Too much Googling = confusion!

thin_wishing · 03-04-2010, 06:48 PM

Ok, I've been following the new Atkins, yet I've been researching the Atkins '72. I have noticed some differences in acceptable foods for the induction (where, btw, I fully intend to remain a lot longer than 2 weeks) & am confused now. Have I been hindering more potential weight loss by not following the stricter '72 version??

goose1 · 03-04-2010, 06:57 PM

If it is working for you then keep doing what you are doing. I decided to go with 72, I just needed to be strict with myself. I really needed it to get going.

dartstar1 · 03-04-2010, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by thin_wishing

Ok, I've been following the new Atkins, yet I've been researching the Atkins '72. I have noticed some differences in acceptable foods for the induction (where, btw, I fully intend to remain a lot longer than 2 weeks) & am confused now. Have I been hindering more potential weight loss by not following the stricter '72 version??

You don't need to googlw you can find everything on this site about 72
look for a used copy you can probably find one for q 1.00-or 2.00

harleychic · 03-05-2010, 03:51 AM

I love Atkins 72!! You can get the book on ebay for 2 bucks. Get it, its a great read it makes so much sense. Its so much easier to stick to than DANDR. Read and get all the knowledge you can, then decide what works for you. Good luck!

junkfoodmonkey · 03-05-2010, 07:34 AM

No you haven't been hindering your loss. If '72 was the only version that worked then there wouldn't be other versions. Dr Atkins refined his plan over the years based on the results.

I believe the key is to choose one plan and work it, rather than bits of different ones. You're welcome to try '72 of course, some people do better on it. But don't do so because you think it's some kind of "super Atkins". It's not, just a different version. If you want to stay longer than the two weeks on Induction you might find that harder to do on '72 since it's more restrictive.

I tried '72 for a week once, but I couldn't hack it for any longer than that. I missed my veggies too much. A little bit of salad wasn't cutting it for me. And yet DANDR Induction suits me down to the ground.

03-04-2010, 06:48 PM	#1
thin_wishing Junior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 27 Gallery: thin_wishing Stats: 170/130 WOE: Atkins Start Date: Feb 2010	Too much Googling = confusion! Ok, I've been following the new Atkins, yet I've been researching the Atkins '72. I have noticed some differences in acceptable foods for the induction (where, btw, I fully intend to remain a lot longer than 2 weeks) & am confused now. Have I been hindering more potential weight loss by not following the stricter '72 version??

03-05-2010, 07:34 AM	#5
junkfoodmonkey Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 5,182 Gallery: junkfoodmonkey Stats: 213/193/140 WOE: Atkins - Induction Start Date: Original Nov 2003 Current 17 Sep 2012	No you haven't been hindering your loss. If '72 was the only version that worked then there wouldn't be other versions. Dr Atkins refined his plan over the years based on the results. I believe the key is to choose one plan and work it, rather than bits of different ones. You're welcome to try '72 of course, some people do better on it. But don't do so because you think it's some kind of "super Atkins". It's not, just a different version. If you want to stay longer than the two weeks on Induction you might find that harder to do on '72 since it's more restrictive. I tried '72 for a week once, but I couldn't hack it for any longer than that. I missed my veggies too much. A little bit of salad wasn't cutting it for me. And yet DANDR Induction suits me down to the ground. __________________ Back after a couple of years off the low carb wagon. Here to lose regain of 55lbs (and maybe a little more) after my original 90lb loss. I lost my way, but I hope I'm back on the road now. Notes to self You are not a special little snowflake. When you mess up - forgive yourself, learn from it and move on.

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03-04-2010, 06:57 PM	#2
goose1 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 385 Gallery: goose1 Stats: 229/191.8/189.2/140 WOE: lchf Start Date: March 18 2013	If it is working for you then keep doing what you are doing. I decided to go with 72, I just needed to be strict with myself. I really needed it to get going.

03-05-2010, 03:51 AM	#4
harleychic Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 632 Gallery: harleychic Stats: 174 (hw) 160/150/135 5'4 WOE: Atkins 72, clean eating no frankenfoods Start Date: 5/3/08, re-start after baby #3 born on 3/22/11	I love Atkins 72!! You can get the book on ebay for 2 bucks. Get it, its a great read it makes so much sense. Its so much easier to stick to than DANDR. Read and get all the knowledge you can, then decide what works for you. Good luck!