Modified Atkins

[Jann75]

I have seen some older posts, but nothing in the past two years regarding this subject.

Is anyone familiar with the diet or is anyone actively on it? Also, what does anyone have to share?

I am going to meet with the dietician at my Dr. Office next week and I am suppose to get my labs drawn and start the program. Part of me is really excited and part of me is EXTREMLY nervous.

Any suggestions or comments would be greatly appreciated.

Thx

 

[knothing]

I have used Atkins to drop 56 lbs. It took discipline to get there but well worth what you think is hard to give up. Make sure you spend the time to learn about what helps lose the weight and how to eat smart. It is not a diet but a lifestyle change.

 

[Nakamova]

Hi Jann --

A member just checked in who started the MAD in January, and has seen seizures reduced by nearly half. See this thread: http://www.coping-with-epilepsy.com/forums/f23/unending-muscle-soreness-20471/

In addition, these may be of interest:
http://www.sj-r.com/top-stories/x65615832/Local-man-s-experience-inspires-Chicago-clinic
http://www.jhu.edu/~gazette/2008/04feb08/04atkins.html
http://www.coping-with-epilepsy.com...-children-epilepsy-doesnt-respond-meds-19814/

 

[Nakamova]

You might also check out this recent thread about the connection between what we eat and seizures:
http://www.coping-with-epilepsy.com/forums/f23/does-what-i-eat-affect-my-epilepsy-20466/

 

[Jann75]

Thanks to both of you! I am using the MAD for seizure control vs weight loss so I'm looking forward to checking out your links (Nakamova).

 

[Bernard]

There is also some good info posted here:

http://www.coping-with-epilepsy.com/index.php?p=modified-atkins-diet