Do you think that Atkins Diet is a healthy way of losing weight?  

Thanks for the response. Wow, that's great. When I did the atkins and went back to my usual diet, I gained even more pounds compared to my old weight. According to what I've read on some articles. I am not a diabetic though but I have polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) which has more or less the same mechanism as Diabetes Type II. My doctor told me that it is the best diet for me since it could help me regulate my menstrual cycles, regulate my physiological status like BP, heart rate, and circulation. But I just can't take a day anymore of getting rid of rice or bread. I am somewhat disappointed that I gained even more, but I might try it out one more time since it work out for your dad and boyfriend. The only thing that I have to battle is my willpower because I think that is my weakest spot. Here in the Philippines, people are accustomed to that diet since rice is abundant here and whole wheat stuff are only available on a limited basis. I was about 180 when I started the atkins diet and went to a 130. Now, I weigh even more, I weigh already 210 which is bad. I have hard time finding clothes since most women here are slim. It is quite sad since everybody always reminds you to watch your diet. My mother has a great body for her age. She even eats much more than I do. I usually deprive myself of rice and ate sweet potatoes for several weeks. But when you eat sweet potatoes for 3 meals the tendency is that you fart a lot which can be embarrassing. No carbs at all is not good since when you do not consume carbohydrates, your body will use up all your protein and fat to convert into energy which would cause to produce ketones in your body. It is a bad thing especially for diabetics since the complication is diabetic ketoacidosis. So, I suggest that your boyfriend should eat at least fruits and veggies as an alternative to carbohydrates. God bless and Take care.