Atkins
Will Atkins Work On Me?
Through out the years, the Atkins plan has become synonymous
with weight loss. Fans of the program say that it has successfully
helped them to shed unwanted pounds. They claimed to have
improved overall health and greater energy from the Atkins
program. However, critics maintain that Atkins could lead
to heart damage, thus making it an unhealthy diet.
Supporters of Atkins say just everyone will be able to lose
weight using their program. Though, there are certain groups
of people who
are most likely to benefit from the Atkins plan. The group
of people includes yo-yo dieters, who find themselves losing
weight, only to regain; dieters who feel always feel hungry;
and also those who eat for emotional reasons. Binge eaters
and constant snackers can also gain advantages from the Atkins
program. On top of that, those who suffer from a food addiction
are prime candidates for Atkins.
Atkins depends heavily on proteins and fats, along with
carbohydrates that are rich in nutrients. The core idea is
to strictly reduce the amount of non-nutritious carbohydrates
in your food intake. The theory behind this is that, when
carbs are restricted, fats will be burnt rather than glucose.
Additionally, it has been shown that, all things being equal,
you will lose more fat with Atkins compared to other types
of weight loss plans.
The Atkins plan is divided into four stages. The first step
involves your body moves from burning carbohydrates to burning
fats and to help you to kick the sugar habit during this stage.
At the second stage, your weight loss will accelerate, but
you will also be able to eat larger portions of vegetables.
In the third stage, which is known as pre-maintenance, you
will continue to add more foods to the mix. And finally, the
final stage involves lifetime maintenance. During this phase,
you can continue to fight food addictions, maintain your ideal
weight, and decrease the chance that you will suffer from
diabetes.
However, it can be quite hard to stick with the Atkins plan
due to the temptation to eat carbohydrates and sweets is just
too great. Friends and relatives can become diet saboteurs,
stopping you from achieving the results you’re looking
for. In this case, the best defense is a good offense. This
means informing others in advance that you’re determined
to complete the Atkins program. Let them know that you don’t
want to even be offered French fries and potato chips.
The Journal of the American Medical Association has suggested
that the Atkins plan might be dangerous for children because
young people who are still growing wil need all the nutrients
they can get, whether the vitamins and minerals are from carbohydrates
or other sources. However, the supporters of Atkins say that,
while children may not benefit from a restriction of vegetables
and fruits, they could consume fewer potatoes and breads and
still remain healthy.
Some medical experts suggest that the Atkins approach is not
suitable for people who are already suffering from kidney
or liver problem. Also, because Atkins reduces the amount
of fruits and vegetables an individual consumes, the diet
might leave people at greater risk for cancer and heart disease.
Before resorting to any Atkins, or low-carb, high protein
diet, always check with your family physician.
We can forsee that Atkins diet will remain hot in the future.
While it has been proven effective in helping people lose
weight, it may also land individuals at a higher risk for
serious diseases. In order to determine if Atkins is a miracle
to overweight people or a total nightmare, it still needs
a great deal of additional research.
If you are in good health overall and have a normal energy
level, you might give Atkins a try. You might need to search
for alternative program if you suffer from any serious diseases,
or are experiencing symptoms such as high blood pressure,
you might consider an alternative diet plan. Always consult
your doctor to find the right plan for you.
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