Atkins Diet Plan
What is the Atkins Diet Plan?
First introduced by Dr Atkins in his revolutionary best selling book in 1972 - this diet is a complete low carbohydrate diet plan ie it restricts eating bread, cereals, pasta and starchy vegetables whilst encouraging protein rich foods like meat, fish, chicken. The diet plan is essentially split into 4 phases which establishes the foundation for a healthy eating habit for form.
Phase I - (Induction) lasts 2 weeks and particular foods are restricted. Weight loss is very fast in this stage as the body utilises the fat stores to make up for the low carbohydrate intake.
Phase II - (Ongoing Weight Loss) this phase is followed through until your ideal weight is nearly attained. Generally, weight loss slows in this phase and the some of the restricted foods are allowed back into the diet.
Phase III - (Pre-Maintenance) as you reach 5-10 pounds within your target weight range, this phase is reached and you are allowed some more of the restricted foods back into the diet.
Phase IV - (Maintenance) where you maintain your target weight. You are encouraged to keep to the low carbohydrate diet plan to avoid putting on the weight again.
The results from the Atkins diet plan
There are countless success stories of people who have lost significant amounts of weight from following the Atkins diet plan (click here to read success stories from everyday people). Stars purported to have kept themselves slim from the Atkins diet plan are Geri Halliwell and Courtney Cox.
How do I start the Atkins diet plan
ediets.com has a step by step diet plan which will help you along your way to success. Click here.
Warnings associated with the Atkins diet plan
There are plenty of warnings associated with the Atkins diet plan. It is best to chat with your doctor before you start on it. Click here to read the latest article warning about the possible side effects.
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