Question 1

what is a good meal plan for the atkins diet phase one?

Accepted Answer

This is covered well: In all the atkins books.  You can follow my tips for dinners on low carb diets, but they are not phase one!  remember, phase one virtually eliminates most carbs to obtain a dietetic ketosis!

Question 2

which one will you recommend for diet? either atkins diet or military diet in order to lose 10 pounds in a week?

Accepted Answer

10 pounds a week: Despite what you hear on the TV, that is too much to lose in a week.
There are many articles available about diet and weight control. Take your time reading them and let me know if you still have concerns.

Question 3

can you tell me how much weight should i lose on induction phase of atkins diet?

Accepted Answer

3-10lbs: Most people average 5-6 pounds.  The usual range is 3-10 pounds. Make sure your urine test strips indicate ketosis!

Question 4

are sugar-free cookies and other sweet snacks okay to eat during the induction phase of the atkins diet?

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Possibly: Here is the rule you wanna abide by: eat no more than 20 grams a day of net carbs, 12 to 15 grams of them as foundation vegetables. This means you can eat approximately six loosely packed cups of salad and two cups of cooked vegetables per day. Remember, carb counts of various vegetables vary, so be sure to check them. So you can dedicate 5 extra grams of carbs to anything!

Question 5

what is the atkins diet?

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Basically!: The low carb/glycemic index diet diminishes the secretion of insulin.  Without high Insulin levels, fat cannot be put in a fat cell.  When Insulin levels are low, you burn more fat. Therefore, avoiding sugars and starches does just that! in metabolic syndrome, the number one cause of cv death, Insulin resistance is the culprit with high levels which are toxic!

Question 6

how can the atkins diet work?

Accepted Answer

Extremely low: carb intake makes a diet ketogenic.

Question 7

what to eat on the atkins diet?

Accepted Answer

See below: you eat, meat, chicken, fish, nuts, cheese. You basically limit intake of sugar and carbohydrates such as grains, fruits and vegetables. You certainly wouldn't drink any sugar containing drinks or processed foods.
eggs are allowed. So you can have bacon and eggs for breakfast
Lunch might be a piece of chicken.'
no bread, no cakes,

Question 8

can the atkins diet really work?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely, but...: They work very well for people with mesomorphic, android, (methyltestosterone) or "apple, " body types. These people have relatively high waists and carry weight on the torso.  These people are much more prone to cholesterol, blood pressure, diabetes, and heart disease issues.  I believe all apples with these issues should be on this diet.  But for "pears, " or people with gynecoid builds, little weight lossoccurs!

Question 9

what is the danger of atkins diet?

Accepted Answer

Lack of balance: The atkins diet does not promote a balance of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. We need all three, in proper proportions, for proper nutrition and health. Besides, if the atkins diet is so good, why did dr. Atkins die of a heart attack?

Question 10

how can i go about the atkins diet?

Accepted Answer

Exam first.: Before going hog wild into the Atkin's diet program, you might want to have your physician evaluate your health status first. Don't set yourself for failure before you even start. The Atkin's is not that east to sustain and you should know the limitations and precautions of decreasing carbs.

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