Dr Atkin's New Diet Revolution

by Joy Mitchell

We live in a society where being slim is the goal and we are all encouraged to think that this is what we all ought to look like as well. We see the reason for this in pictures of slim people in fashion magazines, in beauty contests on TV, 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 look is Dr Atkins New Diet Revolution.

In Dr Atkins New Diet Revolution, we are advised about a new life style - a low carb livestyle. 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 New Diet Revolution to start working and helping us to shed those unwanted pounds.

There are 4 phases in Dr Atkins New Diet Revolution diet that must be followed by anyone who wants to lose weight the Atkins New Diet Revolution way. These phases are the Induction which is phase 1; Ongoing weight loss which is phase 2; Pre-maintenance, which is phase 3 and Maintenance, which is phase 4. In addition to the dietary rules of these stages Dr Atkins New Diet Revolution book recommends regular 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 done by controlling 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 not allowed while you are on the Atkins diet. Furthermore, caffeine and alcohol drinks are not recommended.

Dr Atkins' New Diet Revolution states that it is during the induction stage, that you will stabilize your blood sugar level, thereby curbing several 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 such as sugar, caffeine and alcohol.

When you enter into the third and fourth stages of Dr Atkins New Diet Revolution, the book tells you that you have reached 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 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 New Diet Revolution really does work, and by reading Dr Atkins New Diet Revolution you will be taking a giant leap in the right direction of a slimmer future.