normal. In any case, this condition, if it exists at all, is likely to last only as long as you are doing the Induction phase of Atkins. Try drinking more water, or every now and then chew a little fresh parsley. And, on the positive side, it is proof that your body has switched to the alternative metabolic pathway of burning fat for fuel.
Fallacy # 13: People on Atkins learn to eat fatty foods like bacon and eggs, so if they stop doing the program they are worse off than before.
Fact: For an overweight person, Atkins provides the single best opportunity to find a nutritional approach he or she can live with, without developing the desire to abandon it. The fact that it includes some high-fat, rich foods is exactly what enables people to follow this nutritional plan, eat things that feel satisfying and enjoy the good overall health the plan promotes.
Fallacy # 14: The Atkins Nutritional Approach causes constipation because it lacks fiber.
Fact: The Atkins Nutritional Approach includes fiber-rich foods such as spinach, eggplant, broccoli, asparagus and leafy greens. It also includes fruits such as berries. In addition, if more fiber is needed during the Induction phase, I recommend a fiber supplement. This is unnecessary in the Ongoing Weight Loss phase and beyond because more fruits and vegetables are introduced into the eating plan.
Fallacy # 15: It is impossible to keep off the weight lost on the Atkins Nutritional Approach for the long term.
Fact: That statement applies better to low-fat or low-calorie diets. After all, nothing is more difficult to endure for a lifetime than being constantly hungry. Atkins, from the start, allows you to eat until you feel satisfied. Furthermore, the variety of foods allowed on Atkins provides a diverse menu that is neither complicated nor boring and helps people stay motivated to change their eating patterns forever.
Don ' t just take my word for it-turn to the " Food and Recipes " section beginning on page 367 and see for yourself. Additionally, in the time since the last edition of this book was published, numerous companies have introduced controlled carbohydrate versions of bars, shakes, syrups, candy, chips, desserts, bread, ice cream and more, including my own company. It has never been easier to stay with an eating plan that offers you the full spectrum of delicious foods in quantities that leave you satisfied.
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