Comment Re:The studies have been done.. by interested part (Score 2, Informative) 765
The only likely to be successful approach is to become gradually aware of what you're eating (and substitute where possible), increase physical activity, and just get on with it. In a nutshell: Eat healthy and be active.
I read the article, and also the Atkins website, and it is by no means an uncontrolled, "eat whatever you want" diet. You have to be very aware of your carbohydrate intake, and regular testing of cholesterol, triglycerides, weight, etc. is part of the plan. Refrainment from caffeine, alcohol is also in there, and while diet is certainly the main emphasis from what I've seen, exercise is a key component as well. To me, the Atkins diet certainly has what I consider surprising elements (Eggs? Red Meat? No fruits?!) but it also seems to require enough participation and determination so as not to qualify as "too-good to be true."
I read the article, and also the Atkins website, and it is by no means an uncontrolled, "eat whatever you want" diet. You have to be very aware of your carbohydrate intake, and regular testing of cholesterol, triglycerides, weight, etc. is part of the plan. Refrainment from caffeine, alcohol is also in there, and while diet is certainly the main emphasis from what I've seen, exercise is a key component as well. To me, the Atkins diet certainly has what I consider surprising elements (Eggs? Red Meat? No fruits?!) but it also seems to require enough participation and determination so as not to qualify as "too-good to be true."
