Starting Adkins soon

jonski1968

I found the problem with Atking was the stinking headaches...First 4/5 days was hell...After this initial period it was ok...But if your thinking of doing the Atkins, why not also consider the Primal/Paleo diet...A lot more forgiving and in my opinion, much healthier.

Just my thoughts.

Ash_76

Buy the book.

Read all of it.

Follow the plan.

If you don't follow the plan and you quit/fail, don't blame "Atkins". The people that bash it don't understand the science behind ketogenic diets.

It's easy to successfully lose weight and live a healthy lifestyle following the Atkins plan. It's not a crash diet just to get you to lose weight. If you end up going back to what you did in the past, you will more than likely gain your weight back.

very well said
because off bad press and human ignorance people see it as a bad diet were you eat fats to lose weight.
its actually another version of a low carb diet,
and the science behind it in is books is really interesting

it also makes me laugh that people say they gained there weight back,,,,,,, you gain weight by eating the wrong foods or to much foods

tabulator32

I found the problem with Atking was the stinking headaches...First 4/5 days was hell...After this initial period it was ok...But if your thinking of doing the Atkins, why not also consider the Primal/Paleo diet...A lot more forgiving and in my opinion, much healthier.

Just my thoughts.

Paleo is an awesome suggestion. If you eat the foods suggested on the paleo diet and stick to the calorie count on your fitness pal app, that would be one healthy, delicious diet.

krisrpaz

Biggest advice is to join the low carb group on here. Lots of info and support.

tabulator32

:bigsmile:

marilou0511

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Fist of all, it's "lose", not "loose". Second, you don't cut out a food group. You still eat fruits and low starch vegetables.

Next you're going to tell me that I should be consuming more sugar because it's not healthy to totally cut it out.

The ignorance on these forums is mind blowing.
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"FIST of all..." PLEASE DO NOT start correcting spelling or proper use of words by others when you CANNOT submit a reply without an error yourself! Can you see how you started your reply?

I'm sure you meant to say "FIRST of all..." LOL. YES, to quote you, "the ignorance on these forums is mind blowing" -- so let's start with you at the top of that list. And yes, ATKINS is mispelled by many in this post. Please don't get upset--remember that you're at the top of the list showing "the ignorance on these forums is mind blowing"- your quote. LOL

thelowcarbrecipes

Ketogenic diets are perfectly harmless and work wonders. Best of luck with atkins

AnastasiaFox

Hi, I am on the Dukan diet and found it to be the most effective of all the diets, it is similar to the atkins but healthier and much easier to keep the weight off once you have reached your goal, it means you can also later on introduce all your favourite foods within reason without piling on the weight. This is the diet that Kate Middleton and alot of the stars are doing also. it's also great if you are not heavily into excercising as I am unable to due to my knees and back, so still very effective. I would highly recommend it, buy the book or borrow it and take a leap of faith. My fiancee has lost over three stone on it and I have lost two and half very quickly, but realistically. I did the Atkins long time ago, but it made me quite ill as there is no real balance in the foof you eat or any control on fats. Good luck and I will be happy to help!!

tabulator32

Fist of all, it's "lose", not "loose". Second, you don't cut out a food group. You still eat fruits and low starch vegetables.

Next you're going to tell me that I should be consuming more sugar because it's not healthy to totally cut it out.

The ignorance on these forums is mind blowing.

"Fist of all?" I'm sure that is what you meant as you do not make mistakes or typos.

"mind blowing" should be hyphenated, you sarcastic, mean little forum troll.

jonski1968

I'm sure you meant to say "FIRST of all..." LOL. YES, to quote you, "the ignorance on these forums is mind blowing" -- so let's start with you at the top of that list. And yes, ATKINS is mispelled by many in this post. Please don't get upset--remember that you're at the top of the list showing "the ignorance on these forums is mind blowing"- your quote. LOL
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My hand is up...I`m guilty of a typo on Atkins... Lol

texastango

To be honest I don't know enough about it to intelligently comment other than I use some of their products to supplement my diet. When you are looking for high fiber/low carb/high protein items to fill your diet they have some excellent choices. Watch the fat content. High fat is not good for you either.

I have heard (but not researched yet - it's on my agenda) that this diet "kills" people...and this has been reported to be "scientific fact" amoung the people I work with. They may be incorrect, so I'll get back to you on that.

Check with your doctor to make sure this type of diet is good for you. I would also recommend educating yourself on what are good carbs, good proteins, and how to mix them in your diet for the best results. It will take a little reading, but the more you personally take responsibility for your nutrition education, and the less you leave it in the hands of others, the better long term results I believe you will see. That way when you stop the program you can still eat right and perhaps just use the products for supplementation when you need them or want them.

Just as an aside....if you have pre-existing kidney issues (which many people don't know they have until it's too late) protein is very toxic to parts of the filtering process. If you have normal kidneys you're probably okay there....so it's always good to go in and tell your doctor or nutritionist what you are about to do..and ask is it safe for you. Without your health, your diet isn't worth much.

annissa19

I did Atkins in the past but I guess I wasn't really committed and all the weight came back. I think the hurdle with any "diet" is committing to the lifestyle change. Good luck!

blandwriter

I'm borderline diabetic with a kidney disorder, so I need a lower carb approach that won't end up straining my kidneys with tons of excess protein and sodium. My doctor recommended South Beach, which is focused more on healthy carbohydrate balance but is definitely a low carb plan.

I've lost 20.2 pounds since Jan. 28, so it works pretty well and I don't have the side effects people talk about with Atkins and, also, it's a sustainable lifestyle.

danasings

I've tried Atkins, South Beach, Maffatone Method, etc., etc. They all work. The key is this: You need to find what works for you, making sure it is something you can do for the rest of your life. Losing the weight isn't the biggest challenge...keeping it off is.

Good luck, I'll be cheering you on in your weight loss journey!