2006-08-02 01:59:57 · 47 answers · asked by Anonymous in Beauty & Style ➔ Skin & Body
Are you for real??
Dr Atkins created the Atkins diet. His theory was that if you eat nothing but protean you will start to use the energy stored in your body (carbohydrate) i.e. you’d burn fat and lose weight.
The problem is you need a balanced diet and this is very unhealthy. Just eat fresh food when your hungry and get lots of exercise that the simplest and easiest way to lose weight!
2006-08-02 02:09:58 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
No, Atkins isn't a pill. It is a diet in which you basically stop consuming any carbohydrates. There are many variations on the Atkins diet.
There are serious questions about the potential consequences from such an unballanced approach to weight loss. Many people believe its extremely unhealthy. But it has been proven to work for weight loss.
If you want to find out more, you need to read Dr. Robert Atkins book, "Dr. Atkins New Diet Revolution," written in the 1960s. It explains in detail how to lose weight by this method.
2006-08-02 02:10:06 · answer #2 · answered by Privratnik 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Atkins diet is a low carbohydrates diet. You eat mostly meats, cheeses (Not all cheeses) eggs, and take in very few carbs. It's not pleasant, but you lose weight really fast! I mean you get full because you can eat meat and eggs and all, but eating that stuff all the time is a bit nasty! You can also drink diet soda, water, and stuff like Crystal Light.
I do it when I want to lose a few pounds quickly! I put on ten pounds last winter, so in April I started the Adkins diet, and I was able to lose 15 pounds in under three weeks. I know it sounds like it's not possible, especially since you can stay full, but I did it, and I was back in my bikini this Summer!
The South beach diet is a lot like Atkins, only it allows you to have more carbs. Both diets are pretty big amongst celebrities that want to take off weight fast.
Go to their website for more information. www.adkins.com
2006-08-02 02:18:09 · answer #3 · answered by Naples_6 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its not a pill - its a diet where you eat hardly any carbohydrates or sugar. my husband did it a while ago and lost three stone in the first couple of months. you have to be very careful through as people do say that it is not all that good for you. the first two weeks are the hardest. if you look on the internet you can get more of an idea about it. its an idea to buy a book on it - we have got "Dr Atkins New Diet Revolution". its a pretty good.
2006-08-02 02:06:35 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Atkin's diet is not a pill. The diet was named after its creator, Dr. Robert C. Atkins. It consists of high fat, low carbohydrate foods. ex: butter, eggs, beef, cheese. My daughter was on this diet and it is a fast fix diet, she did lose weight. When she went off the diet she began to get fatty deposits in her thighs..but the Most frightening thing was, her cholesterol went way over 200 and this is not good for your heart. I would NOT recommend this diet to anyone. It is unhealthy, not to mention very expensive! Try nutri-system diet plan or just a sensible balanced diet along with daily exercise and you will be fine. Good luck..
2006-08-02 02:15:25 · answer #5 · answered by Artemis 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, the Atkins diet is a low carb diet. It is also one of the hardest out there to follow. I know several people who have tried it and not one has followed it through. I recommend going on what I have to do...the diabetes diet. All you have to do is cut out a lot of the sugar you eat. I have dropped 15 pounds in three months just by doing this...no exercise!
2006-08-02 02:08:54 · answer #6 · answered by Jovi Girl Sam 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It a diet that restricts the amount of carbs you eat. Experts regard it as unsuitable to lose weight as it makes you depressed and contipsated. Try the GI diet instead which is full of wholesome foods like porridge which fills you up and gives you lots of energy.
If you are not old (or maybe smart) enough to know the difference between a diet and a pill, you should not be dieting. How do you know you need to diet?
2006-08-02 02:10:47 · answer #7 · answered by Sandie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Atkins diet is a high protein/ low carbohydrate diet ( means choosing what you eat ). It might involve supplements, but, it is not a pill that you can take and eat whatever you like.
2006-08-02 02:03:52 · answer #8 · answered by yodeladyhoo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no its a low carb diet that you can buy the outline for it in a book.. its called Atkins because it was developed by Dr. Atkins
2006-08-02 02:03:52 · answer #9 · answered by michelle_az_22 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its a horrid diet that means u eat bacon egg and sausage for brekkie, but then have to have salad, loads of meat and hardly any veg
it makes ur breath smell and can make u get diabetes
i did it, lost 3 stone in 3 months, then as soon as i eat normally, i put it all back on and then some more
i also heard that Dr Atkins has died of a heart attack!!!
2006-08-02 03:34:54 · answer #10 · answered by Marie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