Dr Atkin's New Diet Revolution

By Joy Mitchell

We inhabit a society where being slim is the ideal. We are encouraged to think that this is what we all ought to look like as well. We see the evidence of this in the slim people in fashion magazines, in beauty contests on TV, on posters and in quite a few other places. There are books that are devoted to helping us get this new look. One book that tries to help you obtain this modern shape is Dr Atkins New Diet Revolution.

In Dr Atkins New Diet Revolution, we are advised about a new way of living - a low carb lifestyle. In this new way, we are instructed what sorts 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.

During the two weeks of the Induction Stage of the diet, it is possible to lose about 15 pounds in weight. This is done by controlling your carb intake to 20 grammes or less per day. You can, however, eat lots of low carb vegetables in your diet like lettuce, broccoli and green beans. Consuming yoghurt, fruits, pulses, legumes, bread and starchy vegetables like potatoes is not allowed while you are on the Atkins diet. Furthermore, caffeine and alcohol drinks are not recommended.

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

When you enter into the 3rd and 4th stages in Dr Atkins New Diet Revolution, the book informs you that you have attained your perfect weight and that from now on, you can increase your daily carb intake gradually to as much as 60 grams per day. However, from now on. if you want to stay at your perfect weight then you must stick to the Atkins diet for the rest of your life.

There really can't be a better 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. - 29887

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