The Atkins diet can be boring because of the limited choice andsome believe it can be dangerous. Get a physical to make sureyou can tolerate the diet and inform the doctor about yourdecision to try the Atkins diet. Make sure you completelyunderstand how the diet works. You can get all the information,both positive and negative, that you could want online, at thelibrary or the bookstore. The Atkins diet attempts to get yourbody to burn fat instead of carbs as fuel. Atkins dieterssometimes experience physical reaction in the early weeks of thediet. There are things that can be done to alleviate thesesymptoms. Dizziness and muscular cramps can be experienced bynew Atkins dieters. You might have dizziness, cramps or otherphysical effects caused by the dietary changes you are making.You can take steps to prevent cramps and other symptoms. Brainfog, dizziness and muscular cramps are common reactions to thedietary changes. Minerals like potassium wash out of your systemrather quickly. A banana will not replace all the potassiumloss, you need to take a supplement. Your symptoms shouldimprove in about an hour. Here are some hints to help you stayhealthy while on Atkins. There are ways to help you combat thesymptoms of the dietary changes. You need to eat at least 8calories per pound of body weight. You need to drink enoughwater to flush toxins from your system. Some people recommend drinking water equal to half your bodyweight, that is a lot of water. Water helps the body to riditself of acidic ketones and also helps in lipolysis , theburning of fat rather than carbs for energy. Don't weigh or measure yourself more than once a week, moreoften will have you obsessing over every 1/4 ounce. You willlikely see a decrease in inches after the first week, if not youwill surely see it in pounds. Eating the carbs that make youfeel your best, still means you need to stay within the limitsfor the diet stage you are in. You will get more "bang for thebuck" if you choose unprocessed, natural nutrient densecarbohydrates. Sugar is an absolute no-no. Regular exercise isabsolutely necessary. Do not even consider a program thatpromises you can lose weight without exercise. Exercise helpsthe body to better utilize the foods you consume. Not doingenough exercise is as bad as doing too much. Ask your doctor'sadvice about how often, how much and what type of exercise isright for you. Don't start off by trying to run a 10k, try awalk around the block and build up tolerance for more. Be sure to take the nutrient supplements prescribed by yourdoctor. You should have a journal to record your weight loss andfood consumption. If a major event or life change happens,record it and the emotions, since these can affect how you eat.What happens in your life affects what you eat, how much andeven how often you eat. Significant events should also beentered because even good stuff can affect you. Keep track ofexactly what you eat in your food journal if you are diabeticyou will be able to see how certain foods positively ornegatively affect blood sugar levels. You should record yourdaily test results in this journal also. Your journal will teach you to recognize patterns and to realizewhen your blood sugar levels are changing. Share your journal,or at least the trends you have noticed, with your doctor sothat he can determine what needs to be done. Read the labels onevery pre-packaged food item, look for white flour and hiddensugars. You will lose weight faster if you limit your caffeineintake. The Atkins diet, or any other diet, is not going to takeoff 50 pounds in a week. A weight loss of 2-4 pounds a week maybe realistic for one person but not for another. Losing morethan this could be dangerous. If weight loss is very rapid your body will go into starvationmode and try to hold on to what it can, and weight loss willstop cold. Any large weight loss will be regained if you returnto your "normal" eating habits. Your prior "normal" eatingpatterns are what made you overweight to begin with. A diet thatpromises phenomenal weight loss in a very short period of timeis likely a scam. A really workable diet is one that recommendsa balanced diet, exercise and possibly supplements. Be sure thatany supplement is safe in general and for you in particular.Just because a supplement is all natural, doesn't mean it issafe. Some supplements can interact with certain medication, sobe cautious. No medications, vitamins or supplements should betaken without your doctor's approval. |
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