Atkins Diet Program
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Atkins Diet program is in great demand to reduce one’s weight and be healthy. The Atkins diet, publicly called the Atkins Nutritional Approach, is basically low-carbohydrate diet created by Robert Atkins after his research.
Atkins says that he used the study to change his own overweight condition. He later published his work in a series of books as Dr. Atkins' Diet Revolution and Dr. Atkins' New Diet Revolution
Main Aspects of Atkins Diet Program
- The Atkins Diet programs talk about control on carbohydrates that can switch body's metabolism from burning glucose to burning stored body fat as fuel.
- Process of burning body fats i.e. ketosis starts when insulin levels are lowered. In normal humans, insulin is lowest when glucose level in blood is low. Ketosis occurs when lipid stored in fat cells are transferred to the blood and used for energy.
- Atkins Diet Program made the controversial disagreement that low-carbohydrate diet helps to produce a metabolic advantage because this results in burning of fat.
- Majority of people have overcome obesity and heart disease using Dr Atkins Diet Plan. More and more people are taking Atkins Diet today. Many executives, homemakers, business persons, and even celebrities are following this program.
- Most people choose to follow Atkins diet for fast weight loss and to reduce health problems such as hypertension, cholesterol, diabetes and polycystic ovarian syndrome.
- The Atkins diet promises to lose weight without causing hunger pangs. People feel more active after one week of being on this diet.
Different Phases of Atkins Diet Program
Atkins Diet Phase 1
- Atkins diet phase 1 is known as induction phase. This is for 14 days and has restriction on specific foods for the body to activate ketoses.
- During these 14 days, your carbohydrates intake should be below 20 grams per day. During this phase of Atkins diet program, your body is trained to use fat instead of carbohydrates to produce energy.
Atkins Diet Phase 2
- This is known as ongoing weight loss phase where you take carbohydrates in the form of nutrient-dense as well as fiber-rich foods which is 25 grams daily in the first week, 30 grams per day in the next week until your weight loss stops.
Atkins Diet Phase 3
This phase of Atkins diet is called Pre-Maintenance. The principle of this phase is to make the change from weight loss to weight maintenance by increasing the daily carbohydrate intake, so long as very gradual weight loss is maintained.
Atkins Diet Phase 4
This is the final phase of Atkins diet program. This phase is planned to maintain your ideal weight.
Dieters who follow Atkins diet are inspired to stick with this fourth phase of diet for their whole life.
About the Author
John Sterling is a professional Weight Management specialist. He is based in Sydney and provides private consultation to pregnant women, obese men, women, children, and also those who want to stay fit with regular exercising.
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