What is the Dr. Atkins Diet Plan?
The plan works by reducing the amount of carbohydrates in your diet, which in turn prompts your body to start burning fat as its primary fuel. It is an approach to eating that emphasizes foods which are tasty, flavorful, and wide in variety. No starving yourself required, just eating the right foods as allowed within the low carb plan. Phase 1 – Induction The Induction phase is designed to “jump start” your weight loss by curtailing carbohydrates substantially for 14 days. The idea is to get your body’s metabolism switched over to burning fat. During the induction phase of Dr. Atkins’ diet plan you are allowed up to 20 grams of net carbs per day (defined as total carb grams minus fiber grams), mainly from leafy green salad and other vegetables that are low in starch. The rules of induction are very specific and must be followed closely for the process to work. They may seem strict and for the first few days it can be hard to stick with them, but once your body starts to adapt it become
