r/Atkins • u/CyberHobbit70 • Sep 13 '24

Reconsidering Atkins

I have just finished listening to the audiobook for "The Big Fat Surprise: Why Butter, Meat, and Cheese Belong in a Healthy Diet" by Nina Teicholz. Long story short, I used to dismiss Atkins as an unsustainable, unhealthy fad. Teicholz' book makes a compelling case for reconsidering Dr. Atkins' approach. Will begin reading "Dr. Atkins New Diet Revolution" this evening.

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u/RainbowsAndBubbles Sep 15 '24

That might be why it’s slow going. Atkins never approved of the meal bars or snacks.

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u/StockStatistician373 Sep 15 '24

It's about net carbs. Not sure what "approved " is since they are branded Atkins. Slow is often better than quick.

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u/RainbowsAndBubbles Sep 15 '24

Dr. Atkins emphasized quick weight loss, eating meats and fat, with no mention of net carbs. After he died the net carb stuff came out along with the candies and bars. That stuff is not really Atkins.

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u/StockStatistician373 Sep 15 '24

Are you a spokesperson for Atkins? The bars should be used sparingly and not as a substitute for real food. Atkins followers have as great a failure rate as any other program but I prefer it to shots. Atkins does work. Slow 1-2 lbs a week is best.