does it really work?

I tried the Atkins diet, and yes I lost the obligatory one and a half stone.
Unfortunately being English I have been brought up on a diet of chips,
potatoes and sandwiches, all of which are a no, no. I soon slipped into my
old ways of "if it's going to waste, I'd better eat it". I now weigh more
than when I first went on the diet. My question is, "has anyone from England
actually managed this diet"?

Geoff wrote:
:: I tried the Atkins diet, and yes I lost the obligatory one and a
:: half stone. Unfortunately being English I have been brought up on a
:: diet of chips, potatoes and sandwiches, all of which are a no, no. I
:: soon slipped into my old ways of "if it's going to waste, I'd better
:: eat it". I now weigh more than when I first went on the diet. My
:: question is, "has anyone from England actually managed this diet"?

Sure.

On 4/17/04 7:06 AM, in article %MYfc.215$o97.130@newsfe1-win, "Geoff"
wrote:

I tried the Atkins diet, and yes I lost the obligatory one and a half stone.
Unfortunately being English I have been brought up on a diet of chips,
potatoes and sandwiches, all of which are a no, no. I soon slipped into my
old ways of "if it's going to waste, I'd better eat it". I now weigh more
than when I first went on the diet. My question is, "has anyone from England
actually managed this diet"?



I was in London for three weeks a couple of years ago and lost 8 pounds. My
suggestion for dieters is "all you can eat of British food"!

doug

Americans are similar. The american staples are burgers & fries,
heroes(big long sandwiches), white bread, pizza and snacks & desserts.
Even pasta has become such an American staple that I don't consider it
an Italian food at all. And really, what country worships junk food
more than us?? Hell what country has invented as much junk food as us?

"Geoff" wrote:

I tried the Atkins diet, and yes I lost the obligatory one and a half stone.
Unfortunately being English I have been brought up on a diet of chips,
potatoes and sandwiches, all of which are a no, no. I soon slipped into my
old ways of "if it's going to waste, I'd better eat it".

Atkins speaks of foods as addictions and eliminating carbs goes a long
way to dealing with a major craving generator. THat's why a slip up
can bring you crashing out of the diet. You've triggered what
fundamentally works like an addiction. Atkins suggests immediately
returning to strict induction to bring cravings back under control.


I now weigh more than when I first went on the diet.

Sounds like the typical experience of dieting for a limited time.

Atkins is for life. I think it is well suited to those suffering from
long term obesity. If carbs are what is causing you to lose control of
your eating, you can't go back. It is extremely similar to a
diabetic's condition (shares much with them). Indulging regularly and
in large quantities of carbs can lead to drastic consequences.


My question is, "has anyone from England
actually managed this diet"?

Not from that side of the pond, but...

Here in the U.S. I do find eating out to be *THE* hassle. Much easier
to cook my own meals at home. Sure at a nicer($$$) or a small friendly
restaurant they are more willing to sub another vegetable serving in
place of the rice/potato/fries staple. But a lot of chains won't. Even
ones that offer low-carb meals don't substitute on their non-LC meals.
WHen I eat out I also see a lot of interesting choices that I can't
eat regularly, so eating out more than eating in can be challenging to
staying the course. You probably don't have access to the many LC
products coming out here--both good and bad. Many are not good-tasting
or for your diet. But I consider some worthwhile substitutes for
higher carbs regulars.

DiGiTAL_ViNYL (no email)
350/302/Apr-299/200
Atkins since Jan 12, 2004
OWL-50 carbs/day (CCLL=?)

"Geoff" wrote in message
news:%MYfc.215$o97.130@newsfe1-win...
I tried the Atkins diet, and yes I lost the obligatory one and a half
stone.
Unfortunately being English I have been brought up on a diet of chips,
potatoes and sandwiches, all of which are a no, no

I was brought up on a diet not too dissimilar from that and it is working
great for me. It feels good to be free from all the things that I thought
were giving me energy, but in reality were dragging me down.

I soon slipped into my
old ways of "if it's going to waste, I'd better eat it".

Better it go to waste, than go to your waist.

--
CGV
258/231/180
Since 3/23/04

Oh hell let me say it JC!

Admit DEFEAT, learn to enjoy being fat because that is what you are?

I think JC would say it better though lol.

J/K


"Geoff" wrote in message
news:%MYfc.215$o97.130@newsfe1-win...
I tried the Atkins diet, and yes I lost the obligatory one and a half
stone.
Unfortunately being English I have been brought up on a diet of chips,
potatoes and sandwiches, all of which are a no, no. I soon slipped into my
old ways of "if it's going to waste, I'd better eat it". I now weigh more
than when I first went on the diet. My question is, "has anyone from
England
actually managed this diet"?

That was a good first effort.

--
I wake up every morning and remember that I get to spend all day with me. It
doesn't get any better than that.


"Sseaott" SseaottATcomcastDOTnet wrote in message
...
Oh hell let me say it JC!

Admit DEFEAT, learn to enjoy being fat because that is what you are?

I think JC would say it better though lol.

J/K


"Geoff" wrote in message
news:%MYfc.215$o97.130@newsfe1-win...
I tried the Atkins diet, and yes I lost the obligatory one and a half
stone.
Unfortunately being English I have been brought up on a diet of chips,
potatoes and sandwiches, all of which are a no, no. I soon slipped into
my
old ways of "if it's going to waste, I'd better eat it". I now weigh
more
than when I first went on the diet. My question is, "has anyone from
England
actually managed this diet"?

"Geoff" wrote in message news:%MYfc.215$o97.130@newsfe1-win...
I tried the Atkins diet, and yes I lost the obligatory one and a half stone.
Unfortunately being English I have been brought up on a diet of chips,
potatoes and sandwiches, all of which are a no, no. I soon slipped into my
old ways of "if it's going to waste, I'd better eat it". I now weigh more
than when I first went on the diet. My question is, "has anyone from England
actually managed this diet"?

Get a little willpower there Geoff.

CGV wrote:
"Geoff" wrote in message
news:%MYfc.215$o97.130@newsfe1-win...
I tried the Atkins diet, and yes I lost the obligatory one and a
half stone. Unfortunately being English I have been brought up on a
diet of chips, potatoes and sandwiches, all of which are a no, no

I was brought up on a diet not too dissimilar from that and it is
working great for me. It feels good to be free from all the things
that I thought were giving me energy, but in reality were dragging me
down.

I soon slipped into my
old ways of "if it's going to waste, I'd better eat it".

Better it go to waste, than go to your waist.

Well I'm from England and I'm managing OK, been sticking to Atkins since
22nd November last year and lost 42 pounds so far. It does sometimes feel
when you're out and about that you are surrounded by high carb food, the
staff restaurant where I work is a low carbers no go area. We also have
very little in the way of franken food low carb products over here (this is
possibly a good thing) and it's seemingly impossible to find a sugar free
product that isn't sweetened with Asparteme (which stalls me). But low carb
can be can be done in the UK. I think it's as much a behavioural change as
a diet change.

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