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Atkins Diet : Reasons against

1.) The initial loss of water returns very quickly

True if you go back to eating salty junk foods and carbs. You'll want to start adding your healthy carbs back very slowly by climbing the carbohydrate ladder. Plus, you always lose some water weight on any diet.

2.) Has a high drop out rate for the induction phase

The drop out rate with Atkins is the lowest of any other diets from what I've read.

3.) Carbohydrates are very low in this diet.

That's true. The induction phase is 20 grams of carbs per day and lasts for 2 weeks. Then you gradually add back 5 grams of carbs per week until you find your ACE where you stop losing and then drop back by 5 grams.

The object is to turn your body into a fat burning machine instead of getting your energy from carbs.

4.) Ketosis strains the liver

Being in ketosis by following a low carbohydrate diet is NOT dangerous. The human body was designed to use ketones very efficiently as fuel in the absence of glucose. However, the word ketosis is often confused with a similar word, ketoacidosis. The Atkins plan should not be harmful unless you already have a liver or kidney problem. So it's important to get checked out by your doctor as with any diet program.

5.) Constipation can be experienced due to lack of fibre

Any change in your eating habits can cause problems. Even going to a high fiber diet can cause constipation. Drink lots of water, eat your veggies, exercise and take a fiber supplement. It's that simple.

6.) High cholesterol in the diet. Associated with heart disease. High in saturated fat

Many, many people have reported that their cholesterol numbers have greatly improved after following the Atkins plan. Fat satisfied hunger for longer periods of time and it takes less of it to do so. You end up eating less food in the long run and therefore take in less calories. As a person climbs the carbohydrate ladder they are encouraged to cut back on their fat intake. You're also encouraged to eat plenty of "good" fats that come from nuts and seeds and fish.

7.) Cancer fighting substances founds in fruits and vegetables are low in this diet

The Atkins diet is very low carb for the first 2 weeks, but you're still encouraged to eat vegetables. And as you climb the carb ladder the first rung consists of adding more vegetables to the plan. And fruit is number 4. Of course Atkineers are always encouraged to take a good multi-vitamin while on the program. One without iron because you get plenty of iron from the diet.