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Amlanie:  I have a hard time following a diet of a Dr. who died so young, yet I know the atkins diet had a lot of followers - hmm, what do we think, favorable diet or no?

Tara:  I've always thought it was ironic that he died of a heart attack, but at the same time people rave about the results. Atkins couldn't have been this successful for nothing- worth a shot!

Jean:  I've kissed the bread goodbye and loving my new look.

Heather:  The commentary is right on, well done! I love this diet and it works for me!

JD:  In 2003 Dr. Atkins slipped on some ice outside his office and the head injuries put him into a coma. He never recovered and died of kidney failure 2 weeks later. He was 72 years old.

Anonymous:  haha. thats right jd!

Anonymous:  I met Dr Atkins he was not over weight , & looked great 4 his age. This diet definetly works once u get over ur carb withdrawl U feel great, lots of energy. u loose about .5 to 1 lb per day. He didn't die of heart attack. stick to chicken, turkey and fish.

Anonymous:  I lost 40 lbs in less than 6 months and I've followed this diet for over 5 years now. Just had a full physical with blood work - all perfect - blood pressure, cholesterol... and I am 50 years old.

Tracy:  It's a good lifestyle change. When I think of it as a restricting diet, I don't stay faithful. I got a clean bill of health last year from my doc. She said that I had the best #s clear across the board she'd ever seen.

Victoria:  I lost 65 pounds and love this way of eating. I'll never go back to the food that made me fat.

Tammy:  I tried this diet, but it's too hard follow, plus it's extremely unhealthy, after one day of dieting I couldn't even watch TV cause my brain wasn't working at all. Also, I was constipating for 3 days. Do research before you go on this diet! It might cost you health.

Laura:  This diet works, is great, but you can get sick of the same foods. You don't miss carbs, but at the same time you get bored.

Amanda:  This diet helped me lose 60 lbs in 6 months after having my baby. I did not exercise either. Though I do reccomend it for toning. I reccomend this diet to anyone who is looking to lose a lot of weight fast. The down-side is if you go off the diet after you have lost the weigth, you will gain it back and more. If you think of it as a lifestyle, not a diet, you will do fine.

Jordan:  I think this diet is BOGUS. Who would follow a diet that lacks so much nutrients?

Grace:  At 44 years of age, I was headed for the nursing home or cemetery, I'm not sure which. All doctors could do was give me more and more pills, and still my weight ballooned and my health declined. In answer to prayer, the Atkins diet changed my life. I am now 53 years old and continue to be in the best health of my life. Instead of debilitating migraines, chronic fatigue and obesity, my weight is good and I feel great every day. Mine and my husband's bloodwork have been declared "phenomenal" and "amazing" by doctors. I thank God for Dr. Atkins and his lifetime of trying to get the truth out to a world that is desperate for truth. I no longer beat a path to the doctor. Doctors can do great things, but they can't make you HEALTHTY. We restrict carbs and take supplements and ride horses and hike and go to the doctor once a year for checkups! Hooray! What a blessing the Atkins diet has been--God, through it, gave me my life back.

Rae:  I have never done a diet that worked so well or made me feel better than Atkins does. After my first son was born I lost all 60 pounds in 5 months. During my second pregnancy, I had severe diabetes and packed on 85 pounds. After my second son's birth I went on Weight Watcher's, LA Weight Loss, and Jenny Craig, looking for results as good as Atkins. I wound up with awful clinical hypoglycemia, which my doctor told me to get off those diets, and get back to eating proteins and 5 meals a day, or I was headed for a stroke with my blood sugar problems. I am down 18 pounds since getting back on track. I will never, EVER choose another way of eating again. My blood sugar is under EXCELLENT control now (unless I forget to eat), and I have energy again. I can't believe I bothered trying anything else after knowing full well how great I have felt on Atkins. And to those who think I can't have nutritious food daily: I eat probably more salads and veggies and nutrient dense foods than 99% of the people who tell me how deficient my eating plan is. I've entered all ,my data into fitday.com. I am NOT deficient in ANYTHING. Atkins rocks.

Anonymous:  Dying of a heart attack is nothing to joke about or judge someone about. My dad was fit and beautiful and died while jogging. Besides, Atkins did not die from a heart attack. Saying this is like when people perpetuated the rumor that Mama Cass died from choking.

Frank:  If you follow this plan correctly it is not unhealthy. Eat lower fat meats, eat salad and allowed veggies and eat the correct fats and you will lose weight and feel great. I sleep better (and less), have more energy and think clearer on this diet. I also have had several checkups while on the program and my numbers were great. It works, it was the way man was designed to eat.

Michael:  In 2002 I was wheeled out of work by paramedics having suffered a heart attack due to obesity and high blood pressure. In one year the Atkins diet changed my life. I am healthy exersizing on a regular basis and eating great. There are so many books and shows with great Idea's and Recipe's to help and inspire your choices and variety. I reccomend "The Low Carb Comfort Food Cookbook" by Dr's Michael and Mary Eades I also record their cooking show. Trust me you will not run out of variety as some people think. Think of a favarite food like lasagna and google low carb lasagna recipe, or any favorite food.

