The Atkins diet is a modern weight loss phenomenon. Founded by
Dr Robert Atkins, 1930-2003, it was first published as a diet book,
“Dr Atkins Diet Revolution” in 1972. This was followed by a
series of books on the subject. There were worries about the safety
of the diet and although it dwindled in status, it became popular
again in the 1990’s.
The popularity of Atkins as the ultimate fast weight loss system
was helped by the rise of the celebrity fascination and the fact that
many celebrities that had shown fast weight loss, attributed this to
the Atkins diet. The diet became very popular, with some hotels
and restaurants offering special menus for followers.
The Atkins weight loss system is based on the diet being restricted
in its intake of carbohydrates. These are largely replaced by
allowing more fat and meat based products into the diet and this
has been one of the main areas where the diet has been criticized as
this can affect the balance of food groups that are eaten.
Many health experts contend that it is not good for the body to
have a restricted level of carbohydrates in the diet and that this is
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also not the best way to achieve weight loss. However those in
favor of Atkins point to sudden and dramatic weight loss that, so
long as you follow the principles, it is possible to maintain.
If you reduce your daily carbohydrates to less than 40 grams,
(some Atkins texts suggest this should be no more than 20 grams),
then you will be subject to a state known as ketosis. This means
that instead of using sugar from carbohydrates as fuel, the body
will instead to use fat.
Some dieticians believe that this is not a good way to diet and that
some of the material that is used as energy, is normal tissue rather
than fat. Some also think that at least part of the loss is water.
Although it has to be said that there are also health professionals
that do not have a problem with the Atkins weight loss system.
Part of the problem that some people have with this, as good way
to weight loss is that Atkins advises that when the desired results
are achieved, then the participant should remain eating a low
carbohydrate diet, or they will return to their former weight.
Although a gradual increase in the carbohydrates is allowable, it is
still low.
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One of the main criticisms that is leveled at the Atkins weight loss
plan is that it does not contain any carbohydrates and so is
unhealthy. This is inaccurate, although the level is low and this is
mainly what the diet is based on. Another problem is that, as some
fresh vegetables and most fresh fruits contain sugar, that this can
restrict your intake of these and so is bad for the general health of
the dieter.
The Atkins weight loss system undoubtedly works if adhered top
strictly, as the amount of carbohydrates that are taken from the diet
lowers the amount of calories that are eaten and you lose weight.
But there are many other effective diets that are based on
restricting calories.
When starting any weight loss diet, especially one that is
restricting certain food groups such as the Atkins, it is a good idea
to see your doctor and get advice as to whether this is the right diet
for you and whether it is the best alternative. There may be other
weight loss systems that provide a better all round nutrition and yet
still let you lose weight at a reasonable rate.
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