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- What Are The Risks Of Fad Diets?
- What Not To Eat On A No-Carb Diet?
- Atkins Diet Plan - Are Low Carbs Diets Doomed?
- Atkins Diet Phase Two - Ongoing Weight Loss
- Atkins Diet - Is it as Effective as they say?
- What are the risks of the Atkins Diet!
- Are you the right person to follow the Atkins Diet?
- What Percentage of the Atkins Diet is Fat?
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How the Atkins Diet Works?
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Nov
26
Atkins Diet Phase Two - Ongoing Weight Loss
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If you have made it past the initial induction phase of the Atkins Diet, congratulations on accomplishing the first stage of your weight loss goal. The ongoing weight loss phase(OWL) you are entering into now is where you will being to customize the Atkins program to fit your individual tastes which is what makes the Atkins Diet Program so unique in the diet and weight loss world.
Even though you are now allowed a little more flexibility than in the induction phase of the program this second stage will continue to amaze you with the how much the weight will continue to drop and the fat melt off.
You will begin to see a gradual slow down of the rate in which the weight loss and inches lost occur. This is a normal and deliberate part of the plan so don’t let it bother you. Just bear in mind that just because you are being allowed a few more carbs it doesn’t mean you can go back to eating whatever you want. You must eat good quality carbs and steer clear of junk carbs such as white flour and sugar.
You must also have a set goal. Do not just make a goal of losing some weight, have a specific amount of weight you want to lose and write the goal down. It is much easier to visualize you end goal when it is written down. You must visualize and see how your body will look and how you will feel when you reach your goal.
With the Ongoing Weight Loss Program you will learn to continue to burn and dissolve fat, maintain control of your appetite, learn how many more carbs you can take in and eat a wider choice of foods.
The following are the main rules of Ongoing Weight Loss:
Keep protein and fat as the mainstays of your nutritional regimen
Do not increase your daily carb intake by more than five grams a week
Add new foods in the order listed in the Atkins carb ladder
Only add one food group at a time
Stop new foods immediately if they promote weight gain or increased cravings
Continue on Ongoing Weight Loss until you have five to ten pounds to lose.
If you follow these guidelines you are sure to be successful in your quest for weight loss.
Nov
25
Atkins Diet - Is it as Effective as they say?
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Even though it has been several decades since the late Dr. Robert Atkins created his self-named low carbohydrate diet, it was only in the late 1990s and early 2000s that the Atkins diet took the weight loss world by storm.
Millions of people rode on the low carb bandwagon and nutrition experts were appalled. The uproar over the diet is understandable; after all, it went against all the principles of the medically accepted and traditional low fat regimen, which had been the norm for years.
Simply put, going on the Atkins diet - or “doing Atkins” - means that a person has to drastically cut down on his or her intake of carbohydrates, especially those found in starchy foods.
People find that this can be difficult, especially those who have become accustomed to consuming food like bread, potatoes, cakes, cereals, and pasta regularly for years. On the up side, protein-rich foods are not only allowed on this low carb diet, they are actually encouraged. So there’s no need to give up mayonnaise, butter, pork, beef, fried food, and many others that are off-limits in low fat diets.
There are four phases in this diet. The first stage, called Induction, requires the dieter to reduce his or her carb intake to 20 grams per day for two weeks. Carbohydrates should be acquired from vegetables, so the usual starchy baked products and fruits are forbidden during this period.
After the induction phase, you are allowed to gradually increase your intake of carbohydrates until you reach your carb threshold, or the amount of carbs you can safely eat without gaining weight.
For many adults, 60 to 90 grams of carbs per day is the limit. With this diet, you count carbs, not calories.
The Atkins premise is that carbohydrates, which our bodies use for fuel, are the culprits responsible for weight gain. Excess carbohydrates increase blood sugar levels, which in turn make us feel hungry in a short amount of time after a meal. An increase in your blood sugar can also trigger the pancreas to create more insulin, which in turn influences how the body converts carbs to fats, which are manifested in that paunch or those love handles.
This extra weight can lead to many health problems, including diabetes and heart disease.
In addition to helping a person lose a significant amount of weight in a short period of time, a number of clinical studies have shown the Atkins diet to be beneficial in the reduction of the so-called “bad cholesterol” that can lead to heart disease.
In addition, other studies suggest that the diet has at least a positive short-term effect on diabetics, and anecdotal evidence states that it is also instrumental in relieving the symptoms of disorders such as polycystic ovarian syndrome.
