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Atkins Diet PlanAtkins Diet plan
is based around four important phases. Each individual phase allows
you to knowledgeably select which foods to eat based on your need
to achieve weight loss, enjoy good health and prevent disease. Food
selections will differ to varying degrees depending upon the phase
you are in and your individual metabolism. In phase one (Induction
Phase), carbohydrate consumption is restricted to 20 grams per day.
Most carbohydrate can be obtained from salad and other non-starchy
vegetables. In phase two (Ongoing Weight Loss) you add carbohydrate,
in the form of nutrient-dense and fibre-rich foods, by increasing
to 25 grams daily the first week, 30 grams daily the next week and
so on until your weight loss stops. Then subtract 5 grams of carbohydrate
from your daily intake so that you continue sustained, moderate
weight loss. Phase three's (Pre-Maintenance) objective is to make
the transition from weight loss to weight maintenance by increasing
the daily carbohydrate intake in 10-gram increments each week so
long as very gradual weight loss is maintained. And the final phase
(Lifetime Maintenance) is the foundation for a lifetime of better
health. In this phase you can select from a wide variety of foods
while controlling carbohydrate intake to ensure weight maintenance
and a sense of well-being.
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