Anonymous:  Just to correct some misinformation given out in previous comments, Dr. Atkins did suffer a non-fatal heart attack at the age of 72 which was caused by an infection that spread to his heart. The cardiologist who treated himsaid there was no connection to his diet. He died a year later due to a brain injurycaused by a fall on an Icy sidewalk. This information is readily available if anyone had bothered to check their facts before passing on incorrect information. And by the way, the Atkins diet does work.

Holly:  This diet is so hard to keep up with! I just started it, and I love how you can eat steak, chicken, eggs, etc. The only downfall is the lack of nutrients, potatoes, bread, pasta...! Anyways I have heard from many people that it works great so I encourage all to try this diet with me!

Donny:  I have been on the Atkins diet for 5 days, I have already lost 11 pounds, i'm amazed, I plan to stick with it as i have a further 20 pounds to loose, Atkins is great, I'm never hungry.

Vikki:  It is quite clear to me, that those people who believe this way of eating lacks nutrients have not done their research. We actually eat a much more balanced diet than low fat dieters. We get all our nutrients from veggies, dairy and real food. We don't eat all that processed junk. I don't know what kind of wonder nutrients that bread and potatoes are suppose to have, but believe me I can live without it. I have the blood work to prove it.

JoAnne:  Well, I'm one of those always on a diet people. I did Atkins and lost weight but made the mistake of going off before I was done losing weight. My weight went up and so did all my numbers. I had a stroke last year at 52. My bllod pressure was extremely high and I had no symptoms. Because of my age my recovery was fast but my numbers are still high and I take meds. I am the type person that IS carb sensitive and I have gone back on Atkins. I am anxious to see the numbers go down. Please everyone know your numbers such as blood pressure, cholesterol & sugar. I had to have a stroke to open my eyes!

Anonymous:  I have been following the atkins diet now for 8 days and have only lost 2 lbs(that's in the morning before I eat or drink) My urine shows ketones, I am confused why I'm not losing more weight. Any suggestions??

Anonymous2:  To: anonymous- loss 2 lbs. - have you done the Atkins before? I've heard after trying it more than once the weight loss tends to slow down

JoAnne:  To both the "ano" people. Two pounds a week is good! That's what I lost this week, be thankful. It will take a while to get your body in ketosis, be patient. If we can all stick to it we'll lose together.

Lana :  I helped my Son do Atkins for 3 mos. and he lost 60 lbs. Never felt better, and was eating all the time, A young guy like him had a hardy appitite (19) and no the meals were not at all boring, one just needs to be a little creative. Induction is very important people, the first 2 days are the roughest, (worst) but after that it is totally tolerable for the other 2 weeks. Then smooth sailing, you certainly get a boost of new confidense and extreme energy....A+A+A+A+ RECOMENDED!

Kevin:  I had always struggled with weight and at my biggest was over 320 pounds. I read a lot about Atkins and his diet and did the diet for two years. I lost 150 pounds and I'm the best looking I've ever been and the healthiest. My blood pressure and Cholesterol are in good check and I feel great. For the critics out there, the diet does include lots of veggies... but fruits were not aloud... especially fruit juice and I missed that as well as bread and pasta because I'm Italian! Now I'm back to eating pasta occasionally but a balanced, small portion meal and exercise keeps me in check. The diet really is not intended for someone with a few pounds to lose. I think its bad for some people because ketosis can deplete calcium, fat, and muscle and its important to realize that if you've only got a handful of pounds to lose, that you can send your body the wrong message and gain it all back. Even if you're really over weight, you can gain it all back and more....just like any diet. Be smart, love yourself, do good things. Think of food as nutrition and not yummy, tasty stuff that feels good to check and swallow. Think about how much our world has way too much appeal and foods decorate our lives, if you will, and tempt us. Pretend you live on a farm and what you eat is what you can grow from the earth and the animals that we eat to sustain our lives Shop on the outside lanes of the grocery store... everything in the middle lanes are processed and sweet foods and food with chemicals and preserves. The outside lanes of the store have veggies, meats, cheese.... the stuff you'd have available to you if you lived on a farm. THE MIDDLE LANES ARE EVIL...LOL. Anyway, just thought I would share my process of shopping. Again.... love yourself. Don't stop trying and love yourself more and more. Feel great and know you are beautiful.

