Slimming world v atkins

[slimming lizard]

Wonder what your opinions were on SW original versus Atkins . Both low carb and I've lost with both. SW is easier to stick to but atkins really works at reducing my sweet tooth and reducing portion size.

 

[WelshJojo]

Wonder what your opinions were on SW original versus Atkins . Both low carb and I've lost with both. SW is easier to stick to but atkins really works at reducing my sweet tooth and reducing portion size.

As far as I know, Atkins is ketogenic isn't it??

 

[slimming lizard]

Yes it is and when I'm in ketosis I have a very reduced appetite which is a real plus for me. I have my veggies and feel Atkins is working well . It's just the flexibility that SW gives. I'm thinking I will stick at Atkins for a while more till I get a stone off and then do SW red

 

[supervixen*]

I would say slimming world would be better, I treid atkins and Its not something I would stick too longterms, you cant have carbs so I started craving bread really bad. At least with slimming world you can have both

 

[Legomom]

Slimming world isn't low carb. You can still eat pasta rice potatoes couscous as free foods so it's just bread cereal and similar products you have to syn. Personally I can't do a diet that completely bans an entire food group. I'd find it too restrictive.

 

[Jodie-D]

EE isn't low carb, but the Original/Red plan is low carb, generally you syn them or can have a few in one of your healthy extras for the day. Original/Red focuses mainly on fruit,veg and meat.

 

[cat yoyo greaves]

I switched from atkins to slimming world and have to say i did atkins because i wanted a quick fix stuck to it rigidly and Jared every minute and to be honest didnt get the dramatic losses that i wanted i felt sluggish irritabile constipated and was so very unhappy i had to try a New approach so i joined sw .... Sw Is not a quick fix it takes time but tbh after the joys of atkins i just wanted to eat normally which i have found sw allows me to do so far ive lost 1.5 Stone and feel like a different person i will not do faddy quick fix diets ever again im looking at the long term now i would rather lose it slow and keep it off than yo yo like i used to

 

[Rowley]

I echo everyone above, Atkins is good for a 'quick fix', but isn't a healthy way to lose and keep off weight. I'd say stick with SW, as I don't agree with any diet that demonises food groups.
(Also I've known a few people who've done Atkins, it really DOES make you smell funny!)

 

[bessie73]

Hey all, I tried Atkins many years ago and it does work but I felt it was very limited. I started SW 6 weeks ago and have found it a lot easier to follow and much more varied than Atkins. Plus I love the group meets each week, really helps to keep you focused. For me personally I would choose SW but everyone is different. Clair x