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Followers of the Atkins Diet adhere to a plan to reduce intake of refined carbohydrates, increasing intake of health [[fat]] like Omega-3 and other healthy meat and vegetable fats and to increase water intake to at least eight cups of water a day to help properly hydrate the body. Meals consist of five per day to even out the blood sugars in the body and keep the body "convinced" it is not in a state of starvation. The theory and observed results show that weight loss and body transformations take place for the vast majority who follow this approach. The diet also has been shown to have a healthy effect on pre-diabetic and diabetic patients who follow it. Studies have shown repeatedly that low-carb diets improve the ability of the body to regulate and deal with sugar.

Followers of the Atkins Diet adhere to a plan to reduce intake of refined carbohydrates, increasing intake of health [[fat]] like Omega-3 and other healthy meat and vegetable fats and to increase water intake to at least eight cups of water a day to help properly hydrate the body. Meals consist of five per day to even out the blood sugars in the body and keep the body "convinced" it is not in a state of starvation. The theory and observed results show that weight loss and body transformations take place for the vast majority who follow this approach. The diet also has been shown to have a healthy effect on pre-diabetic and diabetic patients who follow it. Studies have shown repeatedly that low-carb diets improve the ability of the body to regulate and deal with sugar.

People who follow the Atkins Diet eat in phases. Phase One of the diet encourages people to reduce carbohydrate intake by eating a foundation of healthy vegetables, proteins, healthy fates and cheeses as well as nuts and seeds. The Phase 1 approach is often called "Induction" and allows for 20 grams of carbohydrates a day for two weeks. Eating foods loaded with healthy fats (such as Salmon) and avocados along with vegetables kick-starts the weight loss and transformation of the body. Drinking lots of water and healthy exercise is also encouraged.

People who follow the Atkins Diet eat in phases. Phase One of the diet encourages people to reduce carbohydrate intake by eating a foundation of healthy vegetables, proteins, healthy fates and cheeses as well as nuts and seeds. The Phase 1 approach is often called "Induction" and allows for 20 grams of carbohydrates a day for two weeks. Eating foods loaded with healthy fats, such as Salmon and avocados along with vegetables kick-starts the weight loss and transformation of the body. Drinking lots of water and healthy exercise is also encouraged.

The second phase, also called "Balancing" or "OWL - Ongoing Weight Loss" is to slowing increase the amount of vegetables, nuts and fruit back into the diet and to monitor how the individual body reacts to this. Allowed carbs are 25 grams per day during this phase at the start and to increase by five grams weekly until your body stops the weight loss. The diet recognizes this fact that each person is different and encourages people to be vigilant and monitor weight and health as these foods are reintroduced. Once ongoing weight loss comes to a halt, the person removes 5 grams from the daily intake and weight loss recommences.

The second phase, also called "Balancing" or "OWL - Ongoing Weight Loss" is to slowing increase the amount of vegetables, nuts and fruit back into the diet and to monitor how the individual body reacts to this. Allowed carbs are 25 grams per day during this phase at the start and to increase by five grams weekly until your body stops the weight loss. The diet recognizes this fact that each person is different and encourages people to be vigilant and monitor weight and health as these foods are reintroduced. Once ongoing weight loss comes to a halt, the person removes 5 grams from the daily intake and weight loss recommences.