<<Disclaimer: Verify this information before applying it to your situation.>> Atkins diet. There has been a question about this diet. It is not a healry diet for anyone to be on. Yes you may lose weight at first, but it can lead to kidney problems, dehydration, and many metabolic imbalances that can result in dealth. It would not recommend it for anyone, especially not someone with any kind of absorption disorder like cd. The best way to lose weight it is to do so slowly and through lifestyle change. Gradually, increasing your activity and decreasing your dietary intake. If you make only one change in both your activity level and dietary intake within a year your lifestyle will become healthier and you will lose some of the excess fat you are carrying around. Take care and have a great day. If you have any questions feel free to contact me. ******************************************************************* Theresa Cornelius, MS, RD, CLC Doctoral Candidate Department of Nutrition 229 Jessie Harris Building 1215 Cumberland Ave. Computer Lab: 865-974-9874 Knoxville, TN 37996 Home: 865-588-0264 URL:http://web.utk.edu/~theresac Fax: 865-974-3491