Yes! I'M ON ATKINS!! SO WHAT!

ido10612

I would just like to say...

the reason ppl join MFP is for support. Not to be ridiculed. The purpose of this site is to help others and to share success and motivation. Yes, I'M DOING ATKINS! And I love it. So what! We may not have the same goals, we may exercise differently and our diets may be different. But at the end of the day, we all use MFP to lose weight and live a healthier lifestyle.

To be honest, it was my doctor who suggested I go on a very low carb diet. I am on 25, 158lbs and am dealing with a lot of medical issues that i have no control over. I currently take 16 medications a day. Only my doctor and I knows whats best for me. You really shouldnt judge others without knowing them. MFP is a happy place. Save the drama for Facebook.

Grokette

Don't let anyone disuade you from doing what you know is best for YOU!!!

Grokette

I posted in the other thread, but here is the link to the Atkins Support group thread on MFP:

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/296966-atkins-support-group?hl=atkins+support+group&page=14#posts-4255246

SouLThinking

So far not ONE person who is ANTI ATKINS has honestly read the book cover to cover and applied the principles completely all the way through the 4 phases.. They are repeating what others have said like a fish story. But, Since I can look in the mirror everyday and see the success...hmmm that I can believe. Whatever you do...don't blame Atkins if you don't follow the phases. Work the ladder. Like any eating plan..there are rules. There are limits. No limits got us fat.

GaiaGirl1992

that sucks that you're being ridiculed, that's not what this site is about =/

personally (don't know if you care lol) I wouldn't do atkins. my grandmother had it suggested to her, i don't know if it was her doc but i think so, and she ended up in the hospital for a month. this was when she was about 40 or so.

listen to your body, if something doesn't feel right or good, talk to your doctor! otherwise I say good luck and happy eating!

brittanyjeanxo

I'm not personally doing Atkins, but I definitely wouldn't degrade people that do. I may bash something (see my earlier Twilight thread :laugh:) but I never actually bash the PEOPLE that are fans. Have people actually talked down to you because you're doing it? Sometimes the people on this site can be so...opinionated. Not that it's a bad thing, but when you're putting people down in the process of stating your opinion, it is.

Michelle_M2002

We all have to find what works best for us. Just because I love my nutrition program, doesn't mean that you would like it. Atkins isn't for me, I personally need more carbs than Atkins allows, but if it's working for you, that's great!

I'm so sorry that you're getting flack from other people.

If it feels right to you, and your doctor thinks it's right for you, and it's helping you not only loose weight but stay healthy when working with your other meds.. then go for it. Tell other people to go away!!!

:hugs:

God bless

minadeathclutch

if atkins works for you GOOD FOR YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i'd love to see one person successful with it.
i tried it for two weeks, and couldn't do it anymore..
i felt awesome, i lost a ton of weight.. but i was run down, and just feeling very weird.. there's no way i can make a life long commitment to that. i think a lot of people are anti-atkins because of the fact that it's extremely hard to do.. and if you fail you gain EVERYTHING BACK WITHIN A FEW DAYS

dawniee

Sorry you got attacked but some people just looking for a fight..they aren't with 1 sec to take away from your beautiful face!! Glad to meet you and if you want to add me please do!!!

Dawn

ninerbuff

I would just like to say...

the reason ppl join MFP is for support. Not to be ridiculed. The purpose of this site is to help others and to share success and motivation. Yes, I'M DOING ATKINS! And I love it. So what! We may not have the same goals, we may exercise differently and our diets may be different. But at the end of the day, we all use MFP to lose weight and live a healthier lifestyle.

To be honest, it was my doctor who suggested I go on a very low carb diet. I am on 25, 158lbs and am dealing with a lot of medical issues that i have no control over. I currently take 16 medications a day. Only my doctor and I knows whats best for me. You really shouldnt judge others without knowing them. MFP is a happy place. Save the drama for Facebook.

