Wednesday, June 15, 2011

The New Diet Revolution

By Joy Mitchell


We live in a society where looking slim is the goal. We are driven to think that this is what we all ought to look like too. We see the proof of this in the slim people in fashion magazines, in beauty contests on television, 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 attempts to help you obtain this new shape is Dr Atkins New Diet Revolution.

In Dr Atkins New Diet Revolution, we are introduced to a new life style - a low carb lifestyle. 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 phases to the Dr Atkins New Diet Revolution that must 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 regular exercise and taking nutritional supplements as part of his low carb diet.

In the induction stage of the diet you can lose about 15 pounds. This is done by limiting your carb consumption to 20 grams a day. You can, however, eat lots of low carb vegetables in your diet like lettuce, broccoli and tomatoes. Unfortunately consuming yoghurt, fruits, rice, corn and starchy vegetables like potatoes is out while you are on the Atkins diet. Also caffeine and alcohol drinks are not recommended.

Dr Atkins' New Diet Revolution declares that it is in the induction stage, that you will control your blood sugar level, thereby curing several 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 target weight and that from now on, you get to increase your daily carb intake to up to 60 grammes per day. However, from here on. if you want to stay at your ideal weight then you must stick to the Atkins diet for the rest of your life.

Honestly, there does not seem to be a better way to lose weight and keep it off permanently. The Atkins diet really does work, and by reading Dr Atkins New Diet Revolution you will be taking a giant step in the right direction.




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