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Rating:  - Worth checking out
In my view, this book should be seen as a sequel, not as an introduction to the Aitkinâs diet. In other words, it is a book to be used after having completed the diet itself, and with a full understanding of the underlying principles. For newcomers wishing to evaluate the diet, the book, âDr Atkinsâ New Diet Revolutionâ is a necessary first read. (It is very easy for the uninformed to do their own version of a diet and then complain that it doesnât work.) Furthermore, anyone referring to Atkins as a âhigh-fat dietâ can hardly have read any of the books or visited the website. And to claim that the diet is committed to saturated fats is a serious error. Those who fail to achieve results are given clear directives, in earlier books, on the scientific investigations that should be carried out to discover the reasons, such as allergies, medication, thyroid deficiency or sensitivity to arachidonic acid. However, for those who find the diet to be unsuitable after strict testing, it is well to remember that no single diet can cater to 100% of the population. In other words, like our fingerprints, our biochemical profile is unique - a fact borne out by Roger J Williams Ph D with his theory of biochemical individuality (Ref. his book âBiochemical Individuality.â)
Nevertheless, there is no question that the Atkins diet can be life saving, especially for those, who, like myself, are extremely carbohydrate sensitive, a fact I discovered the hard way. But my doctor says that she has never seen any patient reduce their blood pressure as rapidly as I did (over four weeks) when first going on this diet, thus avoiding medication. And contrary to the previous reviewer, my blood picture has markedly improved. In addition to this, there are doctors in my country who have applied a controlled carbohydrate regime, keeping a close and critical eye on their blood picture. They have all reported dramatic improvements in all respects. Unfortunately, negative reports on the Atkinsâ diet give highly inaccurate versions of the first level to describe the entire regime, failing to mention that it is not âone size fits all;â the diet must be tailored to oneâs personal metabolism. This, of course requires mental discipline â" something not attractive to those who want to lose weight without mental effort. I would highly recommend this book for those who have succeeded on the Atkinsâ diet, and who are now ready to move on to lifetime maintenance. It is a marvellous reference for those who correctly understand the principles of the diet. For those just beginning on the regime, it is a book to regard as ample motivation and to look forward to with pleasure.
Rating: - No more excuses - the diet for everyone
In this newest and final book by the late Dr. Atkins, all excuses for not being able to follow Atkins are eliminated. You can follow Atkins irregardless of HOLIDAYS or ETHNIC background. You can still enjoy the foods you love while losing weight on a high protein/low carb program.Also, did anyone else see the press release by the AMA citing trans fats as the real culprits in causing health and overweight problems, not the fats as found in the Atkins program? More credibility for the Atkins program!The Atkins program can help anyone lose weight,feel better and live longer.
Rating: - Not a fad, not a gimmick but a lifetime program
I love the Atkins Diet. Lost over 48 lbs and totally restructed my figure. Lost in major fat areas like waist, hips and thighs while lowering cholesterol at the same time.This newest book by Atkins prooves that you can be a lifer on the program. Plenty of recipes and menues, even holiday menues. By contrast, a diet is something that you go on and off of. And that is the reason for the yo-yo effect. Not to mention that most diets don't work and leave you too hungry, tired and irritable to stay on. I am also glad to see that Atkins is finally getting recognized as a safe program by the medical community which opposed him for so long. How unfortunate that Dr. Atkins had to pass away just as his program is finally getting the recognition it deserves. Nevertheless, a great program by a great man. Dr. Atkins, thank you for developing this program and RIP.
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