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Atkins or Weight Watchers

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danielleandscott
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Atkins or Weight Watchers

How many people recommend Atkins, and How many People recommend Weight watchers??

I need to start a diet this week. Which is better and why?

I have been on both plans and lost weight doing both.
thanks,
Scott

Posted 10/22/06 6:30 PM
 
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bklyngirl
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Re: Atkins or Weight Watchers

my personal opinion, weight watchers. on w.w., u could have anything, u just have to count the points. on atkins your limited and u have a lot of meat. i like some carbs , atkins u can't have any

Posted 10/22/06 6:33 PM
 

Bri
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Re: Atkins or Weight Watchers

I like Weight Watchers because in essence I can have what I want within appropriate portions.

Atkins is more for someone that needs more food yet does not mond being restricted to eating off of a food list.

I have done both and find that when my stomach is super stretched and used to consuming too much food I need to go on Atkins to "cleanse" my body of cravings and to shrink my stomach, since I am never too hungry on atkins.

Once I get to this point, I switch to WW because I am more able to eat the smaller portions required and also find I am so tired of eating high fat that I actually enjoy eating lighter more WW geared foods.

Posted 10/22/06 7:36 PM
 

danielleandscott
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Scott

Re: Atkins or Weight Watchers

That is how I feel now. I gained 35 pounds since Danielle and I got married in 2004, and now I am almost 200LBS and I feel gross.

Weight watchers is a great Plan. I lost 15lbs on it in the past, but I dont know if I am ready to count points....I know I didnt like that in the past.

I was thinking about doing 2 to 3 weeks of induction and then going on WW or some other plan.

Scott

Posted 10/22/06 7:48 PM
 

Bri
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Re: Atkins or Weight Watchers

It works- I was on induction for a month straight and then switched to WW

Posted 10/22/06 8:05 PM
 

monkeybride
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Re: Atkins or Weight Watchers

WW. It just gives you more option and you're not as deprived and IMO it's easier to function in social situations on WW.

Posted 10/22/06 9:43 PM
 

MrsPornStar
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Re: Atkins or Weight Watchers

I highly recommend WW. I like that no food are restricted. It also has made me more aware of what I am eating. I find that writing down what I eat really helps me stay focused.

Posted 10/22/06 10:02 PM
 

LisaW
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Re: Atkins or Weight Watchers

I like Atkins...

and its mainly b/c I have a gluten allergy so I am not supposed to eat bread, wheat, etc anyway. Its easier for me...

Posted 10/23/06 9:35 AM
 

04bride
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Re: Atkins or Weight Watchers

i did atkins before my wedding it works but i belive it screwed up my metabolism. i like ww

Posted 10/23/06 9:58 AM
 

octoberbride
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Re: Atkins or Weight Watchers

I think long term, WW is more feasible. Although, Atkins will prob give you more immediate results initially.

Posted 10/23/06 10:34 AM
 

lorich
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Re: Atkins or Weight Watchers

WW.

Posted 10/23/06 10:44 AM
 

Christine
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Re: Atkins or Weight Watchers

I like atkins. It's not easy but at least I am not hungry when I follow the plan. There's enough variety to keep it interesting - you can have veggies and later on fruits. There are a lot of low carb options in the stores these days. They aren't for the weight loss phase of the program, but when you get further along there are LC pastas & bread products available.

I did points/WW a couple of times and was just miserable. I became totally obsessed with food because I was hungry all the time.

Message edited 10/23/2006 12:01:49 PM.

Posted 10/23/06 11:49 AM
 

mrsv
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Re: Atkins or Weight Watchers

I really like South Beach. It's very similiar to atkins. I go without any carbs for 14 days then induce the good carbs back in, so you do not have to go too long without carbs. I did it 2 times for my wedding and lost 20 pounds.Chat Icon I started it again today!

Posted 10/23/06 4:10 PM
 

dpli
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Re: Atkins or Weight Watchers

Why not try the core program on WW? It is sort of the best of both.

Posted 10/23/06 8:18 PM
 
 

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