hard to read text
Review: I have been on this diet for 1 week and have lost 8 pounds. I feel so much better, although still a little sleepy late in morning. Definitely no hunger! I was disappointed in the books readability, however, and the lack of recipes. Considering choices and being a somewhat picky eater, I"have" to eat a lot of bacon, eggs and sausage, which does tend to get old. The plus is we've had halloween candy, oreos and cake around the house and I really don't even WANT it! I was able to turn down my absolute favorite meal of chicken and noodles with mashed potatoes and watch everyone eat it in front of me on the 5th day of my diet. I plan to try the induction diet for as long as I feel good on it. If you do this diet- TAKE YOUR SUPPLEMENTS!
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Summary: Revised???
Review: The book which claims to be a revised version was not proof read. The book seems to have been slapped together in a hurry. You will see what I mean when you have to re-read a sentence 2-3 times until you realize you didn't read it wrong. It gets to be really annoying. It's a good thing the good Dr. was never an english teacher!!! I've been on the diet for a week or so and feel alot better, but I am still on a restricted diet!! You have to limit your intake of sugars, white flour, starches etc... But you can eat all the fat you want!! I guess you can't win them all!!
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Summary: Dr. Atkins diet is making my wife and I healther and happy.
Review: I have read both Dr. Atkins books. I like reading the new diet revolution information and especially the technical information in the second book. The information is not boring like so many diets that seem to just fill up pages. This is a real break through in weight loss and health. My wife and I are obese, have type 2 diabetes and I have hypertension. The Atkins diet was recently suggested by my wife's Dr. the Dr. is also on the diet. Our blood sugar tests where out side of the acceptable range: over 160. In less than two weeks these levels have fallen to the acceptable range: 80 -120. Dr. Atkins has gone far beyond his first book in detailed information: like metabolic resistance and hyperinsulin. This book with all its information lets me be the judge on the effectiveness and health safety. Personally my diabetic and blood pressure medicines are interfering with my weight loss. This is also covered in the book with a suggestion of what to do. This is a very through book with a lot of answers to questions that obese people would have. All I can say is that "Dr. Atkins New Diet revolution" book is very well worth reading for over-weight people and the health problems that go with it
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Summary: Interesting, but one-sided in certain areas
Review: I found the theories in this book interesting, and I realize that most of the people posting reviews here say that it has had dramatic results for them. However, I can't believe how one-sided Dr. Atkins can be sometimes. For example, in the chapter of his book where he tries to refute the critics of his plan, he says that it isn't true that high fat animal protein causes heart disease and cancer, even though the US government and most health organizations have proven it long ago. He says that there is "compelling evidence" that suggests the contrary and gives a few examples. So what? Just because he can give a few examples of people who eat high fat foods and get away with it, doesn't mean cancel out the MAJORITY of cases where high fat foods are harmful! WHY does he try to pretend that the research that suggests that high fat foods lead to heart disease doesn't exist? lol There are several other places where he does this as well. It's certainly odd that he only quotes research that confirms his beliefs, but ignores the vast established research findings that CONTRADICT his beliefs! Is he hoping that the government findings of animal fat and heart disease will go away and be forgotten? Get real Atkins!
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Summary: The "Diet" Works, People Don't
Review: I like the saying, "The U.S has been on a diet for over 35 years and has gained 20 lbs". In an age of impatience, quick fixes and fad diets, the Atkins diet is a breath of fresh air. I hear many complaints that the diet will cause major health problems as if being obese is not already a health problem. What the majority of the U.S pouplation has been doing so far in terms of eating obviously isn't working because as a nation we are getting fatter and fatter. We are less active and eat way too much processed food. When my relatives come here from South America to visit and then go back home, they often comment on how fat the United States is. I recently heard that when a new stadium is built the size of the seats have to be bigger to coincide with the new American butt. Since I have been on the diet, I have more energy than I ever. I don't feel the ups and downs that come with eating too much sugar and high carbo foods. I have lost 10 lbs in 2 weeks and have 10 to go. For someone who is significantly "overfat" the Atkins diet is the way to go. The mistake people who don't try the diet are making is assuming that one can eat as much fat as they want. This is not the case. Atkins points out that too much fat can cause plenty of problems. What seperates the Atkins diet from so many other diets is that you can eat what tastes good and this usually involves foods that contain fat. We have become obsessed with low-fat eating to the point that food just doesn't taste that good anymore. To improve the taste, more sugar is added which has zero nutritional value. It takes discipline to restructure the way we eat. On the Atkins diet I'm not as hungry. I remember before the diet, I would eat a large carbo lunch and would want to sleep at my desk. Now I have energy all day and think about food less often. We can make excuses, we can lose weight, but we can't do both.
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Summary: Thank you Dr. Adkins
Review: My doctor recommended the Dr. Adkins' diet. I had once been on the Fen/Phen diet w/great results and needed help because of it being discontinued. I read the book and started with great results. My stomach is no longer bloated, my spastic colon problems have vanished, and my skin cleared up. I really feel as if the milk and flour products were having a negative effect on my body. I do get a weird taste in my mouth, so I brush more often and swear by Trident gum. Only one set back - I suffer from migraines. When my head starts to throb, I do get a little sugar fix (very, very, small piece of candy or dessert) and it nips it in the bud. The sugar has taken the place of Imitrex (migraine Rx.) I've been on diet for 3 wks. (3rd try) and have lost 7 pounds. I wish I had a friend to share it with. I tend to do better knowing I'm not alone. E-mail me Re: Adkins Diet and I'll share your losses. Any other Re: and I won't read it due to porn mail problem. I wish everyone luck. Whether you remain fat or do the so-called-big-bad-diet, I feel as if both problems end up taking a toll on your health.
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Summary: I've tried them all and this is the only one that works.
Review: You'll never feel so good loosing weight. Anytime I need to loose I simply cut back a little on the carbs and the weight comes right off. And I'm NEVER hungry! I've had complete blood works done many times while on this diet and my doctor is always amazed. Perfect in every way. I strongly suggest getting blood work done BEFORE you start this diet and then after you've been on it a couple of months. Your doctor will become an Atkins advocate.
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Summary: Different and very unusual ... but it seems to work !!
Review: It really is hard to believe that a change of diet can not only reduce weight but also clear focus for thought patterns.Having tried the diet for 3 wks, I find myself being a more positive and energetic person. Recently I 'went back to carbs' and I notice the negative impact immediately ! Don't get too bogged down in the technicalities of the diet, keep it basic and simple and most importantly, Stick with it!
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