We inhabit a world where looking slim is the ideal. We are encouraged to believe that this is what we should all look like as well. We see the evidence of this in the slim people in fashion magazines, in beauty contests on TV, in adverts and in many other places. There are books that are devoted to helping us get this new look. One book that attempts to help you obtain this modern look is Dr Atkins New Diet Revolution.
In Dr Atkins New Diet Revolution, we are introduced to a new way of living – a low carb livestyle. In this new method, we are told what kinds 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 ugly pounds.
There are four stages to the Dr Atkins New Diet Revolution that have to be followed by anyone who wants to lose weight the Atkins diet way. These stages are: stage 1 the Induction; stage 2 Ongoing Weight Loss; stage 3 Pre-maintenance and stage 4 Maintenance. In addition to 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 achieved by limiting your carbohydrate 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 out 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 control 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 such as 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 remain at your ideal weight then you must stick to the Atkins diet for the rest of your life.
There really can’t be a more scientific way to lose weight and keep it off permanently. The Atkins diet does work, and by reading Dr Atkins New Diet Revolution you will be taking a step in the right direction.
