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Summary: This book got me to take the plunge into Induction!
Review: After 2 months of studying low-carb diets, I picked up this book and read it cover to cover. It motivated me to finally follow the Atkins way of eating to the letter and commit to the Induction phase of Atkins. I highlighted passages and bookmarked the menu section, which I read everynight during my two weeks on Induction. I was able to stick with the program while living in a house with two other adults who eat an extremely high-carb diet. The book helped to understand the program throughly, so I could explain my new way of eating to others. I lost 10 pounds during the two weeks, and I am now in the On-going Weight Loss phase. Atkins is now my way of eating for the rest of my life!
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Summary: Dr. Atkins was Grossy Overweight When He Died
Review: Dr. Atkins was grossly overweight when he died. What does that tell us? It tells us that diet execution is critical, not just the purchase of a book or being a diet author. This is a good book because it describes a total diet plan at home and eating out. To me that should help because often diets fail outside the home.In general I do not like some of the diet books. I think that more than a few are too intrusive and demanding and some are faddish. They basically give you a day by day plan like the South Beach diet with a lot of hype. Now this book is also a day by day plan for two weeks. But there are lots of other tips in the book so it is more of a lifestyle change book. That is what you need to lose weight and keep it off. There are tips on exercise, and what to buy at different types of restaurants. There are calorie reduction tips. There are recipes on snacks. There is of course a two week diet plan but there are a number of other tips and recipes for after the two weeks is over. I still prefer Dr. Ornish's new diet book. All in all not a bad book. Jack in Toronto
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Summary: You only need one Atkins book
Review: Dr. Atkins' New Diet Revolution contained far more relevant information than The Atkins Essentials. Frankly put, if you already have one of the Atkins books, don't waste your money and buy more. All you need is one!
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Summary: An Excellent Update of the Atkins Approach
Review: For someone who needs an overview of the Atkins low-carb approach, this book is excellent. Those who have already read Atkins' earlier books (I have, and have lost 56 pounds, and am so far maintaining my weight loss) this book contains valuable new information not found in any of Atkins' earlier works. This includes a practical list of the number of individual pieces of various nuts that, taken together, approximate a standard serving of 1 ounce (28 gram). A valuable bibliography of recent biomedical studies (covering late 2002 and most of 2003, most of which have not been conducted in association with the Atkins Center, that support the Atkins approach to low-carb dieting (weight loss and maintenance of normal weight thereafter), is also listed.
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Summary: Great way of eating for overeaters
Review: I love to eat. So much so that I would lose weight on low calorie diets at Jenny Craig and Weight Watchers but then regain it because of the small portions. I hated that I had to starve. Entering my 30's I could no longer lose weight on low cal but retained a 34 inch waist. I found Atkins even though I thought it was insane I tried it and lost 8 pounds in 2 weeks. After that the weight loss slowed but that is because I was adjusting to my ocassional binges. I have now been on the lifestyle for one year and I am down to 125 pounds at 5'8 . Overall I lost 60 pounds in one year. I did it slowly because I refuse to crash diet and yo yo again. Try it and study it and take your time.No more starving for me!! My skinny girlfriends are jealous now because I did not have to starve and the real me is lovely and eats like person.
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Summary: the way to low carb dieting
Review: I was looking to shed about twenty pounds in a month or so, so I picked this up. It really helped me to understand the essentials of low carb dieting and it really did help me jump start my weight loss. It's a hard program to follow, but I found it does work, though I don't think I'll stay on it indefinitely. [...].
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Summary: Dr. Atkins is rolling in his grave!
Review: Poor Dr. Atkins. First his low carbohydrate diet was dismissed and mocked as a "dangerous fad". Next, only after his death did the medical literature begin to support his assertions concerning the benefits of low carb. Now, this latest "Atkins" book serves as a big advertizement for Atkins Nutritionals low carb products. Poor, poor Dr. Atkins. Save your money and your time. Buy, read and follow the diet as outlined in "Dr. Atkins New Diet Revolution, 3rd Edition". Eating the low carb processed food will sabotage your chances of successful weight loss (I speak from personal experience).
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Summary: This Book is as good as Atkins Diet Revolution!
Review: This is a great book, and I think Dr. Atkins would be proud that his name and diet are being carried on. It's easy to understand and very well-written. The Atkins Grocery Shopper book is coming out in April and I can't wait! Then an Atkins book on diabetes! I hope those folks keep rolling out these books to keep his name and diet alive. These books are a marvelous tribute to Dr. Atkins, and to the few nay-sayers, these books keep his name alive! What more could you ask for? Atkins Essentials is an excellent book!
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Summary: A must have.
Review: This is really essential for your Atkins/Low Carb library. Please be aware that this book will not (and should not) replace any of the more extensive books, but it is a must have to carry around with you for pointers, a quick read to get you back on track should you find yourself with an empty Wendy's bag in front of you and a #6 Biggie Sized combo in your tummy. It also is a good book to loan to those close to you, if they will read it at all. Since it is free of scientific terms and long-winded explanations, it is also ideal for anyone who wants to start the diet or just find out what it is about before getting into one of the detailed books.
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Summary: GREAT WAY TO GET STARTED ON LOW CARB EATING
Review: This is the book to get you started on Atkins. It leaves out all of the scientific explainations for low carb dieting and goes down to the brass tacks of the Atkins Lifestyle. Contrary to what some may believe, this is NOT a quick start version of Atkins (actually, quick start is a Weight Watchers term). This explains the plan to get you started on the 2 week induction and
beyond. It is a great companion to the Dr. Atkins New Diet Revolution. Buy this to get you started and then buy the original book to learn the all the scientific details of why this works.
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