Losing weight is not a struggle only for humans. Does it work? While no university studies support the theory that varying caloric intake aids weight loss, the high quality of the food and the relatively large portion sizes have been praised by Health magazine, Dr. Phil and The New York Times. Some plan users have complained of a lack of choices and menu flexibility compared to other plans, but a company spokesman says they offer more than 100 entrees and can make substitutions to accommodate allergies and food preferences.
NB: Let me describe what can happen. A man in Florida contacted us because he had gone on an Atkins diet trying to lose a few pounds. He was only slightly over his ideal weight, but the diet was popular and he figured it must be safe. He followed the instructions about avoiding fruit, bread, cookies, pasta, rice, potatoes, beans and every other source of carbohydrate - and he did lose a bit of weight. In the process, he let his meat intake increase, because the Atkins book allowed that. As the weeks went by, his cholesterol started to climb steeply. But he believed that, if he followed the diet instructions, this should not pose a problem. But then one day, out of the blue, he felt as if an anvil was crushing his chest. He couldn't move. The pain was excruciating. He got to the emergency room as soon as he could, and, needless to say, he had life-threatening heart disease.
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