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Individual weight loss paper

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 i...

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