Dr Atkin's New Diet Revolution

By Joy Mitchell

We live in a world where being slim is the goal. We are encouraged to believe that this is what we should all look like too. We see the evidence of this in the slim people in fashion magazines, in beauty contests on TV, in adverts and in many other places. There are books that are devoted to helping us get this new look. One book that attempts to help you obtain this modern shape is Dr Atkins New Diet Revolution.

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

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

During the induction stage of the diet it is possible to lose about 15 pounds in weight. This is done by limiting your carbohydrate intake to 20 grammes a day. You can, however, eat lots of low carb vegetables in your diet like lettuce, broccoli and tomatoes. Eating yoghurt, fruits, rice, bread and starchy vegetables like potatoes is out while you are on the Atkins diet. Furthermore, caffeine and alcohol drinks are not recommended.

Dr Atkins' New Diet Revolution declares that it is during the induction stage, that you will stabilize your blood sugar level, thus curbing several health problems that arise 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 and alcohol.

When you enter the 3rd and 4th stages of Dr Atkins New Diet Revolution, the book tells you that you have reached your ideal weight. From these phases on, you get to increase your daily carb intake to up to 60 grams per day. From here on. if you want to stay at your ideal weight then you must stick to the Atkins diet for the remainder of your life.

There really isn't a more scientific way to lose weight and keep it off permanently. The Atkins diet does work, and by reading Dr Atkins New Diet Revolution you will be taking a step in the right direction. - 30249

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