“I was in my late 30s, living a sedentary life, suffering from severe gout attacks, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and very high triglycerides. I decided to take control of my life, and my wife and I started Atkins together. Today I feel like a million dollars. I'm in the best shape of my life at 40 years old, and I now know I can do anything.”

Q  The scale hasn't moved for a while. I'm beginning to get discouraged. What should I do?
A  First of all, have patience. If you follow Atkins exactly how you are supposed to, your sugar cravings should eventually decrease over time. Thousands of people have found that the Atkins low-sugar approach to eating...

Baked Quesadillas
Enjoy this south-of-the-border favorite as a quick snack or add a salad and make it a meal. You can also substitute rotisserie chicken for the pork.
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Black Olives with Lemon and Fennel
Make this simple but tasty snack at the beginning of the week and stash in your home and/or office refrigerator for a quick, salty bite when you’re hungry in between meals.
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