Atkins Advantage
The original low-carb diet gets a modern makeover.
BACKGROUND
While the low-carb craze has waned a little, it still has a steady following. The All-New Atkins Advantage contains the writing and research of Ironman competitor and orthopedic surgeon Dr. Stuart Trager and Atkins spokeswoman Colette Heimowitz. They carry the torch of Dr. Atkins' vision, this time around in a 12-week program.
With Atkins Advantage you get even more. Included in the program are the tried and true Atkins nutritional approach, an exercise how-to program, and a healthy dose of motivation to keep you on track. Each week, builds upon the previous one and offers you an opportunity to build upon your own competence and confidence at your own pace.
PRO
- The Atkins Advantage 12-Week Program is well-rounded. It addresses all three major components of weight loss: nutrition, fitness, and psychology.
- Contains meal plans and a well-outlined approach to weight loss
CON
- Low-carbohydrate diets have not shown that they have long-term effectiveness
- Diets high in saturated fat have been linked to heart disease, certain cancers and diabetes
DIET and NUTRITION
You get 12 weeks of daily meal plans at varying carbohydrate levels.
EXERCISE
The Atkins Advantage 12-Week Program provides you with 12 weeks of daily meal plans at varying carbohydrate levels. Each meal contains 20 to 80 grams of net carbohydrates. In addition, you learn about the science behind the Atkins program and why it works. You’ll receive lists of foods that you are allowed to eat and lists of foods that you need to stay clear from. Each week has a detailed eating schedule so that there is little guesswork on how much to eat and what to eat.
EXERCISE
The Atkins Advantage 12-Week Program also promotes the benefits of regular exercise. The book has fully illustrated stretching, cardio, and strength training plans. The fitness component allows you to tailor your workout to your own lifestyle and abilities.
CONCLUSION
The All-New Atkins Advantage takes the famous low-carb eating plan and wraps it together with the other major components you need to lose weight - fitness and motivation. If you need guidance in all aspects of bettering your health, and you are attracted to the low-carb lifestyle, this could be a wonderful program for you.
Common Misspellings
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The Adkins diet is the best diet for me. Basically, no refined carbs, no sugar. You can eat a balanced diet with it. Want to lose weight? Go no carb. Want to maintain weight? Mix in some complex carbs (fruits, veggies).
I had heart surgery in 03 and stopped eating refined carbs about a year later. Now, the lower my carbs, the better my blood levels.
Great diet! I lost 25 lbs in 3 mos.
I tried the Atkins Advantage and quite liked it but became concerned about my cholesterol level and also craved carbs from time to time.
I discovered th Scarsdale Diet which is also a low carb/high protein diet but allows fruit and some complex carbs which I found better for me. I lost weight and so for have managed to keep most of it off :)
I paired a slightly modified Atkins ( very limited carbs) with Jillian Michael s workouts and went from 308.5 lbs to 163 in 18 months. If that is not something that works.. I don't know what is.
hi, this is my 3rd time with atkins. 1st was in year 1999, then 2004 and i've decided to do it again after my weight increased abt 20kg since the last time doing it. this is my forth week of eating low carbs. i've lost only 2kg.. it's quite slow this time comparing to the previous ones..
Best way to eat on the planet. I am satisfied after every meal. I eat between 2000 and 3000 cals per day and have lost steadily, from 303.5 to 248. I will eat this way for the rest of my life. If you feel sick or have hairloss, you are not eating enough!
I have been on Atkins for two weeks. In two weeks, I have lost 15 pounds, have energy, sleep very well at night, don't get the shakes like I did when I was eating sugar and I am hardly ever hungry like I was on your typical low fat low calorie diet. I eat plenty of veggies, pumpkin seeds and berries. I feel the best that I have felt in years. My yearly physical is coming up soon, so I will see how my blood work has changed from last year.
I like the diet except if you dont stay on it you will gain the weight right back fast. I felt better when i was on it and i didnt feel as full as i do when i eat whatever i want to.
I lost 10 lbs with this!!! but it gave me constipation.
i know atkins works b/c i lost 40lbs on it. i consulted with my doctor and he said the only con was that it was hard to stay on it. maybe what happened to mr. watkins was a coinsidence. i have never had any health issues...in fact it cured the one health issue i had. everybody loses weight differently. take the jillian michaels oxidizer test. (google it) that will tell you the way you should be eating for your body type. good luck everyone!
My osteopathic doctor put me on a variation of the Atkins diet. Since, I have taken full lipid panel and my good cholesterol went up and bad went down. I've lost 23 lbs in about 2 months. He says the diet is not popular because most doctors don't think "outside of the box". For those of us with thyroid maladies, "I only have half of mine", it's been a godsend. 30 grams a day and the fat goes away. The best part, I can pass a Mcdonalds and not salivate for the fries.....I no longer even miss bread, just crave leafy green veggies and healthy berries and lean fish and turkey. I've eaten healthier on this diet than the previous 20 years combined....ps I have a diabetic friend thats morbidly obese and her regular (non osteopathic) doctor has limited her to only 150 grams a week.....apparently not ALL doctors have fits over low carbs..
WATCH OUT! There IS a "Con" of Atkins and it can be very serious and even dangerous. I was on the diet for 10 days and my heart alternately started skipping beats, racing on and off, with lightheadedness, etc. My doctor had a FIT when I mentioned the Adkins diet, saying it was one of the most dangerous around- causing potentially heart arrythmeas (my case), metabolic imbalances, etc. Talk to your DOCTOR before even thinking of this diet or better yet, do something ELSE (like Weight Watchers, old-fashioned calorie counting, even the Pritiken, though it's the Marine Boot Camp of diets!)
Help. Neeed to lisise 15 lbs by June 6 and 7th for dance reciatl. I do tapo, jazz, and hoop and do want to look bad in costumel /Looking for ideas. Help me please. I weigh 168, 5ft 3 inchesl I ike to walk, bike and dancel What shoud I do. Let me know. I tried Alli, gave me lots of gas, lots of itl Hard to work with this problem. How about coirtislim? Let me know pleawel Cheyl.
Atkins is too hard core for me. I need corn and carrots!
Iv'e tried this and It does work! I even feel better!
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