[warped]

I've been on atkins for 6 months. I was at 304. I was unable to excercise due to bad joint problems - knees, wrists, etc. I can't bike because I had a wrist ligament reconstruction and have limited range of motion. I couldn't walk because even 20 minutes left my right knee swollen. So, I tried the 2000 calorie low fat diet - no loss and I was irritable. In the last 6 months, I have lost 43 pounds - I'm at 260 now. Because the extra weight did strengthen my legs some, with the 40 off, I can walk an hour a day without pain or swelling. I have tons more energy. My chronic migraine headaches have all but stopped (from 1/month down to 1 in 6 months). I stand a good chance of being down to 200 pounds by Christmas, so if there are some long term risks, weighed against my family history of early heart attacks, I'll take those risks because I know I've already added 10 years to my life.

[lysie]

I know you will have continued success!! Good going!!

[carlo3b]

if there are some long term risks, weighed against my family history of early heart attacks, I'll take those risks because I know I've already added 10 years to my life.

That is the type of testimonial that adds true credibility to ATKINS. I believe that we should treat ATKINS with the same healthy skepticism as we should all of the other fad diets. Granted, the Atkins diet has been around for 30 years, with wonderful results.  IF there have been any dire consequences due to this diet, that has caused any permanent health damage, I have yet to see the proof.

All I've been able to find, is threats, and predictions of long termed disasters in the offing.. I have never read or heard any specific evidence that a health problem has been laid directly at the feet of ATKINS!  Until I do, I will sit back and keep my mouth shut, except to reluctantly eat my pasta.. LOL
 

[BibChr]

Woo hoo, what a great story! Glad you shared that.

Just in the first weeks, I either totally said good-bye or started to say good-bye to joint pains, lower back pains, little real energy, frequent headaches (sometimes debilitating), tachycardia, acid reflux, apnea... to say nothing of not fitting into restaurant booths, movie theater seats, etc.

So yeah, tell me again the part about how BAD this diet is for me.

Dan