Atkins Diet - Lets Discuss Pros/Cons/Experiences

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Like others have mentioned, Atkins is for shedding pounds, not for shedding body fat and retaining muscle mass. I would listen to tdarko's advice and work a bit more on nutrient timing. Go back to running at a mild caloric defecit and work on limiting carb intake to breakfast and pre/during/post workout. Depending on how severe your caloric defecit is, you may need to tolerate a certain amount of lean mass and strength loss. At the very least, it will fare better than Atkins.