The Atkins diet is one of the best-known low-carb diets, and the research shows it can work. If you fill your day with processed carbs like white bread, pasta, and white potatoes, and you don't eat many fruits and veggies, then this diet may be the jump-start you need to lose weight.
The Atkins diet restricts foods that are known to raise your blood sugar and insulin, limiting carbohydrates forces your body to use fat for energy rather than sugar.
According to the Atkins Diet, obesity and related health problems, such as type 2 diabetes and heart disease, are the fault of the typical low-fat, high-carbohydrate American diet.
However, the Atkins Diet says it is not a high-protein diet. Like many diet plans, the Atkins Diet continues y evolve.
Rob Lowe is the new spokesperson for Atkins. The actor told INSIDER that he doesn't like diets. He maintains his healthy lifestyle by eating high-protein, low-sugar, and low-carb foods.
Phase 1 (induction): Under 20 grams of carbs per day for 2 weeks. Eat high-fat, high-protein, with low-carb vegetables like leafy greens. This kick-starts the weight loss.
Phase 2 (balancing): Slowly add more nuts, low-carb vegetables and small amounts of fruit back to your diet.
Phase 3 (fine-tuning): When you’re very close to your goal weight, add more carbs to your diet until weight loss slows down.
Phase 4 (maintenance): Here you can eat as many healthy carbs as your body can tolerate without regaining weight.