Have until Feb. 4, 2007 to lose

[robtx100]

Hey guys. I'm currently at 239 pounds (male) and would like to get to at least 190 before i cruise, so would be about 50lbs to lose. Anyone have any success with Atkins?

[nancyrg]

my husband lost 80 pounds with atkins, but found it very difficult to keep it off-it is not a long term eating plan (in my opinion) but it was a great fast weight loss for him

[robtx100]

Thanks, I think that's what I'll try for a few months. If it doesn't work, it will leave me a few months before the cruise in feb.

[seguincruiser]

Good luck. DH is trying to lose same amount and is doing exercise with diet. So far hes down to 208 from 236.

[robtx100]

I'm trying to motivate myself to hit the gym every day after work on the way home. 3 pounds lost so far.

[Flintstone]

Rob...if you are doing Atkins (or any LC plan)...here is an excellent website for info, recipes and support. Some very informed people to guide you along in LCing the correct way. (Its not all bacon and hamburgers!)

 

Hope it helps!

Deb

http://forum.lowcarber.org/

[robtx100]

Thank you for the link. Looks like some great ideas on there.

[jp2001]

Here is just my humble opinion: Atkins doesn't seem like a diet for life while South Beach Diet seems to be.

 

Please have a look at their website southbeachdiet.com before you make your choice.

 

Also remember that, after the few first weeks (2 to 4) of a diet, your weight loss should not exceed 1-2 lbs per week. If you follow a good diet, you should be able to loose 50lbs or close to this amount.

 

Let us know what is your choice and how you handle your diet.