I followed the traditional Atkins diet a few years ago and lost 35 pounds My A1C went down as well as my daily blood glucose readings. I believe however you want to loose your weight is your decision and it shouldn't be anyone else's place to tell you
you are doing things right. Good luck to you!!

Carole

I too did the offical Atkins diet way back in it's prime. Yes I lost weight, but what I found, was I got bored really quick on what foods to eat. I realized, I could not eat like that the rest of my life.

Soooooo

I took a book I had from years ago (a doctor gave me when I said I was going to lose weight). That book is pretty much just basic healthy eating. so much fruit, veggies, bread/cereal, meats and dairies a day (the pyramid of food we all learned back in 3rd grade)

What I did, was follow that book, but I incorporated the "Atkins" approch. My veggies and fruits would be lower in carbs. Even my cereals/breads I would eat etc.

I still follow this pattern to this day. I really don't limit myself on variety (as you have seen in my food diary). I need variety or I get bored and will just eat what ever. If I want a fruit that is too high in carbs, I just eat a smaller amt, so I keep my carbs in check to what my body has decided to do according to my BS testing.

Now, when I say variety, I am talking healthy foods. not junk foods too. I really have done this way of eating for so long, that I really don't crave the sweets, cakes, cookies etc. When I get that sweet tooth, a good flavored Carb Master Yogurt, followed with a black cherry suger free jello usually does the trick.

I am thinking of doing this as well! I just bought an Atkins Diabetes Revolution book. I'm hoping it helps me lose a little more weight and also give me plenty of low carb ideas to add to my diet. I have been slipping this summer with food since I've been a lot more active overall and I need to get back on track. I'd really like the see the lower # both on my meter and on my scale. I was thinking of starting next week because I have a doctor appt a week from Monday so I can have some data to bring in.

I asked my nutritionist about the Atkins diet. Be careful! Although it is low carb, it compensates by being high in fat. If you happen to buy their frozen dinners, you will notice the carbs are low, but the fat content and sodium are very high. Just a word of caution.