[squidly]

More than one way to skin a cat. There are healthier weight loss diets than Atkins IMO, but I'm not on some anti-Atkins crusade.

Exercise is key with or without a diet.

[cubreporter]

You got it. Exercise...walking, jogging, aerobics, weights...without it you just cannot eat anything you want. With it you can eat what you like in moderation but...exercise is the key.

[muggs]

Exercise is key with or without a diet.

It can't be said often enough.

[Dr.Deth]

More than one way to skin a cat. There are healthier weight loss diets than Atkins IMO, but I'm not on some anti-Atkins crusade.

Exercise is key with or without a diet.

Bears repeating. I tried straight Atkins for three days, but I felt like crap and had a hard time with my runs. Modified it to include some carbs, and felt much better - and dropped pounds in short order.

Bottom line: find out what works for you, and what you can live with. Changes shouldn't be thought of as a diet plan at all. They should be easy enough to be permanent. Then you can still go home for the holidays and cram your face with pie... come home and get back into your routine and you'll be back in your pants in no time.