hi, i've been on the atkins diet...?
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I was on Atkins a couple of years ago and did quite well with losing weight.  However, I also got a little bored with the food selection.  There are some really informative websites.  I have a couple of them on my other computer so I am not able to give you the sites.  But look around and you will find them.  Good luck in your weight loss endeavor.
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Don't do atkins, in the long run it'll cause heart damage and brain disease. Its not suprising that atkins himself died of a heart attack. If you simply need a meal plan, weight loss program go with south beach, but follow it closely. It'll jump start your metablolism, but you need to follow it and realize that you can't lose it all at once. Its about changing how you eat as well as what you eat. Its better to lose 15lb a year and keep it off than to lose 15lb in a month and have 20lb of gained weight the next month.
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Quitting carbohydrates is not a great answer for anyone.\n Diet and exercise are the only safe option for losing weight and most importantly keeping the weight OFF. There is a reason the atkins diet is not as popular as it once was, thats because after you start eating carbohydrates again you will gain the weight back!\nTo safely lose weight try a few free sites which can give you a diet program you can live with the rest of your life and not deprive yourself of anything.\nhttp://www.sparkpeople.com\nhttp://www.caloriesperhour.com\nI recommend these sites as I have lost 22 pounds in 2.5 months. I dont deprive myself of anything and I've built muscle enough that I've lost 11cm around my abdomen and 6.5 centimeters around my hips.\nThere is also http://www.weightwatchers.com which has an easily followed points program. I dont find this to be ideal as you can avoid getting all the nutrients your body needs. The site is also not free\nAnother site ediets.com can be helpful, although costly. It also charges more if you want an exercise program to go along with your dieting.\nRegular cardio exercise 30 minutes - 60 minutes 5x per week and weight training (push-ups, weights, sit - ups etc) 2x-3x weekly will build muscle and burn fat.\nAim for 2 pounds a week (1kg) to safely lose weight and keep weight off for good.\nGood luck to you!
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If you are going to exercise a lot, make sure you are eating plenty of complex carbohydrates like bread, rice, or potatoes.  Don't try the Atkins diet if you're going to be working out since it forbids carbs.  You also need to incorporate plenty of iron into your diet.  You may have a slight iron deficiency which will make you more tired more often.  You can get iron from foods like dark greens, Total cereal, and beef.  Just make sure you're eating.  A diet doesn't mean you stop eating 3 nutritious meals a day.  Just make sure you're cutting back on the fats, especially the saturated and trans fats (but don't cut fats out of your diet completely) and on cholesterol (since your body produces cholesterol for you, you don't need to consume any).  Also, don't try to overwork yourself.  It seems like you're doing a great job of varying your workouts, but make sure that you're not doing too much.  Spread them out and take days to cool down.  Good luck.
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I have tried a few things.  From experience, I tell you, going on adkins diet, and staying on 'induction' throughout, was the fastest way I ever lost weight.\n\nYou don't have  to buy the book.  Rules are simple:  No sugar, no sugar substitutes.  No coffee.  No caffeine.  Count all carbohydrates, and keep daily intake below 20 carbohydrates daily.  Drink at least 8 cups of water daily.\n\nThat having been said, atkins diet is said by some to be unhealthy.  Healthy way to lose weight is to go on raw 100% vegan (vegetarian with absolutely no animal products) diet.  On this diet you may have only water, fresh juices from raw vegetables fruit and greens, and raw vegetables, fruit, greens, nuts, and other plants and parts of plants in their raw, natural form.  No refined sugar, no sugar substitutes.  This is very healthy, and good for many ills.  Many have testified that they lost lots of weight in a short time with this diet.  Check this out:\n\nhttp://rawfoodinfo.com/pictures/beforeafters_main.html
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I'm on Atkins, it's working well for me.
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Robert C. Atkins is the founder of this diet. \n\nThe diet works because if you dont eat any carbs your body basically freaks out and starts using the fat that is stored to get glucose which is what it needs for energy. This is called ketosis. \n\nI read his book years ago, was on the diet for a week and felt really gross so I quit. Then I lost 100 pounds by working out and eating some of every food group! That's really the best way. \n\nIf you need more info. on the Atkins diet you can check out the below website. It gives you sample menus and all the other information you said you are looking for. \n\nGood luck. Let us know how you do with your project! :)
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I recommend the South Beach Diet. It was designed by a cardiologist, and is good at teaching you about good carbs/bad carbs and good fats/bad fats. It's very effective (you lose 10-12 pounds the first two weeks), but it's not unhealthy like the Atkins diet. \n\nI use South Beach regulary, and have lost weight and kept it off. I also eat much more healthily now.
