LOW CARB DIETING - ATKINS DIET - WEIGHT LOSS

THE PLAN

The Atkins diet plan consists of four phases. These phases are meant to be followed in order to achieve the goals of the program. The Atkins plan begins with the induction phase, which is meant to induce ketosis and lipolysis within your body. This is achieved by cutting out all carbohydrates from your diet for approximately 2 weeks. Ketosis is when your body switches from burning food-consumed carbohydrates for energy to burning fat from the body for energy. The body then releases fatty acids into the bloodstream which are converted into Ketones which are used by the body to provide the needed energy. Lipolysis is the term for a body using consumed fat for energy. It is said that ketosis may be very harmful to your kidneys and may be fatal.

The second phase is the Ongoing Weight Loss phase. In this phase users are lead to discover the amount of carbohydates viable for their continued weight loss. The amount of weight lost will decrease, but is meant to continue. There is a threat that your old eating habits may return, and it is important to retain your body in lipolysis.

The third phase is the Pre-Maintenance Phase, which is a prepatory step for the fourth phase, Lifetime Maintenance. In Pre-Maintenance, you are asked to add carbs until your weight loss slows to about 1 pound a week. Once this level is reached, your weight loss should slow to a halt at your ideal weight. From then on, you will be accustomed to the amount of carbs that should remain in your diet for the rest of your life. With Lifetime Maintenance, you maintain your ideal weight by including a vast array of foods while ensuring you remain in lipolysis.

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