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 as well. We see the evidence of this in the slim people in fashion magazines, in beauty contests on television, on posters and in many other places. There are books that are devoted to helping us achieve 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 introduced to a new way of living – a low carb lifestyle. 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 lose those unwanted pounds.
There are four stages to the Dr Atkins New Diet Revolution that must 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 regular exercise and using 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 controlling 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 not allowed while you are on the Atkins diet. Also caffeine and alcohol drinks are not recommended.
Dr Atkins’ New Diet Revolution declares that it is during the induction stage, that you will stabilize your blood sugar level, thereby curbing various health issues that start 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 and alcohol.
When you enter the 3rd and 4th stages of Dr Atkins New Diet Revolution, the book tells you that you have reached your ideal weight. From these stages on, you get to increase your daily carb intake to up to 60 grammes per day. 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 better 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.
