We inhabit a society where looking slim is the ideal. We are encouraged to think that this is what we all ought to look like too. We see the proof of this in the slim people in fashion magazines, in beauty contests on television, in adverts 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 achieve this modern shape is Dr Atkins New Diet Revolution.
In Dr Atkins New Diet Revolution, we are introduced to a new life style – a low carb lifestyle. In this new method, we are instructed what kinds of low carb foods we can eat. Of course, we will have to follow strict instructions for Dr Atkins diet to begin its magic and help us to shed those ugly pounds.
There are 4 stages in Dr Atkins New Diet Revolution diet that have to be followed by anyone who wants to lose weight the Atkins diet way. These stages are the Induction which is stage 1; Ongoing weight loss which is stage 2; Pre-maintenance is stage 3 and Maintenance, which is stage 4. In addition to the dietary rules of these stages Dr Atkins New Diet Revolution book recommends daily exercise and taking nutritional supplements as part of his low carb diet.
In the induction stage of the diet you can lose about 15 pounds. This is achieved by controlling your carbohydrate consumption to 20 grams a day. You can, however, eat lots of low carb vegetables in your diet like lettuce, broccoli and tomatoes. Unfortunately eating yoghurt, fruits, rice, corn and starchy vegetables like potatoes is out while you are on the Atkins diet. Also caffeine and alcohol drinks are not recommended.
Dr Atkins’ New Diet Revolution declares 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 in Dr Atkins New Diet Revolution, the book informs you that you have reached your perfect weight and that from now on, you get to up your daily carb intake gradually to as much as 60 grams 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 better way to lose excess weight and keep it off for good. The Atkins diet really does work, and by reading Dr Atkins New Diet Revolution for yourself, you will be taking a giant leap towards a slimmer, healthier future.
