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Atkins Diet: Myths and Truth Revealed
The rising concern over the increasing obese population
has stirred the healthcare industry towards identifying
and creating alternatives that could be useful. With
this initiative, several options have come up to rescue
the overweight community. The obese now have access
to clinically approved medications, weight loss programs,
and new Diet
plans.
According to the Journal of the American Medical Association,
64% of Americans are overweight and 31% are obese, and
it's still getting worse. Obviously, the popular weight
loss methods
today - including the low carb diet - are still missing
something…but what?
In the next few minutes, you'll discover the real
truth about low carb diets
and a real solution to the problem of excess body fat
that is beautiful in its simplicity, yet powerful in
effectiveness. Read on to learn the 10 Lies about the
Atkins diet and the truth that will set you free…
Lie #
1
"The Atkins and other low carb diets don't work"
If your definition of what "works" is quick
weight loss, then the Atkins Diet DOES work. Recent
studies showed that the Atkins Diet causes greater weight
loss than the American Heart Association-recommended
high carb, low fat diet.
Lie #
2
"There's a ton of new research proving the Atkins
diet is Effective"
If you surf around the Internet for a while searching
for "Atkins Diet," you are likely to see a
lot of advertisements and news briefs pointing to the
new research "proving" the efficiency of the
Atkins diet.
Lie #
3
"The new studies prove that the Atkins diet is
healthy and doesn't raise cholesterol as previously
believed"
In the May of 2003, the results of a 12-month study
on the Atkins diet were reported in the New England
Journal of Medicine (NEJM). One group followed the traditional
food pyramid with 60% of the calories from carbohydrates
while the second group followed the Atkins diet.
Lie #
4
"The Atkins diet will help you keep fat off for
good"
Dr. Atkins writes that his diet "Is so perfectly
adapted to be used as a lifetime diet that, unlike most
diets, the weight won't come back."
Lie #
5
Calories
don't count and you can eat as much as you want while
on the Atkins diet.
Dr. Atkins proposed that calories don't count and he
advised his clients to eat as much as they want while
on his program. Atkins wrote, "The so-called calorie
theory has been a millstone around the necks of dieters
and a miserable and malign influence on their efforts
to lose."
Lie #
6
"A brand new study just proved that the Atkins
diet gives you a metabolic advantage so you really can
eat as much as you want"
A 12 week study conducted by the Harvard School of Public
Health and presented in October 2003 to the North American
Association for the Study of Obesity
found that subjects on a low carb regimen lost just
as much weight as those on a standard high carb, low
fat diet.
Lie #
7
"The Atkins diet causes faster and greater FAT
loss than conventional diets"
Most health, medical and nutrition organizations recommend
that you lose
weight (body fat) at a rate of no more than 2 pounds
per week. In his book, Dr. Atkins says that the average
weight loss in the first two weeks on his plan is 8
to 15 pounds.
Lie #
8
"Carbohydrates make you fat"
Dr. Atkins wrote, and I quote, "Carbohydrates are
the very food that makes you fat." He also wrote,
"Diets high in carbohydrates are precisely what
most overweight people don't need and can't become slim
on."
Lie #
9
"Ketosis makes you feel better and doesn't affect
your performance"
Your body is a remarkable machine that is fully capable
of adapting to whatever fuel is provided in predominance.
You can burn protein, fat, or carbs for energy. However,
carbohydrates are your body's preferred - and most efficient
- fuel source for vigorous physical activity.
Lie #
10
"Ketogenic diets (very low carb) are the secret
to fat loss"
The term "low carb" is used very broadly.
To some, a diet like the Zone,
which consists of 40% carbs, is "low carbs."
To others "low carb" is more extreme. A ketogenic
diet is a VERY low carb diet, usually between 40-70
grams of carbs per day or less. The induction phase
of the Atkins diet is limited to only 20 grams per day.
About the Author
Chris Read, An associated editor to Hateweight.com.
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