Atkins Induction Diet – Get Started

Before starting the Atkins induction diet or any other diet, be sure to see your doctor for a complete physical and some blood work. Dr. Atkins in his book “Dr. Atkins New Diet Revolution” gives the tests he recommends and the reasons they should be done. The induction phase of the Atkins diet is the most restrictive phase of the diet plan. It severely limits your carb intake to 20 carb grams a day. You may eat all of the meat, fish, eggs, butter, cream and cheese as is necessary to make you feel satisfied, and not much else except for green leafy vegetables.

A sample menu for the Atkins diet induction phase based on one from Dr. Atkins book is: breakfast - an omelet with mushrooms, swiss cheese and tomato and decaf coffee with cream and an approved artificial sweetener. Splenda is the best choice for Atkins dieters. A lunch suitable for the Atkins diet might be 8oz London broil, and a salad of mixed greens. Dinner - 9oz broiled flounder with roasted asparagus. As you can see you won’t go hungry on the Atkins diet. Induction is difficult to stick to but when you see 3 to 5 pounds a week disappear you will be glad you chose the Akins diet.

There are some “side effects” from the induction stage of the Atkins diet. They occur in the first week of the diet and usually disappear in two or three days. Dr. Atkins explains what they are and how to relieve them. Leg cramps occur due to loss of calcium, magnesium and potassium and can be treated easily with supplements. You can do this phase of the diet and from here on the Atkins diet is clear sailing.

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