Review: Prepare for a disciplined lifestyle change with the All New Atkins Diet
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 07 11, 2014
This is the first Atkins Diet book I've read that highlights the discipline involved and prepares your mind to go through the critical weight loss stages. Also the specific amount of grams (and TYPES) of carbs you can intake for every stage, which starts off low gradually increases as your tolerance adjusts (and your physical activity increases). The focus is not just reducing the amount of carbs, but changing the quality and type of carbs into vegetable sources. You have to go through quite the adjustment phase until your taste buds get used to a lifestyle of eating less carbs and avoiding particular cravings. The beginning chapters of Stephanie Simpson's book guides you through the necessary information that prepares you MENTALLY for long-term commitment to your weight loss goals. You'll know what to expect when your weight fluctuates, the physical / mental / emotional symptoms, and the usual habits people fall back into once they think that their progress is going somewhere.Best to give the initial chapters some serious thought, internalize them and apply them to your routines before understanding what types of foods to eat and avoid. Great exercises are recommended too. Good luck with your wellness plans! A lot of useful info here to complement your research on the Atkins Diet.