1 - Proteins 2 - Vegetables and fruits 3 - Fruits 4 - Fats of animal and vegetable origin (oilseeds, dairy products and oils) 5 - Carbohydrates 


What's the purpose of the Atkins Diet?

The first idea of ​​a protein diet started with the diet of Dr. Atkins, physician Robert Atkins. Like all similar ones, it is very restrictive in relation to carbohydrates, but because it is made in stages, it goes on to include food groups, provides vitamins, minerals and even assists in the delay of fat absorption by the body. 

It is quite controversial, since it assumes that the least amount of glucose in the body would lead to the search for another source of energy - in this case, fat. 

"The low-carbohydrate diet is based on the principle of the action of the hormone insulin produced in the pancreas."

 Insulin has the function of withdrawing glucose from the blood to be used or stored as fuel in the body.The result of the breakdown of the carbohydrate in the body is glucose So reducing your intake will release less insulin and there will be a need to use another source of energy, which in this case will be fat".

How to Increase Your Chance of Success

If you are having difficulty staying on the line with diet, here are some tips on what you can do to improve your chances of success.

Eating 4 or 5 small meals throughout the day will help you feel better than just eating 2 or 3 large meals. During the day, try to avoid staying more than 6 hours without eating. You can also try to consume 100 to 200 grams of protein at all meals, including breakfast.

Pros and Cons of the Atkins Diet


Pros :

  • It works. People who succeeded in completing the diet not only lost weight but were able to maintain the loss.
  • It's simple. The diet is based on a simple principle, the restriction of carbohydrates. You do not need to know the science behind diet - all you need to know is what to eat and how much to eat.
  • It is personalized. The Atkins diet works so that you find your individual level of carbohydrate consumption that results in weight loss. You can customize the diet to suit your specific body type. If you find something on the menu that you do not like, you do not have to eat it. If you find some food that makes you gain weight, you do not have to eat it.

Cons :

  • You have to count carbs. People who do not like to tell things will not like this diet. You have to read labels, figure out the contents of liquid carbs and keep counting them through the day. But hey, if you want an objective you gotta work for it right? Let's continue.
  • It can get boring. Having to constantly restrict your calorie intake can lead to frustation. The first part of the diet is very restrictive and can quickly irritate.


Side Effects of the Atkins Diet


Fatigue

One of the most common side effects in the early stages is fatigue. Typically, your body burns calories for energy, but when you start the Atkins diet you reduce your carbohydrate intake to almost nothing in an effort to change the energy source of the body.

Bad Breath and Constipation

Stopping carbohydrates can also cause bad breath and constipation. This is due to changes in your metabolism.

Do i recommend this Diet?

The answer is simple! Yes and no because of the cons of this diet. In my opinion it's not worth because you are risking your health at the same time you are burning fat!

I really recommend to you see my first post i did, about carb cycling. You should really follow it! Way better then this.

I am not saying this diet doesn't work , but do you think is worth taking the risks? You can try it, some people doesn't feal the same side effects as others do. Each person is different then the other. 

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