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i don't think it works for everyone but it worked for me!  there are tons of people out there, that's why there are tons of diets out there.  i would suggest trying it for two weeks.  i guarantee you will lose weight!  but will you be able to handle it?  it is somewhat strict in the beginning but as you follow the stages you will get to eat carbs again, i promise!  i lost 87 pounds in about 6 months on atkins and i am maintaining a great body!  i eat about 100 grams of carbs a day and i don't even have to really count any more.  i am used to this diet.  i have been on it for about 2 1/2 years.  i don't miss eating tons of pasta and whatnot because i do eat it.  just not overeating carbs!  there is more info on atkins.com.
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the atkins diet is a high protein, low carb diet. the idea is to cut out all the carbs (bread, rice ect) and increase your protein intake (by eating lots of meat). \nalthough this diet is very popular and usually has quick and great results, it really isn't safe to use for more than a couple months. after a little while you will go into what is called "ketosis", which has weird side effects like really bad breath, naseua, and headaches. \nI wouldn't reccommend this diet i would suggest your try something that is more well-balanced. Check out the website www.ediets.com and it can suggest a diet for you and give you a description of lots of different diet plans to try.\nGood Luck!
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pretty much all the diets today are based on a form of atkins-south beach dietetc..most diabetics are on the same type of thing. They must control their carb intake carefully so it cant be that dangerous...there are a few very sick people who may not be able to follow Atkins safely-severe kidney damage perhaps-check w doctor if you are chronically ill.  I've lost on 20lbs it but after a while I got off and went to bad habits-that happens with a lot of dieters.  There is an emotional impact of eating and one needs to confront that and not blame the specific diet.Im getting back to it now and am losing more slowly as I accept I have some lapses from time to time But it is a really good way to cut off sugar if you are addicted to that. The protein and fats keep you satisfied so you can break the habit since you arent that hungry all the time yo can pass up sugar...with less struggle but you need to be ready to at least try. \nNo sugar is the best advice for us all, but a few people can just  reduce a ltille bit of all foods and do well-they are not carb cravers or those of us who cannto stop at one piece etc. \nWhole grains and other low glycemic index  can be introduced once a person loses and is on maintenance or you cna lose slowly by starting out just reducing carbs little by little A lot of people need more drastic to reduce cravings for bread etc.
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Berries like strawberries, blueberries etc are the best. Another good one is avocado, which is really nice. Check out the Atkins website to have a look at their carb counter table.
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i personally would not recommend this diet. any diet that asks you to cut out any main food like carbs etc should nit be used. Just cut out bad starchy carbs like white bread, white rice etc and eat granery bread or rye bread, brown rice etc and have smaller portions.\n\nYes i did lose alot of weight in two weeks from Atkins but i also fell really ill with it, i had no energy, i constantly felt sick and cold, and i found i couldn't face eating anything after a while. The things Atkins get you to eat like cheese and eggs and meat every day are themselves in the long run not good for you. you are also not allowed to eat fruit for a while or certain veg which is maddness!!! I really would not reccomend doing it!
