Golden Girl - I am not trying to start an argument, but like shirl said,
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It helped obese patients to lose weight before surgery or those in immediate need of losing or dying because of the strain on their heart.
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I think this diet is mostly for people who are 100+ overweight. It WOULD be mostly fat and water with those people, but I doubt it would be muscle. Now, with the regular joe however, you will be losing some muscle. I have tried this diet several times in the past and it has worked for me with the exception of the last 2 tries. I was too weak and I have finally figured out why. There aren't too many carbs on this diet and my body was going through withdrawal. I contacted the Atkins center and they said just to add a small salad or two through out the day when this happens. I know people who have lost lots of weight on this diet. And kept it off.
BTW - Thanks for posting this version! This is the one that I used when I lost a few years ago!
[ July 15, 2002, 10:41 AM: Message edited by: Sammi ]