Atkins is a great way to lose body fat, but I don't think it's a great long term diet. I've done it for competitions, and it does wonders, but I like carbs so long term for me wouldn't work. Good luck!

SouLThinking

if atkins works for you GOOD FOR YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i'd love to see one person successful with it.
i tried it for two weeks, and couldn't do it anymore..
i felt awesome, i lost a ton of weight.. but i was run down, and just feeling very weird.. there's no way i can make a life long commitment to that. i think a lot of people are anti-atkins because of the fact that it's extremely hard to do.. and if you fail you gain EVERYTHING BACK WITHIN A FEW DAYS

HI nice to meet you..here is that one person. God Bless

Grokette

if atkins works for you GOOD FOR YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i'd love to see one person successful with it.
i tried it for two weeks, and couldn't do it anymore..
i felt awesome, i lost a ton of weight.. but i was run down, and just feeling very weird.. there's no way i can make a life long commitment to that. i think a lot of people are anti-atkins because of the fact that it's extremely hard to do.. and if you fail you gain EVERYTHING BACK WITHIN A FEW DAYS

You want to see an awesome success story on Atkins???????????

Check out Sugar Free Sheila!!! She Rocks.

http://www.sugarfreesheila.com/

NatalieWinning

You will lose on Atkins. It's not designed to be a lifetime diet. Initially it's a weight loss diet. Over time your body can't run on it. So read up and do it right!

messyinthekitchen

OOOh fu*k everyone else, you do you. And tell them to mind their own damn business. Like our mother's said "If you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all".

SouLThinking

You will lose on Atkins. It's not designed to be a lifetime diet. Initially it's a weight loss diet. Over time your body can't run on it. So read up and do it right!

That isn't Atkins. It is a life style change. You never go back to eating white rice, white pasta , white sugar. You do eat healthy whole grains, good veggies, and lean meats..yummy fruits. It is sustainable.I am proof.

Grokette

You will lose on Atkins. It's not designed to be a lifetime diet. Initially it's a weight loss diet. Over time your body can't run on it. So read up and do it right!

Wow, have you read the book that begins with Induction and ends with Maintenance???? How is it not designed to last a lifetime???

SouLThinking

You will lose on Atkins. It's not designed to be a lifetime diet. Initially it's a weight loss diet. Over time your body can't run on it. So read up and do it right!

Wow, have you read the book that begins with Induction and ends with Maintenance???? How is it not designed to last a lifetime???

Can I say I love you? LOL

Grokette

You will lose on Atkins. It's not designed to be a lifetime diet. Initially it's a weight loss diet. Over time your body can't run on it. So read up and do it right!

Wow, have you read the book that begins with Induction and ends with Maintenance???? How is it not designed to last a lifetime???

Can I say I love you? LOL

I have been a low carber since 2003 when diagnosed with Hypertension, T2 Diabetes, Hypo-thyroid (hashimotos), Adrenal Gland Fatigue and PCOS. My doctor put me on Atkins (the 2002 edition) and I have never looked back - with the exception of recovering from car accident that took almost 2 years to recover from and that was in 2008.

I easily maintained a 100 pound weight loss for over 5 years......................

I have since began to get stricter and transitioned over to Paleo, which is similar to Atkins, except no grains, legumes and limited dairy. It is better for my body.



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servilia

Just keep doing what you're doing, it's between you and your doctor.

fitby2012

Don't listen to the naysayers. Everyone's body is different. Stick to your plan and your goals.

Please join us on the Atkins Support Thread! Tons of support, tips, and, most of all, results!!! Hang in there. It really sucks how some people turn MFP into Mean Girls or the HS lunch table. Grrrr!

CarolynB38

I just want to say something about Atkins. I am a scientist so I read scientific journals (for fun mostly - I am a little crazy). A couple of years ago I read in a scientific journal, and then again in New Scientist magazine, that scientists believe that more Atkins-style diets are what we need to be concentrating on to deal with the western world's obesity problems. I'm not an expert in this field but I know enough to know the science is sound - too many carbs create weight-gain, mess with insulin levels, raise cholesterol and lipids and lead to life-long problems.

