| This is the first stage in the Atkins diet program and | | | | enjoy during the induction stage and it is great to use |
| also the most important stage of all. This is the time | | | | a variety of dishes to avoid boredom. If you know |
| when rapid decrease in the intake of sugar and | | | | how to blend interesting and delicious meals at this |
| carbohydrates is introduced to induce the body into a | | | | stage, you would never have to deal with cravings |
| state of rapid fat burning referred to as the ketosis. | | | | for fattening foods or feel deprived. |
| This would create a shift form the normal burning of | | | | Tip#3: Never Skip Meals |
| carbohydrate and sugar to produce energy to the | | | | Do not skip meals during the induction stage - this |
| rapid burning of fat in the body as the alternative | | | | beats the process of training the metabolic system |
| form of energy. | | | | to accept the new style of diet. You would end up |
| By shifting the source of energy from food to the | | | | feeling deprived if you do and there is a big possibility |
| stored fat, it can help reduce the weight, cuts on the | | | | of you binging on your next meal. |
| hunger pangs and stabilizes the blood sugar. The | | | | Tip#4: Limit Carbohydrates |
| stage can be rather demanding as this is when you | | | | Limit the amount of carbohydrate intake to less than |
| get to remove your addiction to sugar and high | | | | 20 grams per day, this is important to prevent the |
| carbohydrate foods such as potato chips, fries and | | | | body form getting out of the ketosis stage which is |
| processed food. It changes the body chemistry and | | | | crucial for success in this diet program. |
| creates a different effect that is not possible with | | | | Tip#5: Avoid Caffeine |
| any other kind of diet program. | | | | Finally, remember to cut down on caffeinated drinks |
| Here are some tips to help you achieve the | | | | when you are on the induction stage of the program. |
| maximum results out of your Dr Atkins diet during | | | | Remove sodas, canned beverages and fizzy |
| the induction stage. | | | | sugar-laden drinks. Avoid coffee and tea or if you |
| Tip#1: Drink Water | | | | really need to have tea, consider drinking sugarless |
| It is a good idea to drink plenty of water during the | | | | green tea for a refreshing change. The Dr Atkins |
| induction stage to keep thirst and hunger away. | | | | induction program lasts for 2 weeks, which would |
| Water fills you up and prevent you from getting | | | | train your body to get accustomed to the new |
| those dreaded hunger pangs. It helps curb your | | | | lifestyle and dietary habits. You should be able to see |
| addiction for those sugary fat-laden food you used | | | | a significant improvement in your weight loss which |
| to enjoy. | | | | would motivate you to explore the program more |
| Tip#2:Variety of Meals | | | | and move forward into the succeeding stage of the |
| There are many different types of meals you can | | | | Dr Atkins diet program. |