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I started Atkin's in the summer and was down from 260 to 210 at one point. My lax holiday eating has got me back up to 225. At the first of the year I plan on going back on Atkins. While i was on Atkins, i felt great, got a good nights sleep and had plenty of energy. I have noticed since going off for the holidays I'm tired and have problems sleeping. Like most people that bash Atkin's you seem to have no grasp of the way of eating that he called for. You should only get carbs from natural sources ( vegetables ). After the initial weight loss, you find the right amount of carbs to maintain your target weight. He also believed in drinking alot of water and moderate exercise. The increased water intake prevents stones as well as bringing your body into proper hydration. By the way the origins of the food pyramid were founded from a group paid by the wheat and grain producers.

"Like most people that bash Atkin's you seem to have no grasp of the way of eating that he called for."------

This isn’t just me “bashing” Atkins. I’ve worked in the field for over 30 years and I have not yet found a low carb high protein diet that works because just as soon as you go off it, you gain it back. And all the low carb diets, with time, create a consistent pattern of health risks.

You do what you want. Your genes will tell you more than anything if you listen to them. If the dieter doesn’t take the time, and do things in moderation, and find what works and stay with it, then there is failure too often and health risks way too much.

If you find the time, read the below sites. This is just a tiny part of what I have read.

I am not going to sit around and get shot at when I am voicing an opinion. I walked away from another site with people that were listening to the hype from someone trying to sell something, and not the possibilities.

Happy New Year

Red

http://www.diet-i.com/diets/high-protein-diets.htm

http://www.ivillage.com/food/experts/nutrition/qas/0,,242253_90078,00.html

http://www.vegsource.com/articles/protein.danger.htm

http://www.health24.co.za/dietnfood/Weight_Centre/15-51-85,19916.asp

http://msnbc.msn.com/Default.aspx?id=3541399&p1=0

http://www.fitwoman.com/fitbriefings/protein.shtml

http://content.health.msn.com/content/article/77/95324.htm