One thing that the critics praise about the Atkins low carb diet is its education of people about being picky about foods; to avoid junk food and those that contain nothing but sugar and empty calories.
Another aspect of the diet that meets with expert approval is its encouragement of exercise. It still follows the basic tenet that if you take in more than you burn, you will still gain weight, no matter what diet you are on.
One relative difficulty that reduced-carbohydrate dieters complain about is food boredom. Perhaps this was a problem in the early days, but not so anymore.
Today, there are plenty of “mock” foods patterned after regular dishes like pancakes, mashed potatoes, cheesecake, muffins, and the like - but without the carbohydrates and sugar. If you have a craving for something sweet, you can still eat candy bars, cakes, and chocolate products that are sweetened not with sugar but with sucralose.
Weight loss on this low carb diet is quicker than that observed on low-fat diets, but remember that you should not shed pounds too rapidly - 2 to four pounds a week is the average.
And to make sure to take the necessary dietary supplements to make sure that you are getting all the nutrients you need to stay healthy while losing weight. You should also remember to drink plenty of water.
This will help flush waste from your body and assist it in the burning of fat as the major source of fuel.
Going on the Atkins diet can help you in your weight loss efforts if you follow the basic tenets: don’t overeat (eat only until you feel satisfied);
don’t under-eat (eat whenever you feel hungry);
exercise; be realistic. You should not aspire to be razor thin. Rather, aim for your ideal body weight and stay
healthy on your way there.
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Nov
22
What are the risks of the Atkins Diet!
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The induction phase of the Atkins Diet is a very low carbohydrate diet. It operates on the theory that refined carbs cause you to gain weight. Refined carbs are white breads, pastas, sugars and starches. The carbs most of us eat regularly.
One of the biggest downsides is the elimination of certain foods and food groups. Protein and fat alone cannot provide you with the nutrients you need for good health. There are some foods in each food group that offer the nutrients your body needs.
The Atkins Diet says carbohydrates affect blood sugar and the hormone insulin. They contend that insulin, not the types or quantities of food, cause an imbalanced metabolism and fat storage.
Insulin is produced by the body in response to the high glucose levels. It causes the liver to convert glucose into glycogen, (which can become body fat), reducing the blood sugar to safe levels.
On the other hand, if the diet is very low in carbohydrates, the blood sugar level can fall too low. There will be insufficient glucose to fuel the cells of the body. The Atkins Diet says it allows enough good carbs to keep this from happening.
Medical experts say that allowing high protein and high fat foods in unlimited quantities is unhealthy. The downside is that it is not good for your heart. We have all heard about how fat and cholesterol can clog our arteries.
Some of the nutritional benefits that are lost as a result of low carb diets are fiber and B vitamins that are found in bread, cereals, and grains. Fiber, vitamins, minerals, and phytochemicals that are found in fruits and vegetables, protect against disease.
Calcium and vitamin D, found in dairy products, help build strong bones and teeth. Healthy sources of fat, found in nuts, protect against heart disease. Fiber, found in most high carb foods, helps you feel full longer.
Constipation is a big downside for people following low carb, high protein diets. Fruits, vegetables and grains provide fiber that helps maintain regular bowel function. The Atkins Diet is not recommended for people with chronic gastrointestinal diseases.
High levels of protein have been shown to increase calcium loss from the body. Dairy products, which contain calcium, are restricted in low carb diets. Inadequate intake has been associated with osteoporosis, a disease which causes the bones to become very fragile. High protein intakes have also been associated with kidney disease.
Since the kidneys are responsible for eliminating the by-products of protein, researchers say it puts excess strain on them. This has not been proven, except in persons who already have poor kidney function.
Since carbohydrates are the primary source of fuel for the muscles and brain, eating a low carb diet can cause muscle weakness, tiredness and dehydration. Individuals who participate in high endurance activities should not participate in a low carbohydrate diet.
A low carb diet should be completely avoided during pregnancy, lactation, childhood, and the pre-teen years. During these periods of life, growth is very rapid and requires calories and many nutrients for optimal development.
These are the main downsides to the Atkins Diet. Is a low carb diet good for you or is it dangerous. By looking at both sides, and consulting with your health care provider, you can make an informed decision.
Nov
19
Are you the right person to follow the Atkins Diet?
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What Type of Person Will Follow the Atkins Diet?
That would be a person totally committed to losing weight. Let’s face it, dieting is not fun. Suddenly, doughnuts, pies, cakes, cookies, potato chips, and Mac Donald’s take on a whole new appeal. It seems that when we’re deprived of something, it becomes essential that we have it.
