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I personally use a variety of the Atkins diet....except for the most part I go for leaner protein. The big key is to avoid sweets and tasy carbs like pie crust, cake, cookies and even pasta and most breads. I have found that when I get an extra 10-15 lbs....I'm 6'5" and around 205-210 at decent weight.....anyhow, I've found that a shock diet of only protein and leafy greens and vitamins and no added sugar calories will drop 7-10 lbs in 2 weeks easy. after that it depends on one's discipline. Go to lean meats and fish and stick mainly with the greens and avoid pasta and beans and potatoes. Knocking out sweets is a big ticket as well.....the cravings do go away. On some days, I may change the whole plan and eat strictly carbs just to change my body's acclimation to the protein.

While I do acknowledge the value of varieties of this diet, I do avoid over consuming fat except olive oil and nuts. Butterfat in very large quantities is just a bit scary to me.