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Dear All,

First posting. I plan on beginning my Atkins diet on the first of the month. I had a few questions before I did.

1) At the same time as losing body fat, I'm also trying to put on muscle. I am not going to lose muscle by going on the diet am I ?

2) I am drinking protein suppliment 'shakes' at the moment. As long as I have them with water or a low-carb milk alternative this shall be ok, right?

3) The only reason I need to lose weight is my belly which is a little flabby. I am generally a skinny person and I don't want to lose too much weight and end up looking 'gaunt.' Is Atkins the right diet for me? I'm 28 and weigh around 9 stone or 125 pounds I think (though I haven't checked in a while)

Finally, any advice you can give me on muscle gain, body-fat loss would be greatly appreciated.

With best wishes,

James