Atkins Diet

 Atkins Diet - What You Should Know

 

 

 

 

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One of the most prolific and recognized diets to hit the diet world in the past few decades is The Atkins Diet. Based on a book by Dr. Robert C. Atkins, the Atkins Diet has become a godsend for many and a problem for some. According to Dr. Atkins, when it comes to weight loss we need to be concerned with the carbohydrates we eat, not the fat. While many people have found great success using the Atkins Diet, others have not. The diet just isn't for everyone. Before you start the Atkins diet, or any kind of diet, talk to your doctor to make sure it is a good idea for you.

There will be little calorie counting on the Atkins Diet, but say good-bye to junk foods and processed foods. Moreover, you will be eating few carbohydrates and many foods high in protein. Why all this? Well, the theory behind the low-carb diet is that by reducing your intake of these foods, you will enter a phase in your body called ketosis. During ketosis, your body will burn fat in the body for fuel instead of using the foods in your diet, which will in turn stop insulin production, which will in turn prevent more fat from being stored.

There are four main stages to the Atkins diet:

 

1)  Induction. This is the first 2 weeks, and in this phase many people report losing 15 pounds or more, simply because the carbohydrate intake is cut to 20 grams a day. The only carbs allowed are a limited amount of low-carb vegetables.

 

2) Ongoing weight loss. This stage allows 25 grams of carbs a day.

 

3) Pre-maintenance. In this stage you can try out other foods to see what carbohydrates you can add into your diet.

 

4) Maintenance.  After you’ve reached your weight loss goals, you may eat all good carbs, but the premise behind the diet plan is that you won’t want to eat these foods. Choosing healthy carbs will become a way of life.

Remember, with any diet exercise is very important in order to lose weight. Additionally, healthy lifestyle changes, such as quitting smoking, are also important. Many people have called into question the safety of the Atkins diet due to its severe methods, and some say that the plan only makes you bounce back to your original weight as soon as you hit the maintenance level. The key is to find something that works for you and your weight loss goals and that is healthy for your body.

 

 

 

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Do You Know the Health Risk of Being Overweight?

 

In today's world, everything is faster passed and it seems like we never have enough time in a day to do everything we want to do. Somewhere in the midst of all this madness we have to find time to eat. With barely enough time to cook, most people turn to the fast food and snack foods. But there's a consequence for this. Obesity. As a nation, we lead the world in the number of obese people and health issues related to being obese. The fast food and processed foods we eat are loaded not only with fat but also a host of chemicals and ingredients that wreak havoc on our bodies. Ask most people who are overweight and they have no idea that the health issues they're dealing with is most likely related to their diet. Information is the key in this situation. People need to be informed about the risk associated with being overweight in a simple and practical way.

The Risk of Being Overweight

What Am I at Risk For?

 

 

Weighing too much may increase your risk for developing many health
problems. If you are overweight or obese, you may be at risk for:

 

•  type 2 diabetes
•  coronary heart disease and stroke
•  metabolic syndrome
•  certain types of cancer
•  sleep apnea
•  osteoarthritis
•  gallbladder disease
•  fatty liver disease
•  pregnancy complications

Don't feel like you're doomed. You may be able to lower your health risks by losing weight,

doing regular physical activity, and eating healthfully. This does require some dedication on your part, but if you're serious about your health and changing your lifestyle, then it should be no problem

 

 

The time to start is now. Raise your quality of life and make that change today.

 

 

 

Lose Weight Like a Celebrity

If Maria Carey can do it, so can you. So many stars are losing weight and it's easy to think that they only can do it because they have the money. However, that is not true. You can do it just like them if you just follow a few of the same eating and exercise plans that they do.

• Drink lots of water
• Eat smaller portions 5 to 6 times a day
• Exercise at least  20 minutes a day three times a week
• Walk. Walking is one of the best exercises you can do and it keeps your motabolism up
• Eat whole wheat and whole grains, not the enriched white versions
• Eat 4 or 5 servings of fruits and vegatables a day

Make this a lifestyle, not a "thing." To be healthy requires a healthy lifestyle, so learn as much as you can but take it one day at a time. And remember, don't overwhelm yourself by trying to do everything at one time. Implement one thing at a time, and when you have become consistent with that then take the next step.