* I Want To Hear Everyone's Opinion About....*

[DerrtyHarry007]

what there views are on "The Carbohydrate Addicts Diet" vs Atkins Diet....

I like how in the carbo. addicts diet book they get into how alot of us are carb addicts and the whole insulin thing that happens!!!


I want to hear from diffrent people on if they tried either or and what worked better for them or anything random that you want to say about the two!!!


thanks guys... looking to start low carb something tommorrow and want to hear from everyone on here first!!!

[mizski]

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I remember the Carbohydrate Addict's Diet from the early 1990s. I didn't think it was around anymore. As I remember way back then I was not ready to hear about too many carbs. I only weighed about 150 back then. Anyways, as I recall, that diet had stringent food lists similar to Atkins Induction. The problem I saw was that many people probably went overboard on that 3rd daily meal (the reward meal)...it was supposed to be like the other two meals with some additions as treats. I think many (most?) probably read into that as really having anything you want.

It's been a long time since I studied that diet. For me, I like and need the structure of Atkins. If left to my own devices (and interpretations) I tend to not be successful on plans like the Carb Addict's Diet.

[happymomto4]

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I did the Carb Addicts diet. I lost weight and kept it off for about six months. A year later I had gained it all back. The problem for me was that you can have candy bars and Pepsi. Well, for me, it became too hard to stop eating the sugar once my hour was up. I started adding stuff back into different parts of the day and then I just gave up entirely.

That was 10 years ago. I wish I had known about Atkins back then! I have been on Atkins since May 25. I can see myself eating this way for the rest of my life. My entire family eats better because I am on Atkins and I have the energy to be active. I am also happier--not sure if that's a side effect of this healthy WOE or if it's because I can finally fit into my clothes without stretching, sucking in, and/or unzipping when necessary!

On Carb Addicts diet, I spent most of my day planning my "binge" instead of planning healthy meals for my family. I know that it can work in the short run--but for me, it wasn't a life-time solution which is what I know Atkins will be.

[DerrtyHarry007]

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thanks for the responces so far..... although i consider myself a carbo addict and binge eater.. i think the good old atkins might be best for me... because who knows with that reward meal... i might wind up gorging well after and will cause me to fail right away!!! well... made up my mind and atkins it is....

tommorrow i start!!! thanks everyone

[msanjelpie]

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That 'reward meal' would be the death of me... how do they stay in ketosis? I admit I'm a carb addict... but their plan wouldn't work for me...

[OzLover]

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I tried the CAD & it worked for awhile. I think the problem for me was the addiction to certain foods was never broken. I have found Atkins much more rewarding & makes the most sense for me.

I highly recommend you read Dr. Atkins' New Diet Revolution from cover to cover for guidance. Good luck!

[imagood1]

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The reward meal never made sense to me -- my reward is seeing inches and pounds going away. I've found many of the foods that have been problems for me and am learning each day new things about what does and doesn't work for me.

You can keep the carb addicts diet -- I'd rather get healthy and stay that way -- I know Atkins is my ticket to health.