Are you the type of person that can follow the Atkins Diet? Let’s find out. Look in the mirror. Do you like what you see? If you do, read no further. If you don’t, read on.
The Atkins Diet asks 10 questions to see if this diet is for you. These are the 10 questions.
1. Are you overweight, even if you feel you don’t eat that much?
2. Do you follow weight-loss plans to the letter and make no headway or get stuck on a weight loss plateau?
3. Do you notice many slim people consume more food and calories than you?
4. Are you always hungry on low calorie diets?
5. Are you still hungry when you finish a “balanced meal”?
6. Do you continually lose and gain the same 10 to 15 pounds?
7. Do you gain weight while eating low-fat foods?
8. Do you often blame it on your metabolism?
9. Do you constantly crave sweets and other high-carbohydrate foods?
10. Do you have a strong desire to eat again within two hours of eating a filling meal?
If you answered yes to most of these questions, you are the type of person that will follow the Atkins Diet. You are probably addicted to refined carbohydrates or your body does not process them normally.
These highly processed carbs break down rapidly into glucose in your bloodstream. Your blood sugar then goes on a roller coaster ride, causing you to want to eat even more.
Eating too many bad carbs can cause an inability to lose or maintain weight loss. It leaves you in a constant state of hunger. Anyone tired of this diet roller coaster, and looking for a better way of losing weight, is the type of person that will follow the Atkins Diet.
Ask yourself if you’re looking for a program that diminishes cravings, reduces appetite, and eliminates addictive food patterns. Do you want a diet that recommends some of the best and healthiest foods, is flexible, and let’s you eat delicious foods at home or out?
Is a diet that does not require you to buy expensive pre-made meals the right one for you? Do you want one that helps you reach your weight loss goals and keep it off for the long run? How about minimizing risk factors for certain health issues? We all want to look great and feel more confident. The Atkins Diet claims to be able to do that. It is also backed by science.
If this sounds like what you have been looking for, then you are the type of person that will follow the Atkins Diet.
Nov
15
What Percentage of the Atkins Diet is Fat?
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The Atkins Diet focuses on protein and carbohydrates. They don’t adhere to any particular percentage of fat. They do recommend that none of it be trans fat.
Atkins knows that the right kinds of fats in the diet are essential. They are a vital energy source, help slow digestion, and keep you feeling full and satisfied longer. The right kinds of fat help your body absorb vitamins such as, A, D, E, and K.
The Atkins Diet shows you that it is not healthy to try to banish all fats from your diet. They will help you determine good fats from bad so you won’t have to worry about the percentage.
Monounsaturated fats, polyunsaturated fats, and omega-3 fatty acids are all heart healthy fats. The rule of thumb is that good fats are liquid at room temperature and may thicken when refrigerated.
Most vegetable oils fit in this category. Omega-3 fatty acids come from fatty fish such as, salmon, albacore tuna, herring, and mackerel. Walnuts, flaxseeds, and flaxseed oil are other good sources. These are all allowed on the Atkins Diet, but there is no percentage given as they feel none is needed.
Saturated fat is semisolid to solid at room temperature. Animal products are the main sources of saturated fats. Tropical oils and cocoa butter are also high in saturated fat. Smaller amounts are present in some plant foods like olive oil and nuts. The Atkins Diet believes that by substituting healthier fats like olive oil and canola oil for butter, they don’t have to count the percentage. You will still lose weight.
They do not recommend trans fat, however. Trans fat is produced when hydrogen is added to liquid oils to make them solid and extend their shelf life. They are found in packaged products and almost every food that contains shortening. The Atkins Diet helps you avoid trans fat by teaching you to read food labels.
Manufacturers are allowed to claim zero trans fat for any food containing up to one half gram per serving. Go to the ingredients list where the words hydrogenated or partially hydrogenated are a warning flag that it contains trans fat. The bottom line on the two different types is that unsaturated fats don’t clog your arteries and saturated fats do.
The Atkins Diet relies on the fact that you will concentrate on low carbs and protein and the fat percentage will just fall into place. Of course, you still have to be aware of the type of fat you’re consuming. The percentage of fat won’t hamper your weight loss efforts if you pay attention to what the Atkins Diet teaches you about healthy eating.
All of the Atkins Diet recipes give the nutrition breakdown and you will know what type and percentage of fat is in each meal. For those of us who think fat makes food taste better, it’s nice to know that some fats are okay.
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