I have a lot of respect for Dr. Atkin. No doubt his diet works if you don't mind living on 20 grams of carbs a day, die young because of heart disease, have kidney stones, suffer bone loss and be in continuous ketosis (which the body breaks down body fat using ketones as fuel). But you will lose weight. Guaranteed!

The Atkin's Diet allows dieters to eat steak, hamburger, pork, butter, cheese and other high fat foods. The diet cut on carbohydrates including pasta, sweets, some starchy vegetables and many fruits.

The beauty of Atkin's Diet is the understanding that it's not just the number of calories but were they come from.  However the risks of the Atkin's Diet make it very controversial. The scientists hate it but the public loves it and the book has been a New York Times Best seller for long time.

People on the Atkin's Diet tend to stick to it longer than other diets. The reason may be the satisfaction they get from the high fat content or because they're losing appetite while having ketosis. I don't believe you can have the number one health book on the market for so many years if the program doesn't work.  Dr. Atkin's Diet works well and you can effectively follow it with a few modifications, eliminating the risks and the difficulties:

Zero to Low Carb
Many people haven't read the Atkin's Diet carefully enough and have radically limited their daily carbs intake to 20 grams. Dr. Atkin's Diet subtracts the fiber carbs from the total carbs to come up with the actual carbs that are digested (or “effective carbohydrate content”). Therefore if your sources of carbs are vegetables, you are actually unlimited with the quantity. The effective content is very low because veggies are high fiber foods. By following a low Glycemic Index diet (plenty of vegetables and fruit) you will avoid completely the risks of ketosis embedded in the Atkin's Diet. Learn how to enjoy all the Atkin's benefits and avoid Atkin's risks following “Change Your Body and Be Admired” Fitness Anti-Aging program.

High Saturated Fat
You can avoid the high saturated fat risks completely by eating a high quantity of lean cuts of protein foods. Instead of chicken thighs, sirloin steak, hot dogs, spare-ribs, chicken nuggets and dairy fat, eat tenderloin steak, filet mignon, chicken breast, turkey breast, low fat cheese, etc. Discover now how to replace the 'Black List' of foods with the 'White List' of foods using “Change Your Body and Be Admired” Fitness Anti-Aging Program.

One-Size-Fits-All Solution
The Atkin's Diet presents a one-size-fits-all solution. But different people have different body types and any diet must be customized according to the body types. Find out what your body type is and what regimen fits your body type in the complete “Change Your Body and Be Admired” Fitness Anti-Aging Program.

The Emotional Side of Weight Problems
The Atkins Diet doesn't provide a clue about the learned behaviors that pave the way for people's overweight. The mind is the key to any weight loss success. If you are looking for a mental blueprint for success, try the 12 mind motivators of “Change Your Body and Be Admired” Fitness Anti-Aging Program.

Now you can get all the benefits of Dr. Atkin's Diet Essentials, without any of the risks that the medical community claims -- and with many other benefits that no other program provides, including:

• A Complete weight training and cardio training fitness program for the gym or your home
• “All that you need to know” about anti-aging supplementation
• An inspiring and powerful blueprint that helps you transform your life and your health

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