Atkins Diet?

I am 17 months out and just started the atkins diet due to severely slowed weight loss. Has this helped anyone? Should I target for a certain amount of calories?

The only problem with the Atkins diet is that they don't really restrict fats in the diet; you can eat lots of bacon, butter, etc., which can slow weight loss. What I follow is closer to the South Beach plan, which restricts carbs and encourages lower-fat choices. The number of calories you want to take in is dependent on a lot of things---how much you exercise, how fast your metabolism is, etc. I would suggest you consult your program dietitian to figure this out. When my weight loss slowed, I kicked up my exercise, both cardio and strength training, to get off the last 20-30 pounds. It worked! Connie -137#

I highly recommend any lower carb diet - Atkins, Protein Power, South Beach, Somersizing, Carbohydrate Addicts Diet, even the Zone. Eating lower carb reduces cravings. To translate Atkins to a WLS patient, I would say lower the fat, eat lots of chicken, limit the sauces and such. Good luck!

Thanks to both of you for your responses. I am now on my second day and it's amazing that my energy has doubled!!! It's so nice to have this place to come to with questions and support!

Did it work for you preop to do atkins, to lose the weight and maintain the loss? have you talked to your Dr. or dietician? How is the exercise program?