Atkins Diet

By Stephanie Boyle

Atkins Diet, I know popularity in the Atkins Diet or way of life has been steadily decreasing, however I'm sure there are still many avid Atkins followers out there so these are for you. The Atkins Diet is not necessarily what people perceive it to be. People think you can stuff yourself with high fat products and have no consequences, however that is completely inaccurate.

The Atkins diet works by restricting carbohydrates and avoiding high glycemic index foods such as soft drinks, fruit juices, and potatoes. Most of the misconceptions about this diet are that meat with high fat is a typical meal on the Atkins plan, which it is not. The goal on this plan is to show you still have a wide variety of foods which you can still enjoy such as salads, cheeses and lean meats which are better for you and will help you lose weight. There are various phases of the Atkins plan; induction, ongoing weight loss, pre-maintenance and lifetime maintenance. Each phase is as important as the next one and must be followed completely.

I have heard great successes on this program if followed completely. Atkins is not a diet as it is a way of life that you will have to continue once the weight is lost to be sure you do not regain it.