Will the Atkins diet work for a person who is a normal weight?

November 7, 2009 by admin · 5 Comments
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alicia asked:

I have a 20 BMI but I’d like to lose just a few pounds, and it’s really hard. I want to restrict calories to 1400 a day and exercise. I was just wondering if the Atkins diet is likely to work for someone who isn’t overweight.

NO OPINIONS ON THE DIET OR ANYTHING PLEASE. JUST THE FACTS :) Thanks! 10 pts!

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5 Responses to “Will the Atkins diet work for a person who is a normal weight?”
  1. m-shay-la says:
    November 8, 2009 at 9:22 am

    you need carbohydrates!!!!!! especially if you work out too! so thats not a good diet, id find a different one if you want to still diet. i think atkins guy is getting sued …or did? m-shay-la

  2. hsmommy06 says:
    November 11, 2009 at 3:04 am

    Yes it actually will because I am actually underweight and I went on that diet because at the time my Chiropractor suggested it for my Fibromylagia and Chronic Fatigue. I felt better on it, but couldn’t eat enough calories to help me keep on my weight. I had lost over 10 pounds in a short amount of time. hsmommy06

  3. Hannah says:
    November 12, 2009 at 6:23 am

    Definately. Im not overweight but when I started it I lost something like 2-3 kilos a week.
    Its easy to stick to if u dont mind eggs and eating alot of meat.
    Not sure how much 1400 calories is but I was never hungry I just snacked on eggs and chicken all day :P Hannah

  4. i need to losee says:
    November 14, 2009 at 10:33 am

    i use to do that but i could never stick to it lol but ur not allowed to have 1400 a day u can only have 1000 but ne ways yes it will work for u it will work for any1 but like u cant really at NO CARBS AT ALL thats so hard every thing has carbs i need to losee

  5. Brandon B says:
    November 16, 2009 at 12:21 am

    It should work for you, as you’re severely restricting your carbohydrates (7 calories/gram), and replacing them mostly with protein (4 calories/gram).

    I do not recommend this diet. Even though it may be effective, you cut out fruits and vegetables, and increase your saturated fat intake.

    It may be a quick fix for weight loss, but not so much for overall health. Brandon B

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