Sunday, October 11, 2009

The New Diet Revolution

By Joy Mitchell

We live in a world where being slim is the ideal. We are driven to believe that this is what we should all look like too. We see the evidence of this in the slim models who are in fashion magazines, in the various beauty contests on TV, on posters and in many other places. There are books that are devoted to helping us get this new look. One such book that tries to help you achieve this new look is Dr Atkins New Diet Revolution.

In Dr Atkins New Diet Revolution, we are introduced to a new way of living - low carb living. In this new method, we are instructed what kinds 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 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 induction stage of the diet it is possible to lose about 15 pounds in weight. This is achieved by controlling your carbohydrate intake to 20 grammes a day. You can, however, eat lots of low carb vegetables in your diet like lettuce, broccoli and tomatoes. Consuming yoghurt, fruits, rice, 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 during the induction stage, you will stabilize your blood sugar level, thus curbing various health problems that arise from unstable blood sugar, like fatigue and diabetes. It is also in this stage of the diet that you break your food addictions and your cravings for different foods like sugar.

When you enter into the 3rd and 4th phases of Dr Atkins New Diet Revolution, the book informs you that you have attained your perfect weight and that from now on, you can up your daily carb intake gradually to as much as 60 grammes 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 remainder of your life.

Honestly, there does not seem to be a more scientific method to lose weight and keep it off for good. 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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