Hi everyone--I would just like to report that after being on the Atkins diet for 11 weeks, the change in my lipid levels is astounding! I had them checked before I started--well, actually about 3 months ago... and re-checked last week. My triglycerides have dropped from 415 to 95 (yesssss!) and my cholesterol from 222 to 192. Also, I discontinued my lipitor and HCTZ (diuretic) about 5 weeks into the diet (NO--I am NOT recommending anyone do this without checking it out medically), and my blood pressure is now in the normal range without them. I've now lost about 20 pounds. I have cheated on occasion with an ear of corn (what Minnesotan can resist that in August...), perhaps excess fruit, one "regular" meal at a wedding. Other than that I have not found the diet difficult to follow. I have more energy, am satisfied with eating normal amounts of food, and am rarely hungry. I did go for about 2 weeks with no weight loss and became rather discouraged, but didn't quit as I rather like the diet. I also notice that since induction my weight is coming off slowly as opposed to those who are losing 3 or 4 pounds at a time, but it is tending to stay off rather than bouncing up and down. Just thought I'd offer this as encouragement.... this website has been helpful. M.

That is absolutely fantastic!!!!! Congrats, and keep up the good work!

hi M,

Yes, well done! And so glad you were able to discontinue the meds

Thankyou for posting, this will be very inspiring for others to read


Doreen

Way to go Mntinetti!!! that's sooo great!