Atkins diet! Pros and cons? Have you tried it? And what was your experience with it?

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I think everyone has heard about this low carb diet and most claim this eeally gives great results. Share your experience if it's a safe diet or not?

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My brother did Atkins for awhile and lost a bunch of weight, but then gained it all back when he stopped. He was eating pounds of meat a day and went through so many 2 liters of diet soda. Eating that much animal protein and fat isn't good for the body. Cards, in moderation,  are needed for healthy bodies. Due to all the crazy eating and weight yo-yo-ing my brother ended up needing his gall bladder removed. There are many healthier ways to lose weight.

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There's nothing wrong with a low carb diet, but many people are going about it irresponsibly by eating a bunch of low carb junk/processed foods - some of which are sold under the plan brand names.  I wouldn't touch a lot of those "foods".  Also, no "diet" is meant to be permanent, so lifestyle changes are necessary to maintain.

I eat a whole food diet with plenty of healthy fats, fiber, moderate protein and low carb which are mostly from vegetables and a little fruit.  You can use Atkins or South Beach as basic guidelines, but stick to REAL food.

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my father did atkins, lost about 30 pounds and only ate meat, cheese, (proteins and fats), he didnt have carbs, sugars (even no fruit). his cholesterol went up and eventually he had a stroke at age 50. i dont recommend atkins diet.  when he stopped the atkins diet he gained all the weight back and then some. now he exercises, eats small portions and lots of fruits and veggies and lost weight the healthy way and lowered his cholesterol back down to the pre atkins levels.

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The issue with low carb diets is the second you go off them (once you reach your target weight) you usually gain the weight back.

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My husband and i are not doing atkins, but we are doing really low carb diets (under 50 carbs per day) and we have both lost very quickly!  In 2 weeks my husband last 20 lbs and in one and a half weeks for me I lost 7 lbs.

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I think paleo is better for you.

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I lost 30 pounds on Atkins and kept them off!. The hardest part is induction but then it gets easier.

Atkins diet! Pros and cons? Have you tried it? And what was your experience with it?

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