September 18, 2003

By: Mark Harris
Website: http://www.atkins-diet-plan-n-recipes.com

An Atkins Diet Book – Shedding Light On The Popular Diet

Heimowitz is quick to point out that not all carbs are created equal and following the Atkins plan doesn’t mean you’ll spend the rest of your life avoiding carbs. You’re simply eliminating the unhealthy carbs (foods made from white flour and white sugar) and replacing them with healthy carbs (some fruits, vegetables, seeds and nuts). This is the most direct system for burning fat, she says. When sufficient carbohydrates aren’t available for energy, the body turns to its back-up system for fuel: your fat. By following the Atkins Nutritional Approach, you’re burning fat for fuel -- in other words, the fat isn’t collecting in your arteries or fat cells. Because of this, the Atkins diet lowers your risk for heart disease, diabetes and stroke.

After years of the providing same great diet with the same great results, the Atkins approach has evolved by linking up with the world's number one online weight loss website. Atkins followers can now get the best of both worlds: the Atkins Nutritional Approach as powered by eDiets. Not only do you receive a personalized meal plan tailored to your needs, you also get the 24/7 peer and professional support you can’t get from a book, says Heimowitz.

“It’s a valuable tool for information and support. Recent research has shown that people will maintain weight loss and succeed for longer periods of time when they have support, which is what the book alone cannot offer. eDiets offers 24/7 support and information and helps you personalize your program to suit your needs and tastes. This is a recipe for success and permanent weight control.”

“Their appetite is much more under control. They lose that craving for sweets and carbohydrates. Their energy is better because they avoid the roller coaster ride of high/low blood sugars, which happens when excessive carbs are taken in. Their body composition changes. Their clothes fit them better. They lose inches. The majority of weight lost is fat mass.”

Through the support boards, chat rooms and meetings, people following the Atkins approach will also have the opportunity to interact with like-minded dieters sharing the same experience. Between the constant support and the unlimited access to dietitians, psychologists and other experts, there is always someone to help bypass any obstacle. In addition to the support, you’ll be guided through the four phases of the Atkins Nutritional Approach so that you can achieve lasting weight loss. Although the Induction Phase is more restrictive in limiting the amount of carbs you consume (no fruit, nuts or seeds in the first two weeks), you will add healthy carbs into your diet as you move into the maintenance phase.

“The Atkins Nutritional Approach works for people, who need to control carbohydrate consumption in order to access their fat storage and burn fat," Heimowitz says. "It’s for people who suffer from carbohydrate addiction, for people who are overweight and for those not as physically active.

“It’s for anyone who’s looking for permanent weight control."

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About The Author:

Mark Harris is a successful author and regular contributor to http://www.atkins-diet-plan-n-recipes.com.  Information about the Atkins diet plan and low carb cooking for long term weight loss.