Alexis T. (Kyrissaean) reviewed Dr. Atkins' New Diet Revolution : Revised and Updated on + 164 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
Designed to catapult your body into a state of fat meltdown, Dr. Atkins's diet has taken America by storm. It targets insulin, the hormone that regulates blood sugar levels. The bodies of most overeaters are continually in a state of hyperinsulinism; their bodies are so adept at releasing insulin to help convert excess carbohydrates to fat that there's always too much of the hormone circulating through the body. This puts the body into a bind; it always wants to store fat. Even when people with hyperinsulinism try to lose weight--especially when they cut fat but increase carbohydrate consumption--their efforts will fail. This is why Dr. Atkins refers to insulin as "the fat-producing hormone."
Dr. Atkins's diet is extremely low in carbohydrates, which helps to regulate insulin production and decrease circulating insulin; less insulin soon results in less fat storage and fewer food cravings. The diet is far from torturous, though--those who've tried it attest that hunger is not a part of this plan. Ninety percent of Dr. Atkins's patients--more than 25,000 of them--have experienced dramatic weight loss. The book includes recipes for such luscious, low-carb dishes as lobster soup, zabaglione, sea bass, and blueberry ice cream, and even includes a carbohydrate gram counter and menus.
Dr. Atkins's diet is extremely low in carbohydrates, which helps to regulate insulin production and decrease circulating insulin; less insulin soon results in less fat storage and fewer food cravings. The diet is far from torturous, though--those who've tried it attest that hunger is not a part of this plan. Ninety percent of Dr. Atkins's patients--more than 25,000 of them--have experienced dramatic weight loss. The book includes recipes for such luscious, low-carb dishes as lobster soup, zabaglione, sea bass, and blueberry ice cream, and even includes a carbohydrate gram counter and menus.
Marcia L. (Marcia) reviewed Dr. Atkins' New Diet Revolution : Revised and Updated on + 378 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
Dr Atkin's original bestseller, Diet Revolution showed millions how to losse weight quickly, easily, and without going hungry, now Dr Atkin's New Diet Revolution offers not just weight loss, but total wellness designed for the overweight metabolism. You can : eat the delicious meals you love, never count calories enjoy a cheesburger when you're hungry, see amazing results in 14 days, and reach your ideal weigh and stay there..
Helpful Score: 1
This book gets a lot of bad press due to high profile stories of people who don't follow the diet sensibly. I liked the book, diet worked for me.
Helpful Score: 1
Atkins really does a great job explaining the Low-Carb way of life and why it has its merit. Unfortunately for him, it is only posthumously that his diet revolution has truly taken place. Nonetheless, this is a good book with lots of good recipes! And contrary to what most think, Atkins is not just about all the eggs, bacon, cheese and butter you can eat.