Atkins isn't for everyone but it works extremely well for a lot of people, but I do agree that if you have serious medical condition you should check with a doctor first. The amount of fat you eat following this "lifestyle" (don't want to use the word"diet") doesn't accumulate in your arteries if you are doing a little moderate exercise everyday (which we should be doing anyway - I'm only talking about walking!), whereas sugar and simple carbs causes insulin to rise in order to turn the sugar into fat for storage. This causes blood lipid levels to rise and also LDL cholesterol. I can't comment on lipid levels if you don't do any exercise at all, but then Atkins strongly advocates exercise. If you follow the programme properly (including the recommended exercise) you should be fine.

If you read the Atkins book from cover to cover you will see that the induction phase is only for two weeks and is not at all harmful (although with certain illnesses you ought to check with a doctor), certainly not when you compare it with some of the crazy fad diets. After the initial two weeks carbs are gradually increased by eating more fruit and vegetables first, then nuts, seeds and other complex carbs - all healthy foods! The only things that are "strongly discouraged" are white carbs and sugar. Those are things none of us should be eating often anyway!

There is nothing wrong with Atkins IF FOLLOWED PROPERLY. It is not for everyone. If it doesn't suit you then find something else but don't criticise people who do follow it if you yourself don't know all the ins and outs of it. I followed it strictly for a while and my medical conditions all improved greatly. My blood sugar stabilized and my blood-pressure and cholesterol are excellent. I now live by the maintenance principles of the Atkins diet for the most part and would not consider going back to sugary or higher carb diet ever!

TDBrims

You know what hun it's your body and you know how it fels and reacts just the same as we all know ours and what works for us. People need to let other folk just live their lives their way sometimes and stop trying to force their opinions down others throats...personally for me Slimming World works...for others it doesn't you have to find what works and is sustainable for you so ignore all the harsh crisitcism and just concentrate on getting yourself healthy xx

ursy87

Do whats working for you - it clearly is, so well done!

jazzy020106

I would just like to say...

the reason ppl join MFP is for support. Not to be ridiculed. The purpose of this site is to help others and to share success and motivation. Yes, I'M DOING ATKINS! And I love it. So what! We may not have the same goals, we may exercise differently and our diets may be different. But at the end of the day, we all use MFP to lose weight and live a healthier lifestyle.

To be honest, it was my doctor who suggested I go on a very low carb diet. I am on 25, 158lbs and am dealing with a lot of medical issues that i have no control over. I currently take 16 medications a day. Only my doctor and I knows whats best for me. You really shouldnt judge others without knowing them. MFP is a happy place. Save the drama for Facebook.

I can TOTALLY relate to you on this! I just started taking phentermine on Monday and I have gotten alot of grief about it. I am only 23 and also have alot of health issues. Two of my doctors told me they think the phentermine would actually benefit me. I have been all checked out, done tons of research and I am under the care of my very trusted doctor! (sorry, I always feel the need to defend myself now!) Anyway, I agree! Everyone is not going to agree on how to diet and exercise, what they should eat, if medication helps. We dont HAVE to agree! we should still support one another. Obviously, if the person is making horrible decisions and hurting theirself then you should try to help, but to ridicule people and make them feel like they need to defend their decisions is ridiculous.

AlyRoseNYC

I'm starting to realize that MFP forums are not really a place to find support for weight loss. It is blatantly obvious that some members skim the titles of posts to see what kind of sarcastic, mocking, or back handed comment they can add to the conversation. When I joined last year, it wasn't like this. At least I don't remember it being like this. I don't know what happened in the few months where I was not active in the forums but it's almost like night and day.

Personally, I would never ever post a thread seeking advice on here. If I feel that I need help, I go to the Atkins Support Group in the Food and Nutrition section. I do reply to other people's threads though.

