21-01-2004, 11:37 AM
Quote:Originally posted by Bushbaby
I am the exact opposite to Birdie - I loved my time on the Atkins diet. I did not lose much after my first month, but kept off what I had lost, and had so much energy, and generally felt so much better in myself. The cost was what got me eventually, with meat costing so much more than veggies, I found it difficult to sustain after a while (basically once I got too lazy to bargain hunt...). I took up swimming during my time on the Atkins diet, something that I have stuck with.
The Atkins diet is not a crash diet, and for people considering doing it, I suggest you read the ENTIRE book before starting out. Too many people only follow the bits that appeal to them, and that is where you start messing with your health.
I agree with you.. I went on the diet and lost 1 and a half stone and the losses started within the first week. I did put back a bit - but that was really bad eating (and drinking....) and have now started it again.
But Bushbaby is correct - you have to read the whole book...