Atkins Diet Success Stories

mjcbills1980

Hello there,

So I lost 80 lbs on Atkins back in 2005, can't believe it's been 13 years already! Anyway, I want to see if anybody has tried or is currently doing Atkins, and how it's working? When I did it, I didn't count ONE single calorie and lost 80 lbs. Just looking for motivation and support, as I think for me, counting calories is not a method that works, but counting carbs is.

fatoldladyonamission

My husband did it for a while but said he ended up feeling really sick on it after a few months. He lost loads of weight but said he couldn’t live that way forever. Must admit I was relieved because I’m a vegetarian so I found it all a bit much at the time. Plus I was concerned about cholesterol etc. Though that seems to have been unfounded.

The main forums might have more info, we’re only a little group, small but perfectly formed I’d say!

theowlbox

Yeah, there are tons of low carbers on the forums and I know they have tons of success stories there. Low carb high fat (lchf), keto, atkins, there are tons of specific groups and also recipes to help you. Also, im sure youll find great open diary friends there so you can get ideas (if that's something you'd find helpful).

tammyfranks2

over 15 years ago My sister lost 175 pounds doing Atkins Diet , since then she has kept it off because she has pretty much maintained it , sure she eats carbs when she wants but then goes back to the Atkins , 3 years ago she had breast cancer and she still did a low carb kind of diet because lots or breads or sweets actually made her sick. Now she has Bone Cancer , but her and her doctor thinks she is eating good for all the meds she is on , They just talked about it a few days ago , the low carb diet is why she has not gained alot during this time . She says she feels better , not eating junk and sweets and loads up on veggies and some protein . (if she eats at all) she says she eats a lot of soup , because it makes her feel better. NOW i am doing the Atkins +Keto kind of diet , she tried to get me to do it for over 15 years and i would just say no I can't live without bread or sweets , well Now I have to do it . This diet works for me , I feel full and can go long hours without eating , where before every 2 or even 1 hour I would eat. It is not for everyone , yes it is a lot of meat and veggies , BUT Carbs just are my worse enemy! My sister is doing well even though she has cancer , she works almost everyday and does things with friends and she eats good when she can . so I think this way of eating is awesome !! I can live like this and be happy !!