AKosky585

I am not following Atkins, but I am doing a similar 'diet' I am following the Dukan Plan, which is also low carb, high protein. I am having great success on it. When I was eating carbs, it was impossible for me to lose weight no matter how many calories I was eating. I am in the second phase, where every other day I eat vegetables on top of the diets lean meats and non fat dairy. I have had a few slip days lately, so I haven't really lost anything in 2 weeks....but I am hovering at least.

With that said, do what works for YOU. If this is something that works, and you feel good...then keep at it! Don't let others negative attitudes make you feel bad. In fact, they are probably just judging because they don;t have it in them to cut out carbs that may be keeping them from losing.

Leanne1795

I am an Atkins girl. Add me if you wish.
Atkins has completely turned my diabetes around and I now have the tightest control ever. It has also lowered my cholesterol and my blood pressure. So let the naysayers carry on as much as they like!

erinsueburns

I just want to say something about Atkins. I am a scientist so I read scientific journals (for fun mostly - I am a little crazy). A couple of years ago I read in a scientific journal, and then again in New Scientist magazine, that scientists believe that more Atkins-style diets are what we need to be concentrating on to deal with the western world's obesity problems. I'm not an expert in this field but I know enough to know the science is sound - too many carbs create weight-gain, mess with insulin levels, raise cholesterol and lipids and lead to life-long problems.

Atkins isn't for everyone but it works extremely well for a lot of people, but I do agree that if you have serious medical condition you should check with a doctor first. The amount of fat you eat following this "lifestyle" (don't want to use the word"diet") doesn't accumulate in your arteries if you are doing a little moderate exercise everyday (which we should be doing anyway - I'm only talking about walking!), whereas sugar and simple carbs causes insulin to rise in order to turn the sugar into fat for storage. This causes blood lipid levels to rise and also LDL cholesterol. I can't comment on lipid levels if you don't do any exercise at all, but then Atkins strongly advocates exercise. If you follow the programme properly (including the recommended exercise) you should be fine.

If you read the Atkins book from cover to cover you will see that the induction phase is only for two weeks and is not at all harmful (although with certain illnesses you ought to check with a doctor), certainly not when you compare it with some of the crazy fad diets. After the initial two weeks carbs are gradually increased by eating more fruit and vegetables first, then nuts, seeds and other complex carbs - all healthy foods! The only things that are "strongly discouraged" are white carbs and sugar. Those are things none of us should be eating often anyway!

There is nothing wrong with Atkins IF FOLLOWED PROPERLY. It is not for everyone. If it doesn't suit you then find something else but don't criticise people who do follow it if you yourself don't know all the ins and outs of it. I followed it strictly for a while and my medical conditions all improved greatly. My blood sugar stabilized and my blood-pressure and cholesterol are excellent. I now live by the maintenance principles of the Atkins diet for the most part and would not consider going back to sugary or higher carb diet ever!

I think one of the biggest problems (I read scientific journal articles for fun too!) is that people, even doctors, confuse ketosis, a normal healthy biological process, with acidoketosis, a life threatening illness. It is unfortunate that so many people don't read the research.

Dette1

It is so crazy because everyone responds to food and exercise differently depending on your genetics, health situation, etc. Low carb is a total benefit for anyone with PCOS for example, I was not able to stick with it - I suffer from a lack of will power :-) Anyway if you have something that works and you are sticking with it and exercising then heck you are doing better than most! More power to ya! Feel free to friend me if you want to chat~

Dette :drinker:

whatwentwrong

i'm on a modified atkins, and if anyone tried to tell me what to do with my body i will cut a *****. my doctor originally recommended medifast, which i've done before- it's another low carb/high protein diet.

it does make me mad when it seems like everyone on here is a mini-nutritionist. pretty much EVERYTHING about weight loss is up for grabs- i've read about 500 different opinions from doctors and nutritionists online that all contradict with eachother. especially with ketosis, you have one person telling you you're going to die tomorrow from the ketones, and another telling you the best thing in the entire world.

i guess my point is, people need to chill, and try to ignore people attacking you for your choices