How to Learn About the Atkins Diet

If you are looking for a weight loss plan, you can learn about the aspects of the Atkins Diet to see if the plan is a good fit for you. The most comprehensive information on the diet is actually found on the Atkins official website. You can view the Atkins Pyramid to see how eating on the Atkins Diet is different from the way you normally eat. You can also see if the Atkins Diet is a good fit for you and what it takes to have success on the Atkins Diet.

Instructions

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  Open a web browser on your computer. Get to know the Atkins Diet through its nutritional approach as found on the Atkins website (see Resources). This is an overview of what the program encompasses.

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  View the Atkins Food Pyramid. It shows you that you should eat mostly proteins and a limited amount of carbs.

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  Read about the four phases of the Atkins Diet under "Four Phases for Optimal Balance." If you go on the Atkins Diet plan, then you must progress through the plan in phase order. The phases teach you how to start the program, move through it while losing weight and maintain your loss.

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  See how Atkins works on the "How Atkins Works" page. This page explains how your body works differently when you are eating less carbs.

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  Take the "Is Atkins Right For You" quiz. It is a 10-question quiz that gets scored and lets you know if the Atkins Diet plan is a good diet plan for you.

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  Decide if you can have success with the Atkins Diet plan by looking at the "Atkins Tips for Success." It lists 10 tips that you will need to follow in order for the Atkins Diet to be a success for you. This will show you what it takes to successfully incorporate the Atkins Diet into your life.