The New Diet Revolution of Dr Atkins

By Joy Mitchell

We live in a society where looking slim is the ideal. We are encouraged to think that this is what we all ought to look like too. We see the evidence of this in the slim people in fashion magazines, in beauty contests on television, in adverts and in quite a few other places. There are books that are devoted to helping us achieve this new look. One book that tries to help you achieve this modern look is Dr Atkins New Diet Revolution.

In Dr Atkins New Diet Revolution, we are introduced to a new way of living - a low carb lifestyle. In this new way, we are instructed what types of low carb foods we can eat. Of course, we will have to follow strict rules for Dr Atkins diet to start working and helping us to shed those unwanted pounds.

There are four phases to the Dr Atkins New Diet Revolution that have to be followed by anyone who wants to lose weight the Atkins diet way. These phases are: phase 1:- the Induction; phase 2:- Ongoing Weight Loss; phase 3:- Pre-maintenance and phase 4:- Maintenance. Furthermore, the dietary rules of these stages Dr Atkins New Diet Revolution book recommends taking daily exercise and taking nutritional supplements as part of his low carb diet.

In the induction stage of the diet you can lose about 15 pounds. This is achieved by limiting your carbohydrate intake to 20 grams a day. You can, however, eat lots of low carb vegetables in your diet like lettuce, broccoli and tomatoes. Unfortunately eating yoghurt, fruits, rice, corn and starchy vegetables like potatoes is not allowed while you are on the Atkins diet. Also caffeine and alcohol drinks are not recommended.

Dr Atkins' New Diet Revolution states that during the induction stage, you will stabilize your blood sugar level, thus curbing various health problems that start from unstable blood sugar, like fatigue and diabetes. It is also in this stage of the diet that you break your food addictions and your cravings for different foods like sugar.

When you enter into the 3rd and 4th stages in Dr Atkins New Diet Revolution, the book tells you that you have attained your target weight and that from now on, you can increase your daily carb intake to up to 60 grammes per day. However, from here on. if you want to remain at your ideal weight then you must stick to the Atkins diet for the rest of your life.

There really can't be a more scientific way to lose weight and keep it off for good. The Atkins diet does work, and by reading Dr Atkins New Diet Revolution you will be taking a step in the right direction. - 30289

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