[Oorang]

I've not read the Atkins book but I have been following these threads on freep. What is your method of a low carb diet that is not Atkins? I love meat, just can't handle the thought of tons of sour cream and pork rinds. Also can't handle the thought of giving up vegetables. What's your method, if you don't mind me asking.

[tubebender]

You really need to read the book to understand what happens to your system. Most people I know on the diet report that within a week they are eating less and feeling better. You can have many kinds of veggies. I switched from Diet Pepsi to Diet Rite Cola which is made with Splenda. Very few people have problems with Splenda...

[umgud]

What's your method........

My method is a "from whence I came" method. I have been a high carb eater most of my life. I just figured that less has got to be better. For awhile, I cut too many carbs. I now eat leass of most everything. I do eat veggies and a piece of fruit is now an ocassional treat (used to be ice cream).

The first week was psycologically difficult. After the first week, I actuallly lost my appetite, but I became weak. After the 3rd week, much of my energy returned. Now I'm in a routine.

[XBob]

178-"Also can't handle the thought of giving up vegetables. What's your method, if you don't mind me asking."

a good way to start is to keep eating non-starchy fruits and vegetables, and quit the starch - pasta, potatoes, bread, corn, carrots etc.

green beans, spinach, broccili, cabbage, salad, eat all you want

[jellybean]

Your perceptions of the Atkin's plan are totally off base. It is not unlimited amounts of protein and fat with no fruits or vegetables allowed. During the most restrictive part of the plan--the induction phase, which lasts a minimum of two weeks--you're allowed 3 cups of salad vegetables or 2 cups of salad plus one cup of low carb, non-starchy vegetables (brocolli, cauliflower, brussel sprouts, etc...) per day. Fruit is restricted during this phase, but can be included in limited quantities during later phases.

Check out Dr. Peter Gott's no sugar, no flour diet and see if that is more suitable to your tastes and life style.