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    "(tsk) Oh no! You're doing the Atkins *diet*? Be CAREFUL...."

    I was chatting with a good friend of mine today. I mentioned that I was giving the Atkins WOL another go. I am on day 15 of a planned extended induction. I feel great and have energy.

    Anyways, she gasped when I told her I was following Atkins, and said "(tsk) Oh no! You're doing the Atkins *diet*? Be CAREFUL....I have heard some really bad things about that diet recently. I hear it is REALLY bad for you!"

    I wanted to get on my soapbox and enlighten her, but in that situation it would not have done any good. So I simply said to her "Well, like all things, you have to do your research before forming an opinion. If you'd like, I'll lend you my DANDR book."

    She quickly declined and we went on to talk about other things.

    It is such a shame that so many people are quick to buy into the first sensational media story they hear. I think there are a lot of people out there that would be helped by this WOL, but are too brainwashed and scared to give it a chance.

    I am so grateful for this board. It gives me strength.
    200/188/165 5'8.5"
    Re-inducted 1/1/06
    Big Goal: Run in the 5K Roots & Wings race July '06.






    We are buying our first house! We close Apr. 28! Yay for us!
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    Re: "(tsk) Oh no! You're doing the Atkins *diet*? Be CAREFUL...."

    you know you need to watch all that meat and vegies. All those vegis will kill you
    ~Lauren~



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    • #3
      Re: "(tsk) Oh no! You're doing the Atkins *diet*? Be CAREFUL...."

      I totally understand and can relate to that.

      When I started my new job in November, we all went out to eat to get to know one another and they noticed what I was eating (steak and steamed veggies) and needless to say we got on that conversation. I work for a group of doctor's so you can only imagine the feedback I got.
      One person had said "My mother got really sick on that and she was put in the hospital". I thought Suuuuuure OK! But didnt want to fight with em! lol!

      I hate it how people judge something before they know what its about.

      Good idea about asking to read up on DANDR, atleast then they would have another side of the story!
      Krystle
      25/5'11
      Re-Start date: February 26, 2010
      Mini-Goal #1: 247







      "Life is a grindstone... whether it grinds you down or polishes you up, depends on what you’re made of"

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      • #4
        Re: "(tsk) Oh no! You're doing the Atkins *diet*? Be CAREFUL...."

        Yes, it has been really bad for my health, NOT! My BP has gone from 176/96 in mid-November to 122/80 last Saturday, and I am just over 50 lbs lighter. Sounds really dangerous.
        Odille

        Start 10 Sep 05
        F, 170cm (5'7"); 53
        ----------------------------
        I lost 11kg or 25.4lbs in 14 days on Induction!
        131 kg (HW/est SW)/ 104.3 (CW)/ 63 (GW)
        288.5 lbs / 223.5 / 138 (1kg = 2.202 lbs)
        www.noworriesoz.biz







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        • #5
          Re: "(tsk) Oh no! You're doing the Atkins *diet*? Be CAREFUL...."

          Warning: This diet will rip the kidney right out of your back! I LOVE the way you handled it. You cannot argue with ignorance.
          27 F 5' 7"
          Before baby: HW:230/195 after 6 months on Atkins
          After baby and current restart: 210/207/120

          I'm too sexy.....for this bod; WAY too sexy for this bod

          Phase: Restarting a clean Induction as of 7/29/2007.

          Minigoals:
          To get thru my first week clean: (8/05/2007) Done! Yay! and 3lbs down :/ but at least it's a loss.
          To get thru my second week clean: (8/12/2007)
          199lbs:
          189lbs:
          179lbs:
          169lbs:
          159lbs:
          149lbs:
          139lbs:
          129lbs:
          Goal!:

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          • #6
            Re: "(tsk) Oh no! You're doing the Atkins *diet*? Be CAREFUL...."

            "Well, like all things, you have to do your research before forming an opinion. If you'd like, I'll lend you my DANDR book."
            I love that! I'm not very good with confrontation and I get sick of people bashing LC, so I just tell people that I watch my carbs to keep my BG under control. It's funny how people don't question that. lol

            Packer Fan? I noticed you were from Green and Gold.
            ~Brandi
            35/F/5'8", Type 2 Diabetic
            July 27, 2003: 145/ Aug 31: 135/ Goal: 125
            Fell off the wagon in Nov 2003
            Restarted several times since then
            June 2009 168.. Lost 15 lbs after starting work
            Feb 24, 2010:153/139/130-135ish
            size 14/10-12/8









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            • #7
              Re: "(tsk) Oh no! You're doing the Atkins *diet*? Be CAREFUL...."

              Susan, you handled that perfectly! That's always been my strategy, to figuratively throw the book at them and say that there's no way we can possibly discuss the diet if they haven't read the book yet.
              Well done!

