What do you thing about Atkins diet?
441776
I am on Atkins right now it's not easy especially if you are like me and love fruits and veggies you wont be able to eat any fruits and veggies as you like and if you don't like too much meat or eggs and fats well that is Atkins! If you want quick results that should do it if you follow it strictly but if you want healthy , lifetime maintenance try eating healthy , small portions and exercise.
851045
pretty much all the diets today are based on a form of atkins-south beach dietetc..most diabetics are on the same type of thing. They must control their carb intake carefully so it cant be that dangerous...there are a few very sick people who may not be able to follow Atkins safely-severe kidney damage perhaps-check w doctor if you are chronically ill.  I've lost on 20lbs it but after a while I got off and went to bad habits-that happens with a lot of dieters.  There is an emotional impact of eating and one needs to confront that and not blame the specific diet.Im getting back to it now and am losing more slowly as I accept I have some lapses from time to time But it is a really good way to cut off sugar if you are addicted to that. The protein and fats keep you satisfied so you can break the habit since you arent that hungry all the time yo can pass up sugar...with less struggle but you need to be ready to at least try. \nNo sugar is the best advice for us all, but a few people can just  reduce a ltille bit of all foods and do well-they are not carb cravers or those of us who cannto stop at one piece etc. \nWhole grains and other low glycemic index  can be introduced once a person loses and is on maintenance or you cna lose slowly by starting out just reducing carbs little by little A lot of people need more drastic to reduce cravings for bread etc.
1062816
If you are going to exercise a lot, make sure you are eating plenty of complex carbohydrates like bread, rice, or potatoes.  Don't try the Atkins diet if you're going to be working out since it forbids carbs.  You also need to incorporate plenty of iron into your diet.  You may have a slight iron deficiency which will make you more tired more often.  You can get iron from foods like dark greens, Total cereal, and beef.  Just make sure you're eating.  A diet doesn't mean you stop eating 3 nutritious meals a day.  Just make sure you're cutting back on the fats, especially the saturated and trans fats (but don't cut fats out of your diet completely) and on cholesterol (since your body produces cholesterol for you, you don't need to consume any).  Also, don't try to overwork yourself.  It seems like you're doing a great job of varying your workouts, but make sure that you're not doing too much.  Spread them out and take days to cool down.  Good luck.
986080
There is a new supplement called hoodia.  This is supposed to work as an apetite suppressant.  Many people say that it works.\n\nI once lost 35 lbs in eight weeks on atkins diet.\n\nThe most healthy way to lose such large amount of weight in little time as you want to lose seems to be raw 100 percent vegan diet.  I am not selling anything, btw.  Read before and after testimonials and see pictures here:\nhttp://rawfoodinfo.com/pictures/beforeafters_main.html\n\nThere is another way to lose alot of weight quickly, but I do not advocate divorce.  \n\nGood luck to you, dearie.
