You might need to get your thyroid checked. I do great on Atkins , I have many friends who have lost lots of #### and kept them off eating the Atkins way. I can tell when my carbs are to many it makes you feel heavy Puffy and more.f

I use the 2002 DANDR version - that's something you may want to consider. It's still got the low carbs ("net carbs" - subtract fiber counts) which may help you. I've got more energy than I know what to do with. I've started back up with my karate classes, wake up with ease, this is been great so far.

I've only been following the program for about 3-1/2 weeks now. Short time, yes, but long enough for me to feel the benefits of the program and know it's going to be worth it.

what is DANDR, or a chronometer lol??? i would love to see the thread you are referencing to see how to do the old atkins. thanks so much everyone!!

DANDR = Dr Atkins New Diet Revolution

I'm trying Atkins for the first time (I'm only on Day 9), but after perusing the boards, I've noticed that most people don't lose if they use shakes, bars etc. so I've been avoiding them. I'm in induction but I'm using the list of foods on the current website, which I understand is different from the original 1972 book. There's a thread further down that discusses it and has the original list if you're interested.

Sorry...I meant to quote this comment:

In his 2002 book - Dr Atkins is ok with you using the bars and shakes as meal replacement BUT he even says to limit them. I only drink the shake 3-4 times a week for either breakfast or dinner (and only 1 a day). This is because people could stall their weigh loss - I know some ppl think I'm crazy but this is why I weigh myself everyday and log everything because if I do stall or gain I will kind of know what caused it and change.

I also log to make sure I don't go over my net carbs which I am still keeping at 20 for a while longer. I will continue induction until I at least get to 1/2 of my goal weight then bump it up to 30 net carbs until I hit my goal weight.

I am on my 4th week; lost 10 lbs the first 3 weeks. I'm averaging 2 lbs a week now. Only 42 more lbs to go

Stick to whole foods if you can and avoid "frankenfoods" like the shakes and bars! I stay away from the replacement low carb bread, pancakes etc!! I will overeat everything so for me it was just easier to make a plan to stick to whole foods and avoid anything processed. It's a change in my way of eating and way of life.....I've been fat forever and I have been in regular sizes since last year. This is my second time around with Atkins and I plan to stick with it...this time with a focus on maintenance!!

*MFP calorie calculations are too high for my metabolism based on the recommendation I would gain weight.

Hi! I have been on Atkins since Sunday! It took me until Wednesday to get into ketosis (but I messed up the very first day out the gate and had a beer at a friend's football party- so that was my fault). At any rate my dad lost 180lbs with it when I was a kid and he has kept most of it off (he goes up and down 50lbs, but he's never gotten back up to his starting weight). For myself I was diagnosed with a hormone disorder/tumor that causes me to retain and gain excess weight. In conjunction with my new meds I decided to do atkins and I am finally losing weight (after a year of low calorie/healthy and hard exercise and GAINING). So anyways after that explanation here's what I have to say about this diet and the use of the "bars" and other diet food. Look at the ingredients! I was just at the store and I checked out all of the bars/shakes. I decided the shakes are probably ok (only 4-6 carbs before subtracting the other stuff), the bars I decided to hold off on until I am further along in the diet. I also ONLY bought the shakes because I am a graduate student and a lecturer so I can't always make food or am stuck on campus longer than I plan sometimes and don't have a lot of options once I do get hungry (campus/college student food = pizza, cup of noodle, fries, vending machine junk). So they are a last minute option. As for the Atkins frozen meals- WAY too many carbs for the first part of the diet. Really the bars and the frozen meals and the desserts seem to be better fit to the second and third phases of this lifestyle- I think induction is meant to be primarily fresh/prepared foods (as much of a pain as it is).

I am re-dedicating myself to the Atkins program!!!!

20 carbs...too low...up to 60!!!!

Fat is good. Fat does not put weight on you carbs do!!!

from your description of your food likes and dislikes...you seem like a candidate for Atkins.

add me as a friend! Lisa aka Hiawathaperez

I too would like to have some support with the old way of doing Atkins. I looked on their website for their meal plan and it was filled with Atkins products. Super disappointing. Does anyone have their food dairy open for some induction meal ideas? I would greatly appreciate it!