A Real Diet for Real People
Written: Aug 04 '00
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Pros: Appetite suppression, no more cravings, more energy
Cons: Must decipher "legal foods" from menu while eating out
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| Atkid2000's Full Review: Atkins Diet |
I chose this way of eating because I found myself always eating. When I had rolls or biscuits or chocolate in the house, I would eat until I was physically ill. Now, I compare the "old me" to a drug addict. I was always looking for a fix. Once I was accepted to nursing school I knew I was going to lose weight. I researched this way of eating and knew it was for me. I was a typical carbohydrate addict. I am 22 years old, approximately 45lbs overweight, and on medication for high blood pressure. My starting weight was @ 180lbs on a 5 foot frame. I now weigh 160. I will soon be off medication, once I get cooperation from my doctor (Doc is anti-Atkins and overweight himself). I will continue this way of life, forever. I haven't had this much energy in years, and I do not crave starchy foods or cigarettes, anymore.
This diet has been proven to be healthy. How could it not be? No reasonably educated person could tell me that I MUST consume sugar or processed foods to be viable. Or caffeine, for that matter. These are all things I have eliminated from my diet. Also, it has been proven to bring blood sugar levels under control for the diabetic dieter.
However, there are risks for people with gout, or kidney problems. It IS recommended that a potential "Atkid" have a complete blood work up done by their physician.
An Atkins-dieter does not have to be hungry because they've met their daily caloric intake. An Atkins-dieter does not even have to be hungry if they've reached their daily carbohydrate intake. I can always have bacon, or tuna w/mayonnaise. I never have to starve myself for the sake of losing weight, again.
Furthermore, I'd certainly tell my friends (or anyone else, for that matter) about the Atkins way of eating. Then I'd tell them to go eat - steak and shrimp. My kind of diet food!
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