My Dad went on this diet when his Doctor told him he had Type 2 Diabetes. You are spot on about the willpower thing. Funny how he would eat his night time pint of Ice Cream all the time before and then go on this diet.
He developed Ketosis and got that awful Atkins breath. One thing I have noticed is that every person I know that has been on the Atkins diet has lost a lot of weight in the beginning but not a one of them impressed me with their physical stature. Long term few even maintained their gain.
I think the reason for the initial weight loss is that Carbs bind water in the body. Lose the carbs and you lose a lot of water weight. That can't be healthy.
I think you are trying to do a good thing here and I have to admit that the posters are being rather civil but last time it was almost like they were a cult, LOL!
I wasn't trying to insult anyone, LOL! Miracle diet... I suppose this has been going on forever.
Sorry, I tend to run on :)
Arioch7
I enjoyed your comments. No need to worry about runnin’ on. My family would tell you that I do that on occasion too. LOL
I had to laugh about your use of the word, “cult”. That word came to my mind as well when I’ve read comments in the past about this particular diet. Oh well, if it is working and continues to work for SOME people, I’m glad for them. Hopefully years down the road they won’t find out that that the weight they lost, or rather, how they lost it, came at a higher price than they realized.