Atkins Diet

The Atkins Diet is a high-protein, low-carbohydrate weight loss diet developed by Robert Atkins, M.D., during the 1960s. The Atkins Diet severely restricts the consumption of carbohydrate-rich foods and encourages the consumption of protein and fat
The central concept of The Atkins Diet is Dr. Atkins' theory that over-consumption of and hypersensitivity to carbohydrates is the root of our problem with being overweight. He says that it is the way your body processes the carbohydrates you eat -- not how much fat you eat -- that causes you to gain weight.

Many overweight people, according to Dr. Atkins, may be insulin resistant. The remedy is to restrict the consumption of the "bad" carbohydrates (or simple carbohydrates) like those found in processed, pre-packaged and junk foods (cookies, sodas, etc.) and prepare to follow this high-protein eating plan.

By reducing your carbohydrate intake to less than 40 grams a day, you will enter a bodily process called ketosis. Ketosis is a state in which your body burns fat as fuel. According to Dr. Atkins, ketosis will also affect insulin production which will prevent more fat from being formed. Atkins' plan suggests that once you enter ketosis and your body begins efficiently using the fat as fuel, your cravings for carbohydrates will subside and you won't miss the foods you are doing without.

Stages of Atkins Diet Plan

The Atkins Diet consists of four stages:
Stage 1: Induction
Stage 2: Ongoing weight loss
Stage 3: Pre-maintenance
Stage 4: Maintenance

In addition to the dietary restrictions as specified for the stages of dieting, Dr. Atkins recommends regular exercise and nutritional supplementation as part of his weight loss program.

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[AmyCelticProductions]

The Pizza place where I live makes Atkins Pizza... they use cheese to make a crust, and then put the sauce (very very light) and the the ingredients that you want. It is delicious!