Robert Atkins Quotes

A collection of quotes by Robert Atkins.

Robert Atkins (1930-2003) was an American physician and cardiologist, known for developing the Atkins Diet. Born and raised in Ohio, Atkins achieved prominence with the publication of his book "Dr. Atkins' Diet Revolution" in 1972. The controversial low-carbohydrate, high-protein diet advocated by Atkins gained immense popularity, sparking debate among nutrition experts. Despite the criticism, Atkins continued to promote his diet and published numerous books on the subject, becoming a prominent figure in the field of diet and weight loss. He passed away in 2003, leaving behind a legacy of influence on popular dieting trends.

Nobody had ever told me junk food was bad for me. Four years

Nobody had ever told me junk food was bad for me. Four years of medical school, and four years of internship and residency, and I never thought anything was wrong with eating sweet rolls and doughnuts, and potatoes, and bread, and sweets.

A diet should be named after what you do eat, not what you d

A diet should be named after what you do eat, not what you don't eat.

How much obesity has to be created in a single decade for pe

How much obesity has to be created in a single decade for people to realize that diet has to be responsible for it?

Fruit is definitely on the maintenance diet. It's on the lif

Fruit is definitely on the maintenance diet. It's on the lifestyle diet.

Everyone would be healthier if they didn't eat junk food.

Everyone would be healthier if they didn't eat junk food.

Food compulsion isn't a character disorder it's a chemical d

Food compulsion isn't a character disorder it's a chemical disorder.

I weighed 193 pounds and had three chins. I couldn't get up

I weighed 193 pounds and had three chins. I couldn't get up before 9 a.m. and never saw patients before 10. I decided to go on a diet.

I have had cardiomyopathy, which is a non-coronary condition

I have had cardiomyopathy, which is a non-coronary condition and is in no way related to diet.

You take the healthiest diet in the world, if you gave those

You take the healthiest diet in the world, if you gave those people vitamins, they would be twice as healthy. So vitamins are valuable.