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Pros and cons of the Atkins diet

December 15, 2009 By The Passion Diva Leave a Comment
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The Atkins diet is one of the most popular low carbohydrate diets on the market today. Its popularity has sparked dozens of look-a-like diets who center on the same principles of high-protein, low-carbohydrate eating. There are a lot of fish in the sea when it comes to choosing a low-carbohydrate plan. Studies have shown that low-carbohydrate eating has many benefits. There have been scientific results that low-carbohydrate diets like Atkins do create significant weight loss without having to … [Read more...]

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Atkins Diet Basics

November 27, 2009 By The Passion Diva 8 Comments

The Atkins diet is not a new phenomenon. The diet first appeared in the late 1970s and has grown popularity in recent years in response to the low-fat diet craze. As dieters had trouble with low-fat plans, they searched for a new solution and Dr. Atkins’ New Diet Revolution book found a new audience. What are the basic principles of the Atkins diet? The Atkins diet is based on a theory of why we get fat. According to Dr. Atkins, the over-consumption of carbohydrates and simple sugars leads … [Read more...]

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The Candida Cleanse

February 24, 2009 By The Passion Diva 1 Comment

Candida albicans is a yeast the normally resides in the body in the digestive tract and vagina, kept in check by the immune system and beneficial bacteria in the body. If beneficial bacteria are killed by antibiotics or if the immune system becomes weakened, Candida yeast can grow unchecked. Some holistic practitioners also believe that overgrowth of candida yeast in the intestines is responsible for a yeast syndrome, resulting in symptoms such as fatigue, headache, mood swings, sinus congestion, … [Read more...]

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Planning for Atkins

October 30, 2008 By The Passion Diva Leave a Comment
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When it comes to the Atkins diet, your success will lie in your planning. Making sure you have the proper foods on hand when you begin your diet will go a long way toward your ongoing weight loss. There are many suggestions for Atkins diet meals in the Atkins books, and there are plenty of resources online for Atkins and low-carb recipes. Planning your meals and snacks will be an important part of your life when you are on this diet. That advice really goes for any diet. When you eat whatever … [Read more...]

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Common mistakes of Atkins dieters

October 13, 2008 By The Passion Diva Leave a Comment

This has been the best "plan" that has worked for me, so I am again working the plan.  But this time I am really viewing it from the point of view a lifestyle commitment.  Like a Vegetarian in reverse :) And of course I am also added much more activity into my life! I am very comfortable with this decision. The Atkins diet is one of the simplest weight loss plans to follow. Although the principles are clearly set out in the books, there are some common misconceptions that occur for dieters. … [Read more...]

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Atkins OWL Phase

February 19, 2008 By The Passion Diva Leave a Comment

The second phase of the Atkins diet is called Ongoing Weight Loss or OWL. After the rapid weight loss of the 2-week Induction phase, you’ll be slowing your weight loss down just a bit. You’ll add in specific carbohydrates that will make your diet a little easier and your weight loss just a bit slower. However, you will continue to lose weight at a steady even pace with ease. During the OWL phase you will boost your body’s ability to burn fats. Although you’ll be adding carbohydrates slowly, … [Read more...]

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Atkins Maintenance

February 15, 2008 By The Passion Diva Leave a Comment

The final phase of the Atkins diet plan is lifetime maintenance. This is the time to continue your new eating plan at a maintenance level and keep yourself at your goal weight. The habits you have created will now become a permanent way of life. During the third phase, pre-maintenance, you learned exactly how many carbohydrate grams your body can tolerate and still maintain your ideal weight. In this phase, you’ll put this approach into practice and learn to live with your ideal carb count on a … [Read more...]

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Atkins Pre Maintenance Phase

February 10, 2008 By The Passion Diva 1 Comment

After experiencing the Induction and OWL phases of the Atkins diet, your next step is to enter the pre-maintenance phase. This phase will set you up for a lifetime of healthy and balanced eating and living. You should begin this phase as you come within 5 to 10 pounds of your target weight goal. Your weight loss will be slowed down even further but it is for a purpose. You want to learn the practices and habits that will determine your long-term success. In the OWL phase, you will be adding carbohydrate … [Read more...]

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Atkins Diet Foods

February 9, 2008 By The Passion Diva 2 Comments

Atkins diet foods are easy to find and available everywhere. There are many varieties to choose from, whether you pick prepackaged low-carb diet foods or make your own meals. No matter how you want to do the Atkins plan, there is a solution out there for you. You’ll need to keep the Atkins food pyramid in mind when you make food choices. The Atkins pyramid looks much different than the USDA Food Guide Pyramid. The base of the pyramid consists of protein sources such as eggs, fish, beef, chicken … [Read more...]

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