I have typically felt wonderful when starting Atkins, but usually end
up
switching back to vegetarian again when too much meat gets to me.  I
think the important thing with Atkins is to include lots of
vegetables,
particularly raw veg to keep the body from becoming too acid.  The
other
thing for myself is that too much meat causes my circulation to die,
and
I get leg pains.  I struggle with candida, so the low carbohydrate
helps
control this, and makes me feel better.  I think we need to do any
meats
in moderation, to keep the high acid and fat levels from hurting us in
other areas.  That's just our experience.  Best wishes!  Ester

Lucia Ruedenberg Wright wrote:

> Question to all (if there is anyone left here): my husband has decided to
> try Dr. Atkin's diet to control his hypoglycemia and lose some weight.
> He's been on a vegan diet for over two years now and has been unable to
> lose, believe it or not.  whenever he tried any fasting his blood sugar
> went crazy on him. He heard about Atkins' approach and began to read up on
> it and it's the first time that he has found a health plan he can relate
> to and actively pursuing on his own. usually I drag him into these things.
> so I'm happy about that.
>
> I was wondering if anyone here has experience with Atkins' approach and
> what they think of it.