After a lot of thought and consideration about my diet plan, I have decided to go on the Atkins plan. I read a couple of the Atkins books. The Atkins plan has been in the news quite a bit here in the last couple weeks because of a new study published in the New England Journal of Medicine. Seeing the results of the two year study helped me with my decision. Those on the Atkins diet improved their cholesterol and lost weight.
This isn’t going to be that much of a change. We’ve been cutting out white bread, white rice, and sugar… for the most part anyway. This next couple of weeks I’m on what the plan refers to as the induction phase. I cut my carbs down to a maximum of 20 carbs a day. Basically about 3 cups of non-starchy vegies each day along with my meats, cheese, and eggs.
I know a couple people on the Atkins plan and they are doing great. It’s wonderful to have a local support group!
I’m excited!
5 responses so far ↓
Heather // July 30, 2008 at 7:03 pm |
good luck! Atkins wasnt for me, but I did lose a decent about of weight when I did it. I hope you are successful!
johnisfit // August 2, 2008 at 8:01 am |
I lost a lot of weight on Atkins but then fell off of it. Can’t honestly say why, I felt really good on the diet. Good luck!
Mary // August 4, 2008 at 6:37 pm |
Good luck with Atkins! I have never tried it myself but I know several people that had great success and really enjoyed it. Best wishes on it!
GeorgieGirl // August 5, 2008 at 10:45 am |
Thank you! For now I believe this is for me. It’s always encouraging to know other people have had success with what I’m doing.
c // September 15, 2008 at 5:57 am |
I have tried so many diet programs without success and nearly gave up, and then I bought and tried Fat Loss for Idiots. It is a no-nonsense approach that really worked for me! I did the Atkins but it didn’t work for me. Fat Loss for Idiots did! Try it you guys—it is great! Marge