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Individual Paper on a Weight-Loss Program The weight-Loss program I am reviewing is the Atkins diet. The Atkins diet has gained significant popularity within the United States due to its basics allowing you to eat all the meat and cheese you want. According to Dr. Atkins, the cornerstone of the Atkins philosophy is a four-phase eating plan in conjunction with vitamin and mineral supplementation and regular exercise. Further, it is based upon four principles (Atkins, 2003). Phase 1 is the introduction, restricting your carbohydrate intake to 20 grams or less. Phase 2 is ongoing Weight Loss by adding fiber rich foods to your diet. Phase 3 is making the transition from Weight Loss to Weight maintenance. Phase 4 is the lifetime maintenance and involves learning how to select and control the amount of carbohydrates you ingest. Atkins Diet - Claims • You will lose weight fast. • You can eat all the protein and fat you want and still lose weight. • Your will have increased energy. An example of a typical day’s menu is as follows: Typical Induction Menu Breakfast: Bacon slices, 4 slices Coffee, decaf, 8 ounces Scrambled eggs, 2 Lunch: Bacon cheeseburger, no bun Bacon, 2 slices American cheese, 1 ounce Ground beef patty, 6 ounces Small tossed salad, no dressing Seltzer water Dinner: Shrimp cocktail, 3 ounces Mustard, 1 teaspoon Mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon Clear consommé, 1 cup T-bone steak, 6 ounces Tossed salad Russian dressing Sugar-free Jell-O, ½ cup Whipped cream, 1 tablespoon Typical Ongoing Weight Loss Menu Breakfast: Western Omelet Eggs, 2 Cheddar cheese, 2 ounces Bell peppers, 1 tablespoon Onion, 1 tablespoon Ham bits, 1/10 cup Butter, 1 tablespoon Tomato juice, 3 ounces Crisp bread, 2 carbohydrate grams (¼ slice) Tea, decaf, 8 ounces Lunch: Chef's salad with ham, cheese, and egg with zero-carb dressing Iced herbal tea, 8 ounces Dinner: Subway seafood salad, 1 item Poached salmon, 6 ounces Boiled cabbage, 2/3 cup Strawberries, ½ cup with 4 tablespoons cream Typical Maintenance Menu Breakfast: Gruyere and spinach omelet Eggs, 2 Gruyere cheese, 2 ounces Spinach, ¼ cup cooked Butter, 1 tablespoon ½ cantaloupe Crisp bread, 4 carbo grams, ½ slice Coffee, decaf, 8 ounces Lunch : Roast chicken, 6 ounces Broccoli, 2/3 cup, steamed Green salad Creamy garlic dressing Club soda Dinner: French onion soup, 1 cup Salad with tomato, onion, carrots Oil and vinegar dressing Asparagus, 1 cup Baked potato, ½ small with sour cream (2 tablespoons) and chives Veal chops, 1 serving Fruit compote, 1¼ cups (generous cup) Wine spritzer, 16 ounces Atkins Diet - Drawbacks • Initial weight loss may be quite fast, but is rarely sustainable.
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