Behind the Diets: Member Diet Success Stories
Atkins: Fits a Trucker Sized Appetite
I've wanted to lose weight since the age of 10. Calorie-counting wasn't working. As soon as I started Atkins, BAM! -- my weight dropped!
I absolutely refuse to go hungry, and low-carbing accomodates my trucker sized appetite! I appreciate that on Atkins there are a plethora of options.
SugarFreeSheila
From: Dallas, TX
Length of Diet: Three years, two months
Weight Lost: 30 lbs.
Fave Exercise: Brisk Walking
South Beach: A Balanced, Low-Carb Lifestyle
After a hysterectomy, I gained 12 lbs. and was feeling lethargic and unable to concentrate. My clothes didn't fit me and I refused to buy a larger size.
South Beach allows me to eat all healthy, energy producing foods with vegetables, proteins and good fats. The diet is easy to maintain, and I never feel hungry.
BJ892
From: Framingham, MA
Length of Diet: Eight months
Weight Lost: 12 lbs.
Fave Exercise: Cardio and Weights
Weight Watchers: Forget Dieting, It's a Way of Life
My weight has bothered me most of my adult life. Doing Weight Watchers has proven to be my most successful attempt at losing weight.
It really isn't a "diet," it's a lifestyle. There are no food restrictions, I can eat whatever I'm craving, as long as I work it into my daily points allotment.
Nursey007
From: Riverside, CA
Length of Diet: One year, six months
Weight Lost: 85 lbs.
Fave Exercise: Walking
Curves: A Diet and Exercise Boost
When I turned 50 I was overweight, miserable and in lousy shape. I HAD to do something!
Dieting alone dooms you to put back on the weight. Curves gives you a diet and metabolism boost with healthy food and fat-burning exercises. I loved the program so much that I bought my own franchise!
Dacjellett
From: McLean, VA
Length of Diet: One year, six months
Weight Lost: 70 lbs.
Fave Exercise: Circuit Training at Curves
Dr. Phil: Dieting to Nourish Body and Soul
A collection of incidents motivated me to try Dr. Phil: high blood pressure, a painful foot condition, trouble putting on pantyhose and the scale hitting 250!
I have learned that I used food inappropriately -- not for nourishment of the body, but to feed a different kind of emotional hunger.
Bscramstad
From: Martinez, CA
Length of Diet: One years, two months
Weight Lost: 65 lbs.
Fave Exercise: Walking
About the Atkins Diet?
Atkins Cheat Sheet
- Eat all the protein and fat you want and lose weight.
- Limited studies say it raises "good cholesterol" and lowers heart disease risk.
- Beware of too many low-carb snacks and breads.
- See how Atkins works.
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Member Diet Rants
"I am having trouble finding things to eat for breakfast. I am getting sick of eggs. I really love to eat cereal."
"I'm lactose intolerant and there are so many dairy products on the diet."
"Why is there nothing of interest for men in the meetings? It's just women talking about recipes, shopping at the grocery store and what Smoothies taste like. No men stay for a meeting more than once."
"The first couple of weeks are tough. But, the kickstart it acheived was so motivating. A real kick in the backside that got me moving in the right direction."
"It's hard work discovering why I overate in the first place, and realizing that this is an ongoing process. I will never be cured. I must be vigilant. I have to remember to treat myself well, and not abuse myself with food."