[pgkdan]

I think that most people who disparage the Atkins diet are confusing the Induction Phase with the entire program. I stayed on the induction phase for several months and then proceeded to the Ogoing Weight Loss Phase and am now slowing phasing in the Maintenance Phase. At each level you increase your carb intake...up to the point where they add to weight gain. I eat fruit, a few potatoes and I even have an occaisonal helping of pasta. I'll have a beer at the ballpark. But I'll never go back to my old way of eating..ever.

[conserve-it]

"At each level you increase your carb intake...up to the point where they add to weight gain. I eat fruit, a few potatoes and I even have an occaisonal helping of pasta. I'll have a beer at the ballpark. But I'll never go back to my old way of eating..ever."

Exactly. I now eat half a grapefruit or an orange every morning. Also a large amount of veggies. I even have a pizza or equivalent once a week, and have kept the 80 pounds off for 2 years.

[ppaul]

I'll never go back to my old way of eating..ever.

Good for you.
Congratulations!