Originally posted by GRUNHERZ
Beetle the reason that you lost that weight was a drastic reduction in calories eaten - not because of any special evil of carbohydrates.
Well yes and no. I didn't feel I was cutting back; just eating differently. I could have lots of meat and even eggs. On two consecutive days in that two week period of Atkins, I had a full English breakfast - sausage, bacon, eggs etc. - and was still losing weight.
Masherbrum is right, and you can't completely eliminate carbs in the long term. And Atkins can be difficult to stick to, especially if you eat out. And it becomes tedious - so many meals of eating meat and salads.
Grunherz - do you have a picture of yourself that you are willing to post? Would be interesting to see!

