Dr. Atkins New Diet Revolution

by Robert C. Atkins

Paperback, 2002

Status

Available

Call number

613.25

Publication

Avon (2002), Paperback, 540 pages

Description

This is an updated version of the book I wrote ten years ago to help as many people as I could to lose weight. I felt certain then-and continue to do so-that the widespread dissemination of misinformation about what constitutes a healthy diet had caused that epidemic of weight gain in this country. The book had a greater impact than anyone might have predicted. Its sales exceeded ten million copies, and it was the number one selling diet and health book in the U.S. for nearly five years. In fact, it has been the all-time top seller in its field. Certainly, of the millions of people who've read it, a large percentage followed its precepts, lost weight, kept it off and decisively improved their health. What you hold in your hands is a thoroughly rewritten version of that work. Having listened with care to the people who followed my weight control program, I've clarified and improved the "do-ability" of the practical chapters of this book. I've added many new case histories and a horde of new and improved recipes. Finally, I've incorporated information on the recent upsurge of scientific evidence. We had it right ten years ago, but now we have twice as much research to confirm the nutritional approach championed by "New Diet Revolution".… (more)

User reviews

LibraryThing member mptpro

It IS effective. If you study the human body, and our nutritional development, then it totally makes sense WHY it works.

But, YOU have to work.

I am 6'3". I was 275, 28% body fat. I went down to 216, 13% body fat. (I am now 245 lbs, with 13% BF due to weight training). All because of this book. I am

forever grateful to Dr. Atkins. Others have done the research, but it is those individuals who bring it to the masses that make it count! He was a pioneer, like Ayn Rand and Art Williams.

Here's what worked for me:

1) no-carbs (not "low carbs" - NO carbs).
2) aerobic exercise 3 times per week, with INTENSITY. No talking, no reading, no tv, just sweating, huffin' & puffin'. PUSH yourself. If you can talk on your damn cell phone while working-out, guess what you're not doing....
3) Weight-training with INTENSITY. Lift heavy weights. Build muscle, which will strengthen you and cause your body to use up more energy, even while resting.
4) Supplements. CLA, DHEA, a thermogenic.

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LibraryThing member AlexTheHunn

Atkins was one of the pioneers in the now popular low-carb diets. While the diet seems effective in the short term, I seriously doubt its extended efficacy. Moreover, I fear it may cause actual harm when followed for prolonged periods.

LibraryThing member StrokeBoy

I felt great when I first went on this diet. I was amaized by the results. However, like any other diiet my body eventually started craving the things I had eliminated. I just eat a balanced diet now. No more fads for me.

LibraryThing member Clueless

This is the book that started it all. I have no idea now why this worked so well but it did. Now that I am older, wiser and slimmer I wouldn't go back to it. Don't make me! lol. What's so wise in this book? Well it breaks dieting down into steps. I think it's great failing is that there is no

minimum protein requirement. And the admonition to limit calories is buried in small print somewhere inconspicuous.

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LibraryThing member Canadian_Down_Under

I remember trying this diet many years ago. I had heard that people were having success with it so I gave it a try.

I remember eating a lot of meat and eggs and desperately craving things like apples. I did lose weight with the diet but, not surprisingly, gained it all back when I returned to a

normal diet.

I have never known anybody that tried this diet and was able to maintain the diet for any length of time. Personally, I think it is unhealthy and an unnatural way to eat.

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LibraryThing member keylawk

This is about controlled carbohydrate nourishment. And getting more exercise is non-negotiable.

Eat protein. Dramatic reduction of carbohydrates, sugar, and white flours.
He does suggest "boycotting junk foods". [355]

LibraryThing member LadyIrene

Although I might have liked the idea, I didn't want to invest in what it took to make the change. So I skimmed and did not read this book, that I can remember.

LibraryThing member Tesca

Can't have been that good, as he died prematurely, overweight but rich! Afraid I can't cope with a diet so low in vegetable matter.

LibraryThing member ritaer

Radical vegetarians have spread the rumor that Dr. Atkins died fat and afflicted with heart disease. He did have a heart condition,but it was probably of viral origin unrelated to his diet. He was 195 lbs when admitted to the hospital. At 6' that is hardly fat. He died of traumatic brain injury

from slipping on ice and striking his head. No amount of vegetables would have saved him unless corn stalks were spread to give traction on the ice. The diet is hard to maintain--but it does not call for only eating meat, or eating as much fat as you want or most of the other things said about it. This is a revision of the original Atkins Diet and reflects changes in scientific research about the value of various kinds of fats. Remember when polyunsaturated was good?

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