709681
Hey what's up...\nI know how you feel, I've been there, but in my case I was on a low budget and wanted to loose it super fast and easy, I couldn't afford any fancy programs, or the time it takes with some atkins diet, so, I found something that has worked so well for me and will work for you too. \nI have made a 100% turn-around and the results have been simply amazing. Now do not worry, I won't keep this secret to myself, I'll go ahead and share it. When you think about it is is really logical and research from some of the worlds top Doctors/PHD's recommend this. CAUTION this will give great results and will take will-power and you will enjoy complete satisfaction…NOW, LET ME INTRODUCE THE TEN RULE\n\n1.Replace all sugary sodas and fattening artificial juices with pure water and organic teas (occasional juices are o.k. but they will delay weight-loss)\n\n2. Eat an excellent breakfast every day... Make Meals colorful with nuts and grains, fruits n' veggies,dairy,meats... etc.\n\n3. Don't just eat HUGE meals a day but instead have 6, yes 6 little ones... you can make it fun and you won't feel so hungry. If you are full stop eating. \n\n4. Exercise and also just like eating you can do 6 portions of exercise in between...\n\n-push-ups\n-lunges\n-running or fast walking\n-squats\n-weights\n-or any fun activity (golf,sk8boarding,swimming)\n(DO WHAT YOUR DOCTOR RECOMMENDS THE ABOVE IS ONLY A SAMPLE )\n\n5. DO NOT EAT AFTER 7:30\n\n6.If you get sleepy or loose some energy take a quick,brisk walk outdoors\n\n7.Do not eat and watch TV \n\n8.Keep yourself motivated (listening to music or planning a tasty supper can help)\n\n9.Get plenty of rest\n\n10.LAUGH, yes laugh there are many great laughs on youtube\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOTHER FACTS\n\n\nToday there is too much information available on losing weight that has become more confusing and sometimes difficult to follow. It’s actually very easy to lose weight if you follow my weight loss tips.* Be in right frame of mindBefore you can start any diet program you need to be in the right frame of mind. If you do not feel good about yourself you probably will not want to choose healthy foods. You cannot expect the act of going on a diet to make you feel better about yourself. The only way you can choose to eat a healthy diet to lose weight is if you have a positive self-image.* Eat whole foodTop weight loss tipsEat whole foods that are as natural as possible. When you eat whole foods that are full of nutrients your body will know how much to eat and how much not to eat. You do not have to count calories because your body is a wonderful machine.* Eat fresh fruitEat at least two servings of fresh fruit every day. Choose whatever type of fruit is in season.* Drink enough waterDrink the best weight loss supplement known to man, water. Most people do not know the difference from being hungry for food or thirsty for water. A great deal of times people eat when they should drink. Most likely you will not feel as hungry if you are getting enough water. You will be satisfying the thirst, which is confused for hunger. Water also helps you digest food better. Drinking water before you eat will help fill you up.* Always chew your foodAlways chew your food well. Chewing your food well will ensure that you get the most nutrients out of your food. Getting the most nutrients will satisfy your body therefore you will eat less. Another benefit of chewing well is that it helps aid in digestion.* Take small mealsEat small, frequent meals in a day. Large meals tax your digestion system, making it work harder. Taking too much time in between meals makes you hungrier for the next meal.* Include protein at mealInclude good sources of protein at meal, chicken, fish, legumes, peanut, cottage cheese, eggs or yogurt.* Shut off TV while eatingShut off the TV whenever you eat – that includes meals and snacks. Studies show that we automatically eat larger portions when we snack in front of
582013
I did the Atkins Diet for 1 1/2 years and lost 100 pounds.  The problem with the Atkins diet is that you have to stick to it exactly.  I went back to eating "normally" and the weight came back.  I missed things like bread and potatoes.  I got tired of eating meat and cheese and eggs all the time.  The diet does work but you have to be on it strictly.  I had regular lab tests done while on the diet and it was amazing.  My cholesterol went down over 80 points (I had a high cholesterol problem before the diet)  and my blood sugars were in the healthy range while eating the Atkins way.  The problem, for me, seems to be that his way of eating is not sustainable over a long period of time.
751663
Low carb is the answer to not being hungry.  It offers natural appetite suppression.  This doesn't apply to "new" Atkins with all the high carb junk you can now eat or South Beach after week 2.\n\nThere are many diet website with free plans.  Take your time and do a search. Read up, decide what will work best for you.
1095553
i personally would not recommend this diet. any diet that asks you to cut out any main food like carbs etc should nit be used. Just cut out bad starchy carbs like white bread, white rice etc and eat granery bread or rye bread, brown rice etc and have smaller portions.\n\nYes i did lose alot of weight in two weeks from Atkins but i also fell really ill with it, i had no energy, i constantly felt sick and cold, and i found i couldn't face eating anything after a while. The things Atkins get you to eat like cheese and eggs and meat every day are themselves in the long run not good for you. you are also not allowed to eat fruit for a while or certain veg which is maddness!!! I really would not reccomend doing it!
