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Many of us have been through the weight loss wars.  Most of us have learned how to count calories

 in low calorie diet, cut fat in low fat diet, liquid fast but ultimately we still end up with the same belly fat when we started.  Even if some of us have managed to lose weight, we were often hungry and always felt deprived.  

If the scenario is familiar to you and you are searching for a solution, you have come to the right site.  Here at www.atkinsdiet-recipe.com we will provide you with information about atkinsdiet, that will end hunger and deprivation, let you enjoy delicious foods like ham, cheesecake, lasagna and still continue to lose pounds.  Before we start, here is some insights of this site:

 

How Atkins Diet Works

Atkins believes that most of our weight problem stems from the way our bodies process carbohydrates.  When we eat carbs, blood sugar rises and the pancreas produces insulin.  According to Atkins, the insulin results in excess body fat.  So, the solution for overweight person would be to banish carbohydrates.  When we do reduce our carb intake, our body enter into ketosis, a state which our body burns fat and our food cravings disappear.

What Do You Have to Do in Atkins Diet?

There are 4 phases that you have to go through in your atkins diet: induction phase; ongoing weight loss; pre maintenance; and life time maintenance.

Atkins Diet Induction Phase

In the first stage of the diet, which lasts for 2 weeks , you limit your intake of carbohydrates to 20 grams a day (the average person takes in about 250 gram), the amount in approximately seven crackers, or a large apple, or a slice and a half of bread.

The induction phase is designed to switch your body from burning carbohydrate to primarily burning fat for energy, this will help you to lose weight and control your appetite.  During this two weeks period, you may lose up to 16 pounds.


Ongoing Weight Loss (OWL)

Once you have completed your induction phase of atkinsdiet, you are ready for the second phase of atkins diet: the ongoing weight loss.  During this phase, emphasis is on unprocessed foods that you can enjoy while maintaining your weight loss.  Gradually add foods in roughly 5 grams carb increment a week and observe to ensure that you have gradual weight loss.  If not, take a step backward.  You can probably move beyond vegetables to food like nuts, berries and possibly whole grain.

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Rules of AtkinsDiet OWL


Pre Maintenance

You have reached pre-maintenance when you are 5-10 pounds away from your targeted weight.  Increase your carb count by 10 grams as long as you continue to lose weight.  If you are at your goal weight, stay at that level for a month before you increase you carb consumption by another 10 grams to see if you can consume that level without gaining weight.  If you begin to gain weight, cut back the 10 grams and now you have established your Critical Carbohydrate Level for Maintenance and are ready for lifetime maintenance.

Atkins Diet Phase 3 Food

Rule for AtkinsDiet Pre Maintenance


Life Long Maintenance

In the previous two stages of atkins diet, you will keep losing weight slowly and can add a few grams of carbs a day.  Once you have reached you goal, you are in the lifetime maintenance stage of atkins diet.  At this stage, your carb intake will be around 40-60 gram, depending on individuals.

At every stage of atkins diet, you are allowed unlimited meat, eggs, and fatty foods.  You must however stay away from high carbohydrate food like breads, starchy vegetables and some fruits.


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