JP:  No matter how much I increased my cardio and no matter how much I decreased my caloric intake, I couldn't seem to lose any weight. I am on day 7 of the Atkins diet and have lost 7 pounds! It is amazing!

joyfullone:  Dr. Atkins did not die as a result of a heart attack but rather from a head injury in a fall on a slippery, icy sidewalk.

nonnie524:  I have been on the Atkins Diet before..loved it. I lost over 50lbs in three months by sticking to the Induction Phase and adding a little more carbs. It was wonderful and I still eat that way now. Seriously people how can processed flour, sugary items and a bunch of starchy foods make you healthy. I stay away from red meat..have it about once a monthy and I stick mainly to chicken, fish and turkey. Every lunch I have a salad with roasted turkey breast slices and cheese, etc. I'm satisfied all afternoon. Love this way of eating.

autumn:  I did the Atkins diet to go into the military, I needed to lose 11 pounds in 2 weeks. I thought it was impossible. I lost 16! I was so excited, I kept doing it until I lost 36 pounds in 3 months. I gain a little when I stop, but I just go right back on, and stick to the induction phase, I don't go forward in the phases. The cravings for bread potatoes, and all the other carbs stop after the first 2 weeks. So, stay strong! ..(by the way) you CAN have bread, pasta, and other carb foods, in moderation of course, in phase 3. I strongly recommend this diet. I have been using it on and off for 2 yrs, now, and my health is in great condition....add in diet green tea..(no carbs) to help with those health numbers you are concerned with....

Newoldman:  Two things that most people miss. First, Atkins is not a diet per se as much as a lifestyle change. In essence, think of it as being allergic to carbs - you're limited for life. Second, the biggest problem with the diet is other people- "You CANT eat that - have some nice canned fruit!" etc. Traditional diets have been hammered into everyone's mind, so they think they're helping - ah, well. It had worked wonders for me, no lie! Good luck, all

Amanda:  I've been on atkins for over a month now and have so far lost near 15 pounds without exercising! the diet is amazing although i find it hard sometimes to eat things with no carbs. The trick to feeling good with this diet is not eating greasy fattening foods that are carb free. You may loose weight eating a pound of baccon a day but it wont make you feel any good. Lean proteins and lots of veggies is the only way to go!!

Andy:  Uhmm, once you start eating carbs again you are going to gain the weight back extremely fast. And you all have energy? Its kind of sad to see all of you uneducated Amercians cutting vital nutrients and energy like carbohydrates out of your diet to lose some weight that you'll gain back unless you never consume carbohydrates again. And all you women who are on it.. noticed your periods slowing down, are you missing them? You need carbohydrates to maintain a normal menstrual cycle. You are also going to age prematurely.. and lose your sex drive.. This diet is actually increasing your risk of heart attack... and not excercising even? You all disgust me, how could you do this to your body? The american diet is a disgusting one. I excercise regularly, I eat properly, I'm at a perfect weight with a BMI of 19, I have perfect blood work, and best of all.. I EAT CARBOHYDRATES WITH EVERY SINGLE MEAL. Lazy fat Americans think they know everything..

JP:  Andy, it sounds like you have A LOT of problems if you come onto a diet review website to bash dieters and Americans. You don't gain the weight back if you follow the Atkins diet properly. I'm happy for you that you are so perfect, physically. Obviously, there is much to be desired in other departments if you have nothing better to do!

Millie:  Andy has a point. A very undiplomatic one that is rather insulting to anyone in America, but still a valid point. The problem with the Atkins diet is that carbs are in a lot of things, including fruits, vegetables, Pulses, etc. The amount of carbs that you are allowed means your intake of all these good things is really limited. Our brains need a minimum of 130g of carbs a day to function correctly, and that’s JUST our brains, not our body. I’m not talking about processed junk like White bread, White Pasta, Cakes, Chips etc. I’m talking about Complex carbs like pulses, whole grains, vegetables etc. Everyone likes to argue that they are cutting out all this processed stuff and their Atkins diet is healthy, but we all have a certain amount of common sense, and does a diet that says “you can have as much butter as you like, hell sit on your butt and eat it out of the tub with a spoon, but you have to watch those fruits and vegetables, they have too many carbs, they’ll kill you in the long run” seem like a good idea? I hate to say it people, but grandma was right when she sat you down and said you had to finish all your greens before you got up from the table, not that half a dead cow on your plate. And before anyone says I’m wrong and I haven’t ready the books or I’m stupid, I would just like to say…I’ve been studying and researching my PHD on this diet for the last 3 years, IT’S DANGEROUS!!! Please don’t do it. A thin body is no measure for a healthy one.

curious:  please i dont think you heve read the program correctly, you can have fruits and grains, just no in the first two stages, what is so hard to understand about that. you can use the diet as a start you add in the little things in portion control, that is all it takes

Linda:  Well i started on the Atkins Diet on March 6, 06. I have done really well I was at a whopping 238.5 and now its 08 and I'm at 180 and its been a long road but if had not been for Atkins i couldn't have done it and i want to see 150.

Linda:  I did Atkins and it has been the diet for me and i was a a whopping 238.5 and on Mar 06.06 i started it and now I'm at the lowest I've been in a long time yea 180 and i feel great and i will get to see that 150 weight I'm after soon and yes its with Atkins........