Dr. Atkins

[JJFigure]

Dr. Atkins died today - pulled from cnn.com:

NEW YORK (CNN) -- Dr. Robert Atkins, creator of the high-protein, low-carbohydrate Atkins Diet, died Thursday after an accidental fall on April 8 left him comatose.

Atkins, 72, was rushed to New York Weill Cornell Medical Center by his colleague, Dr. Keith Berkowitz, where surgeons removed a blood clot to relieve pressure in his brain on April 9.

Atkins slipped on an icy sidewalk outside his New York office.

 

[Him1]

I just saw something about that myself. Thats too bad.

 

[WarriorPL]

RIP

 

[danielson]

yeah, read about that

sad days.....he just recently recorded a message for participants in a diet trial where 4 commercial diets (inc. his) were all compared....he was winning....

 

[Ceebs]

What a wonderful legacy to leave behind, though. Would we have Protein Power, or the Zone, or the CKD, or any kind of lowered carbohydrate diet without him having paved the way? I can't even wrap my mind around how many people's lives he touched, directly or indirectly.

Rest in peace, Dr. Atkins. Hope you're playing a harp with one hand now, and pounding Little Debbies with the other.

 

[Shark01]

Ceebs,
Great post (except for the little Debbies, I'm sure he is pounding the bacon instead). It has been a combination of different LC-based diets that have given me the tools to shed 120 lbs.......it really does work if it is the right path for you.

RIP Dr A

 

[Toozee]

Simply put......the guy literally saved many lives, and improved countless others.

Best thoughts to his family......he will be missed.

 

[Dekaxx]

In november i was tipping the scales at 296 Lbs Im 6'3" im 34 and have a very large frame so i wasn't obese but close!

I have this belt that i had to make an Extra notch in to wear in november.

My blood pressure was high and my Cholesterol was getting up there also along with a smoking habit that i just kicked about a month ago. I have been heavy into the cardio for the past 2 months and some light weight training to get my muscles used to the training again. (Used to be a power lifter years ago)

So following the diet outlined by Dr Atkins in his book here is where im at today. 248 Lbs Blood Pressure normal (was before i quit smoking) cholesterol is falling back down to acceptable levels just like the Doc said it would on a high fat/protien diet. Energy levels are not only good i can't sit still anymore!

As for the belt a picture speaks a thousand words.

Thanks Dr Atkins

RIP

Deka