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Diet ATKINSA: the pros and cons
Last reviewed: 23.04.2024
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[In brief about the Atkins diet and its creator
The author of this diet in 1985 was recognized as an honorary title "man of the year". And only after his death the fans of Atkins found out that he was sick and had heart problems. Death overtook him 28 years after he was recognized by the people. Atkins himself weighed 177 kilograms and was 180 cm tall.
What is the Atkins diet?
"Reduction phase" - the so-called initial two weeks of diet. During the first two weeks, the intake of carbohydrates should be reduced to 20 grams. One ripe apple contains 15 grams. Your body will burn fats and exist precisely because of this, since you deprived him of the opportunity to do what he was used to.
You will stop getting better at the expense of carbohydrates and there will be a natural burning of fat (5-10 kg for two weeks). This is not a joke, but a proven fact.
Gradually, after the first term, increase the intake of carbohydrates from 30 to 100 grams during the day. To note: doctors say that for normal life, a person needs 300-400 grams of these same macronutrients (carbohydrates).
The most pleasant diet
The question arises, what is there? Here comes the most pleasant moment: eat as much as you can of the fatty meat or poultry.
Fat is our engine for the duration of the diet. Do not deny yourself seafood or eggs, you can eat leafy greens, any onion, cabbage and olives with mushrooms. The only thing that is forbidden is pasta, fruits and cereals with bread.
The good side of the Atkins diet
- Very fast and pleasant weight loss, which practically does not limit you in eating.
- The body is very quickly saturated with meat and gives energy for a long time. Meat is a satisfying product. In a couple of days you will get out of sweets and will not think that you are hungry.
- Meat food is proteins, and proteins are muscles. Muscle mass will persist, which is a very positive side of the diet.
Negative moments in the diet
- The maximum of fats and the minimum of carbohydrates is a wonder for the body. He is not used to this. Who knows what will happen if the car that drives only gasoline, fill with gas? Do not get involved.
- Scientists have proved that the Atkins diet in some cases leads to serious health problems. Heart diseases, diabetes, kidney stones, problems with the gall bladder, bone tissue and immunity. Women are even more frightened to think about the consequences of such an effective diet. There is a possibility that a woman will not be able to have children after a diet.
- During the Atkins diet, you may suffer from headache, a tendency to nausea, a loss of mood or a scent from the mouth. Another can vomit and there is a risk of constipation - that's what worsens such wonderful pluses of the Atkins diet.
Easy retreat
The Atkins diet will help all wishing and persistent people to lose their weight. Allow me to give you advice. Try, if you decide that you need it. This moment has come, and if you are now reading these diets, then you have already begun to change yourself, and it's wonderful, do not stop. Enjoy your weight loss.