Good advice. I need to get some bottled water though; we're on well water and we just plain won't drink it.

Thanks for that. :thumbsup
Now if I can find something to back that up (or at least nothing reliable to contradict it) I'll feel a bit better about the whole thing.

You don't have give up that stuff for life.

What you do is eleminate them now to lose weight. When you get to the level that you want you add more carbs until you get to where you don't gain or lose weight.

yeah... i think i should do a research too.. i wonder if doing atkins will make me weak ...

Atkins is a quick way to lose weight (just like any other crash diet)....they sell it as long-term to try and have you buying their shitty low carb snacks for a life-time...

This is a message board for people who specilize in SALES...if everyone to thick to see pas that?

bringer is correct that you need to drink lots of water. I also got some whole Psyllium husks at the health food store. It is just a natural fiber that will keep you from getting constipated which can happen on this diet.

I didn't get any fiber supplements, but we have a lot of high-fiber foods.

i dont see why people go on all these fancy diets. ive lost 45 pounds since jan 1st. just eat less and healthier(fresh fruits, salads, grilled chicken tenders, low fat snacks) , drinks lots of water, and exercise. i bought a stationary bike and use it for 20 mins before i eat breakfast and do another 30 mins in the evening while watching tv. losing weight isnt that hard.

http://i.walmart.com/i/p/00/79/39/93...27_215X215.jpg
USE IT!!!

atkins and the rest of these stupid diets are fucking ridiculous eating habits and cannot be maintained for life.

its not a natural way to eat.

your body needs equal amounts of carbs as well as protein and fat.

problem is most people consume way too many CALORIES and dont burn them off.

i gauran-fucking-tee if you just control your daily caloric intake you'll lose weight without any hunger and you can eat what you want just dont go over your daily caloric allowance

theres tons of info online about what a persons caloric intake should be basd on sex, height and proper weight.

say your 6 ft tall, a guy and your 185 lbs - your caloric intake to maintain this weight is around 2,200 calories a day give or take a hundred or two..

the sites below are a good guides for dailycaloric intake, the calories in food and weight/height ect

http://www.calorieking.com/tools/weight_maintenance.php?sex=M&age=41&height_ft=6&he ight_in=0&weight=185&activity=SEDENTARY&commit=Cal culate+Calories&measurement=imperial

http://www.fda.gov/fdac/features/2002/102_fat.html

http://www.annecollins.com/calories/index.htm

I love the atkins diet, but I cannot stress this enough:

DO NOT DO ATKINS WITHOUT ACTUALLY READING THE DIET!

Atkins is *not* simply pulling your carbs down to 20g per day. That is not the entirety of the diet.

Here's some questions people ask, and some simple answers:

Q: Will I be low on energy.
A: Somewhere between day 2-6 of the diet, you *may* feel wired. This is a sign of resistance to ketosis. Do not introduce additional carbs into your diet during this period. Once this period passes, you will most likely feel much more energetic than normal.

Q: Can I eat like a f'n pig?
A: No, however, the Atkins diet works because it surpresses your appetite. You will not want to eat like a pig. In fact, you may find yourself having to remind yourself to eat. Some people eat like a pig during the induction phase. It's not good for you, but it helps get you over the hump. If you have some self control, just eat reasonable amounts.

Q: Is atkins weight loss just water weight?
A: During the first two weeks, a large amount of the weight loss is water weight. While you may be stunned with the weight loss in the first two weeks, you will not likely sustain this *dramatic* weight loss. If you do sustain dramatic weight loss, see a doctor, or discontinue the diet.

Q: Is it okay to have some carby food once a week?
A: No. If you have to ask this, you do not understand the fundamental principals of the diet. READ THE BOOK.

Finally, do not do the induction diet without vitamin suppliments.

BTW.. my favorite induction diet meal is chicken souvlaki with steamed greens and greek salad. You should be able to get it at just about any greek reastaurant as a standard menu item, and it's not hard to make at home. Just avoid eating tomato slices (or ask them to not include them), and limit yourself to reasonable portions of greens.