Does the atkins diet really work?

[jpark7]

Before I start anything to drastic, I need to know if the atkins diet really works.

If it does, what is a simple meal plan I can stick to everyday for two weeks?

Thanks

[SunnySmile501]

Re: Does the atkins diet really work?

I think it works. I lost over 120 pounds in a year and after nearly four years, I still love eating this way.

If you are just planning on making it a two week diet, it might not work for you. Having someone else provide a simple meal plan that you can eat for two weeks doesn't do a whole lot towards you learning how it works, why it works and what makes it work. Before you engage in anything you consider "drastic" you should do all you can to learn as much as possible before you start. You only get one chance to do an absolutely clean 14 day induction. If you start without knowing what you can and cannot eat and drink on induction, by the time you make corrections, you will have messed up the results of your losses for the 14 days of induction.

[OzLover]

Re: Does the atkins diet really work?

Have you read the book?
You can find some great Induction menu's in addition to fantastic recipes at this site~~~
Linda's Low Carb Menus & Recipes - Home

[SugarFreeSheila]

Re: Does the atkins diet really work?

Start with reading Dr. Atkins' New Diet Revolution. I give away a free pre-owned copy every week if you want to enter.

[SunnySmile501]

Re: Does the atkins diet really work?

Start with reading Dr. Atkins' New Diet Revolution. I give away a free pre-owned copy every week if you want to enter.

If you want proof that Atkins works, just look at SugarFreeSheila's pictures in her siggy!

[imagood1]

Re: Does the atkins diet really work?

there are plenty of us who believe this plan works and we are living examples that this is a lifeplan, not just a quick fix. Do some research, read the book, read the rules of induction at least but don't give it a halfway try -- if you are going to become an Atkins member then do it right. Please!

You should read this BEFORE You start http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...-approach.html

Good luck on your weight loss

[BFGarner]

Re: Does the atkins diet really work?

Yup. Read Dr Atkins a New Diet Revolution 2002 edition.
I was 223 pounds on July 1st of last year. I read the book and followed the plan to a T and now I am 168 which is below my goal. For real though measure your waste and stuff b/c sometimes they shrink, but the number for your weight doesn't move. Weird, but true.

[Lexley]

Re: Does the atkins diet really work?

Have you read the book?
You can find some great Induction menu's in addition to fantastic recipes at this site~~~
Linda's Low Carb Menus & Recipes - Home

Thank you!

[J.R.]

Re: Does the atkins diet really work?

YFor real though measure your waste and stuff b/c sometimes they shrink ...

I truly hope you mean to measure your waist, not waste!

[ratucker5]

Re: Does the atkins diet really work?

lol yea waist not waste...

[Peej]

Re: Does the atkins diet really work?

It works if you follow it completely. The longer I follow it, the more I start to treat food like fuel. It forces you to try new things and to enjoy things that you probably didn't think were enjoyable before. For me that was veggies. In the beginning, I thought I'd just have a plain old salad every day, but I've tried new veggies and new recipes and now I find myself wanting more and more!

If you don't follow it by the book, you'll probably feel deprived. If you cheat, your body wants more and it takes a LOT more willpower to get back on track than it would if you had just done it the right way.

If you treat it like any other diet and cheat occasionally, you're just turning a good WOE into a deprivation diet and it will be just as difficult as calorie counting. If you follow through entirely, its easy peasy. Whether you see changes immediately or not, stay the course. The weight will come off.

[jpark7]

Re: Does the atkins diet really work?

umm thanks you guys.

[whereami]

Re: Does the atkins diet really work?

i can say im a true believer. i always feel nice and full and that i can continue on this wol forever. I feel in control, I feel happy, I know I can do it. no crazy food cravings, no feelings of hunger. It really does work. But you have to keep at it. You have to keep at the exercise. Keep drinking the water and exercising. Thats all there is to it. But its not a piece of cake. You will struggle but you can do it.

[IrishIrish]

Re: Does the atkins diet really work?

Atkins does really work if you spend some time to learn and understand it. It isn't about prepackaged foods or a boring menu. Read DANDR 2002 and stick to it. Here are links to the rules of inductions and an acceptable food list. From that, you should be able to put your menus together ... but this list is no substitute for reading the book and understanding Atkins.

Good Luck!

http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-low-carb-dieting-faqs/6782-what-rules-induction.html

http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-low-carb-dieting-faqs/6781-what-foods-can-eaten-induction.html

[jpark7]

Re: Does the atkins diet really work?

Thanks you guys. I started the atkins again yesterday because I want to lose fourteen pounds by easter.