Atkins Diet ?

[willp58]

I am 64, and have had an MI in '91.
I am 6ft tall and now weigh 190. 6 months ago I was up to 212.
I go to a gym and work out 3 day/week and swim on the other 2 days. (no weekend workouts)
After studying the Atkins and talking to many people I decided to try it last October.
I lost the 22 pounds in about 4 months. There is NO alcohol allowed in the first 2 weeks of induction. Alcohol carbs have a special significance that deters weight loss.
I adhered to the regimen closely for about 3 weeks then started to add whole grain foods a little at a time. Also kept adding fruit and vegetables.
Now at 190, I seem to be able to eat a well balanced diet and still not gain weight..Let me add that I eat NO white bread, No potaotes and no pasta and NO cereal except oatmeal with slenda.
When we have a spaghetti dinner, I have a grilled chicken breast covered with sauce.
Because I have a cardiac history, I keep a close eye on my lipid profile.
The last reading was:
Triglycerides = 75
total Cholesteral = 146
HDL = 44

I am satisfied and so is my cardiologist..

Remember - the Atkins diet is *more* about eliminating sugar and not so much focused on eating "bacon".