Atkins, Signs

[macloudt]

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

Joy replied:

> 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 agree with Joy; the Atkins diet is *not* healthy.  The reason you 
lose weight at first is because you're burning some fat *and* muscle 
because you're not taking in any carbs, which is your body's main 
fuel.  Use it short term if you wish, but any diet which does not 
eliminate *any* food group is better.  If you're like me and have no 
willpower ;) you'll have difficulty staying away from the carbs or 
any other banned food anyway anyway.

Also, I heard or read somewhere that Dr. Atkins himself has heart 
problems.  Not a good sign, eh?

Just my 2 knuts :)

Mary Ann
(who plans on starting a weight loss program when the kids are back 
in school and stress levels drop!)