|  Bizzy wrote: 
 i personally dont believe fad diets like the atkins work long term...  it has to be a permanent lifestyle change to be really effective!  I also dont believe denying yourself a whole food group is that healthy either, nor is denying yourself any kind of "treat".
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totally agree...DH & I have both tried it. I may work for a bit but you can not keep it up & keep the weight off & as soon as you eat carbs weight goes on.