atkins diet  

I wouldn't try the Atkins. I wouldn't trust *any* diet that makes you eliminate such a vital role of our body's needs. Carbs are what the Atkins diet shuns and yet our body needs carbs to live

What you really need to do is eat healthy: Plenty of fresh fruit, veggies, whole wheat grains, lean cuts of meat and exercise a lot. If you do all this and exercise at least 3 times a week for about 30 minutes a day, you'll be a lot better off than following a fad diet that has serious side effects when you eliminate a food group from your diet.

I wouldn't use the atkins diet to lose weight. Vegetables and fruits are very important to maintain a healthy diet and eliminating them causes all kinds of problems because they really help to keep your system moving.

My sisters friend also used the atkins diet to lose weight. She lost quite a bit of weight but she has gained it all back. In my opinion it's not a good way to lose weight.