854602
South Beach Diet is very similar to Atkins diet in a way, at least in the two fist weeks. It consists of three phases of which the first one last about two or three weeks. During that period you can eat only meat of any kind, some sorts of dairy (high fat cheeses) and lots of vegetables. Second phase is the phase where you'll reintroduce whole wheat breads, healthy cereal and some fruits. The third phase is the phase that is intended to last forever in order to maintain good health and to keep the excess weight off.
479327
the atkins diet is a high protein, low carb diet. the idea is to cut out all the carbs (bread, rice ect) and increase your protein intake (by eating lots of meat). \nalthough this diet is very popular and usually has quick and great results, it really isn't safe to use for more than a couple months. after a little while you will go into what is called "ketosis", which has weird side effects like really bad breath, naseua, and headaches. \nI wouldn't reccommend this diet i would suggest your try something that is more well-balanced. Check out the website www.ediets.com and it can suggest a diet for you and give you a description of lots of different diet plans to try.\nGood Luck!
737414
I have been on Atkins for over 2 years now. Totally love this way of eating. It isn't a diet however but one must decide before embarqing on this journey if they wish to stop their yo-yoing and finally find a solution to being over weight. It is possible you know but only if you read the book and decide this is a forever way of eating.\n\nIf you read his book you will suddenly realize how much sense he makes. It really works and it isn't boring.  I lost 50 pounds and have kept it off with ease and love the fact that I can go to my closet and get anything out of it and know it will fit. \n\nPlease do not start this without reading the book. It's not just about High protein and cutting out carbs. The induction is the strictest of the time of limiting foods. If you plan on going on this then going off once you lose you weight don't bother. You will gain it back.  But this can be said for all plans to lose weight.\n\nCheck out this website if you do plan on going on Low Carb regardless of which plan you choose.  \n\nhttp://www.lowcarbfriends.com  This site has been a godsend for me and my husband who by the way lost 80 and has kept it off. And we eat. If you just knew how much we eat you would  be shocked. No limiting portions, no worry about low fat tasteless foods, but just not eating high carb items. \n\nDo know however that all foods have carbs except meat. It about the high content of the carbs and how it affects the blood sugar.  Remember naturally white foods are ones to watch, potato's, rice, sugar, white flour etc. These are horribly high carb items plus corn (not a vege but a grain)
742898
Yes. It can be hard though. It's a lifetime thing. I tried in the short term to provide another support and stuffed myself with low-carb food but lost a ton of weight. Lots of cheese and meat, and a lot of the stuff that Dr. Atkins probably wouldn't recommend like bacon.
133653
Actually, Atkins, Protein Power, or any low carb diet is the "ideal" fat burning diet, and done correctly in the healthy individual, poses no health problems.  However, ANYONE wanting to go on a diet should get a physical from their physician as ANY diet can affect kidneys, heart, potassium balance, etc.  \n\nThe reason a low-carb diet is "ideal" is that your body has two "calorie burning" pathways: the primary sugar burning pathway (glycolysis), and the secondary fat burning pathway, (beta-oxidation).  When an individual consumes less than 30 - 50 grams of carbs per day, the body is forced to "shut down" its primary glycolytic pathway, so to speak, and is forced to use its secondary beta-oxidation pathway, the fat burning pathway.  The body has no choice if it wants to stay alive, and must convert to burning fat as fuel via beta-oxidation.  When it comes to burning fat, the low-carb, or beta-oxidation, diet outshines all the others.  \n\nIn all other non-low-carb diets, the glycolytic diets, which continue to utilize the glycolytic pathway, muscle, in addition to fat, is broken down for use as energy.  The low-carb diet prevents muscle loss due to the chemistry of the diet.\n\nThe so called problem that people fear is that beta-oxidation is not an efficient pathway, and excess ketones are produced from the fat breakdown.  Ketones as we all know are the nemesis of any Type I diabetic.  HOWEVER, in a healthy individual, and even a Type II  diabetic, ketones pose no problem.  