[HPFGU-OTChatter] Atkins, Signs

[- Joy -]

Rachel wrote:
<<Has anyone out there done the Atkins Diet or knows someone who has?  I'm
starting it today.>>

I'd strongly recommend Weight Watchers Online over Atkins.  You can eat
whatever you want, go out to eat, exercise isn't required, and there are no
forbidden foods.  Every food has a point value, and you just have to balance
your food choices for the day so that you don't go over your point limit.  I
love the online plan... you don't have to go to meetings or get weighed in
public, there's great support, and you can do it all from your computer.

Atkins isn't good for your heart or your cholesterol, and it's not a plan
that works longterm.  I know people that have done it, lost huge amounts of
weight, and gained it right back once they started eating carbs again.  I've
lost an average of a pound a week on WW... it's slow and steady, but it's
something I can see myself doing for the rest of my life.

Just for the record, I don't work for or own stock in Weight Watchers... I'm
just thrilled with the plan.  If you want more info, just let me know...

Good luck with whatever "diet" you choose!

~Joy~