              I told a friend what plan I was on and she said "Oh, good for you, but don't stay on it too long!!"...that was almost 2 years ago...lol
              F 42 5' 194/142.5/125 My Progress


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              • #8
                Re: "(tsk) Oh no! You're doing the Atkins *diet*? Be CAREFUL...."

                Oh yes, I am a Packer Backer. Like a true Wisconsinite, my husband and I back the Pack thru thick and thin, and make our yearly pilgrimmage to Lambeau Field. The spirit is so happy & positive - it doesn't matter if they win or lose - we love 'em no matter what.
                200/188/165 5'8.5"
                Re-inducted 1/1/06
                Big Goal: Run in the 5K Roots & Wings race July '06.






                We are buying our first house! We close Apr. 28! Yay for us!

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                • #9
                  Re: "(tsk) Oh no! You're doing the Atkins *diet*? Be CAREFUL...."

                  That's awesome! I bet Lambeau is a great place to go. I'm a Cowboys fan, but I'd love to visit Green Bay one day.
                  ~Brandi
                  35/F/5'8", Type 2 Diabetic
                  July 27, 2003: 145/ Aug 31: 135/ Goal: 125
                  Fell off the wagon in Nov 2003
                  Restarted several times since then
                  June 2009 168.. Lost 15 lbs after starting work
                  Feb 24, 2010:153/139/130-135ish
                  size 14/10-12/8









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                  • #10
                    Re: "(tsk) Oh no! You're doing the Atkins *diet*? Be CAREFUL...."

                    LOL, all of that reminds me of when I first started out on Atkins, all those many moons ago.

                    I have found the best way of dealing with the negatives is letting the weight loss and the figures obtained from the doc re blood tests is the best way of keeping them quiet.

                    Rich
                    sigpic260/215/180 Male - 36 y/o

                    It never ceases to amaze me of how easy and how effective this ***diet*** is!!




                    I have since re-gained a bit of weight, but that is soon to be coming off again!

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                    • #11
                      Re: "(tsk) Oh no! You're doing the Atkins *diet*? Be CAREFUL...."

                      Studies show that 100% of people following Atkins eventually die.

                      It's true. I read it on the Internet.
                      Robbie T., 240/180/160. 41yr Male, Height 5'9"
                      Started November 1, 2003. Minor goal (180lbs.) reached Oct. 30, 2004
                      Lowest weight before slacking-off : 175lbs
                      Quezon City, Philippines
                      "Eppur si muove!"

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                      • #12
                        Re: "(tsk) Oh no! You're doing the Atkins *diet*? Be CAREFUL...."

                        Originally posted by matawguro
                        Studies show that 100% of people following Atkins eventually die.

                        It's true. I read it on the Internet.
                        ROFLMBO!!! oh that was geat Robbie!

                        GO packers!
                        ~Lauren~



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                        • #13
                          Re: "(tsk) Oh no! You're doing the Atkins *diet*? Be CAREFUL...."

                          Absolutely, Rich.

                          My numbers are in my signature.

                          The Senior Medical Officer who nudged me into Atkins said at my last medical.

                          "I have never seen anyone's blood pressure come down so fast."
                          Atkins didn't say 'Calories don't count',
                          he said, 'Don't count calories.'
                          --------------------------------------
                          Male 6 ft 3in 60 years old. Married 28 years.
                          Began Atkins March 04 at 260lb, reduced to 203lb by April 07 and maintained.
                          Blood Pressure Mar 04 147/94 . Jun 04 121/74 . Dec 04 119/72 . Jan 06 126/71 . Dec 07 110/70
                          Atkins makes exercise mandatory - I took up cycling - see last pics at 203lb.


                          http://www.fitday.com/WebFit/PublicJournals.html?Owner=labarum

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                          • #14
                            Re: "(tsk) Oh no! You're doing the Atkins *diet*? Be CAREFUL...."

                            Studies show that 100% of people following Atkins eventually die.

                            It's true. I read it on the Internet.
                            Ruh roh.. we're all in trouble now!!
                            ~Brandi
                            35/F/5'8", Type 2 Diabetic
                            July 27, 2003: 145/ Aug 31: 135/ Goal: 125
                            Fell off the wagon in Nov 2003
                            Restarted several times since then
                            June 2009 168.. Lost 15 lbs after starting work
                            Feb 24, 2010:153/139/130-135ish
                            size 14/10-12/8









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                            • #15
                              Re: "(tsk) Oh no! You're doing the Atkins *diet*? Be CAREFUL...."

                              I'm gonna DIE?? Where is that in the book? Well dayum!!!

                              Betty
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