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Hey what's up...\nI know how you feel, I've been there, but in my case I was on a low budget and wanted to loose it super fast and easy, I couldn't afford any fancy programs, or the time it takes with some atkins diet, so, I found something that has worked so well for me and will work for you too. \nI have made a 100% turn-around and the results have been simply amazing. Now do not worry, I won't keep this secret to myself, I'll go ahead and share it. When you think about it is is really logical and research from some of the worlds top Doctors/PHD's recommend this. CAUTION this will give great results and will take will-power and you will enjoy complete satisfaction…NOW, LET ME INTRODUCE THE TEN RULE\n\n1.Replace all sugary sodas and fattening artificial juices with pure water and organic teas (occasional juices are o.k. but they will delay weight-loss)\n\n2. Eat an excellent breakfast every day... Make Meals colorful with nuts and grains, fruits n' veggies,dairy,meats... etc.\n\n3. Don't just eat HUGE meals a day but instead have 6, yes 6 little ones... you can make it fun and you won't feel so hungry. If you are full stop eating. \n\n4. Exercise and also just like eating you can do 6 portions of exercise in between...\n\n-push-ups\n-lunges\n-running or fast walking\n-squats\n-weights\n-or any fun activity (golf,sk8boarding,swimming)\n(DO WHAT YOUR DOCTOR RECOMMENDS THE ABOVE IS ONLY A SAMPLE )\n\n5. DO NOT EAT AFTER 7:30\n\n6.If you get sleepy or loose some energy take a quick,brisk walk outdoors\n\n7.Do not eat and watch TV \n\n8.Keep yourself motivated (listening to music or planning a tasty supper can help)\n\n9.Get plenty of rest\n\n10.LAUGH, yes laugh there are many great laughs on youtube\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOTHER FACTS\n\n\nToday there is too much information available on losing weight that has become more confusing and sometimes difficult to follow. It’s actually very easy to lose weight if you follow my weight loss tips.* Be in right frame of mindBefore you can start any diet program you need to be in the right frame of mind. If you do not feel good about yourself you probably will not want to choose healthy foods. You cannot expect the act of going on a diet to make you feel better about yourself. The only way you can choose to eat a healthy diet to lose weight is if you have a positive self-image.* Eat whole foodTop weight loss tipsEat whole foods that are as natural as possible. When you eat whole foods that are full of nutrients your body will know how much to eat and how much not to eat. You do not have to count calories because your body is a wonderful machine.* Eat fresh fruitEat at least two servings of fresh fruit every day. Choose whatever type of fruit is in season.* Drink enough waterDrink the best weight loss supplement known to man, water. Most people do not know the difference from being hungry for food or thirsty for water. A great deal of times people eat when they should drink. Most likely you will not feel as hungry if you are getting enough water. You will be satisfying the thirst, which is confused for hunger. Water also helps you digest food better. Drinking water before you eat will help fill you up.* Always chew your foodAlways chew your food well. Chewing your food well will ensure that you get the most nutrients out of your food. Getting the most nutrients will satisfy your body therefore you will eat less. Another benefit of chewing well is that it helps aid in digestion.* Take small mealsEat small, frequent meals in a day. Large meals tax your digestion system, making it work harder. Taking too much time in between meals makes you hungrier for the next meal.* Include protein at mealInclude good sources of protein at meal, chicken, fish, legumes, peanut, cottage cheese, eggs or yogurt.* Shut off TV while eatingShut off the TV whenever you eat – that includes meals and snacks. Studies show that we automatically eat larger portions when we snack in front of
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You have the right idea of slowly incoporating carbs back into you diet. I've learned that a healthy balance of foods is best. Not and "carbs only" diet or "no carbs" diet or all cabbage...whatever. \n\nI tried Atkins a couple different times in my life. The first time it worked very well, I lost about 10-15 lbs. Then I got sick of it and gained the weight back. The second time around I don't think I lost any weight at all. I love carbs way too much to do that diet ever again. lol Plus you stay away from any real sugar and that doesn't help when they are back into your diet. You feel like gorging on anything you avoided like the plague.\n\nThe best thing that worked for me was counting calories and still eat what I wanted but in moderation. I lost 50 lbs. over the course of a year. Yes, it's not instant but in the long run it will help you and you will be more likely to stick with it rather than Atkins or any other diet. Go to the source below. That helped me keep track of calories and my progress. I hope it's still free. :)
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What a load of crap. I have done low carb for a couple years and never had a problem. In fact I used to have a prediabetic condition. I had high triglycerides, glucose and cholesterol. It reversed those problems for me in a couple of months. I have known lots of people who did low carb. Nobody ever had any of those problems. With all the veggies you eat doing low carb, you probably have a lower risk of colon cancer. I think the first chick is one of those people who thinks you eat no carbs and have lard patties and bacon grease all day. Or part of the food lobby. lol\n\n\nStill if you are a vegetarian, go with the diet the 2nd guy posted. That one is pretty good too. Get some protein though. Maybe some whey or soy products.
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Here is the BEST, easiest starting info.  \n\nBut check your library, they all have TONS of books on how to do ATkins, and other books filled with just recipes!\n\nhttp://www.everythingatkins.net/bbs/viewtopic.php?t=25419&view=next