Atkins Diet Review

Atkins Diet Review

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Review Summary

The diet promises dieters they will learn to burn fat rather than store it, all while reaching an optimal body weight, increasing feelings of vitality, and boosting confidence. Atkins is advertised as powerful, easy, healthy, flexible, and scientific; all the buzzwords we have ever wanted attached to a weight loss program.

It is important to note that Atkins seems to be going through a transition. Typically associated with low/no-carb dieting, Atkins appears to be promoting a more balanced approach to eating now. The program delineated on the company website emphasizes eating well from all food groups.


Program at a Glance

Atkins promotes a carb-conscious lifestyle that emphasizes eating well and not simply cutting this or that food group. Dieters are taken through four phases that require balanced nutrition and lead to fat burning and weight loss.


Program in Focus

Phase 1 jumpstarts metabolism to begin the fat burning process.

Phase 2 allows for wider variety of foods and more self-control than in the reduced-carb eating of Phase 1.

Phase 3, called Pre-Maintenance, helps dieters find carb equilibrium by adding more and more good carbs to the diet. In this way, dieters learn to eat well rather than simply downing a bunch of meat in some irrational fear of all carbs.

Phase 4 is the lifetime maintenance phase; the permanent commitment to practicing the Atkins diet and weight maintenance techniques that should make the weight stay off. If we go by the Atkins website, different dieters will be able to begin the diet at different phases. Some will have more weight to lose, and so will have to jumpstart the fat burning process with Phase 1, etc.


Positives

-Promotes balanced eating.


Negatives

-May foster a misunderstanding of carbs and carb-consiciousness.

-Phase 1 involves a bit of deprivation that might make exercise difficult.

-Role of exercise is underplayed.


Final Thoughts

Atkins is not, by any means, the only balanced eating program on the market. Consumers have plenty to choose from, and the choosing might actually be a bit overwhelming. We would recommend shopping for a plan that emphasizes balance and holistic practice. It must incorporate regular activity as an essential aspect of weight loss. And if the program leaves room for a proven fat burner, then all the better. Atkins, if followed closely, seems decent and may be the diet program of choice for many.


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