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Atkins Induction Phase
The induction phase lasts for a minimum of two weeks.
This is the strictest and crucial phase. Dieters can expect to
lose 10% of excess weight during the first 14 days of induction. The
purpose of induction is to induce weight loss by changing your body's chemistry so that you
will achieve lipolysis/ketosis,
switching dieters metabolism to one that primarily burns fat for energy.
What to Expect In Atkins Induction Phase
At the beginning of
induction phase, you will be withdrawing from sugar and caffeine. For these
substances to leave your system, it may takes
around 3 to 7 days.
During this period, you may find that withdrawal from these substances causes you
to have nausea, headaches, "brain fog" , diarrhea, and muscle
cramps. This is also known as "induction flu." If you suffer from these symptoms
take heart- they are very temporary. Soon, you will wake up fresher and more
energetic than you’ve had in years, your moods will stabilize, and your hunger
will disappear.
Atkins Diet Phase 1(Atkins
Induction) |
Atkins Diet
Phase 2 |
Atkins Diet
Phase 3 |
Atkins Diet
Phase 4
Outcome of Atkins Induction Phase
By following Atkins induction phase accordingly dieters will see the
following outcomes at the end of the period:
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Efficiently switch dieters body from a carbs-burning metabolism to a
primarily fat-burning metabolism.
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Stabilize blood sugar and
abruptly halt a myriad of symptoms indicative of unstable blood sugar.
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Curb dieters cravings.
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Break addictions to foods such
as sugar, wheat or corn derivatives, alcohol, caffeine, grain or any other
food.
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Let you experience the metabolic advantage.
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Demonstrate how much body fat you can burn, while eating liberally, even
luxuriously, off the fat of the land.
It is recommended that you follow Induction
phase until
you have lost half of your ideal before proceeding to
the next phase i.e. Phase two :Ongoing Weight Loss phase. |