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Deja Q (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-16-04 06:04 PM Original message |
Atkins, carbs, Walmart, and beer on the wall |
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Snow (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-16-04 06:22 PM Response to Original message |
1. Do you make the stuff like any other 'lite' beer? |
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supernova (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-16-04 06:24 PM Response to Reply #1 |
2. I don't know how they make it |
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Liberal Christian (746 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-17-04 10:34 AM Response to Reply #2 |
28. I tried Mich Ultra |
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hlthe2b (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-17-04 06:28 PM Response to Reply #2 |
40. After months of no beer, I found that Michelob Ultra was |
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MercutioATC (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-17-04 12:15 AM Response to Original message |
3. That's assuming Atkins is a fad...it's been around more than 30 years. |
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aQuArius (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-17-04 12:21 AM Response to Reply #3 |
4. I've lost a LOT of weight with Atkins...but... |
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bearfan454 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-17-04 12:40 AM Response to Reply #4 |
8. I lost 80 pounds taking it a step farther |
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angee_is_mad (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-17-04 12:23 AM Response to Reply #3 |
5. It works for me |
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Kathy in Cambridge (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-17-04 12:28 AM Response to Reply #5 |
6. Atkins here too-and protein foods are wicked expensive! |
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hlthe2b (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-17-04 10:54 AM Response to Reply #5 |
32. Don't forget how expensive highly processed hi carb "convenience" |
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hlthe2b (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-17-04 10:33 AM Response to Reply #3 |
27. Given explosion of TYPE II Diabetes: I don't think Low Carb a FAD |
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jpgray (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-17-04 12:37 AM Response to Original message |
7. Atkins is not, nor will it ever be, necessary to be fit and healthy |
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aQuArius (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-17-04 12:50 AM Response to Reply #7 |
9. Hey, I exercise everyday WITH Atkins |
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jpgray (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-17-04 01:10 AM Response to Reply #9 |
11. Nothing wrong with it, but I think there are healthier ways to stay fit |
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HuckleB (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-17-04 01:17 AM Response to Reply #11 |
12. No question there. |
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Rabrrrrrr (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-17-04 01:31 AM Response to Reply #12 |
15. I love Atkins - helped me - but I am now distressed that it IS a fad |
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tinrobot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-17-04 07:14 AM Response to Reply #15 |
23. If it works, it's not a fad... |
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Rabrrrrrr (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-17-04 12:14 PM Response to Reply #23 |
36. I know it works - I lost a fair amounty of weight with it - |
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HuckleB (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-17-04 12:43 PM Response to Reply #23 |
38. "Success stories" are anecdotal evidence. |
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aQuArius (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-17-04 01:24 AM Response to Reply #11 |
13. Sorry, I know I can blow steam and get on my soapbox... |
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jpgray (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-17-04 01:30 AM Response to Reply #13 |
14. There's no question it works, and if it does for you, keep it up! |
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aQuArius (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-17-04 01:41 AM Response to Reply #14 |
18. I fully agree, and I was raised in a "healthnut" household |
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jpgray (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-17-04 01:53 AM Response to Reply #18 |
20. It's cultural--huge, fattening, sugary portions are the rule |
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hlthe2b (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-17-04 06:25 PM Response to Reply #18 |
39. That's interesting. I babysat for kids that were also raised |
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hlthe2b (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-17-04 10:46 AM Response to Reply #7 |
31. JP, not everyone is sensitive to carbs. For them there are lots |
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HuckleB (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-17-04 12:52 AM Response to Original message |
10. Atkins is a brand, and boy does it sell. |
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Kanary (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-17-04 01:43 AM Response to Reply #10 |
19. What? What "brand"? |
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BiggJawn (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-17-04 09:27 AM Response to Reply #19 |
24. Then what is all this stuff I see at the store that says "Atkins" brand? |
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Kanary (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-17-04 09:57 AM Response to Reply #24 |
25. Actually, I *HAVE* done the reading |
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BiggJawn (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-17-04 11:39 AM Response to Reply #25 |
33. Maybe on the diet, but you have NO head for Marketing |
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hlthe2b (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-17-04 11:49 AM Response to Reply #33 |
34. I agree. I've never bought Atkins brand products, yet |
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Kathy in Cambridge (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-17-04 11:59 AM Response to Reply #34 |
35. We have tried some of the Atkins bars and ice cream |
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HuckleB (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-17-04 12:41 PM Response to Reply #19 |
37. It's a brand, just like all such diets. |
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AntiCoup2K4 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-17-04 01:32 AM Response to Original message |
16. The Michelob ultra SUCKS. Anyone tried Rolling Rock's low carb yet? |
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Norquist Nemesis (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-17-04 01:37 AM Response to Reply #16 |
17. Mick isn't number one with me |
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MercutioATC (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-17-04 06:42 AM Response to Reply #16 |
22. Agreed. Stick to vodka and diet Dr. Pepper...lots of alcohol, no carbs. |
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hlthe2b (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-17-04 10:35 AM Response to Reply #16 |
29. I tried it when it first "pre-marketed" in Denver. I actually like it |
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Skip Intro (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-17-04 01:53 AM Response to Original message |
21. Its all marketing - like "microwave Bounty" |
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supernova (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-17-04 10:09 AM Response to Original message |
26. As someone who buys Atkins label products |
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hlthe2b (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-17-04 10:39 AM Response to Reply #26 |
30. I'm with you on the "single" and looking for a quick PM meal |
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