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Summary: Increase in energy equally important to weight loss for me.
Review: I chose the Atkins diet based on the advice of my physcian whose specialty is Internal Medicine. Her goal is to help me increase energy and my sense of well being, lose weight, lower my cholesterol and reduce my high blood pressure. It has been her experience that this diet has done just that very successfully. At the completion of the induction period, I have lost 3.5 pounds and have increased my energy level 100%. I do look forward to adding in more vegetables and will be happy when I can once again have fruit. However, I have experienced very little hunger and have not needed to graze. It is important that you follow this plan under the supervision of your physician so that you do not make metabolic mistakes. And, supplement it as your physician recommends.
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Summary: The book is excellent, however, I am not seeing the results.
Review: I tried the diet for 14 days straight. At first, I lost 3 lbs in two weeks. For breakfast, I eat 2 eggs, 2 slices of bacon, and drink at least 24 ounces of water. For lunch, I eat a vegetable salad, no carrots, with small blocks of cheddar cheese and 24 ounces of water. For dinner, I normally eat a meat and some vegetables. Occasionally, I have a bowl of jello w/fat free whip cream after dinner. For snack during the day, I munch on no salt peanuts. I am wondering is the peanuts my problem because I, also, exercise at least 30 to 45 minutes 3 to 4 times weekly. Please help.. I am trying to lose 30 pounds.
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Summary: I lost 50 pounds in 5 months!
Review: Really. I started this diet as a trial to control my diabetes. By the end of the second day, my blood sugar readings were around 100 (SUPER!) 30 minutes after eating, and pretty much all of the time. Before I started, I had lost control from a dietary stand point and was averaging blood sugar reading around 200 three to four hours after eating (BAD!). I stayed on the diet until I lost my job for four months (conserved money by eating what was available), but am back on it because my blood sugar went back out of control (I also got a new job). Tips for people having problems. 1. It is hard to not eat carbs because we are accustomed to soing so and they are tasty to us, so it takes will-power. 2. Use a variety of foods, even things you don't like to eat from the list of "good" foods. Part of the problem is the lack of variety. Just think of the hundreds of foods that have carbs. You don't get anywhere near the same choice of variety when you cut them out. 3. MEASURE! MEASURE! MEASURE! Portion size and control is important. 4. Cheating WILL hurt! 5. Read the labels; ask when you eat out. 6. If you are worried about fat, severely trim it out before cooking or use fish and fowl instead. 7. Take your vitamins. I take 1 general supplement, one B complex supplement and 1000 mg of vitamin C twice a day. I've avoided several colds and other illnesses that my family got. 8. See a doctor. It can be inconvienent, but I find it better to be aware of my overall health and prevention is truly better than recovery. My diabetes was discovered about the same time as my parents'. They suffer some real damage and are under some expensive care. I found out 30 years sooner than them and can avoid the same fate by taking steps now to control my disease. 9. Talk about it with others. I've only found a couple who thought I was nuts. Just don't preach. That turns people off. 10. Reread the book periodically. Its hard to remember everything and as you change phases or go awhile in one phase, you are tempted to cheat. 11. Keep the faith. Sometimes I feel alone with this, but I know that I am doing myself some good. You are not alone, because I am here doing the same as you are. 12. Smile, it will make people wonder what you are up to.
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Summary: Response to Disbeliever JOHN
Review: My name is Chuck I read your review on Amazon.com about the book by Dr. Atkins "The New Diet Revolution." I have been on this diet for 14 months, Ive lost 124 lbs. You said that you have degrees in both Biology and Chemistry, are you familiar with Dr. Lubert Stryer, Professor of Biochemistry at Stanford University and the author of the biochemistry textbook used in most medical schools? He said that Ketones are "normal funnels of respiration and are quantitatively important as sources of energy." He goes on to say that "heart muscle, and the renal cortex (kidney) use ketones in preference to glucose. This diet is designed to put the body into a state of ketosis/lypolysis, not to be confused with the state of a diabetic which is called "ketoacidoses" which is the effect of diabetic persons having blood sugar that is out of control. Ketosis/lypolysis is the physiologic method of weight loss, the exact opposite of what made someone fat in the first place. Not the sedentary lifestyle you accuse. In fact Dr. George Cahill, the Harvard professor considered to be the preeminent teacher of metabolic-pathway research, after noting that the brain tissue utilizes ketones more readily than glucose, announced that ketone bodies were a "preferred fuel" for the brain. That is what this is, basic human physiology, it is not an anctedotal tale of some guy who lost fat when he at fat. This is the way my body as well as yours works, you obviously haven't read Dr. Atkins book, if you had you would be aware of everything that I am telling you. Yet, you feel as though you are an authority on the subject. Just because your body is not storing the excess carbohydrates in your diet as fat, does not mean that you are not susceptible to a myriad of other health related problems. Heart disease, cancer, high blood pressure, indigestion/reflux, high cholesterol, obesity are all symptoms related to one problem - hyperinsulinism. Being the educated college student that you are, I'm sure you know that you will never fix a problem by curing the symptoms. Just look at the prison system if you don't believe me. Losing weight, is just a side effect of becoming a much healthier human being.
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Summary: just getting started/& I am gaining weight!!!
Review: I have started the plan 4 days ago and I am gaining weight!!! what am I doing wrong??? I am wondering if I am supposed to measure the amount of vegetables I eat or are they free??? Please someone talk to me. I want the success you are all getting.
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Summary: CAN SOMEONE HELP ME ON HOW TO START THIS DIET...
Review: Hi I want to start a diet I just have a baby and I need to loose about 60 pounds, can anyone that has been successfull with this diet please write me and tell me the best way to do it, I got Dr. Atkins book, but I really do not know how to start it, HOPE SOMEONE CAN HELP ME WITH THIS
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Summary: It seems to easy, but it is working.
Review: I have just finished 21 days. In addition to the diet, I walk 2 miles every other day. I have lost 20 pounds. I have lost a total from the neck, chest, stomach, hips and thighs of 24 inches. When I have lost 100 pounds, I will weigh what I did 19 years ago. At this rate, by October I should be very very close. And yes, my energy, endurance and appetite have all changed for the better.
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Summary: I feel the book is one of the best I have seen
Review: I would like to ask a question in reference to Dr. Atkins book,what is new in the future? I would like to find out if Dr. Atkins isgoing to start a package food that is already pre-packaged meals? If so when? It would be like the "WEIGHT WATCHER" meals or "HEALTHY CHOICE". I think it would take off great, if so, I would like to buy stock into it, also would get the meals. I know a person who has lost over 100lbs an looks great from the diet. I have tried, but just can't get started. Thank you so much, Reader
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Summary: Very good. It is working well for my daughter.
Review: I just got off the phone to my daughter who was once a hypoglycemic and she has nothing but praise for the low carbohydrate diet. She has lost 8 pounds in the two weeks that she has been on the diet and urges me to try it for my husband, her father, who is diabetic. Since he is also currently being urged by his doctor to go on a low carb, low potassium diet, we intend to give it a try. I have numerous allergies and I am willing to give it a try for myself as well. I'm also hypertensive. I'll do anything that will get my blood pressure in check and keep it that way. I'll be happy to relate my experiences post book.
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Summary: It really works - having trouble after two years
Review: After being on the diet for one year and then on and off for another year, I am having problems sticking to it. Any suggestions on how to readjust and get the initial excitement back.
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