WEIGHT MANAGEMENT GUIDE AND HEALTH TIPS

Induction is the first phase of The All New Atkins Advantage.Induction is also a very powerful tool in the Atkins diet.Induction phase is your first step towards losing weight.If you want to lose weight and have a better lifetime of health, this is the best phase. Induction phase is the period whereby your metabolism is switched from burning carbohydrate to burning of fat.            When you are able to control your carbs intake, your blood sugar and insulin level will stabilize.This would enable you to avoid such craving for food and energy dip, that makes it almost impossible to control your weight.                                                                                                                                                        During this phase,it is advisable not to overstretch the time limit allowed.It may interest you to know that this induction phase has both physical and psychological energy.Induction, in some way is the most rewarding part of the new Atkins diet.One thing is certain,after starting induction, you will notice a kind of energy surge and rapid weight loss.It is recommended that you do induction for a minimum of two weeks.                                                                                                                                                    Why should i stay up to two weeks? I some might want to ask that question.The answer is simple.That is the required time it would take your body to break from carbohydrate addiction.Two weeks is the minimum time required. You can stay longer until you have about 50 to 10lb of weight to lose. Induction Requirements During this induction stage,certain requirements are expected of you to observe to make it a success.These requirements are as follows:                                                                                                                                                       You should eat only those foods that acceptable in induction phase. You are required to eat at approximately 20g of net carbs a day.These foods should come primarily from salad and other vegetables. Carbohydrate intake should be spread over the day.  Three other regular meals should also be eaten. Do not skip your meals for any reason during induction,especially breakfast.   Do not stay for more than six hours without eating.  Eat a minimum of 60z or 170g of protein at every meal. In between meals,eat only low carbs snacks.You only do this when you are hungry and not for fun.You can also eat boiled egg etc.    Make sure you drink at least two litres of water in a day.  Multivitamin,fibre supplement and fatty acid should be taken everyday.    .The most important requirements is to stay in the induction phase for a minimum of two weeks.Till i come your way next when i would be discussing on:FOODS THAT ARE ACCEPTABLE IN INDUCTION PHASE. Keep a date and always remember to keep fit!