User Review #9 by Bailey on November 25th, 2009 at 6:49 PM CST

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Atkins will cause you to lose weight, and while some people out there may feel better while on the program, I felt awful. The amount of fat they suggest you ingest and the nearly complete lack of carbohydrates was too much for my body to handle. My mouth enjoyed the diet, but my body didn't. Saying that you can eat all you like is an inaccurate portrayal of this diet. You must watch the amounts you eat in order to lose weight no matter the diet type you are on, and this diet is no exception. The program wants you to eat very limited carbohydrates, high amounts of fat, etc. One of the only ways to ensure that you are following the diet fully is to buy the supplements and foods sold under the Atkins' name. In short, the loss of weight you get is not compensated for by the risks you put your health in, and in order to keep the weight from coming back you will have to remain on some form of this diet forever.

Atkins will cause you to lose weight, and while some people out there may feel better while on the program, I felt awful. The amount of fat they suggest you ingest and the nearly complete lack of carbohydrates was too much for my body to handle.

My mouth enjoyed the diet, but my body didn't. Saying that you can eat all you like is an inaccurate portrayal of this diet. You must watch the amounts you eat in order to lose weight no matter the diet type you are on, and this diet is no exception.

The program wants you to eat very limited carbohydrates, high amounts of fat, etc. One of the only ways to ensure that you are following the diet fully is to buy the supplements and foods sold under the Atkins' name.

In short, the loss of weight you get is not compensated for by the risks you put your health in, and in order to keep the weight from coming back you will have to remain on some form of this diet forever.

User Review #8 by Tammy on November 19th, 2008 at 5:24 PM CST

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I tried the atkins diet about 5 years ago and weighed 235 lbs. In 7 months i weighed 155 lbs. I was so pleased, but the diet is difficult to make maintain. As soon as I stopped counting the carbs, I started to gain the weight. I was so tired of the diet and eating meat,eggs and cheese. The worst thing I disliked was the constipation. I stopped doing atkins and now I weigh 225 lbs. Its been about 2 yrs. battling with trying to lose the weight again, only healthy.

I tried the atkins diet about 5 years ago and weighed 235 lbs. In 7 months i weighed 155 lbs. I was so pleased, but the diet is difficult to make maintain. As soon as I stopped counting the carbs, I started to gain the weight. I was so tired of the diet and eating meat,eggs and cheese. The worst thing I disliked was the constipation. I stopped doing atkins and now I weigh 225 lbs. Its been about 2 yrs. battling with trying to lose the weight again, only healthy.

User Review #7 by Jenn on August 27th, 2008 at 8:07 AM CDT

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I couldn't say it any better than Sean. People hear Atkin's and all they say is, "I can't eat only meat" or "I have to have more carbs than that". These people are the ones who have never actually took the time to read the details of the diet. The first time I did the hard core induction phase I got sick the first day or two. I think it just shows hows unhealthy I had been eating. I lost 20 pounds that first month. Since then, I had a baby and found out that I have a thyroid problem. But, once that was under control, I started Atkins again. I'm down 33 pounds over a year time span... It's the easiest diet for me, I don't like worrying about portions and feeling hungry all day. When I'm going through busy times, I don't count carbs, I just keep weighing in to make sure I'm not blowing it. When I want to drop a few more pounds, I cut out the egg rolls, burritos and chocolate. It's all about eating well. Now, if I could just find time for more exercise!!!

I couldn't say it any better than Sean. People hear Atkin's and all they say is, "I can't eat only meat" or "I have to have more carbs than that". These people are the ones who have never actually took the time to read the details of the diet.

The first time I did the hard core induction phase I got sick the first day or two. I think it just shows hows unhealthy I had been eating. I lost 20 pounds that first month. Since then, I had a baby and found out that I have a thyroid problem. But, once that was under control, I started Atkins again. I'm down 33 pounds over a year time span...

It's the easiest diet for me, I don't like worrying about portions and feeling hungry all day. When I'm going through busy times, I don't count carbs, I just keep weighing in to make sure I'm not blowing it. When I want to drop a few more pounds, I cut out the egg rolls, burritos and chocolate. It's all about eating well. Now, if I could just find time for more exercise!!!