The body will use them as fuel, and eliminate all excess in the urine and breath.  A ketonic person's breath will smell like finger nail polish remover.\n\nThat said, low-carb diets are hard to follow, because the body takes a good month to completely switch over to beta-oxidation.  The body has different enzymes it uses for each pathway, and it has to now produce the new enzymes required for beta-oxidation, and this takes awhile.  In the meantime, the individual is listless, hungry and most certainly cranky.  If you can bide the time, however, beta-oxidation most definitely eliminates hunger, and burns exclusively fat.  Atkins is losing money, not because its faulty, but because the low carb diet is extremely simple to follow without buying any specialty foods or products.    \n\nAnother issue is that when you go into beta-oxidation you do not want to overdo it on the protein, as too much nitrogen can build up, which is toxic.  I feel that the best low-carb diet is the "Protein Power Diet," as it takes this into account, and tells you how to consume protein in the proper amounts.    \n\nHowever, if you like your carbs, I would suggest just cutting down to 100 grams.  You'll still lose fat on that, and you'll still be able to enjoy a sandwich during the day.  \n\nAs far as doing it short term, that would depend on what you mean by short term, as I mentioned earlier, it takes a good month to completely convert over to beta-oxidation.  Even then, say you wanted to follow it for a few months to a year or so, all weight loss must be maintained eventually, or your diet was in vain, and maintenance only comes by making certain that you take in no more energy than you expend.  The miracle cure for weight gain is simply that.  Go on whatever diet you please, (after approval by a qualified physician), but maintenance is the key to overall forever success.
868177
I've done the atkins diet, heres what it includes:\nThe Promise:\n\nIn 2 1/2 months you should lose 52 pounds. \n\nThe Rules:\n\nYou must drink eight 8oz. glasses of water daily (64 oz. total per day). \nAt any meal you may eat until you are full. \nYou must eat the minimum listed at each meal. (yep, this diet list the minimum you should eat). \nYou cannot eliminate anything from the diet. Especially the bacon at breakfast and the salads. You must eat the bacon and salads. These combinations of food burn the fat, omitting one part of the combination will cause the whole thing not to work. \nThe grapefruit or fruit juice is important because it acts as a catalyst that starts the burning process. Don't add or reduce the amount of grapefruit or juice. \nCut down on coffee, it affects the insulin balance that hinders the burning process. Try to limit to 1 cup at meal time. \nDon't eat between meals. If you eat the suggested foods you will not get hungry. \nYou can fry food in butter and use butter generously on vegetables. \nDo not eat desserts, breads, and white vegetables or sweet potatoes. \nYou may double or triple helpings of meat, salad or vegetables. \nEat until you are stuffed. The more you eat the more weight you will lose. \nStay on the diet 12 days, then stop the diet for 2 days and repeat. \nDiet Plan:\n\nBreakfast: \nEither 1/2 grapefruit OR 8 oz. juice (unsweetened) \n2 eggs any style \n2 slices of bacon \n\nLunch: \nEither 1/2 grapefruit OR 8 oz. juice (unsweetened) \nSalad with any dressing \nMeat any style and any amount\n\nDinner: \nEither 1/2 grapefruit OR 8 oz. juice (unsweetened) \nSalad with any dressing OR a red or green vegetable cooked in butter or spices. \nMeat or even Fish any style cooked any way. \nCoffee or Tea (1 cup)\n\nBedtime Snack: \n8oz. glass of tomato juice or 8 oz cup of skim milk. \n\n\nIn the first week you would have lost 10 lbs. I dropped 3 pant sizes off this diet.
4712
I would say No. I can only tell you from personal experience. I remember when the Atkins diet was all the rage and everyone that couldn't loose weight wanted to try it. It did help some people, but I wasn't able to do the diet because of the kidney problem I have. The diet puts too much protein in your blood. You have to use good judgment when trying new things. A good rule of thumb: always check things out and find out what your alternatives are.
755455
Atkins diet, as long as you are...say 37 and under, all protein diet.
90500
The Atkins diet does "jump start" weight loss, but keeping it off is another matter.  This diet is not very healthy, and some would say that dieting only makes you fatter.  If you try Atkins, do it for 2 weeks, then adopt a regimen of healthy eating and DAILY exercise.