[conserve-it]

I lost 80 lbs. on the Atkins diet, and have kept it off. The only variation I used was a large salad for lunch, then a salad and chicken or steak for dinner. I eschewed all the fat he allowed, as I knew I could not stay on it forever. I quit craving all the junk I once lived on, but I have a "cheat day" once a week.

[MagnusMat]

Yes, I know people eho have had good luck with it. Nevertheless, this will make people skeptical

[11th Earl of Mar]

I quit craving all the junk I once lived on, but I have a "cheat day" once a week.

Don't feel bad about that. I have had many experts tell me that a cheat day, once per week is an ideal way to lose weight.

Your body is concerned about self-preservation. And once it realizes it is losing weight, it begins to fight you. A periodic 'cheat day' tricks your body into thinking that everything is back to normal and it quits fighting your weight loss once you resume the diet.

A cheat day is also a great mental help, not to mention better for your social life if you want to enjoy a resturaunt meal with friends or a cookout with the family.