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NEW YORK, Feb 18 (Reuters Health) -- The extremely carbohydrate-restricted Atkins diet is a safe, effective way to lose weight, according to studies presented at the Southern Society of General Internal Medicine in New Orleans.

Now that the day of reckoning has come and gone, the tale can finally be told. It is a tale of ultimate torment and anguish. A tale of a hard-fought and harsh battle the likes of which only the most epic of novels could ever be written.

I have an event that happened when I was in the first grade (yes, FIRST grade, mind you) that has haunted me for years. And I'm not really sure why. It's one of my MOST vivid memories of my childhood.

Admit it. It crossed your mind to think that a mandatory burka would cover a multitude of figure flaws, didn't it? Did you ever consider joining a convent just for the baggy robe, just as a way to give up on trying to look good?

In the past several articles, we have been talking about how it is that fats and cholesterol became the enemies of the table. But after going through the entire story, we can see that the science of dietary fat is much more complicated than it has been presented by The Official Opinion. Article 18 of the Science of Low-Carb & Keto Diets series.

Teri is from Massachusetts, and 40 years old. She has lost 80 pounds following the Atkins program for the last four years. Teri is 5' 4" tall. She started on the Atkins program weighing 240 pounds and wearing a size 22, but now she wears a size 8/10. Teri's would like to lose 10 to 15 more pounds and wear a size 8.

After so many years of following Atkins, "falling off the wagon" over and over again, but learning from my mistakes each time, and ultimately coming to a very Zen place with my acceptance of this diet and the food that I eat on a daily basis, I can't believe that all my hard work has been undone by a simple scheme of the Marketing Department.

A low-carb Chipped Beef & Cream Cheese recipe for dipping. This spread is perfect for veggies, meats, crackers, and more! It’s quick and easy to make and your guests will love it. You can make it ahead of time and store in the refrigerator. It’s also a great little snack to keep on hand when you just need a little something to satisfy the cravings.

Danny is from Brooklyn, New York, and is 37 years old. He is 5' 11" tall, and began the Atkins program in October of 2000 weighing 264 pounds. He currently weighs in at 195 pounds, and is well on his way to his goal weight of 185 pounds. Danny has dropped from size 44 to a 33, and is nearly at his goal size 32!