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Originally Posted by brosie1823 Has anyone on here done Atkins? What was your success with it? My mom has been doing low-carb and she's lost 40 lbs in 3 months. I started it yesterday, and today I feel like absolute crap! Any opinions?! |
I was a patient of Dr. Atkins when he fell on some ice, split his head open & passed away. Bless his heart. I really liked him.
Everyone I know lost tons of weight on that diet, so I started going to him when I couldn't. Come to find out I'm part of the 2% of the population that it doesn't work for. I have thyroid issues. We were working on that when he fell-then I just gave up!
Shame too, because I don't really care for carbs so I don't miss them...
Also he was a really smart man. When you had an appointment with him he would spend a lot of time explaining things to you. I know everybody always goes on about the high fat in the diet, but with me he was all about healthy habits and low fat proteins-and I have it in his handwritting for proof!!
Feeling bad is just your body withdrawing from the carbs. Once you get over the withdrawl you'll start feeling good. Then when you start "peeing purple" as I called it, the weight will drop off. Get the Keto sticks. They really help monitor you.
I'll have to check to see if I have some of the stuff I got as a patient, and if you're interested I'll send you copies. Good luck!